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South by Southwest may have started as a film and music festival, but these days it’s the Interactive portion that draws geeks, entrepreneurs and social-media moguls from all over the country. From new apps and startup announcements to celebrity appearances and brilliant keynotes, Austin becomes the center of the tech universe for a week, and we’ll be covering it all.
Piracy, lost deals, and apps: The risks film festivals face while going digital
Film festivals face a tough decision of whether to cancel altogether or stream films during the COVID-19 lockdown, both of which would result in lost revenue.
With Sony Motion Sonic, your dance moves shape the music you're hearing
With Sony Motion Sonic, your dance moves shape the music you're hearing
Sony's Motion Sonic wearable is a wrist-mounted music modulation device, that even lets you play air guitar with real sound.
Sega: ‘Project Sonic 2017’ is now called ‘Sonic Forces’; ‘Sonic Mania’ delayed
Sega: ‘Project Sonic 2017’ is now called ‘Sonic Forces’; ‘Sonic Mania’ delayed
Sega updated fans at SXSW on the upcoming pair of Sonic games. Project Sonic 2017 is called Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania has been delayed.
Director Gareth Edwards reflects on joining Star Wars universe in SXSW speech
Director Gareth Edwards reflects on joining Star Wars universe in SXSW speech
The keynote speech given by Rogue One director Gareth Edwards at this year's South by Southwest Film Festival is online now.
Sony’s ‘superception’ VR tech could let users see virtual worlds through another’s eyes
Sony’s ‘superception’ VR tech could let users see virtual worlds through another’s eyes
Sony's "superception" technology promises to add another layer to the VR experience by letting users share each others' perspectives.
Telltale’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to make gameplay debut at SXSW
Telltale’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to make gameplay debut at SXSW
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series will be unveiled at PAX East this weekend, followed by an interactive gameplay session at SXSW.
Explore the sights of Tokyo while in an 8K virtual reality ride in Texas
Explore the sights of Tokyo while in an 8K virtual reality ride in Texas
Japanese media and entertainment companies will allow people tour Tokyo in virtual reality without a headset.
President's South By South Lawn festival to focus on issues he holds dear
President's South By South Lawn festival to focus on issues he holds dear
President Barack Obama's SXSW-inspired South By South Lawn festival will feature the Stranger Things cast, Leonardo DiCaprio and other heavy hitters.
Obama urges techies to compromise on encryption
Obama urges techies to compromise on encryption
Speaking at SXSW is Austin, Texas, President Barack Obama urged techies to not be "absolutists" when it comes to encryption on smartphones and beyond.
SXSW to feature the premiere of Star Wars documentary Secrets of The Force Awakens
SXSW to feature the premiere of Star Wars documentary Secrets of The Force Awakens
A documentary on the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will premiere at South by Southwest on March 14.
Barack and Michelle Obama to speak at SXSW in Austin
Barack and Michelle Obama to speak at SXSW in Austin
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will give separate keynote speeches at this year's SXSW festival in Austin.
Spotify's party house at SXSW will have live performances and a cardio party
Spotify's party house at SXSW will have live performances and a cardio party
For its fifth South by Southwest visit, Spotify plans its Spotify House showcase to include more than 45 performances and interactive experiences.
Dotty, the short film about an old woman trying to text her daughter, will make you laugh and cry
Dotty, the short film about an old woman trying to text her daughter, will make you laugh and cry
Dotty, the incredibly moving short film about an old British woman trying to text her daughter, is moving even the coldest critics to tears.
Five fresh music acts to check out at SXSW
Five fresh music acts to check out at SXSW
Ahead of the music portion of the 29th annual South By Southwest festival which begins today, we've picked five must-see musical acts.
Enjoy SXSW from your living room with new SXSW On streaming video service
Enjoy SXSW from your living room with new SXSW On streaming video service
SXSW On, the festival's free streaming video platform on Roku, YouTube and SXSW.com, allows you to watch the music and tech conference from your couch.
With record sales dwindling, big brand sponsorships are taking over music
With record sales dwindling, big brand sponsorships are taking over music
With dwindling record sales and miniscule micropayments from streaming services, musicians are turning to sponsorships to deliver the dough.
SXSW 2014: IBM’s Watson stars in the kitchen as well as TV’s Jeopardy
SXSW 2014: IBM’s Watson stars in the kitchen as well as TV’s Jeopardy
Is there anything that Watson can't do?
Titanfall’s SXSW launch celebration in photos
Titanfall’s SXSW launch celebration in photos
Microsoft shares photos from Titanfall's launch party at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
Edward Snowden at SXSW: Encryption is the answer to NSA surveillance
Edward Snowden at SXSW: Encryption is the answer to NSA surveillance
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden told the crowd at SXSW 2014 that better encryption tools are the best way to limit mass government surveillance.
The CUPID stun gun drone will hunt you down, zap you into submission
The CUPID stun gun drone will hunt you down, zap you into submission
Chaotic Moon Studios has combined two terrifying things – stun guns and drones – to make the ultimate in high-flying DIY weaponry.