Austin's 'quirky charm' is partly behind the city's complicated relationship with on-demand technology firms.

South by Southwest is getting a large dose of VR this year… inside a happy meal.

Behind-the-scenes recaps from SXSWedu and Interactive 2015 in Austin. #SXMP

SXSW isn't just about music and tech. It's about money. Millions in venture-capital funds are sloshing around the conference in Austin, looking for start-ups to call home.

What was first known as an indie music gathering and then a music and film festival, starts out this year as very much an interactive, startup, new media hotspot.

Anyone headed to the South by Southwest festival needs a place to stay. For a price, Austin homeowners will move out for a week.

The "Homeless Hotspots" program unveiled at South by Southwest has ignited both outrage and support. But participants in the Front Steps homeless shelter say it's a beneficial program.

Having your tech chops may be more important than being able to play "Stairway."

A controversial new experiment at South by Southwest puts Wi-Fi units in the hands of the homeless. Accused of condescension and exploitation, "Homeless Hotspots" creators hope the debate will encourage entrepreneurship and visibility.