SXSW Interactiive 2011

'Star Trek' computer inspires future of Google search

Eric Mack — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:01:30 PDT

Google's senior vice president of search was much more interested in talking about the sci-fi operating system than algorithms at South by Southwest.

Originally posted at Crave

AMC Networks launches 'Yeah' movie-streaming network

Donna Tam — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:16:40 PDT

The cable TV network decides to focus on cult classics with established fan bases, and to set its service apart by offering bonus features such as exclusive interviews with filmmakers.

Originally posted at News - Internet & Media

Leap Motion creator: It gives you Jedi powers

Eric Mack — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:49:41 PDT

Leap CTO David Holz says it's easy to be like Yoda with the forthcoming motion controller.

Originally posted at Crave

When wearable computing meets the Pilates shirt

Jay Greene — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:01:00 PST

Design firm Artefact comes up with a new concept piece: a Pilates shirt that monitors muscle movement, prompts you to correct your body position, and "doesn't look like a computer you're wearing."

Top U.S. arms control official to talk tech and global security at SXSW

Daniel Terdiman — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:20:09 PST

Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller will talk with CNET's Daniel Terdiman about how the public can use new technologies help combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

'Source Code' director: Marrying film, interactivity

Daniel Terdiman — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:09:10 PDT

Duncan Jones' new movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, was the talk of SXSW. As a relatively new director, Jones has a very modern take on how storytelling and interactivity can blend.

Deal with it: SXSW has changed

Caroline McCarthy — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT

Getting used to the once-indie SXSW as a big, corporate-sponsored industry event is a bitter pill for some entrepreneurs and digital thinkers to swallow.

The Internet and the 'Art of Immersion'

Daniel Terdiman — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:59:58 PDT

At SXSW, author Frank Rose talks to CNET about his book that looks at the way the Internet is empowering new kinds of two-way storytelling.

New York, Silicon Valley teams win Startup Bus competition

Daniel Terdiman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:12:59 PDT

After three days on buses, and four days at SXSW, TripMedi and WalkIn took the crown as best in show on the Startup Bus. TripMedi aims to change the medical tourism business, while WalkIn hopes to make it less painful to wait for a table at a restaurant.

At SXSW, IE9 envisions a happy, appy Web

Caroline McCarthy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:19:41 PDT

Microsoft demonstrates the new browser by showcasing of high-speed, app-like browsing experiences from big-name partners like Foursquare, Pandora, and eBay. Also, a game with cartoon stars.