The ubiquitous phrase “In Technicolor” was present throughout my youth on title cards at the beginning of favorite films, from the transporting “Wizard of Oz” to Disney’s animated hit, “Dumbo.” A fascinating new exhibit at Eastman House explores the history, technology, and artistry of Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation at its hundredth anniversary. The exhibit has […]
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New semiconductor lab’s other benefit: reuse
Yesterday’s announcement that the state is going to build a next-generation semiconductor research and development facility in Greece is important. Yes, it’ll create jobs. Yes, it’ll help companies build better, more efficient technology (and for an idea of just how important that is, consider the research showing that certain electronic devices, including cable boxes, waste a global […]
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State building semiconductor lab in Greece
The state is building a next-generation semiconductor facility in Greece that’ll be shared by approximately 100 tech companies. Officials say the facility should create at least 500 jobs in Rochester. The facility will be located at the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Rochester Facility building in the Canal Landing Office Park in Greece. The […]
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Can you crowdsource prosthetic limbs? Yes, you can.
The story of a South African carpenter who accidentally sawed off most of his fingers inspired Jon Schull, a research scientist at Rochester Institute of Technology. But it wasn’t the accident; it was what came after. Over the Internet, the carpenter was able to connect with an American prop maker to create a 3D-printed prosthetic […]
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Comcast-Time Warner merger probably not great news for consumers
Rochesterians have limited choices for high-speed Internet service — something that’s almost a modern necessity. And a pending merger between Comcast and Time Warner probably won’t help matters. The Washington Post reports that Comcast will pay $45 billion in stocks to take over Time Warner. The deal needs to clear federal anti-trust reviews, but those reviews tend to […]
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Lost in space
(PG-13), directed by Alfonso Cuaron Now playing The digital revolution, with all its computer-generated images, optical wizardry, and wondrous special effects, now drives far too many filmmakers to produce the bloated blockbusters that rattle the cineplexes summer after summer. Far too often, mechanism substitutes for the traditional content of plot, character, and meaning. Now and […]
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That machine wants your job
Several years out of the Great Recession haven’t produced the economic boom of many past US recoveries, and we continue to hear about the millions of Americans who have joined the ranks of the permanently unemployed. As Republicans continue to feather the nests of the rich with the failed expectation that they will create jobs, […]
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The speed wars
When Time Warner Cable announced recently that it’s raising cable Internet rates, customer complaints were inevitable. And once the grumbling started, it became clear that many customers believe that they are going to pay more a month for less-than-stellar Internet connections. “Other people around the world do not pay close to what we pay for […]
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GOP Senator: Boost energy research funding
A boost in federal spending for energy research and development could do a lot to advance clean energy technology and create jobs. And apparently, it’s not just Congressional Democrats who think it’s a good idea. The Hill reports that Republican Senator Lamar Alexander wants Congress to double the Department of Energy’s research and development funding. […]
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GM shutting down Honeoye Falls fuel cell facility
General Motors announced today that it will shut down its Honeoye Falls fuel cell research and development facility. The technical work will be transferred to the automaker’s Pontiac, Michigan, powertrain facility. “The primary driver is really to consolidate the technical expertise in our global powertrain headquarters,” says GM spokesperson Kim Carpenter. COPYRIGHT GENERAL MOTORS This […]
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Apple unveils iPhone 5
In a press conference today, Apple revealed its much anticipated new phone, the iPhone 5.
