The 15 Most Miserable Animals At SXSW

They don’t even have iPhones or opposable thumbs so why did you make them come all the way to Austin.

Alanna Okun 2 months ago 29 responses

Buck Angel Is A Trans Porn Star, But That’s Not Why He’s Interesting

The SXSW documentary Mr. Angel explores how Buck Angel has become a major voice for female-to-male trans people — by being radically normal.

Adam B. Vary 2 months ago 46 responses

What It’s Like Being The Jon Stewart Of The Arab World

Bassem Youssef uses Daily Show-style satire to criticize the Egyptian government. With 30 million viewers and counting, he says he’s not scared.

Justine Sharrock 2 months ago 31 responses

The “Burning Love” Cast Discusses Their Possibly Deluded Fans

Over Austin Tex-Mex, the cast of the online parody of The Bachelor talk SXSW, why they don’t like molé sauce — and why some fans think that the show is real.

Adam B. Vary 2 months ago 15 responses

A Rare Glimpse At North Korea’s Tech Culture

North Koreans are beginning to get access to cell phones, tablets, and even social networking. But freedom of speech is still elusive.

Justine Sharrock 2 months ago 41 responses

PETA: Don’t Cry For Grumpy Cat At SXSW

The cat, who is receiving hundreds of visitors at events in Austin, apparently only looks miserable. PETA protests the protests.

John Herrman 2 months ago 61 responses

So Long, Apps: How Hardware Took Over South By Southwest

Forget CES: Austin is where you show your new gadgets. An old-school turn for the tech world’s trendiest show.

John Herrman 2 months ago 11 responses

Reddit’s Victim Complex

The Reddit panel at SXSW went terribly wrong. A powerful site struggles with introspection.

John Herrman 2 months ago 73 responses

South By Southwest Isn’t A Kingmaker Anymore

“The secret’s out.” How SXSWi morphed from a tech insider cabal to a party week for startup spring breakers.

John Herrman 2 months ago 7 responses