Cyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101 NYT - Business By: Michael S. Rosenwald 1 November 2026 at 10:00 The man who helped develop the technology for liquid crystal displays — the screens in flat-panel televisions and laptops — has died at 101. © via Hilsum FamilyCyril Hilsum with a fellow scientist in England in 1966. Known as “the father of liquid crystals,” he helped develop the technology that allowed electronic screens to go from bulky to svelte.
Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features NYT - Business By: J. D. Biersdorfer 29 October 2026 at 09:02 The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides. © AppleThe Flyover view in the latest version of Apple’s Maps app includes sharper aerial views of major cities so you can explore before you go.
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