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Rebecca Heineman has died
a day ago
- Rebecca 'Burger Becky' Heineman, a notable game developer, passed away on November 17, 2025.
- She contributed to classic games like Bard's Tale, Wasteland, Jazz Jackrabbit, and the 3DO port of Doom.
- She worked on an unreleased Mac port of Half-Life and initial work on the IIgs version of Wolfenstein 3D.
- She was complimentary of the TenFourFox browser and had a long career in computer gaming.
- Her death was due to an aggressive form of pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
John C. Dvorak has died
a day ago
- John C. Dvorak passed away on July 20, 2026, at age 80 due to complications from heart bypass surgery.
- He started his career in the wine industry before moving to tech journalism.
- He was a prominent columnist for InfoWorld and PC Magazine, and appeared on CNET Central and other tech TV programs.
- He co-hosted the No Agenda podcast with Adam Curry from 2007 until his death.
- He was known as a personal and technical journalist, considered an entertaining figure even by his detractors.
Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80
a day ago
- John C. Dvorak, legendary technology columnist and co-host of the 'No Agenda' podcast, has died at age 80.
- He is survived by his wife Mimi and passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, while critiquing NCIS.
- Dvorak began his career writing about wine before shifting to technology, contributing to PC Magazine and the New York Times.
- He was known for controversial opinions, often stirring debate, such as his early dismissal of the iPad.
- He authored or co-authored over a dozen books, contributed to TV shows like CNET Central, and hosted radio programs including NPR's Technically Speaking.
- The 'No Agenda' podcast will continue and invites donations in celebration of his legacy.
Keigo Higashino, author of The Devotion of Suspect X, dies at 68
2 days ago
- A writer named passed away from colon cancer on the early morning of July 23 at the age of 68.
- The news was reported by Company on July 27, which released an official notice titled "Notification of the Passing of ."
- The funeral was held privately among family members, and the company requested privacy for the family, declining flowers, condolence gifts, and monetary tributes.
- Details about any farewell gathering will be announced at a later date.
Lindsey Graham Has Died
16 days ago
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness'.
- Graham was a key foreign policy hawk and influential figure in Washington, advising Trump on issues like Iran and Russia, and had just announced a Russia sanctions deal.
- He had a complicated relationship with Trump, initially opposing him in 2016 but becoming a top defender during Trump's presidency, though briefly breaking ties after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- As chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and former Judiciary Committee head, Graham played central roles in legislative processes and judicial confirmations, including Amy Coney Barrett's.
- His death triggers a special election process in South Carolina, with Governor Henry McMaster appointing a temporary replacement and a special primary to be held within weeks.
David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82
25 days ago
- David Potter, founder of Psion, passed away on June 28, just before his 83rd birthday.
- Psion was a key British tech firm from the 1980s-2000s, known for software for Sinclair computers and pioneering handheld devices like the Organizer and Series 3.
- Potter diversified Psion into applications software and handheld computers, leading to the development of EPOC OS, which later became Symbian and powered early smartphones.
- He had a knack for poorly-timed share deals, such as selling Psion shares before they quadrupled in value, and once predicted Amazon might flop while being bullish on Psion.
- Potter was born in South Africa, studied at Cambridge and Imperial College, and worked as a professor before starting Psion in 1980 with capital from successful investments.
- He received numerous honors, including a CBE and the Mountbatten Medal, and was a philanthropist, co-founding The David and Elaine Potter Foundation and saving openDemocracy in 2013.
- Colleagues praised Psion's innovative culture and Potter's influence, noting he was a deep thinker who inspired a generation of tech leaders.

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Rebecca Heineman has died

John C. Dvorak has died

Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80

Keigo Higashino, author of The Devotion of Suspect X, dies at 68

Lindsey Graham Has Died

David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82