When you think of rideshare apps, the first companies that come to mind are likely Uber or Lyft. But some in Atlanta are looking to carve out their own place in the on-demand transportation market. In this episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt looks at three different approaches.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the fastest growing job sectors in Metro Atlanta is the tech industry. Between global tech companies, retailers who are relying more on e-commerce and government agencies looking for help, tech jobs are becoming more abundant and often, more complex. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt looks at efforts to keep the talent pipeline flowing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether at home or sitting at a table at a restaurant, the pandemic has changed the way many of us order our food. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt explores how Atlanta restaurants are using technology to connect with customers. Plus, how tech is being used to grow vegetables in indoor "vertical farms". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta's tech scene has evolved a lot over the past decade. Major tech companies are establishing offices here, hoping to tap into the city's supply of tech workers, while tech entrepreneurs continue to compete for funding and attention. On this week's episode we feature a conversation with Emman "Small Eyez" Twe, who's hosted the Atlanta tech podcast, "Digital Good Times" since 2014.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Technology can be used to improve patient outcomes. This innovation became especially important during the pandemic when hospitals saw a shortage of nurses and in-person visits for physical therapy wasn't always possible. In this episode of WABE Tech Cast, we explore how two Atlanta companies are using technology to help overcome those issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you take the number of graduates in Atlanta with tech degrees and combine that with the bustling business environment here, Atlanta is ripe for start-up companies. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt explores the different approaches emerging tech companies can take to growing their business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are making headlines recently with investors sometimes paying big bucks to buy them. Some in the Atlanta art community see NFTs as a new way to connect with fans. In this week's episode of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt explores the technology and controversy behind them.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of the terms used to described how today’s technology works have their roots in the 1700s and Benjamin Franklin. A new PBS documentary by Ken Burns explores Franklin's scientific innovations and the critical role he played in the American Revolution. Plus, Burns discusses how technology has influenced his filmmaking through the years.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Online shopping skyrocketed at the beginning of the pandemic and two years later, it shows few signs of slowing down. But the increased demand has bogged down the supply chain, and left online retailers and logistics companies scrambling. In this edition of WABE Tech Cast, Emil Moffatt examines how Atlanta companies are using tech to keep pace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Georgia is positioning itself as a hub for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and EV batteries. But events around the world are creating uncertainty about how companies will meet the projected demand. Hosted by WABE business and tech reporter Emil Moffatt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.