I am back this week to present a SXSW edition of my Red-Headed Geek Show! I hope you enjoy! Topics presented at this year's festival include a neat 3D gesture device, 3D printing guns, Google Shoes and how GM wants to help you with your new, very connected car!

Leap Motion, a tiny 3D gesture device stole the show this year! It sits in front of your computer and can track gestures with in an 8 cubic foot area! From zooming in or out on your computer screen, to playing fruit ninja with remarkable sensitivity, this device is said to be 200 times more sensitive than the Xbox Kinect or Nintendo Wii. For a price of only 79.99, it will be available at Best Buy May 19th!

Google was at SXSW this year! They even had their own “Google Playground”. They unveiled a cool new technology, Google Shoes! They won't be adding these onto their production list, but they will soon be open sourcing the technology so people can make them on their own! What do they do? They talk to you! They provide verbal feedback based on your movements! A micro controller sits on the tongue of your shoe, and above that a speaker will urge you to keep on jogging, get off the couch, etc!

Techies and innovators were immense this year. In regards to 3D printing, a panel of several experts presented a full discussion on the future of the technology. From the discussion of intellectual property, fully functional firearms to immense opportunities, the panel suggested that 3D printing is going to take us to many great places. However, in regards to the very controversial printing gun topic, a very notable proponent, Cody Wilson, presented at the festival.

Finally, as a co-sponsor this year, GM presented their new beefed-up tech assistance team! They , in addition to other car companies, are doing this in efforts to help the millions who are purchasing the newest and most connected vehicles. It can be difficult to use all the gadgets and buttons in your new car, especially if you're not sure what they do. With more savvy staff on board, this can alleviate many concerns. That's it folks! See you in a week!