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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, John Dee, English-Welsh mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (died 1609) was born. In 1896, August Kekulé, German chemist and academic (born 1829) passed away. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube was born. In 1953, David Thompson, American basketball player was born. In 1954, Ray Bright, Australian cricketer was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1974, Patrick Blackett, Baron Blackett, English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1897) passed away. In 2006, Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919) 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.
MIT Study Lights Way for Bright, Efficient Quantum Dot LED TV Screens

Despite a step forward, don't expect the next level of TV panels to be widely marketed anytime soon.
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Mashable
· Jun 29, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could have a record-breakingly bright display
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 reportedly has a display that will make the smartwatch the brightest in the business.
Malay Mail
· Jun 21, 2026
What if landslides can be predicted before a slope collapses? Researchers in Universiti Malaya think it is possible
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Researchers at Universiti Malaya here have been testing an optical fibre-based monitoring...
NASA
· Jul 4, 2026
NASA’s Hubble Spies Stellar Sparkler for July 4th
Red, white, and blue stars glitter like a sparkler being waved on a dark night in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Engadget
· Jul 10, 2026
Xreal's $299 lightweight a01+ AR glasses are now available to buy
The latest glasses from Xreal are designed to appeal to gamers and movie-watchers who want a big screen wherever they are.
Health News | Mail Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Why seeing flashing lights and spots means your eyesight is at risk - and the treatment that works
Why seeing flashing lights and spots means your eyesight is at risk - and the treatment that works
BERNAMA
· Jul 11, 2026
General : MPK Second PBT To Adopt Smart Led Lighting Technology
CHUKAI, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Municipal Council (MPK) has become the second local authority (PBT) in Malaysia to introduce smart decorative lighting equipped with motion sensors using light-emitting diode (LED) technology along the pedestrian walkway at Chukai Smart Park here.
TechCrunch
· Jun 23, 2026
Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
The Next Web
· Jun 24, 2026
Meta’s $399 Kylie Jenner glasses will talk back in her voice
The most expensive pair in Meta’s newly launched line of smart glasses is the one with a small gem on the lens and a celebrity attached. Meta revealed three frames built under its own name, and the priciest of them, a slim oval design called the Starfire, was made with Kylie Jenner. It costs 399, [] This story continues at The Next Web
MobileSyrup
· Jul 10, 2026
You can now buy Xreal’s A01+ AR glasses in Canada
X by Xreal, the company’s more affordable sub-brand, has made its A01+ AR glasses available in Canada. The A01+ glasses are designed to work with phones, laptops and handheld consoles without sacrificing picture quality. The device weighs 62g, and the glasses use dual-layer Micro-OLED displays capable of up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness with []
KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls
· Jun 24, 2026
Share the Best Place to View Fireworks in Southern Idaho
Share the Best Place to View Fireworks in Southern Idaho
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Red light therapy lights up celeb glow-up trend
Red light therapy lights up celeb glow-up trend
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 4, 2026
Where to Watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Online
This year's star-studded special marks the largest show to date, celebrating both the 50th anniversary of Macy’s annual fireworks and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
MakeUseOf
· Jul 3, 2026
HDMI features your TV already supports that you've never turned on
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Science Daily
· Jul 13, 2026
A 200-year-old physics experiment could help build future computers
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a surprisingly simple way to create exotic light structures called optical skyrmions using a 200-year-old optical effect known as the Poisson spot. Instead of relying on expensive, highly engineered materials, they simply shine a laser at a tiny circular disc, producing stable swirling patterns in light that researchers believe could one day help power advanced data storage, communications, and computing technologies.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Where to watch July 4 fireworks today in NYC, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey and more
Here's a complete guide to July 4th fireworks shows happening tonight in New York City, Chicago, Long Island and Bergen County, New Jersey.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 5, 2026
US Marks Its 250th Birthday With Fireworks
Footage shows an enormous fireworks display over the US capital, Washington, D.C., at midnight during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. #US
The Motley Fool
· Jun 27, 2026
Can Meta's New $300 Glasses Turn Around the Stock?
Meta just rolled out its cheapest pair of smart glasses yet. Will it make a difference?
CNN
· 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.
People.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Pedro Pascal Glows in Glasses at the Chanel Show, Plus Prince Harry, Cardi B and More
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ZDNet
· Jun 26, 2026
This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale
Smart light bulbs easily add ambiance to any home, and the GE Cync color-changing smart bulbs are discounted for Amazon's Prime Day, which ends tonight.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
‘Incredible’: US Capitol lights up in gorgeous display for 250th anniversary
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has reacted to “incredible” light displays lighting up the US Capitol for America’s 250th anniversary. “I was having a look at the celebrations across the weekend, and I’ve got to say America knows how to put on the fireworks,” Ms De Giorgio said. “It was just incredible to see, and I loved seeing the Capitol lit up. I just thought it was absolutely gorgeous.”
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Watch a Waymo drive through exploding fireworks while its passengers freak out [Scary]
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MovieGuide
· Jul 9, 2026
Are You Training Your Children to Accept the Occult?
Illumination’s MINIONS MONSTERS hit theaters July 1, riding the best reviews of its 16-year-old franchise and a built-in audience of...
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· Jul 7, 2026
IPG Photonics: Lowered Earnings Expectations And Higher Valuation (Rating Downgrade)
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Trend News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Singapore's Sunvera Solar eyes 2-GW manufacturing project in Kyrgyzstan
Singapore's Sunvera Solar eyes 2-GW manufacturing project in Kyrgyzstan
Latestly.com
· Jul 4, 2026
4th of July 2026 Fireworks Live Streaming From New York, Washington, Philadelphia
America’s 250th anniversary celebrations today feature historic fireworks in NYC, D.C., and Philadelphia. Viewers can watch live streaming of the events below or choose from various online telecast options like Peacock and the FOX LOCAL app. Streaming platforms like Disney+ and PBS are also providing expanded coverage of the national festivities.
CNET
· Jun 22, 2026
Govee Releases New Smart Light Themes for House of the Dragon Season Three
Govee teamed up with HBO to show how its TV backlights and smart home lights react to fire-breathing dragons on screen.
Korea Times News
· Jun 29, 2026
Ancient royal banquets meet augmented reality in high tech airport exhibition
Ancient royal banquets meet augmented reality in high tech airport exhibition
Fox News
· Jul 7, 2026
Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco
Video captures terrified passengers inside a Waymo driverless car as it drives directly into lit fireworks on a San Francisco street on the Fourth of July.
Euronews
· Jul 5, 2026
Fireworks light up Washington sky for America's 250th anniversary
A fireworks display illuminated the National Mall in Washington as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence.
The News Letter
· Jul 11, 2026
Beautifect Glow Compact review: Premium light-up mirror impresses on the go
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Gizmodo
· Jun 30, 2026
Nanoleaf Has a New Matter-Compatible Ceiling Light, Like Everyone Else
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· Jul 5, 2026
July 4th fireworks: Live show in Philadelphia
Live from Philadelphia for a fireworks show marking America's 250th birthday. #july4th #fireworks #live
NPR News
· Jun 28, 2026
July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?
This year's fireworks display in Washington, D.C., is scheduled toWhat to know about the massive July 4 firework show for America's 250th
Investing.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Meta unveils lower-priced AI smart glasses starting at $299
Meta unveils lower-priced AI smart glasses starting at $299
NDTV
· Jul 11, 2026
Perfect Smartwatches for Women Under Rs. 5,000: boAt Chrome Iris, Fastrack Noir Pro, More
Digital Trends
· Jun 21, 2026
Forget RTX filters. BenQ’s gaming monitor does the pretty stuff itself
BenQ’s MOBIUZ gaming monitors use AI-powered Smart Color and Color Shuttle to auto-tune game visuals on the display side, with shareable presets and no GPU-side performance hit.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 23, 2026
New identification technique pushes back timeline of fire use to over millenia ago, study reveals
Researchers explained that when bones exposed to high levels of heat are illuminated with specific light wavelengths, they light up with a distinctive glow.
L.A. Times - Sports
· Jul 5, 2026
Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match
A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.
KTLA 5
· Jul 6, 2026
Illegal 4th of July fireworks over Los Angeles seen from space
Illegal fireworks lit up the Los Angeles skyline this 4th of July, and it was so bright, the flashes could even be seen from space. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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