The hardworking dads fighting to "take back paternity" now have some hardware to help them in their quest. DadLabs can now put (fasten securely) their IAWTV award on the coveted mantle space. The International Academy of Web Television Awards presented the Austin-based show with their Best Educational Series award (a bronze-casted series of tubes), the very first IAWTA award given by the newly formed academy. DadLabs formed in 2004 when a group of filmmakers who happened to be fathers (or is that the other way around) decided to take their parenting experience to the Internet in an attempt "to be the voice of the new fatherhood," through a plethora (800+ to date) of funny and short instructional videos on everything from baby gadgets to swear alternatives. more ›

The latest keynote speaker added to the lineup for South by Southwest Interactive is also the most adorable: actress, writer, and geek crush Felicia Day. more ›

Held annual since 2006, "Can’t Stop the Serenity" is a global fundraising effort that benefits Equality Now, a nonprofit that works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. Like its name implies, the event is centered around a screening of writer/director/cult-hero Joss Whedon's sci-fi film, Serenity, which was based on the short-lived TV show, Firefly. more ›