Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Henry I, bishop of Augsburg passed away. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1626, Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester, English politician (born 1563) passed away. In 1922, Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Shannen Doherty, American actress (born 1971) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Not all HDMI cables are equal, and the expensive ones are usually a waste
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
I stopped wasting money on premium HDMI cables after learning how digital signals actually work.
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Gizmodo
· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
The best HDMI cables of 2026: Expert reviewed
I tested the top HDMI cables from leading brands to find the most dependable options for clear audio and video.
Engadget
· Jul 6, 2026
USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more
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MakeUseOf
· Jun 27, 2026
I stopped guessing between HDMI and DisplayPort once I learned what each does best
One isn't better than the other — it all comes down to use case.
The Japan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Why Japan’s utility poles won’t be disappearing anytime soon
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Ars Technica
· Jun 25, 2026
Apple ratchets up prices, blames the cost of memory
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Wired
· Jul 6, 2026
Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026)
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Optical Cable: A Better Business, But No Longer A Bargain
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ArcaMax
· Jul 2, 2026
Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade
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Mashable
· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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CNET
· Jun 25, 2026
Apple Price Increase: How Much Every iPad, Mac and Home Device Costs Now
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The 74
· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
How Movie Theaters Can Increase Profits — and Win Back Reluctant Audiences
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· Jun 25, 2026
The Internet Reacts To The Absurd New Price Of An Xbox
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· Jul 5, 2026
Japanese beer imports top 100,000 tons for 1st time in 2025 on rising demand
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
Apple AirPod Max headphones get nearly £100 discount in rare deal
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Related coverage for "Not all HDMI cables are equal, and the expensive ones are usually a waste": Gizmodo — Apple Hikes Prices on Almost Everything Except iPhones. ZDNet — The best HDMI cables of 2026: Expert reviewed. Engadget — USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more. MakeUseOf — I stopped guessing between HDMI and DisplayPort once I learned what each does best. The Japan Times — Why Japan’s utility poles won’t be disappearing anytime soon . Ars Technica — Apple ratchets up prices, blames the cost of memory. Wired — Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026). Seeking Alpha — Optical Cable: A Better Business, But No Longer A Bargain. ArcaMax — Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade. Mashable — Toshibas 2026 premium Mini LED 4K TV drops over 50% to its lowest price ever. Gamesradar — Gaming laptops are more expensive than ever, and it's not Amazon solving the problem this Prime Day . CNET — Apple Price Increase: How Much Every iPad, Mac and Home Device Costs Now. The 74 — Opinion: The College Cost Fog Machine: We Need a New Transparency Compact. The Motley Fool — Apple Is Rolling Out Huge Price Increases. Here's What Investors Need to Know.. Legit.ng — See cement prices in Nigeria compared to rest of Africa. Digital Trends — The Google Home Speaker is impressive, until you look at the power cable. The Hollywood Reporter — How Movie Theaters Can Increase Profits — and Win Back Reluctant Audiences. Kotaku — The Internet Reacts To The Absurd New Price Of An Xbox. Korea Times News — Japanese beer imports top 100,000 tons for 1st time in 2025 on rising demand. KTLA 5 — Why point-and-shoot cameras are making a comeback | Rich on Tech Weekly. JOE.co.uk — Apple AirPod Max headphones get nearly £100 discount in rare deal. Variety — DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Keep Up With Pop Culture