A Chapel Hill green energy developer has chosen its home base to build one of the state's largest solar energy plants.

Aldagen, a Durham biotechnology company whose attempts to go public didn't pan out, has been sold in a deal valued at more than $40 million.

Betting that a combination of Internet streaming and kiosk DVD rentals can give consumers the most complete package in a fractured media landscape, Redbox and Verizon are teaming on a movie rental service to launch in the second half of this year.

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Judging by the response to my last column on eliminating data from old hard drives, quite a few readers got excited about our prescription for physical violence toward their obsolete devices. But several contacted us about a more humane solution.

High-tech workers across North Carolina could see smaller paychecks under an industry-led campaign to revise labor laws to limit overtime benefits.

The international hackers group known as Anonymous turned the tables on the FBI by listening in on a conference call last month between the bureau, Scotland Yard and other foreign police agencies about their joint investigation of the group and its allies.

Virginia "Ginni" Rometty's salary almost doubled to $1.5 million after she was promoted to CEO of IBM, the world's largest computer-services provider, at the start of this year, according to Bloomberg News.

One the more fun gadgets I've tested lately is Gear4's PocketLoops. With the portable keyboard and free companion app, users can create and remix loops. Gear4 is known for its variety of idevice accessories including cases, speakers and its UnityRemote universal remote.

TearScience expects to begin selling the next generation of its dry-eye treatment in March.

A new study released Wednesday by Gov. Bev Perdue said North Carolina had the largest offshore wind resource on the East Coast and that the state should work with industry to develop the wind energy industry.

Local drugmaker Biogen Idec dedicated 10 electric car rechargers Tuesday at its facility in Research Triangle Park as part of the federal government's push for electric cars.

PowerSecure International, the Wake Forest energy services company, announced Monday it has received $15 million in orders for its LED lights from three major retailers.

Final preparations are being made in Raleigh for what will be one of the nation's first open-air, large-scale experimental Wi-Fi networks.

Pharmaceutical company Cempra on Friday became the first Triangle company to complete an initial public offering of stock in 10 months, raising nearly $48 million.

The goody-two-shoes among us say it's better to give than to receive. That's not true for the average Facebook user, though.

Certain symbols have become universally recognizable in society, like the Christian fish that adorns many a bumper sticker, or the rainbow flag displayed in support of gay rights.

City officials said Thursday that construction has begun on what will be the biggest urban solar energy plant downtown.

Apple is under fire for its association with electronics manufacturer Foxconn who have also been busy making headlines over harsh labor conditions. The list of notable companies that partner with Foxconn reaches far and wide.