At SXSW Interactive, there are numerous talks, panels, and display booths which expose human innovation through technology. What drives some of us to participate is a curiosity for the newest new; but for some, SXSW interactive provides opportunities to ask questions about who we are and what makes us human. At the Earth v. Mars: The […]
The Texas State Innovation Lab is an interactive event held during SXSW, and this year it was at the W Hotel in downtown Austin on Sunday, March 11. The Innovation Lab is a chance for Texas State students to showcase their innovative inventions on how to make the world a better, more functional place. With 15 […]
We’ve been lucky to have some amazing weather lately, despite our one day of boiling heat. I’ve been biking into SXSW every day from my home in east Austin, and this morning was particularly crisp. I got here earlier than normal because I’ve been so eager to get into the This Is Us cast panel […]
South by Southwest’s Virtual Cinema showcased 25 innovative virtual and mixed reality projects that allowed attendees to experience this new emerging tech from a variety of different disciplines. At SXSW this year, VR was the buzz and many industries are exploring how to create new experiences for people. I caught up with three of the […]
The food track started on day 5, and I was in absolute heaven. From barbecue to Iron Chefs to the world’s largest cheeseboard, day 5 was full of discussion on food culture, food future and food production. The Community, Culture & Science of Barbecue First stop of the day was at the Texas A&M University […]
Iron Chef Cat Cora discussed the future of tech in food and cooking at “Meet the kitchen of the future: Trends in food tech.” She often mentioned the future of robots in professional kitchens, where prep and other tasks could be completed faster and with better quality. I was curious, however, about what happens to […]
During the panel A Conversation with Ethan Hawke on the Entertainment Influencers track, Hawke discussed his most recent film Blaze.