Technology

When kids hit the books next week, their classrooms may look a little different. Schools across New Hanover County are going hi-tech. The elementary kids at Gregory School of Science, Math, and Technology are especially ahead of the game. Full story...

The transition to digital television has technology gurus thinking outside the box. Now, they have come up with an innovative way to allow consumers to get television on the go. Full story...

Imagine winding down a work week without having to respond to emails. One company has banned sending them on Friday. And, it is a company that's in the business of communication. Full story...

Optimal Technologies US Inc. is moving it headquarters from Canada to Raleigh, bringing 325 jobs and investing $2.4 million during the next three years. Full story...

Are most kids more internet savvy than their parents? A new Harris polls says the answer is yes. And some of those kids also do things online that would probably upset their mom and dad. Full story...

A new program designed to get people online who may not be able to afford the internet is one step closer to becoming a reality. Full story...

Mobile phone customers pay soon be able to get new Google software on their phones. Full story...

The iPod is the most popular device for listening to music and it's changed over it's six-year lifespan. Full story...

More Pender County parents will soon get computer software that can help protect their kids from online predators. Full story...

New jobs will soon be coming to the area, thanks to some new technology announced at the corning plant Wednesday. Officials say a new type of wire will make the flow of information faster, cheaper and better -- and it will be manufactured right here in Wilmington. Full story...

At 68, Nathan Woodlief may now have a chance of beating his grandson at a video game -- thanks to the Nintendo Wii. Full story...

Apple's flashy new iPhones may be causing problems with the wireless network at Duke University. Full story...

Brunswick county schools are going virtual. The county is offering students online courses in an effort to take education beyond the bounds of the conventional classroom. Full story...

Lenovo has recalled about 100-thousand batteries used in ThinkPad computers, saying it's received four reports of the batteries overheating. Full story...