Topic: South by Southwest Festival

Modern Parenthood Obama's tattoo plan for the girls: 'Mommy and me will get the same exact tattoo'

President Obama's tattoo plan for Sasha and Malia is pre-emptive. Obama said he and Michelle told the girls their tattoo plan is to get the same ink the girls do, show it off on YouTube as a family tattoo. 

Wearable tech: How three designers weave technology into fashion

These three designers have created novel ways to incorporate the ever-changing world of technology into the fast-paced world of fashion. Their clothes make music, change shape, and monitor your heart. 

Horizons Google Glass: Apps, gestures, and audio revealed at SXSW

Google revealed more this week about how its Glass headpiece will be controlled, and how developers might take advantage of the platform to create useful apps. In addition to voice input, you can control Glass with eye movements and subtle head gestures.

Culture Cafe Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera launch YouTube comedy channel (+video)

Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera team up for humor: Google is funding a YouTube comedy network called JASH. The new channel will feature experimental comedians, including Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts, and Michael Cera.

Energy Voices Crowd-funding emerges as source of capital for cleantech

Crowd-funding may provide cleantech entrepreneurs early-stage capital at a time when early-stage funding is drying up for cleantech.

Long-time secretary to the Beatles breaks her silence

A new documentary called, 'Good Ol' Freda,' tells the story of Freda Kelly who was secretary to the Beatles for more than a decade. Kelly reveals stories about the band that she never got around to telling. 

Saving Money Stop living paycheck to paycheck: 5 steps

More than two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, meaning the financial ground they're standing on is incredibly shaky. Here's how to break the cycle and 

Macworld: Trade show? Nah. Apple 'lifestyle' event.

Macworld is coming into its own after Apple pulled out three years ago. The new Macworld is smaller, consumer oriented, and inspirational.

How to launch something into space for $150

Once the sole domain of military pilots and rocket scientists, low-earth orbit can now be attained by ordinary citizens with inexpensive hardware. A Q&A with Spacehack founder and do-it-yourselfer Ariel Waldman.

Internet Explorer 9 primed for March 14 launch

Internet Explorer 9 will officially launch at the SXSW festival next week. Thanks to Microsoft's huge global presence, Internet Explorer 9 could become the most popular browser in the world within a year.

Cambodian band aims to revive music almost eliminated by Khmer Rouge

A Cambodian woman has formed a rock band with an Australian musician to bring Cambodian to the world after years of being silenced by the Khmer Rouge.

At SXSW, Twitter unveils @anywhere

Twitter CEO Evan Williams has taken the wraps off @anywhere, a service which will allow users to access their Twitter feeds from third-party sites. As of SXSW, initial @anywhere launch partners include the New York Times and the Huffington Post.

Twitter tops 10 billion tweets

It took more than three years for Twitter to reach 10 billion tweets. But thanks to rapid growth, 20 billion doesn't seem too far away.

The McCain 'Twitterview': has Twitter jumped the shark?

AT&T's SXSW iPhone debacle (and do-over)

Tomorrow's Spielbergs get a film festival of their own

The recent National Film Festival for Talented Youth showcased movies by directors ranging in age from 9 to 21.