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For the first time in 34 years, there won’t be a South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin showcasing music, art, …
Nov 21 2019
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It wasn’t an official campaign event, but it might as well have been. When Donald Trump flew in Air Force One to…
Jan 25 2019
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A man was reportedly arrested this week in connection with a recent bank robbery after his credit card that was used…
Oct 22 2018
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Rain has been messing with central Texas. And in an effort to make sure it doesn’t mess with residents’ guts, Austin …
Sep 24 2018
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May 25 2017
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After shutting down their Austin operations over a year ago, Uber and Lyft are finally reentering city limits.
Apr 25 2017
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Have you heard? AT&T is going to “pave the way for the next generation of faster speeds” with something called 5G…
Mar 11 2016
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Over 80,000 people are expected to arrive in Austin over the next week for the mesquite-scented, queso-chugging…
Mar 8 2016
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President Barack Obama and Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx are just a few of the civic leaders talking tech at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin. Catch our own Alissa Walker in conversation with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and author Gabe Klein on March 14.
Jun 21 2014
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A train strike has paralyzed France, Airbnb has screwed San Francisco's housing market, a lack of diversity has…
Apr 8 2013
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Google's seemingly accidental announcement on Saturday that Google Fiber was coming to Austin, Texas is now official. Read more
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Apr 6 2013
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We've all been quietly—or loudly—hoping that our town would be the next to get Google's speedy fiber. In the wee…
May 6 2011
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In an obvious attempt to hasten the destruction of mankind, a team of scientists at the University of Texas at…
Nov 11 2009
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Back in 1974, astronaut Steve Austin, gravely injured in a crash, was given a new arm, two new legs and one new eye…
Jul 13 2009
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In the spot where the old Robert Mueller airport used to be, the city of Austin is building, among other things, a so…
Mar 17 2009
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Now we've got confirmation that the Dell Adamo is actually launching later today and will be priced at $1999. PR…
Dec 17 2008
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Eric Sheline, one of our favorite former interns, gave us a hand in Austin.
Aug 24 2008
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This sassy little thing is the brainchild of L. Scott Hudson, who recently participated in MAKE's Dorkbot Austin…
Jul 18 2008
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We love the whacky creativity of the Maker Faire here at Giz, and all you DIY gadget enthusiasts out there will be…
Apr 9 2008
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In the basement of the physics building at the University of Texas in Austin is the world's most powerful laser.…