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The UTD researchers created a Minecraft digital twin of UT Dallas as part of their educational game development. [Image: UTD]
Researchers Build ‘Blocky” Twin of UTD in Minecraft for Digital Workforce Training
by Lance Murray | Apr 4, 2025
Hollywood's "A Minecraft Movie" killed it with a record $163 million opening weekend. Meanwhile, UT Dallas researchers have created their own world in Minecraft to develop educational games embedded in the blocky "digital sandbox"—and launched a new startup to advance their efforts.
by David Kirkpatrick |
Mar 23, 2019
In this week's rundown on ideas and innovation in North Texas, we caught up with local leaders to recap their experience at this year's SXSW.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 16, 2018
The Dallas nonprofit designed, cut, and build a digitally created barn and 70-foot cheese board the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board's SXSW exhibit.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2018
D.O.S.E., a service that is engineered to scan and evaluate a person’s individual skin needs and create a tailor-made, corrective serum, was unveiled at the Fast Company Grill at South by Southwest.
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[Photo by Samantha Burkardt]
Here’s Which North Texans You Should Watch for at SXSW
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Mar 8, 2018
The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals officially starts Friday, and though all the happenings are in Austin, there’ll be plenty of North Texas presence.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 12, 2018
The pitches will be made before a panel of industry experts and mayors including Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, as entrepreneurs compete for up to $10,000 in prize money.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Feb 1, 2018
The SXSW appearance is just one of many developments for the Dallas startup, which created a platform to streamline the immigration paperwork process.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 17, 2017
Cybersecurity is a critical part of establishing smart infrastructure and Internet of Things networks.
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[ Image: Dallas Innovates + Kumer via istockphoto. Simon screenshot courtesy of Brotman|Winter|Fried. ]
GetPayroll Launches App
for ‘Micro-Companies’ at SXSW
by Lance Murray | Mar 24, 2017
SIMON is a three-click app intended for use by companies with fewer than 10 employees.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Mar 7, 2017
The 360-degree video will highlight keynote speakers, live bands, and other fun events during this month’s South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Jun 27, 2016
Dallas startup CommonEdits wants to remove the legal wall remix musicians face with a drag-along license that gives credit to original artists
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 14, 2016
Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank, was in the news over the weekend for his appearance in Austin near the South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
