Since the pandemic, puzzles have become exponentially more popular, and we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) couldn’t be more excited to see this upward trend. After all, who doesn’t love a good challenge? So with National Puzzle Day right around the corner, we wanted to learn more about this day and the benefits that puzzles have on the brain.

For some of us at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club, the beginning of the new year can be an invitation to be “out with the old habits and in with the new.” Conversely, we were curious about mobile apps our community members can’t go a day without using. With this notion in mind, we popped up at the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB) to catch up with PhD students and researchers about the top five mobile apps they use on a daily basis.

Every week at The Clubhouse, we pose a question on our big conversation board about what’s been on the radar for our members lately. When we asked, “What tech trends do you see gaining traction in 2021?,” one of our members responded with “food delivery.” And given the knowledge-hungry folks that we are, it became something we really wanted to noodle on and dig into (see what we did there?)

With the start of a brand new year, it only seems right that a brand new headshot accompany it. After all, how are you supposed to pave the way for a “new year, new you” if you don’t start by putting your best face forward, first? That’s why we set up our backdrop and props over at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) to take fresh photos of our community members.

For the first time ever, the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2021 was held completely virtual this year. But that didn’t mean that the technological advancements announced were any less groundbreaking. Here’s a roundup of the gadgets and concepts we’re most fascinated with that were unveiled at the conference.

The commencement of a new year means to many, a fresh start and a clean slate. Whether it’s making resolutions, ramping up your workout routine, changing your diet, or doing some clothing purging and deep cleaning – a new year often implies something is, well, new in your life. So it’s no surprise that the new year ushers in lots of new purchases as well. But in these COVID-stricken, unprecedented times, shopping has shifted from traditional brick-and-mortar to online-only. And technology has followed suit.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly advancing, so as a technology and data-driven community, we were naturally curious about the endless possibilities that exist for AI. We’ve previously explored the history of AI and robots and AI’s involvement in automation, but what does the future hold and where will AI be used next?

Meet Maria Shapiro, Co-Director of Operations at HackGT. When she’s not managing the logistics for HackGT’s virtual and in-person experiences, you can find Maria cruising around the city, playing video games on her Xbox and PC, or tending to her plants at home.

Recent news shows that Spotify and Twitter have added similar features to their platforms, making them yet another platform to host the stories feature. So we decided to look into why social media platforms are adding this technology and if this will only make all these apps more repetitive, and ultimately, mundane, instead of unique.

2020 was a big year for the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle industry, setting up big expectations in the coming years for growth, development, and availability by year 2024. So, how do self-driving cars work, and what’s the state of this next-generation technology that has long been in futuristic series and films?

With 2021 steadily approaching, it has come the time for New Year’s resolutions to start pouring in. We’ve all at some point said the phrase “New Year, New Me,” whilst promising ourselves that we will commit to whatever it is we want to achieve in the upcoming year, but why is it that most of us give up or leave our resolutions behind? Let’s explore!

Meet Andrew Choi, Application Developer for Alexander Babbage and Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club member. When he’s not building new data visualization tools to help clients make better business decisions with their data, you can find him working out at the gym or practicing his newfound favorite cardio exercise: salsa dancing.

On a cold, dreary day last week, we thought there was no better way to spread some warmth and holiday cheer than by hosting a Cocktail Talk: Past + Predictions at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – complete with a cozy fire (pit) and delicious drinks, of course.

Last month we got an insider look into the 2020 Global Wellness Summit, where we were able to learn about the future of wellness, the technology behind these innovations, and much more. But one topic stuck out most to us – the power of human connection. This is especially important due to how 2020 has been, and, as a community-driven company, we were incredibly intrigued.

Feeling stir-crazy, Zoom-fatigued, and uninspired? You’re not alone. Like many people across the world, some of us at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club have turned to video games to ease the loneliness and creative blocks caused by the times. So, with the garage doors open for steady airflow in our 9,000 square-foot community workspace, we invited TSQATL Social Club members and guests to take a comfortable, socially-distanced seat at The Clubhouse for our first-ever Video Game Night.