Science and Technology

“Grow fast or die slow,” was the quote from growth mentor Samir Patel (@meetsamir) that Vincent Dignan used to set the tone for his presentation, “Growth Hacking Live: Boost Your Startup in Realtime.” Dignan spoke to a room overflowing with startup entrepreneurs at SXSW V2V, a four-day (July 19-22) educational …

BackBeat SENSE Headphones are a cut above the competitors in their price range, and their comfort is so good you might even forget you're wearing them.

The V2Venture Competition at SXSW V2V enabled early-stage startups to pitch their products and/or services to industry experts and investors. Ten applications particularly impressed me.

Two entrepreneurs at a four-day educational event for startups demonstrated hardware and software solutions that aim to help living-on-their-own seniors stay safe and healthy.

The International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto should be reclassified as a “dwarf” planet in 2006, but we dreamers of space travel and lovers of the Disney dog of the same name know better.

Poser Pro is the most robust character creation and animation product on the market, and despite a sizable learning curve, the new Game Dev edition is finally a viable solution for video game development.

An unlocked smartphone gives you flexibility to shop for and negotiate better deals. Service will almost always be cheaper if you're not stuck in a contract with one of the major carriers.

A greater emphasis is being placed on early detection diagnostics, which can save lives and enhance the number of people who can access quality affordable healthcare.

Perhaps one of the most promising treatments for HIV is a type of pill known as a pre-exposure prophylaxis medication, such as Truvada, which is intended to stop HIV transmission before it happens. But Truvada's cost puts it beyond the reach of many.

California is pushing for rooftop solar energy to help increase its sustainable energy use to 50% by 2030.