Technology

Find events in your area via WECT's app

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:00pm

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something fun to do around town at the touch of a button, check this out -- WECT Communities events are now featured on the WECT mobile app for smartphones and some tablets.

To find out what’s happening in your area, click here to download the app for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.

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Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:22am

Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge. However, there is a $10 charge for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr. on the corner of 39th Street. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The business has collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by people in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.

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Sign up for text, email alerts from WECT

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:15pm

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Find out the latest on what’s happening in your area by signing up for email and text alerts from WECT.

You’ll receive up to five alerts a day, keeping you in the loop when it comes to breaking news, severe weather conditions, traffic tie-ups and more.

Message and data rates may apply. You can text STOP at any time to cancel your subscription, or text HELP for more information.

To sign up, click here.

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Sign up for text, email alerts from WECT

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:00pm

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Find out the latest on what’s happening in your area by signing up for email and text alerts from WECT.

You’ll receive up to five alerts a day, keeping you in the loop when it comes to breaking news, severe weather conditions, traffic tie-ups and more.

Message and data rates may apply. You can text STOP at any time to cancel your subscription, or text HELP for more information.

To sign up, click here.

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New iPad news app ready for download

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 2:04pm

(RNN) – If you have an iPad, getting your news from WECT is about to get a lot easier.

We're rolling out a new app that will revolutionize the way you get your news.

You'll see more and bigger images that will take you straight to the most important stories.

When news or weather breaks, you'll get the information you need immediately. Set your location to pinpoint your personalized weather report, and you'll know instantly when to take cover if severe weather is in your area. Or you can simply see what the temperature is outside.

The new menu layout makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for – state, local and national news or how your favorite sports team fared.

And now, with one click, you can instantly watch our newscasts and breaking news live on your iPad.

All the news you use every day, delivered to you round the clock, wherever you are.

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New mobile app for Android delivers news faster, better

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Saturday, April 13th, 2013, 8:25am

New mobile app for Android delivers news faster, better

(RNN) - Getting your news from WECT is about to get easier for Android users.

Our new app makes smarter use of the space on your Android phone and tablet screens to provide more timely updates and easy-to-navigate menus that lead you straight to up-to-the-minute alerts, photos, stories and video.

The revamped weather page uses Android technology to feature cleaner, more visible access to the information you need. Whether you want to take a quick glance at today's temperatures, check out real-time radar or study the 10-day forecast, it's literally at your fingertips.

You'll get more of the news you need and information you can use delivered straight to you, wherever you are, faster and easier to find, read and view:

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UNCW hosts annual IT conference

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Wednesday, April 10th, 7:34 am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - From drones that fly, to robots and more, different types of technology were on display Tuesday afternoon at UNCW.

High school and college students had a chance to show off their projects as part of the annual Wilmington IT conference. They also got hands-on-lessons from those in the technology field.

Organizers say it's a great way for students to see how a they can pursue a technology career.

"I think a lot of students see things from a classroom perspective, and then seeing corporate individuals here that do this on a daily basis, so it's bringing the experience of the classroom out into the community," said Tom Janicki, the conference chair.

Ten years ago when the conference started there were about 60 people in attendance, but this year there were over 400. Organizers say it's proof that the IT field is growing in Wilmington.

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