13 tech luminaries we lost in 2023: Remembering the technology giants on whose shoulders we stand.

This article pays tribute to 13 influential figures in the technology industry who passed away in 2023. The individuals mentioned come from diverse backgrounds, including Lebanon, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and the United States. The article highlights their significant contributions, such as pioneering the internet in Lebanon, developing the first personal computer, creating compression algorithms, founding successful companies, and inventing groundbreaking technologies like the lithium-ion rechargeable battery. These individuals have left a lasting impact on the IT industry and their legacies are felt worldwide. [Extracted from the article]