Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 574, John III, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1923, Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022) was born. In 1944, Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Account Abstraction: The Web3 Trend That Actually Matters in 2026

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For three years, the biggest barrier to Web3 adoption wasn’t technical capability — it was user experience. Seed phrases, gas fees, walletContinue reading on Medium »

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· Feb 12, 2026

Interop 2026: Continuing to improve the web for developers

Learn about the features included in Interop 2026.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

eBay vs. Macy's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

eBay leans into enthusiast categories and digital scale, while Macy's bets on luxury and store revamps. See how their financials and risks stack up in 2026.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sony to end video game disc production in January 2028

The gaming giant says the move toward digital-only games aligns the company with consumer trends toward online marketplaces.

Digital Trends

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· Jun 29, 2026

Xbox Game Pass deals are reportedly drying up, and that’s bad news for indies

Xbox Game Pass has long been a safety net for indie developers, but that may be changing. Industry chatter suggests new deals are on hold as Microsoft reevaluates its gaming strategy.

TheGamer

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· Jul 2, 2026

What You Need To Know About PlayStation Digital Purchases

We look into PlayStation's software EULA to unpack what the digital future actually means for you, the players.

Engadget

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· Jun 25, 2026

As everything gets more expensive, it's time to make do and mend

The skyrocketing cost of computer components needs to foster a new mindset.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Fatemeh Jahangard Highlights the Role of Young Financial Writers in Making Economic Ideas Easier to Understand

As financial topics become part of everyday digital conversations, the need for clear and accessible economic content is increasing. From personal budgeting and business planning to resource management and financial decision-making, readers today expect explanations that are practical, structured, and easy to understand. This shift has created a stronger role for a new generation of []

Inc.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Microsoft and LinkedIn Just Analyzed the Future of Work and AI. It All Points to One Key Skillset

The future belongs to leaders who stay human.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 8, 2026

Western Asset Core Plus Portfolios Q1 2026 Commentary

Western Asset Core Plus Portfolios Q1 2026 Commentary

The Register

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· Jul 12, 2026

Memory makers are slaves to the boom-bust rollercoaster, and the AI boom is the wildest ride of all

The RAMpocalypse may be the precursor to the AIpocalypse

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 4, 2026

I revived a 15-year-old laptop with an OS that runs entirely in memory

Skip drive bottlenecks entirely: see how a Frugal Install forces a bloated web browser to run directly through pure, volatile memory.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Digital Payments Are Becoming the Hidden Infrastructure of Online Entertainment

Online entertainment is no longer only about content. Whether users are watching live streams, joining creator communities, buying digital items, playing mobile games, or subscribing to interactive services, payments now sit much closer to the center of the experience. The shift is quiet but important: entertainment platforms are becoming financial interfaces as much as media destinations. That change has brought new attention to digital wallets, instant settlement, stablecoins, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. The question is no longer whether users will spend money online. They already do. The harder question is whether platforms can make that spending clear, secure, and

Ethereum on Medium

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· Jul 5, 2026

Rethinking Homeownership in the Age of Inflation

Why blockchain is evolving beyond digital assets and how ATEG Capital is connecting innovation with practical housing solutions.Continue reading on Medium »

InfoQ

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· Jun 24, 2026

Anthropic Lead: HTML Increasingly Better Than Markdown at Keeping Humans Engaged in Agentic Loops

Thariq Shihipar, engineering lead for the Claude Code team, recently published a blog post (Using Claude Code: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of HTML) arguing that HTML, with its richer visualizations, color, and interactivity, improves the productivity of human-agent communication in many settings, especially when compared to default Markdown outputs. By Bruno Couriol

Quartz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Amazon Prime Day is off to a big start

Adobe Analytics tracked 8.3 billion in U.S. online spending on day one, topping its 7.9 billion estimate and marking the biggest e-commerce day of 2026

DualShockers

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· Jul 5, 2026

Sony Says It Will Keep Printing Discs After 2028, But There’s a Catch

A deeper look into Sony's PlayStation Blog clarifications reveals the technicalities behind the digital shift.

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· Jul 4, 2026

What the Rest of Us Can Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement Offer

What the Rest of Us Can Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement Offer

Bloomberg

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· Jul 9, 2026

Franklin’s Dudley Sees AI Infrastructure Bull Case Through 2027

Franklin Templeton’s Katrina Dudley said the bull case for infrastructure spending on artificial intelligence is winning out over bear arguments and sees the investment theme remaining durable through 2027 and potentially into the year beyond.

ComputerWeekly’s

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· May 14, 2026

Digital Transformation Strategy for Businesses in 2026

The pace of innovation is rapid. What worked even two years ago might already feel obsolete. Being in the business of selling in this cutthroat market, it’s now imperative to reevaluate your digital transformation strategy. In the year 2026, businesses continue to make their way in the online space. They have started employing the use [] The post Digital Transformation Strategy for Businesses in 2026 appeared first on Fingent - Trusted AI Software Development Partner for Business Growth.

Polygon

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· Jun 29, 2026

GTA 6 is shaping up to be a disaster for stores like GameStop

With a reported 1 billion in digital pre-orders, Grand Theft Auto 6 could shape the future of GameStop and other retail chains.

Decrypt

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· Jul 8, 2026

BNB Chain Plans New Layer-1 for AI Agents and Quantum Future

The network’s 2026 roadmap targets faster transactions, AI-powered apps, and infrastructure aimed at competing with traditional financial systems, while preparing for a quantum future.

Gizmodo

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· Jun 21, 2026

Are You ’Mass Affluent’ Not ‘Truly Rich’? Sorry, Your Wealth Manager Might Be AI Now

The world of finance is automating, but if you're rich enough, it's reportedly more human than ever.

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Xbox reset is not going to work if it’s just a retreat to the past

As Xbox prepares to lose five development studios and over 3,000 staff what is it that they’re planning, that makes Microsoft so confident for the future?

ZDNet

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· Jul 8, 2026

AI Model Release Tracker: Fable 5 access extended to July 12

Sort the meaningful releases from the hype. This tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

Elite Daily

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· Jul 4, 2026

65 Cheap, Clever Things That Make Your Car Way Bougier

These small — and budget-friendly — upgrades are all it takes to bring big luxury vibes.

IGN

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More

The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More

Enrique Dans

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· Jul 7, 2026

La web sin visitas

Durante tres décadas, la web funcionó sobre un pacto relativamente simple: tú publicabas algo, otros podían enlazarte, indexarte o recomendarte, y a cambio recibías tráfico. Google rastreaba tus páginas porque después enviaba visitantes. Facebook distribuía tus contenidos porque, al menos en teoría, podía traer audiencia. El editor, el autor, el blogger o la empresa aceptaban

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