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This 6-Person Startup 'Won' SXSW — And It's Nearly Profitable After Just One Year
When you think of event planning and ticketing services, companies like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Ticketfly, and Ticketleap probably come to mind. But event planners often times need more than just ticketing services. Enter Splash, a one-stop shop for planning events, selling tickets, and engaging with attendees after the event. Show More Summary
Hurry! The Austin TC Meetup + Pitch-Off Is Selling Out Quick
Austin, I wish I knew how to quit you. It's only been a few months since TC ventured down south to check out SXSW, but it wasn't enough. We're returning on May 30 with the legendary TC Meetup + Pitch-off, and tickets are selling out fast so pay attention and get 'er done.
The TechStars startup empire expands to Austin with new program
TechStars has opened a new startup accelerator program in the capital of Texas, roughly 90 miles up the road from its TechStars Cloud program in San Antonio. With SXSW and Google Fiber, Austin is hot.
Google Glass App from The New York Times Reaches Explorers
Google’s designated Explorers have a new app to fiddle around with tonight thanks to the powers-that-be at The New York Times. As you’ll recall, this service was first unveiled at SXSW, which delivers the latest headlines and accompanying imagery upon a wearer’s request — even to the point of reading an article aloud, if you [...]
Google Glass app from The New York Times now available to Explorers
As if Google Glass and its clever surprises weren't intriguing enough, Explorers now have a new app to play with that's courtesy of The New York Times. As you'll recall, this service was first unveiled at SXSW, which delivers the latest...Show More Summary
SpaceX hovering Grasshopper rocket reaches new heights
Up, up, and away! (Credit: Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET) Last month at SXSW, SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a video of the SpaceX Grasshopper rocket rising 24 stories into the air and returning safely back to the ground. Show More Summary
5 Reasons Foursquare Is Losing The Social Local Mobile Revolution
Foursquare has been the darling of the burgeoning "SoLoMo"(social-local-mobile) revolution ever since the company burst onto the scene at South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2009. The company's financial fortunes, however, have not been so sweet. Show More Summary
Spinning Negative Reviews into Positive Local Rankings
It's coming; another new Google search algorithm to contend with. This time the 'Google Merchant Quality Algorithm', announced by Google's head of search spam Matt Cutts at this year's SXSW festival, aims to penalize low and poor quality merchants in local search results. With Google's increased focus on local search and its own Google + [...]Show More Summary
HP to bundle Leap Motion on select products, incorporate the tech in future devices
Leap Motion is shaping up to be 2013's hottest peripheral. Less than a year after first being announced, the company's enlisted tens of thousands of developers in its motion-controlled ranks, partnered with ASUS and taken SXSW Interactive by storm. Show More Summary
Google Glass API documentation now live, Glassware sample code provided
Google painted the broad strokes of its Mirror API for Glass at SXSW in March, and now it's released comprehensive documentation, replete with example code. Despite the fact that the application program interface is still in a limited developer preview, you can dig in and read up on everything from location features to timeline cards. Show More Summary
Google Just Bought A Cool SXSW Startup, Behavio (GOOG)
In what looks like an acqui-hire, Google has bought tiny startup Behavio for an undisclosed sum. Behavio was a sensation at last year's SXSW show. It won a $355,000 grant from the Knight Foundation at the show for its tech that turns...Show More Summary
SxSW with Flinja’s CEO, Victor Young
Flinja offers college students a new way to list services and find jobs in an easy and safe way while alumni have the opportunity…
SXSW with Echo’s Khris Loux and Chris Saad
The Echo Platform powers an innovative ecosystem of apps that you can buy, bring to be “echo enabled” or build yourself. Every app built…
Scobleizer LIVE and Publicate at SxSW 2013
Publicate is all about showcasing your inspirations, creations and expertise. Easily Collect content from anywhere on the web, or upload your own to organize and…
SXSW: Country Music Artist Pete Stringfellow
“Music is my life,” Stringfellow says, “but country music is my passion.” A child prodigy and multi-instrumentalist, Pete is a rare fusion of cutting-edge…
SxSW with Stephen Wolfram, founder and CEO of Wolfram Research
Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, the author of A New Kind of Science, the creator of Wolfram|Alpha, and the founder and CEO…
Foursquare's Upcoming iOS Release Is A Pivotal Moment For The Company, As In It's “Now Or Never”
We all know the Foursquare story quite well, the app launched at SXSW five years ago and a fair amount of people have been using it to check-in ever since. The company is releasing a new version of its flagship iOS app, which will put those 3.5B check-ins in the forefront with search and explore functionality. Show More Summary
Dr. Shaquille O’Neal Dunks on Investing, Geekery, and Social Media
Dr. Shaq is an NBA champion, an active investor, and self-described geek. He joined me on stage at the Long Center for Performing Arts at SXSW to a theater packed with adoring fans.