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.

Fox show brings messy workplaces to television

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week.

Iran expands nuke technology

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT

The U.N.'s atomic agency says Iran is moving ahead to update a program the West fears could be used to make nuclear weapons.

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner's run for redemption is officially on.

More doctors, hospitals using electronic records

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.

Clearwire board approves higher Sprint offer

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Clearwire wants to accept a richer buyout offer made by Sprint this week and is recommending that shareholders vote in favor of it.

Ahead of the Bell: HP's 2Q results likely to sag

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:46:00 EDT

Hewlett-Packard will provide an update on its efforts to rise above the sinking PC market when it releases quarterly earnings Wednesday after the closing bell.

Sony mulls hedge fund's entertainment sale idea

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:56:00 EDT

Sony's CEO Kazuo Hirai says the electronics giant's board will discuss a proposal by U.S. hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb to spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music division.

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:16:00 EDT

It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.

Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take...

Biden: Jewish leaders drove gay marriage changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues.

DEA agents respond to North Charleston clothing store

Ray Rivera — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

DEA agents and other law enforcement agencies were seen at a clothing store in North Charleston Tuesday afternoon. Investigators were spotted on video at the Exchange Factor on 5128 Rivers Avenue.

Sheriff's office investigating shooting in Goose Creek

Ray Rivera — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:14:00 EDT

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man shot in Goose Creek Tuesday evening.

Crackdown on criminal activity on Edisto River

Harve Jacobs — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

The Colleton and Dorchester County sheriff's offices Tuesday announced a joint effort to crackdown on criminal activity on the Edisto River. Authorities say stepped up patrols will be on the lookout for drunks, people who litter and other violators.

Authorities release video of crash involving deputy, motorist

Live 5 News Web Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

Authorities released dash camera video on Tuesday of a collision involving a Charleston County sheriff's deputy's vehicle and a motorist in West Ashley. The sheriff's office says the incident happened on Sunday near Roper St. Francis Hospital around 2:30 p.m.

Coroner's office: Death row inmate found dead in cell

Ray Rivera — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

The Dorchester County Coroner's Office says a death row inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning. According to Chris Nisbet, Kenneth Justus, a death row inmate at Lieber Correctional Institution, died Monday night.

Fire at Knightsville tanning salon under investigation

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:08:00 EDT

A fire at a tanning salon in Knightsville is under investigation. Firefighters were called out to Maui Tan on Central Ave. around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Report: Fugitive caught after stealing another car in Dorchester Co.

Ray Rivera — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

Investigators say a Cottageville man wanted for attempting to crash a stolen truck into a deputy's cruiser and leading authorities on a chase in Colleton County has been captured in Dorchester County after stealing another vehicle.

Sheriff: 15-year-old tried to kill woman visiting husband at grave

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:00 EDT

A teen boy is facing charges for an attempted kidnapping that seems ripped straight from the scripts of a film.

Wine aged in Charleston Harbor recovered

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:00 EDT

A California winery has recovered four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon aged on the bottom of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina for three months. It's the first phase in what Mira Winery of St. Helena, Calif., plans as an ongoing experiment to determine the effects of ocean aging.

Firefighters extinguish grease fire at James Island Burger King

Cameron Easley — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:36:00 EDT

A grease fire caused minor damage to the kitchen of a James Island Burger King early Wednesday.James Island Fire Department officials said the fire started in the fryer around 5 a.m. at the restaurant on Folly Road.The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was injured.The Charleston Fire Department also responded to the scene.Copyright 2013 WCSC. All rights reserved.

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.