Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much
Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.
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· Jul 6, 2026
USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
Apple ratchets up prices, blames the cost of memory
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· Jul 9, 2026
Optical Cable: A Better Business, But No Longer A Bargain
Optical Cable: A Better Business, But No Longer A Bargain
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· Jul 6, 2026
Apples prices are climbing, but these deals can still save you hundreds on MacBooks, iPads, and more
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much": Engadget — USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more. Gizmodo — Apple Hikes Prices on Almost Everything Except iPhones. Ars Technica — Apple ratchets up prices, blames the cost of memory. Seeking Alpha — Optical Cable: A Better Business, But No Longer A Bargain. Mashable — Apples prices are climbing, but these deals can still save you hundreds on MacBooks, iPads, and more. MakeUseOf — Ethernet cables have two types and only one is worth running through your walls