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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 1590, Pope Clement X (died 1676) was born. In 1911, Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840) passed away. In 1928, Bob Crane, American actor (died 1978) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1936, Albert Ayler, American saxophonist and composer (died 1970) was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1989, Leon Bridges, American soul singer, songwriter and record producer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Valve finally reveals Steam Machine prices, your wallet isn’t ready
Valve finally revealed the price of its cube-shaped Steam Machine gaming machine alongside the wishlist going live, and oh boy, it’s pricey. The Steam Machine will come in four configurations. There’s a version with 512GB of storage and a version with 2TB of storage, and customers can opt to get either version with a Steam []
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 10, 2026
2025 PC Game Now Permanently Free on Steam
A 2025 PC game previously locked behind a purchase is now free for all Steam users, permanently. And there are no catches. The PC game isn’t going free-to-play, nor are there any microtransactions. The developer isn’t trying to sell any DLC either. According to the developer, it’s just trying to bring more attention to itself []
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· Jun 23, 2026
Better value than the Steam Machine: I'm determined to find you gaming PC deals this Prime Day that show why a traditional build is better, even in a RAMpocalypse
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gameranx
· Jun 21, 2026
10 Games That'll Actually SAVE YOU MONEY
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Daily Dot
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Corporate Greed and It Is Ridiculous’: Starbucks’ New Reserve Metal Card Requires Spending Around $1,470 a Year Just to Keep It
The program launched in March 2026, and the X account @WallStreetApes says it is a downgrade from what members had before. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘Corporate Greed and It Is Ridiculous’: Starbucks’ New Reserve Metal Card Requires Spending Around 1,470 a Year Just to Keep It appeared first on The Daily Dot.
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· Jun 22, 2026
Are subscription tracker apps really saving you money? | Consumer Confidential
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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12 products at record-low prices for Prime Day: A Sony record player, Oura Ring, and $10 Fire TV Stick
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· Jun 26, 2026
Best last minute Prime Day Apple deals I found for MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more
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· Jun 26, 2026
Retailers warn of console shortages amid GTA VI pre-orders
Retailers are warning consumers that they likely won’t have enough consoles to meet demand when GTA VI is finally released. This is the sentiment from multiple retailers, as reported by The Game Business, including one unnamed senior games buyer at a company who spoke to the publication. “We’ve been informed that because of the on-going issues around []
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· Jun 29, 2026
CNET's Shopping Experts Handpicked the Best Deals You Can Score This Week
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· Jun 22, 2026
Steam Machine Reviews Are In And They Are Far From Glowing: ‘There Is No Path That I Can Trace That Will Lead To Acceptable Performance On This Hardware’
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
Miranda Kerr Swears by This $9 Drugstore Foundation—It's Still on Sale
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before prices balloon
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
I found the best Prime Day headphone deals worth your money, and skipped the noisy junk
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· Jun 27, 2026
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