Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1945, Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879) passed away. In 1946, Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (born 1864) passed away. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Eileen Ivers, American fiddler was born. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. In 2006, Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Just Don’t Use the Super-Long Zoom on Sony’s RX10 V for Anything Creepy, Okay?

Gizmodo

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July 9, 2026

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Just Don’t Use the Super-Long Zoom on Sony’s RX10 V for Anything Creepy, Okay?

Your iPhone can't compare to this camera's built-in zoom.

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BoingBoing

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sony updates its decade-old RX10 superzoom

Sony announced the RX10 V this week, an all-in-one superzoom camera with a 24-600mm-equivalent ZEISS lens and a 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor. If that's unchanged from the nearly decade-old RX10 IV, the rest of the spec sheet has significant upgrades: a dedicated AI chip for subject recognition and tracking that works for people, birds, animals, vehicles and insects; quicker autofocus; and 10-bit 4K/60fps oversampled, uncropped video (up from 8-bit 4K/30). — Read the rest The post Sony updates its decade-old RX10 superzoom appeared first on Boing Boing.

RedState

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· Jun 27, 2026

Will New 6G AI Glasses Make Us All Into 'Walking Cameras'?

Will New 6G AI Glasses Make Us All Into 'Walking Cameras'?

Mashable

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· Jul 10, 2026

The more I watch the new NEO robot video the creepier it gets

NEO's new robot is impressive, but also very, very creepy at times.

CNET

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· Jul 3, 2026

SwitchBot Debuts Advanced Camera With AI Event Alerts, Wildlife Recognition

SwitchBot's latest 3K camera includes some familiar AI features and a couple of standout customizations I've never seen before.

Digital Trends

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· Jul 3, 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could finally ditch that ancient selfie camera

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra may swap the aging 12MP selfie camera for a sharper 16MP sensor, plus upgraded telephoto and ultra-wide lenses.

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Meta is launching its own smart glasses brand starting at $299

The new Meta Glasses undercut Ray-Ban Meta models by 80, with three frame styles including a 399 Kylie Jenner collaboration

Wired

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· Jun 23, 2026

Meta’s Very Own Smart Glasses Go on Sale Today for $299

The new Meta-branded glasses have the same camera, microphones, and chatbot as the Ray-Bans. They come in three styles, one of which was codesigned with Kylie Jenner.

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ray-Bans’ Most Popular Sunglasses Are More Than 50% Off for Prime Day

Few accessories have a closer relationship with Hollywood than Ray-Ban sunglasses. From the Aviator’s military-rooted cool to the Wayfarer’s decades-long run across film, music and street style, the eyewear brand has long been a celebrity staple. Just in time for summer, several Ray-Ban styles are marked down for Amazon Prime Day. The best place to []

South Africa Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sony’s New 5th Generation RX10 V – The All-in-One Super Zoom Camera for Everyday, Wildlife, and Sports Photography

Advanced AI powered recognition AF and high-speed performance with 24-600 mm[i] zoom to capture every decisive moment (South Africa, 9 July 2026) – Sony announces the RX10 V, the fifth-generation model in the RX10 series of all-in-one cameras. The perfect hobbyist’s camera, this versatile powerhouse covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto in a single body, []

Engadget

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sony's RX10 V superzoom finally arrives with a new design and 4K 120p video

Sony has finally unveiled the RX10 V superzoom with a 24-600mm zoom lens and 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor.

Fark

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· Jul 9, 2026

Meta has unveiled an "fun new feature" that allows anyone to use your image or voice from videos you upload to Instagram to create AI deepfakes. and they're so sure you'll love it they've opted you in. Here's how to opt-out [Facepalm]

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ComicBook.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

A Pepsi Sticker Could Boost the Price of This Transformers G1 Optimus Prime By $35K

Optimus Prime in Transformers. When it comes to vintage collectibles, the smallest additions can turn a reasonably priced vintage toy into one worth more than a high-end vehicle. This is very true of the eye-watering asking price for a graded Transformers Generation 1 Optimus Prime currently listed on eBay for a staggering 75,000. What makes the price especially remarkable []

ZDNet

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· Jun 23, 2026

This Garmin smartwatch is our top-selling Prime Day deal so far

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a luxury smartwatch with rugged features. ZDNET readers can't get enough of it on the first day of Prime Day.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses

Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology that’s become a new front in the artificial intelligence race. And the biggest change consumers will notice? A cheaper price tag. The new Meta Glasses will start at 299, making them less expensive than the The post Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses appeared first on Egypt Independent.

MS NOW

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· Jul 3, 2026

Kylie Jenner’s Meta collab puts a fashionable face on surveillance

As one of the most familiar faces on the internet, Jenner helps normalize Meta Glasses — and the commodification of our privacy — like no one else. The post Kylie Jenner’s Meta collab puts a fashionable face on surveillance appeared first on MS NOW.

Gizmodo

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· Jun 29, 2026

Meta Fury AI Glasses Review: The Worst Company Still Makes the Best Smart Glasses

Meta's new smart glasses are like if the worst person you know just made a really point could be worn on your face.

The Olive Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Warning for drivers on the Costa Blanca as ‘special’ new speed cameras are expanding to Denia and Javea motorway

DRIVERS on the Costa Blanca are being warned to expect new special speed cameras on the roads, with new devices set to be installed near Denia and Javea. Two new

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Meta unveils lower-priced AI smart glasses starting at $299

Meta unveils lower-priced AI smart glasses starting at $299

The Next Web

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· Jul 6, 2026

Camera-free smart-glasses maker Even Realities hits $1bn on a $150M raise

Meta has sold millions of camera-equipped smart glasses, and landed in a privacy storm for it. A Shenzhen startup is betting 1bn that the smarter move is to leave the camera off. Even Realities has raised 150m at a 1 billion valuation, TechCrunch reported. Chinese giants Meituan and Tencent led the round. It makes the [] This story continues at The Next Web

Daily Express

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· Jun 29, 2026

JetBlue flight 'hit drone while approaching JFK Airport'

The incident reportedly happened at approximately 3000ft in the sky.

CNN

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· Jun 23, 2026

Meta unveils new line of AI glasses

Meta on Tuesday announced a new, cheaper line of AI glasses starting at $299. They’re the company’s first glasses to be designed in-house, signaling a bigger push into the smart glasses space for the social media giant. CNN’s Lisa Eadicicco reports after trying the glasses. Full story at the link in bio.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why point-and-shoot cameras are making a comeback | Rich on Tech Weekly

Rich looks at why compact cameras are pulling people away from phone photography, from retro appeal to a more intentional way to shoot. Also this week: Apple and Xbox price hikes, Slate’s under-$25,000 EV truck, GM’s future-focused design center, and the customizable Hummer X concept. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

E! Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban’s Daughter Returns to Paris Fashion Week

Nicole Kidman’s daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban is so good on the runway—it’s practically magic. Two years after the 18-year-old made her Paris Fashion Week debut, she stunned once more during...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Meta Reportedly Tests AI Glasses That Could Capture Audio and Photos Continuously

Meta is reportedly working on prototype AI glasses that could continuously record audio and take photos every few seconds, a shift that would raise the stakes in the fight over smart eyewear and public consent.

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Zeekr 9X crashes in China while “self-driving”, blamed on telephone pole’s “round profile”

Zeekr claims the 9X, which features 5 LiDARs, can sense any objects larger than 0.75 m in length or height within 300 m. The post Zeekr 9X crashes in China while “self-driving”, blamed on telephone pole’s “round profile” appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

TechCrunch

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· Jul 9, 2026

How to stop Meta’s AI image generator from using your Instagram photos

Meta's new AI image generator is using your public Instagram photos unless you opt out. Here's how to do that.

The Beat

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· Jul 7, 2026

Zoinks! Hasbro rolls out Transformers Scooby-Doo collaboration action figure set

The 6-inch-scale Mysterious Prime figure converts from robot to Mystery Machine-inspired van mode

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Key Revelations From 4th Batch of Pentagon UFO Files

One video shows an area of contrast that looks similar to the 'eight-pointed star with arms of alternating length' featured in the first batch of files.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Osmo Pocket 4P Delivers Pro Filmmaking Capabilities, Advancing the Gimbal Camera Category DJI Pioneered

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today officially launched the highly ...

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