The Tech Behind

The Tech Behind is a Technical.ly reporting series in which we explore the technology that powers notable local institutions.

Sandbox VR opens its Philly location to bring together gamers IRL 

by Sarah Huffman April 24, 2025April 23, 2025

Look inside: Franklin Institute’s Giant Heart reopens with new immersive exhibits

by Sarah Huffman November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

New immersive art exhibit lets you explore the ocean floor at DC gallery

by Kaela Roeder October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Philly artist redefines ‘handmade’ with tech-driven rug-making to ease physical strain

by Sarah Huffman August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

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The Tech Behind: How the Hot Wheels Champion Experience makes a childhood favorite an immersive journey

The Tech Behind: How Baltimore’s Washington Monument gets lit every winter holiday

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The Tech Behind: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus runs on automation software, spatial technology and a robot dog

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Meet the humans behind the technologies at Baltimore’s Pratt Library

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The Tech Behind: Get close to the cosmos at The Franklin Institute’s ‘Wondrous Space’ exhibit

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The Tech Behind: Here’s how Kennywood park goes from idyllic to spooky during Phantom Fall Fest

October 27, 2023October 30, 2023

Gallaudet brought the power of AR to football. Here’s how the communication tech was developed

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

This new interactive art exhibit brings augmented reality tech to SEPTA trains

October 19, 2023October 18, 2023

The Tech Behind: Baltimore Tree Trust made a digital story map of Patterson Park

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The Tech Behind: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is ‘kind of in the middle of two technologies’

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

With its new archivist at the head, here’s how NARA is digitalizing America’s documents

October 2, 2023October 11, 2023

The Tech Behind: How ChristianaCare uses tech to maintain patient care despite the nursing shortage

October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

The Tech Behind: Visit Baltimore enlisted Mindgrub for a new city-centric video game

September 29, 2023October 2, 2023

The Tech Behind: How OperaDelaware breathes new life into classic works

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Ready2Ride app? QR code-based tickets? Here’s how tech could make your Pittsburgh commute easier

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The Tech Behind: Meet the folks powering DC’s i-team

September 18, 2023September 19, 2023

The Tech Behind: Here’s how 1440 Film Co. made a Philly-area company’s spicy production

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Take a look behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil’s most technically complex production ever

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

The Tech Behind: How many light bulbs does it take to celebrate the holidays in Bellevue?

December 5, 2022

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