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MiniTime | Posted 06.18.2013 | Travel
MiniTime

Taking a cue from the enormous popularity of video games, top family travel destinations are offering high-tech interactive gaming experiences that immerse visitors in a storyline. Here are four places your family can experience this growing trend and get in on the game.

Fully Connected: Smart Phones, Tablets... and Connected TV Makes Three. Turns Out There is an App for That

Jacqueline Corbelli | Posted 04.23.2013 | Technology
Jacqueline Corbelli

Staggering data in a recently issued Jack Myers Media Economic Data Report projects a systematic shift towards digital advertising across 19 industries by 2020, with double-digit increases for all but two sectors.

The Truth About The U.S. Divorce Rate

Kevin Chern | Posted 06.11.2013 | Divorce
Kevin Chern

Every state in the U.S. that tracks divorce rates saw a drop in the number of people getting divorced over the last 20 years.

All Things SXSW (Re)Considered

Marc Ruxin | Posted 06.03.2013 | Entertainment
Marc Ruxin

Music almost feels second fiddle to what SXSW has become. The world has changed dramatically. The label ecosystem has been decimated by a combination of incompetence and the inevitable evolution of technology.

SXSW 2013 Recap: A Happy Parade of Magical and WTF Moments

Stephanie Keller | Posted 05.20.2013 | Entertainment
Stephanie Keller

To actively participate in the 10 days of festivities usually results in weariness and exhaustion from another dimension, but inside the mayhem are memorable sparks of genius that inspire my return every year.

Jeremy Lin Talks "Linsanity" the Movie and Big YouTube Collaborations at SXSW 2013 (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.15.2013 | Sports
Shira Lazar

NBA sensationĀ Jeremy LinĀ chatted with me at SXSW about his brand new documentary, Linsanity the movie, appearing in various YouTube videos and the overall message he wants fans to take away from his new film.

SXSW... a Bucket List Event

Jason Grill | Posted 05.15.2013 | Technology
Jason Grill

At the end of the day SXSW Interactive is an amazing spectacle. If you haven't ever been to Austin it's a must see city. If you haven't been to SXSW it's a bucket list event.

Improv Everywhere the Documentary Premieres at SXSW 2013 (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.14.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Backed by Kickstarter, Adams originally planned to release the film online but as he started meeting more people from the group, he grasped what the movie would really be about, which was the evolution of the group and the creative transitions from text to photo to HD video.

Bill and Ted 3 Sneaks Its Way Into SXSW 2013 (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.13.2013 | Entertainment
Shira Lazar

Alex Winter stops by the Samsung Blogger Lounge at SXSW 2013 to talk about the premiere of his Napster Documentary, Downloaded, an upcoming pilot for AMC, and the status of Bill and Ted 3.

Read With Me: SXSW Shingerview With Henrick Berggren, Founder of Readmill

David Shing | Posted 05.13.2013 | Technology
David Shing

When you come to an interactive conference you don't expect to be talking to start-ups about books. So I was pretty intrigued when I got introduced to a young founder doing just that.

Could Downtown Vegas Become the Next Hub for Startups? (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.11.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Zappos founder and CEO Tony Hsieh stopped by the Samsung Blogger Lounge to discuss the revitalization project of Downtown Las Vegas, the new SXSW v2v program, and incredible predictions for the future of business and technology.

Women CEOs Make the Tough Decisions. Just Ask Marissa

Jacqueline Corbelli | Posted 05.05.2013 | Technology
Jacqueline Corbelli

Ms. Mayer's role is not to be satisfied with the status quo, but to shake things up and revive an iconic company that stood on the brink of irrelevance. These are the tough decisions. If Marissa were Matt Mayer, would the response have been different?

OMG, A Graffiti Treasure Map

ARTINFO | Posted 03.09.2013 | Arts
ARTINFO

By mapping all of 311's graffiti complaints by neighborhood, Gothamist has created a handy guide that most likely best reflects which areas of New Yor...

Women Connecting Worldwide

Lisa Levart | Posted 03.05.2013 | Impact
Lisa Levart

This past October, in Grass Valley, California, over 400 women attended the Passion Into Action conference. With larger than life images of powerful and vibrant women from the Goddess on Earth series setting the stage, those attending learned tools to help them turn ideas into actions.

Orlando Jones Stars in New Interactive Web Series 'Meridian'

Shira Lazar | Posted 01.19.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Meridian stars Orlando Jones (Drumline, MAD TV) as Jeff, a bored employee at a tech support call center whose life is changed when he discovers a mysterious Aztec amulet.

Lizzie Bennet Diaries Modernizes Pride and Prejudice for the YouTube Generation

Shira Lazar | Posted 01.06.2013 | Books
Shira Lazar

The stars of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries YouTube phenomenon -- Ashley Clements (Lizzie Bennet) and Daniel Vincent Gordh (William Darcy) -- join What's Trending to answer fan questions about the webcam adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

9 Ways to Make Your Event Interactive

Matthew David Hopkins | Posted 12.22.2012 | HuffPost Home
Matthew David Hopkins

If you think about it, events are the original interactive "application." They're where people come together to experience an organization beyond the fundraising letter, to connect with like-minded individuals, to see a mission statement in action.

David Blaine Reveals 'Electrified' Is Most Dangerous Stunt Yet (Exclusive Video)

Shira Lazar | Posted 12.05.2012 | Entertainment
Shira Lazar

Blaine has taken on a variety of insane feats in his career, from hanging upside-down for 60 hours in New York's Central Park to freezing himself in a block of ice. But he's never done anything like this.

Mike Shinoda Shares How Linkin Park Takes Risks That Pay Off in the Digital Space

Shira Lazar | Posted 11.11.2012 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Musician, producer and artist Mike Shinoda, member of the hugely popular Linkin Park, took a moment from his tour to sit down with me and discuss the band's latest interactive music video and upcoming projects.

Transmedia Makers: Frustration + Opportunity = Magic

David Kleeman | Posted 10.21.2012 | Media
David Kleeman

It's easy to imagine teens of 2000 bouncing medium to medium, while longing for a connective thread -- a TV-show website that goes deeper than cast bios and "printables"; magazines that explore the worlds of their favorite games; the book-based backstory to the film they just saw.

How Office Star Rainn Wilson Is Bringing Soul to YouTube

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.21.2012 | Entertainment
Shira Lazar

Rainn Wilson, the star of the NBC comedy The Office and creator of Soul Pancake, sat down with me at SXSW to talk about how he's built his passion project SoulPancake.com into a real business with soul.

Morgan Spurlock and Hulu Announce Partnership With FremantleMedia at SXSW

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.14.2012 | Media
Shira Lazar

Director Morgan Spurlock stopped by the Samsung Blogger Lounge at SXSW to share his thoughts on filmmaking in the digital age and to celebrate Season 2 of his Hulu series, A Day in the Life.

A Political Guide to SXSW Interactive

Keya Dannenbaum | Posted 05.08.2012 | Politics
Keya Dannenbaum

SXSW Interactive is a roaring beast unto itself; a completely out-of-control, labyrinthine explosion of quality that is utterly fantastic!

What to Watch at SXSW 2012 Interactive

Matthew Knell | Posted 05.06.2012 | Technology
Matthew Knell

It's that time of year again when thousands of the world's most creative digital minds descend on Austin, Texas, for networking, inspiration, and a little bit of BBQ.

Queries and Hopes for the Future of Storytelling

Kieran Fitzgerald | Posted 09.11.2011 | Home
Kieran Fitzgerald

It's my hope that going forward we do not come to undervalue, or lose sight of, art's special capacity. I hope future generations will be able to spend their moments interacting with the ever-replenishing fount of a composition.