WCSC - Technology

Does it Work Wednesday: Best and Worst Leaf Blowers

Lauren Keith — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:39:00 EDT

Consumer Reports lists its best and worst leaf blowers, from electric and gas-powered to back-pack models.

Australian airline canceling orders for Boeing Dreamliners

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:25:00 EDT

An Australian airline is canceling 35 orders for Boeing Dreamliners. Quantas says it need to cut expenses. The company says it will still purchase 15 of the 787-8 models which is a little smaller than the 787-9 model.

2 SC Boeing employees appeal case against union

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:39:00 EDT

Two employees at South Carolina's Boeing plant have appealed their complaint against the International Association of Machinists.

Government gives ok for Air India to accept Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 18:20:00 EDT

The Indian government has given the go ahead to Air India to take the first Lowcountry built Dreamliner along with other 787's they've ordered, according to an Indian newspaper.

Twitter crashes on eve of Summer Olympics

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:43:00 EDT

People in Britain, the United States, including Charleston, and elsewhere appear to be having difficulty accessing Twitter, a day before the 2012 Olympic Games are due to officially launch and spike activity on the site.

Mexican airline commits to buying 100 Boeing jets

Live 5 News Web Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:48:00 EDT

Mexico's largest airline has committed to buying up to 100 single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes in an expansive move, Boeing announced Wednesday.

Private school for low income students opens $4.5 million building

Nicole Johnson — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:24:00 EDT

A private school for low-income families will welcome students to a new building for the first time Tuesday. It's a $4.5 million investment by private donors.

White House speeds up Port of Charleston deepening study

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:42:00 EDT

The White House announced on Wednesday that seven infrastructure projects, including the Port of Charleston, will be expedited to help modernize and expand major ports in the United States.

SC's first Dreamliner could be with Air India by the end of the month

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:32:00 EDT

South Carolina's first Boeing Dreamliner could be in the hands of Air India by the end of this month. The first 787 assembled in South Carolina rolled out with fanfare in April and has been sitting at the North Charleston final assembly plant with three other Dreamliners.

Boeing commercial plane chief retiring

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:11:00 EDT

The head of Boeing's commercial airplanes division is retiring. Jim Albaugh has run the biggest division at Boeing for almost three years.

First 787 built in SC takes maiden flight

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:40:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina has taken off on a test flight. The aircraft took off shortly after noon Wednesday in North Charleston for a flight scheduled to last about four hours.

Which batteries last longest?

Jennifer Warnick — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:10:00 EDT

Tired of throwing away money on batteries that don't seem to last? I bought 11 different brands of AA batteries and put them in identical flashlights to shed some light on which ones last the longest.

New technology at Charleston County courthouse

Nicole Johnson — Wed, 9 May 2012 13:53:00 EDT

Charleston County is now giving residents more access to the courthouse, right from the comforts of home. It is the first in the state to use online technology, to serve jurors.

Blackbaud acquires Convio, Inc.

Mon, 7 May 2012 20:34:00 EDT

An exciting day for Charleston based software company Blackbaud. On Monday, officials with the company announced that they have completed their acquisition of Convio, Inc., a leading company which helps make contacts with potential donors for nonprofits.

History made as Boeing rolls out first SC-made 787 Dreamliner

Live 5 News Web Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:31:00 EDT

History was made in the Lowcountry as Boeing rolled out its first North Charleston made 787 Dreamliner on Friday. Thousands came out to watch the unveiling of the Dreamliner 787, a plane that took almost 6,000 people to build.

Charleston billionaire predicts boom for Boeing

Harve Jacobs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:27:00 EDT

Charleston billionaire Anita Zucker Thursday predicted Boeing will continue to grow as the aerospace giant rolls out the first completed 787 Dreamliner at it's North Charleston plant.

Local businesses hope for boost as Boeing Dreamliner rolls out

Nicole Johnson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:08:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner made in South Carolina has yet to be revealed publicly, but local businesses say they are already experiencing a boost with the airplane manufacturer in town.

This Kinect shopping cart can help you get your grocery list done

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EST

Microsoft, Chaotic Moon and Whole Foods have partnered up to create a Kinect shopping cart as your ultimate supermarket companion.

New Apple TV expected alongside iPad 3

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:14:00 EST

Rumors suggest Cupertino may launch a next-generation Apple TV to accompany the iPad 3 announcement on March 7.

Apple boldly reinvents the school textbook with iBooks 2 and iTunes U, but will educators bite?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:32:00 EST

With iBooks 2 authors can create textbooks, students can buy them for $15 or less, and teachers attain the ability to create entire courses on the iPad.

Find the best deals online

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 16:04:00 EDT

Want to know how to nab great bargains without ever leaving the house? Check out these tips for finding the best deals online.

Boeing to build spacecrafts at shuttle hangar

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:47:00 EDT

Boeing will announce plans to lease the hanger that housed the space shuttles to build similar crafts that will bring people and cargo to space.

Ten tips in ten days to keep you cyber-safe

Kristen Miranda — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:36:00 EDT

Cyber creeps, criminals and predators are getting smarter every day. These tips will help you lock down your online life and make it harder for them to get to you.

BlackBerry services starting to come back

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:12:00 EDT

BlackBerry services buzzed back to life across the world Thursday, after a three-day outage that interrupted email messages and Internet services for millions of customers.The outages that have been plaguing BlackBerry users overseas for three days now have spread to North America.

Battery Busters: How can I save battery on my smartphone?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:01:00 EDT

We all want the latest and greatest gizmos and gadgets. The advancement of smart phones now gives us an unlimited amount of tools at the touch of a button. But those apps are also appetizing to most batteries.

Facebook redesigns profiles, adds 'timeline'

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:49:00 EDT

Facebook is dramatically redesigning its users' profile pages to create what CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is a "new way to express who you are."

iPads now mounted on downtown CARTA trolleys

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EDT

The City of Charleston now has its first-ever mobile app to help people get information and catch trolleys around downtown. City officials say CARTA's 12 dash trolleys downtown now have iPads mounted on board featuring the new "City Slicker" application.

Facebook movement to keep convicted murderer behind bars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:18:00 EDT

There's a new movement on Facebook to keep a convicted murderer behind bars. Richard Valenti murdered 14-year-old Sherri Clark and 13-year-old Alexis Latimer in May of 1973

Parenting expert talks about Facebook & discipline

Sat, 21 May 2011 15:00:00 EDT

John Rosemond, a nationally known author and parenting expert, sits down with WECT's Kim Ratcliff to go over parenting and social media and discipline. He will give his thoughts and provide tips tonight ONLY on WECT News at 11.

Facebook takes over our lives, one status update at a time

Alex Kreitman — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:05:00 EDT

It started as a way for college students to socialize online, but after just seven years, Facebook has evolved into so much more. Many Facebook users can't stay off the computer or their phone when it comes to using Facebook.

Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:49:00 EDT

Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said.

NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the...

Protesters march against Monsanto in 250 cities

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:19:00 EDT

Protests against seed giant Monsanto are getting under way across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries.

Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers - a functioning 1976 model - has been sold for a record 516,000 euros ($668,000).

LA stoplights synchronized but road war endures

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

It seems that the impossible has occurred: The nation's most congested city has become a model for traffic control.

Girl's suicide after alleged attack troubles town

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:09:00 EDT

One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The friend claimed...

Communications satellite launched into space

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

A new military communications satellite has been launched into space.

News Corp. OKs poison pill, buyback before split

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

News Corp. said its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies. The company also adopted a shareholder-rights plan designed to prevent a hostile...

Report: Yahoo, pay-TV operators among Hulu bidders

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Online video site Hulu is again up for sale, with Yahoo and pay TV operators DirecTV and Time Warner Cable among the seven bidders, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking...

Rescue efforts suspended near Pimlico boat landing

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT

Rescue efforts following two separate boating accidents in Berkeley County, near the Pimlico boat landing, have been suspended, according to Pimlico firefighters. The Department of Natural resources confirmed

Man accused of raping former roommate in West Ashley

Lisa Weismann — Sat, 25 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

Charleston Police have charged a man after he allegedly raped his former roommate. Thaddeus Charles Reese is charged with criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and criminal domestic violence. According to

Woman arrested in Myrtle Beach for wearing thong

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday morning for indecent exposure after officers saw her wearing a thong swimsuit.

Brad Pitt talks about 'face blindness' in interview

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

In an Esquire interview, Brad Pitt said he was convinced he suffered from "face blindness."

Man charged with killing girlfriend's sister

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT

A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the three of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in.

Deputies: Man flees checkpoint after hitting trooper and deputy

Live 5 News Web Staff — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Authorities say Robertson fled the scene and headed towards Highway 176 approaching the checkpoint area, where he struck a white Cadillac that was stopped at the checkpoint.

Man taken to hospital after boat crash in Mt. Pleasant

Live 5 News Web Staff — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

Authorities say a man was taken to MUSC after his boat crashed into a dock.

Troopers investigating wreck on I-26

Live 5 News Web Staff — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:57:00 EDT

Authorities are responding to a wreck Saturday morning on I-26 east bound near mile marker 195.

Teen suffers from rare disease, gets treatment in Charleston

Lisa Weismann — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

At nineteen years old, Columbia native Jimmy Webster has already been through so much – including two strokes, two surgeries, and one rare diagnosis. Webster was diagnosed with Moyamoya Disease three years

Man arrested after dead cats found in freezer

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.

SC woman accused of taking $200k from biz

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:44:00 EDT

A Lexington woman has been charged with taking more than $200,000 from the trucking company where she worked.