Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1850, Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) passed away. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Mac McCaughan, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2010, James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Apple raises prices on Macs and iPads
Apple raised the price of its MacBooks and iPads on Thursday, just days after CEO Tim Cook warned price hikes were “unavoidable” amid soaring demand for memory chips. The price of a MacBook Pro is up 300 to 1,999, while the price of a MacBook Air is up 200 to 1,299. An iPad Pro is...
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CNET
· Jun 29, 2026
Your Next iPad and Mac Are Going to Cost More. Here's Every Apple Price Hike
Apple just raised prices across several iPads, Macs and home devices. Here's why and by how much.
Mashable
· Jul 6, 2026
Apples prices are climbing, but these deals can still save you hundreds on MacBooks, iPads, and more
Apple prices have recently increased across MacBooks, iPads, and more, but select deals are still available on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, and AirPods, saving shoppers hundreds.
Inc.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Apple’s Finally Raising Prices. Here’s What That Means for the Rest of the Tech Industry—and Its Customers
Apple increased prices on Macs, iPads, and more this week after months of shielding customers from an AI-driven memory shortage.
MobileSyrup
· Jun 25, 2026
Apple raised prices, here’s why your next MacBook costs up to $400 more
Apple raised prices for several of its products, including iPads, MacBooks, and more, in Canada and other regions. Below is a list of Apple products that have seen price increases in Canada so far. Notably, the company hasn’t increased the cost of iPhone models yet, though the company is widely expected to charge more for []
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Apple announces price increases on MacBook and iPad
Apple announced on Thursday that it would be increasing prices on MacBooks and iPads. The price hikes are the company’s first formal attempt to pass on higher memory and storage costs on to customers, CNBC reported. Tim Cook, Apple CEO, told the Wall Street Journal last week that the company could no longer avoid passing []...Click to read more
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AI
Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AI
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