Dwight Silverman
@dwightsilverman.com
Retired but not good at it. Still tech columnizing at @houstonchronicle.com. Passable iPhone photographer, pizza lover, aspiring cat lady. Other base camps at https://mastodon.social/@dsilverman, https://www.threads.net/@dsilverman #housky
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Where can you actually use the Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID? Here's where it’s accepted and how to use it www.techradar.com/phones/where...
Confused by Apple’s new Digital ID? Here’s how you can use the Wallet app’s new feature and where it’s accepted
Your passport on your iPhone – with a few catches
www.techradar.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Where can you actually use the Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID? Here's where it’s accepted and how to use it www.techradar.com/phones/where...
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So how low did we go in the Houston region this morning? Expect warmer days ahead and the potential for rain chances this weekend, with a stronger front next week.
#houwx
#houwx
After Houston flirts with a light freeze this morning, the region will warm up for awhile
In brief: In today’s post we discuss how cold conditions got in the Houston region this morning, and then look ahead to warmer days. We also consider the potential for rain chances this weeke…
spacecityweather.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
So how low did we go in the Houston region this morning? Expect warmer days ahead and the potential for rain chances this weekend, with a stronger front next week.
#houwx
#houwx
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Thanks! Yep, people are always discovering that. It's mentioned at the bottom of this post news.techmeme.com/250912/20-ye... among some other things, though I think I should write another one just focused on those features.
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thanks! Yep, people are always discovering that. It's mentioned at the bottom of this post news.techmeme.com/250912/20-ye... among some other things, though I think I should write another one just focused on those features.
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Maybe I'm just late to the party, but this is the first time I've seen the "add link" feature on @techmeme.com. Great idea,
@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Maybe I'm just late to the party, but this is the first time I've seen the "add link" feature on @techmeme.com. Great idea,
@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
SCOTUS to homophobes: Talk to the hand.
A bit of good news.
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
#politics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/supre…
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
#politics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/supre…
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
SCOTUS to homophobes: Talk to the hand.
Fascinating interview, though Karp says a lot without saying too much. Left me wanting more.
We sent @stevenlevy.bsky.social to interview Palantir CEO Alex Karp, and he came back with one of the more insane, and certainly more combative, interviews I've read in a minute (and yes, Steven would like to meet Alex's parents!)
Alex Karp Goes to War
Palantir's CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Fascinating interview, though Karp says a lot without saying too much. Left me wanting more.
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We've got a lot to get to today. First up is our region's coldest night of the season in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. We have our first real rainfall in weeks on the horizon. And finally, we are excited to launch our annual fundraiser, which begins today. 😃
#houwx
#houwx
Monday mega-update: Very cold night on tap, some rain in the forecast, and we kick off our annual fundraiser
In brief: We’ve got a lot to get to today. First up is our region’s coldest night of the season, by far, in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. Then, looking ahea…
spacecityweather.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We've got a lot to get to today. First up is our region's coldest night of the season in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. We have our first real rainfall in weeks on the horizon. And finally, we are excited to launch our annual fundraiser, which begins today. 😃
#houwx
#houwx
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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Trump wants to put the “mort” in mortgages.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump wants to put the “mort” in mortgages.
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Mamdani is going to implement Sherilyn Fenn law. New Yorkers will be required to tie a knot in a cherry stem with their tongue.
Mamdani is going to implement Shari Lewis law.
Everyone will be required to stick their fist up a lamb's a
Excuse me, there's someone at the door.
Everyone will be required to stick their fist up a lamb's a
Excuse me, there's someone at the door.
Mamdani is going to implement SSHaria law. Communications will be end to end encrypted.
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Sherilyn Fenn law. New Yorkers will be required to tie a knot in a cherry stem with their tongue.
Logitech’s latest top-tier mouse is a joy to use, for Mac or Windows users. Its solar-powered keyboard, though, underwhelms.
Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse impresses, but its solar keyboard disappoints
Logitech’s latest Mac peripherals aim to blend sustainability and comfort. The MX Master 4 mouse succeeds with ergonomic precision, but the keyboard’s quirks remind users that green tech needs...
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Logitech’s latest top-tier mouse is a joy to use, for Mac or Windows users. Its solar-powered keyboard, though, underwhelms.
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Oddly, this wasn’t showing up until a few minutes ago, despite having starting an hour ago.
🟠 Apple TV: Outage (ongoing)
Started: 2025-11-07 03:29 UTC
Users are experiencing a problem with Apple TV. We are investigating and will update the status as more information becomes available. Some users are affected
#Apple #AppleDeveloper #AppleSystemStatus
Started: 2025-11-07 03:29 UTC
Users are experiencing a problem with Apple TV. We are investigating and will update the status as more information becomes available. Some users are affected
#Apple #AppleDeveloper #AppleSystemStatus
November 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Oddly, this wasn’t showing up until a few minutes ago, despite having starting an hour ago.
Apple TV is b0rked as the first two episode of Pluribus become available. Nothing else will stream on it either.
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Apple TV is b0rked as the first two episode of Pluribus become available. Nothing else will stream on it either.
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Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
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Houston has the potential for an unprecedented 90-degree day in November. After heat on Friday and Saturday the region will see a sharp cool down as a front arrives to push lows to around 40 degrees.
#houwx
#houwx
Houston may set an all-time November temperature record before things cool down this weekend
In brief: In today’s post we explore the very warm highs of the region’s forecast, including the potential for an unprecedented 90-degree day in November. After heat on Friday and Satur…
spacecityweather.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Houston has the potential for an unprecedented 90-degree day in November. After heat on Friday and Saturday the region will see a sharp cool down as a front arrives to push lows to around 40 degrees.
#houwx
#houwx
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Houston’s forecast remains more or less the same, with warming days and nights heading into the weekend, followed by a sharp cooldown on Saturday night. This front will be relatively short-lived, but bring us two cold nights.
#houwx
#houwx
Warming trend on tap for Houston ahead of a sharp, short front this weekend
In brief: Houston’s forecast remains more or less the same, with warming days and nights heading into the weekend, followed by a sharp cooldown on Saturday night. This front will be relativel…
spacecityweather.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Houston’s forecast remains more or less the same, with warming days and nights heading into the weekend, followed by a sharp cooldown on Saturday night. This front will be relatively short-lived, but bring us two cold nights.
#houwx
#houwx
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There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
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Look, it's impossible to get just how stupid this is into a single headline, but I tried, okay?
60 Minutes Edits Donald Trump Telling Them 60 Minutes Should Edit Donald Trump Talking About How 60 Minutes Paid Him For Editing Kamala Harris
60 Minutes is under new management and things are getting stupid faster than you might expect. Last night’s episode featured President Trump, which is…
60 Minutes is under new management and things are getting stupid faster than you might expect. Last night’s episode featured President Trump, which is…
60 Minutes Edits Donald Trump Telling Them 60 Minutes Should Edit Donald Trump Talking About How 60 Minutes Paid Him For Editing Kamala Harris
60 Minutes is under new management and things are getting stupid faster than you might expect. Last night’s episode featured President Trump, which is currently being described as “nuts.” There are all sorts of crazy moments to call out, but let’s start with the recursively meta nonsense. 60 Minutes edited out a segment where Donald Trump tells them to edit out a segment in which he brags about getting CBS to pay him because of them editing out part of an answer by Kamala Harris, and he notes that CBS clearly did the wrong thing in editing Harris in the same fucking sentence he tells them to edit out what he’s saying.
www.techdirt.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Look, it's impossible to get just how stupid this is into a single headline, but I tried, okay?
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NEW: Senator @wyden.senate.gov says AI-camera company Flock is violating federal law by not enforcing multi-factor authentication. 404 Media previously found Flock credentials included in infostealer infections.
Flock Logins Exposed In Malware Infections, Senator Asks FTC to Investigate the Company
Senator Ron Wyden says AI-camera company Flock is violating federal law by not enforcing multi-factor authentication. 404 Media previously found Flock credentials included in infostealer infections.
www.404media.co
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NEW: Senator @wyden.senate.gov says AI-camera company Flock is violating federal law by not enforcing multi-factor authentication. 404 Media previously found Flock credentials included in infostealer infections.