SXSW 2025: "Holland", starring Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, premieres
Day 3 of SXSW 2025 included the premiere of the new thriller “Holland”, starring Nicole Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen.
SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
Austin City Council sees some pushback on several items regarding art
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
Council addresses public art controversies
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
New Tesla 'Megafactory' facility coming to Waller County
During a commissioner's court meeting on Wednesday, a tax abatement agreement between Waller County and Tesla was unanimously approved.
Austinites can now be matched with driverless cars through Uber
Austin rideshare users can now be matched with a driverless vehicle on the Uber app.
SXSW 2025: CapMetro offering special Rail service during festival
CapMetro is offering special extended Rail service during this year's SXSW festival and conference.
Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Austin airport breaks ground on new parking garage to keep up with growing demand
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on a new parking garage to keep up with growing demand.
Woman arrested after explosives discovered at Tesla dealership
Police made an arrest after a call by an activist group for nationwide protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Short-term rental regulations in Austin approved by city council
Austin City Council has approved some changes to regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnbs and Vrbos. However, there are some changes that will be delayed.
How Apple’s iconic products reshaped everyday life: A look back at decades of innovation
Apple has consistently pushed the boundaries of consumer technology, creating iconic products that have revolutionized daily life. Here's a look back to the company's early history.
Amazon unveils AI-powered Alexa+ with humanlike chat for $19.99 a month
Amazon introduces Alexa+, a generative AI-powered assistant with a monthly fee of $19.99, free for Prime members.
Is Facebook down? Thousands of users report outage
Thousands of users reported an outage on Facebook on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.
Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
CapMetro's new fare payment system begins March 1
CapMetro is unveiling a new fare payment system next week. This comes after riders voiced their frustration with the current system.
Tesla recalls over 376K vehicles over power steering issue: What to know
Tesla recalled more than 376,000 of its 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. over a potential power steering issue.
City of Austin considers on-demand rideshare app for parks, recreation centers
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
These Starbucks drinks are leaving menu in March – and here’s what’s replacing them
Starbucks said it will cut 30% of its menu items by Sept. 2025, removing less popular drinks and adding new seasonal items.
Apple unveils historic $500B investment in US manufacturing, innovation: 'Bullish on the future'
Apple's announcement comes after President Donald Trump said he met with the company's CEO Tim Cook.