Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, Francesco Armellini Pantalassi de' Medici, Catholic cardinal (died 1528) was born. In 1527, John Dee, English-Welsh mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (died 1609) was born. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1762, James Bradley, English priest and astronomer (born 1693) passed away. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of

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With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot. Intro: 00:00 Farage Vs Binface: 02:23 The Cost & Politics Of The Climate Crises: 09:20 Blair Vs Humanity: 24:22 Carbon Capture: 29:13 Geo-Engineering: 39:22 “Impossible” Begets “Inevitable”: 48:37 Rewilding: 55:55 “The most important environmental technologies ever developed!”: 1:00:04 Will China Save Us? 1:05:34 Support our work: http://novara.media/support Buy Novara Media merch: https://shop.novaramedia.com/

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Novara Media

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· Jul 8, 2026

George Monbiot |The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of

With Michael Walker The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.

The Register

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· Jul 3, 2026

David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82

Physicist, philanthropist, and pioneer of pocket computers, SSDs, smartphones and duvets

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 6, 2026

Silicon-carbon batteries are already old news, and the next ones last days

Phone batteries are entering their “actually useful for adults with lives” era.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

How to make your cast-iron pans last decades – or even longer

The downright ancient technology remains versatile and effective in the kitchen, but it requires some extra care

Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg wore a $2 million vintage watch from the 1950s that tracks the cycles of the moon

Mark Zuckerberg, adorned with a vintage Rolex Stelline, articulates the pivotal role of AI in transforming medical research. His Biohub initiative emphasizes combating human illnesses through sophisticated computer models. The Stelline, a rare and coveted collector's watch, is valued in the millions, reflecting Zuckerberg's refined taste in luxury timepieces, paralleling his push for technological progress in health.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

TechLife lancar tiga peranti baharu, tawar pakej pelancaran khas RM999

PERKEMBANGAN pesat tek­nologi digital terus mengubah cara masyarakat bekerja, berkomunikasi dan menjalani kehidupan seha­rian. Seiring peningkatan penggunaan peranti pintar, pengguna kini semakin menitikberatkan aspek kecekapan, kemudahan serta nilai dalam pemilihan produk teknologi yang mampu memenuhi keperluan harian mereka. Justeru itu, TechLife mengumumkan pelancaran tiga produk baharu yang direka bagi meningkatkan pengalaman digital harian pengguna, iaitu ... Read more The post TechLife lancar tiga peranti baharu, tawar pakej pelancaran khas RM999 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Messer Acquires Singapore-Based Industrial Gas Platform; Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Advises Sellers

-Messer, the world’s largest privately held specialist for industrial, medical, electronic and specialty gases, ...

SundayTimes

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· Jul 11, 2026

MY BRILLIANT CAREER | Keeping the world smiling with digital dentistry

Angelo Maura is GM for Africa and the Middle East at Align Technology

American Thinker

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· Jun 30, 2026

The Information State: Its Impact On Freedom

Photo Credit:Book cover Book CoverJacob Siegel’s brand new book focuses on how rulers and elites use digital tools to calibrate information and control the masses.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 21, 2026

Care with a digital touch

Care with a digital touch

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand

Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand

The News Letter

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· Jul 2, 2026

HONOR Launches Magic V6 foldable phone

The phone is “a pioneering leap forward in thinness, battery engineering, and flagship performance.”

South Africa Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why Printed Artwork Still Holds Timeless Appeal

In an age dominated by digital screens, printed artwork continues to captivate collectors, designers, and art enthusiasts around the world. Technology allows images to be viewed instantly on phones, computers, and tablets, yet physical works of art remain highly valued and deeply appreciated. The enduring popularity of printed artwork demonstrates that people still crave tangible []

Engadget

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· Jul 3, 2026

International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how

In case you were wondering in which country you should buy a Pixel phone, you world traveler you.

Wired

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· Jul 11, 2026

Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.

Pluralist

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· Jun 30, 2026

How to Choose a Managed IT Provider That Understands Community Bank Compliance

Picking a technology partner is one of the highest-stakes decisions your bank will make. The

Arise News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tinubu To Mastercard CEO: Nigeria’s Youth Are Tech-Savvy And Ready For Global Digital Economy

President Tinubu assures Mastercard CEO that Nigeria’s tech-savvy youth will drive digital growth and global economic integration.

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

Revenue, Subscriptions And Privacy: Core Challenges Facing WhatsApp Chief Kunal Shah

Coming from Cred, Shah brings with him notable experience in the fintech sector especially with regards to the digitisation of payments.

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Curator: 20 viral kitchen gadgets everyone is buying

Discover the gadgets everyone’s talking about and why they’re becoming kitchen essentials–from a handy KitchenAid hand blender to a Salton bag sealer and beyond.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tinubu directs FCCPC to investigate Big Techs over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of news content from Nigerian media organisations. The FCCPC disclosed this in a release issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, The post Tinubu directs FCCPC to investigate Big Techs over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future

India’s wildly popular digital payments system, which began as a way for people to send money instantly by phone, could help the country turn one of its biggest domestic technology successes into a tool of diplomacy, analysts say. That opportunity is coming into focus in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, where officials are studying whether India’s low-cost digital systems can be adapted to their own needs. The talks centre on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India’s instant...

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 24, 2026

Introducing Meta Glasses: A Range of New Styles from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, Starting at $299

Glasses are the most exciting hardware category of the AI era — the ideal device to experience an all-day AI assistant that understands the world from your perspective. Over the last five years, we pioneered this category with EssilorLuxottica, selling millions of units along the way and proving that when AI glasses are stylish and [] The post Introducing Meta Glasses: A Range of New Styles from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, Starting at 299 appeared first on Middle East News 247.

AllAfrica

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nigeria: Tough Times Await Terrorists As Tinubu Adopts Tech-Driven Strategy to Tackle Insecurity

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his governnent's firm resolve to deploy emerging technologies to crush contemporary security threats and protect the lives all Nigerians.

India News Network

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· Jun 21, 2026

Evaluating the vivo X300 FE: A Journey Through Teenage Memories

The vivo X300 FE smartphone enhances revisit to youthful hangout spots with impressive photography features and design.

Attack the System

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· Jul 10, 2026

Our Mutant Genes

Today in The New York Review of Books: David Quammen takes a microscope to our genome; Ratik Asokan watches the World Cup at a mournful saloon; Jarrett Earnest eyes Carol Rama’s eye-filled abstract art; Travis Diehl revisits Eliza Douglas’s reworked paintings; and, from the archives, Kwame Anthony Appiah [] The post Our Mutant Genes first appeared on Attack the System.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 8, 2026

General : Malaysia Seeks Stronger Collaboration With SAP On Digital Transformation - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to strengthen the adoption of digital technology, enhance the efficiency of the public and private sectors, and produce more highly skilled talent, particularly among youths and future graduates, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Inc.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Moleskine’s President Shares the Brand’s 1 Simple Rule for Staying Relevant

The U.S. president of the iconic notebook company explains how to make an indelible mark in a digital age.

Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

RBI Governor asks banks to treat MSMEs as growth partners

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to embrace digital transformation and view MSMEs as vital partners, not just compliance. Speaking at International MSME Day, he stressed investing in technology, RD, and innovation for entrepreneurs. Malhotra highlighted the need for financial institutions to leverage digital infrastructure like Account Aggregator and ULI for efficient, data-driven credit.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mikki Koomar Featured Across Mexican Malls for a Global Longevity Initiative as the Global Ambassador Advancing Longevity Innovation Alongside Dr. Eliselma De los Rios in Mexico.

In an era defined by rapid advancements in health, wellness, and human optimization, few global figures have emerged with the influence, vision, and international credibility of Mikki Koomar. Renowned for his dynamic presence across multiple continents and his commitment to transformative healthcare innovation, Mikki Koomar continues to solidify his reputation as a leading global ambassador in the field of longevity and regenerative medicine. His recent prominent features across major Mexican malls mark yet another milestone in his expanding international journey—an achievement that not only amplifies his personal brand but also elevates the global visibility of cutting-edge longevity science. These large-scale

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

Qualcomm Just Nearly Doubled Its Most Important Growth Target, Confirming Its Place as a Key AI Stock

Can a company still known for smartphone chips really become a force in the data center?

Vanguard News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Fidson hails BoI, EIB  roles  in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing

By Etop Ekanem Fidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for providing concessionary financing that has supported the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria. The commendation followed a visit by delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BoI to Fidson’s manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. The visit was part of the [] The post Fidson hails BoI, EIB roles in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Age

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· Jul 8, 2026

World in pictures, July 8, 2026

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

ZDNet

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· Jun 23, 2026

The best-selling XR glasses on Amazon are down to the lowest price we've seen for Prime Day

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro project your phone or laptop screen into a 201-inch virtual display with surprisingly vivid picture quality.

National Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

How to Fight Fraud in Reconciliation 3.0

The recent health-care fraud discovery shows why data-driven oversight is so important.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

DPMM welcomes digital foreign worker quota system, calls for continued improvements

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) hopes the digital foreign worker q...

Legit.ng

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· Jul 6, 2026

Breaking: Tension as Tinubu issues tough order against Facebook, Google, X other

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation of global tech giants operating in Nigeria, including Facebook, Google, X and others; reason emerged.

The Standard

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· Jul 6, 2026

Who is Bryan Johnson? Biohacker reveals rare autoimmune disease

The tech CEO who spent millions on anti-ageing venture has spoken about his rare autoimmune disease

Bloomberg

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· Jun 27, 2026

Odd Lots: How Lenovo’s CFO Sees Capex in the AI Age (Podcast)

Odd Lots: How Lenovo’s CFO Sees Capex in the AI Age (Podcast)

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

President Tinubu Orders Investigation of Big Tech Firms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of Nigerian media content. The FCCPC, in a statement, said that the directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by [] The post President Tinubu Orders Investigation of Big Tech Firms appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

TheGamer

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· Jul 10, 2026

Traditional Consoles Aren't The Future, Retro Handhelds Are

Why bother with a PS6?

CNET

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· Jul 6, 2026

Is Your Cellphone Plan Worth It? Help Us Crown The Top Mobile Carrier

We want to know which mobile carrier you'd recommend to a friend.

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