July 12, Disco Demolition Night
Today is Friday, July 12, the 194th day of 2024. There are 172 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 12, 1979, as an angry reaction …
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In Photography’s Early Days, Ads Could Use a Photo of You Without Permission
Temperance advocate Elizabeth Peck, left, whose photo was used to promote a whiskey brand. Imagine running a headshot session and instead of handling the photos with sensitivity and care, the …
San Jose “Endangered Eight” historic sites require rescue: new report
SAN JOSE — A preservationist organization has released its annual list of the “Endangered Eight,” a group of San Jose properties that the activists warn could vanish or fall into …
What is GaN Charging, Anyway? From Tech Breakthrough to Tabletop
About a week ago, I caved in and decided to spring for one of those huge, high-power USB-C power delivery hubs that have sprung up in the past couple of …
What is GaN Charging, Anyway? From Tech Breakthrough to Tabletop
About a week ago, I caved in and decided to spring for one of those huge, high-power USB-C power delivery hubs that have sprung up in the past couple of …
July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
Today is Tuesday, July 9, the 191st day of 2024. There are 175 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to …
A day to celebrate all things Steelers
Greatness has to begin somewhere and in Pittsburgh, it all began on this day in 1933. Today fans around the world are celebrating the Pittsburgh Steelers 91st Birthday, the day …
Scientists Reconstruct Collapsed Antarctic Glaciers Using 1960s Aerial Photos
The Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica has been breaking for decades, but 2002’s Larsen B collapse was especially dramatic. After being stable for at least 10,000 years, a large portion …
Leica Classic Is a Treasure Trove of Rare Vintage Cameras and Lenses
Leica is such a prestigious and recognizable name in the photography industry thanks in large part to the lasting appeal of the company’s vintage cameras and lenses. The market for …
July 8, Thai cave rescue – The Mercury News
Today is Monday, July 8, the 190th day of 2024. There are 176 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 8, 2018, divers rescued four of …