March 2018

ModBot: A Comments Section’s Best Friend

When communities and their conversations live digitally, what’s the value of a comments section? For the Washington Post, quite a lot; as they have discovered that a comments section can showcases their most loyal readers. Greg Barber, Director of Digital News Products, and Sam Han, Director of Data Science & AI from the Washington Post […]

Screen Reality: A New Kind of Storytelling

A new kind of storytelling is emerging alongside virtual and augmented reality—screen reality. At South by Southwest on Monday, a panel made up of film experts explained this groundbreaking new format that goes beyond the limits of a single image screen. The panel was led by film director and producer Timur Bekmambetov; Susan Bonds, CEO and […]

Panel Recap: Eddy Cue: Curation in Media - Why It Matters

For today’s tech panel, Apple’s very own senior VP Eddy Cue sits down with CNN’s senior reporter Dylan Byers to talk about Apple’s lead in the industry for innovation and products. Byers opens the floor by discussing the process behind Apple’s News app and how it differs from other social media and media outlets. Cue […]

SXSW Trade Show: A Diverse Range of Innovative Exhibitors

Hundreds of exhibitors showed off their ideas and businesses at this year’s SXSW’s Trade Show, which ranged from promising startups to established larger businesses and ideas ranging from new technologies and social innovation. I caught up with four different companies at the Trade Show: one aiming to bring smaller, more affordable homes to Austin; another […]

Interview with Austin-based Company Uplift Desk

Uplift Desk is an ergonomic company based out of Austin, Texas. They pride themselves on providing customizable designs at an affordable price for their consumers. Their main products are height-adjustable standing desks, to improve consumers’ posture and overall wellbeing. They have a booth at the SXSW Trade Show from now until March 14. Featured image from […]