Tag: Tech
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Live Cards
AR and App Clips are two relatively new technologies in iOS, and both have been very recently made compatible with one another. AR imposes 3D images on top of a camera image, making them appear as though they are in the ‘real’ world. App Clips are essentially ‘bite-sized’ versions of an app that can be…
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Realistic Powered by Shaw
Realistic is an application that creates a virtual experience of sensing flooring samples through haptic technology. Haptics is an emerging technology which uses vibrations to allow mobile device users to gain a sense of touch of an object or surface. Shaw Inc. had a primary need of providing flooring samples to clients virtually. Through partnership,…
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Studio Not Found
The New Media Certificate Program in Grady College in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Program in Terry College wanted to create a podcasting studio for the students in their programs. An in-house podcasting studio would be a great teaching tool for the professors in both programs as well as a place that students can gain important…
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UGAHacks Mobile App
The University of Georgia’s largest programming sleepover can now be attended wherever you are, on any device, with the power of React Native. The UGAHacks Mobile App allows users to experience an entire hackathon in one place. The app features a calendar, countdown, map, virtual lanyard, and FAQ section with opportunities to request help and…
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WatchDawg
Imagine you’re trying to train a puppy. They have the attention span of a toddler (and the same rebellious spirit, too). You’d like to track your pup’s progress, but you can’t hold your phone and prevent them from taking off after a squirrel at the same time. Using your Apple Watch seems like a good…
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Xperience Room
Xperience Room is a virtual reality application which allows new users of virtual reality to walk through a virtual room housing two different simulations. Users can shrink to the size of a tiny mushroom and then surpass the heights of the tallest trees, interact with the environment, and then be mesmerized by the 360-high impact…
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Leaves are Falling and SLAM is Calling
For the first time since 2019, SLAM is returning to the feel-good, face-to-face format you know and love. The big day will be here before you can blink, tweet, or conduct a quick UX test. While our virtual SLAMs were the stuff of legends—featuring themes, campy costume changes, and Zoom backgrounds galore—it’s time to come together once…
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Innovation Continues at the Institute
At the New Media Institute, we believe in the power of connecting students to industry clients to ideate, pioneer, and market feasible, real-world solutions. This marriage of academic endeavor with professional exposure is the core of the NMI experience. Thanks to the UGA Innovation District, more organizations are engaging with our students to sponsor cutting-edge innovation, entrepreneurship, and experiential…
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Launching Soon: 404, Studio Not Found
A collaboration between the NMI and the Terry College of Business Entrepreneurship Program brings new sounds and new tech to the NMI’s corner of campus. Housed in the recently renovated 404 nook, Studio Not Found will feature a permanent broadcast-quality setup and be supplemented by a portable toolkit for on-site recordings. Aimed at supporting the entire podcast process, students will have…
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Spring 2021 SLAM Arcade
The New Media Institute celebrated the end of Spring semester with a WIN at SLAM Arcade! During this virtual showcase, New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Masters Capstone students debuted 22 innovative projects, ranging in scope from real-world solutions for clients to innovative explorations in technology. For all of those who tuned in, thank you for supporting our…