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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Houston will have resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts of the area may hit the 30s later next week.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
After an ideal Thanksgiving, Houston to face some weather swings
In brief: In today’s post we look ahead to resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Houston will have resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts of the area may hit the 30s later next week.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
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Expect seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving – actually Fall-like! 🍂 – followed by widespread showers this weekend. Houston-area temps will be sharply colder next week, with a slight chance of a freeze 🥶.
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Seasonal weather arrives in time for Turkey day, with even colder conditions next week. Also, did you see the fireball last night?
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving, which will be followed by widespread showers this weekend. After this we will be sharply colder next week, with …
spacecityweather.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Expect seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving – actually Fall-like! 🍂 – followed by widespread showers this weekend. Houston-area temps will be sharply colder next week, with a slight chance of a freeze 🥶.
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
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Last week I discovered that Amazon has added a Price History feature on products sold on its website and via the app. Very handy for detecting real Black Friday deals. You can see 30- or 90-day views.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Last week I discovered that Amazon has added a Price History feature on products sold on its website and via the app. Very handy for detecting real Black Friday deals. You can see 30- or 90-day views.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
The latest installment in the "dumb and dumber" series at Xitter, via @mmasnick.bsky.social.
X’s New Feature Reveals Why Trust & Safety Work Was Never About The ‘Censorship Industrial Complex’
For the last few years, Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, and their allies have spent considerable energy attacking both academic researchers studying disinformation and the trust & safety te…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The latest installment in the "dumb and dumber" series at Xitter, via @mmasnick.bsky.social.
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The Pete Hegseth 'Try Not Committing Unlawful Command Influence For One Entire Day' Challenge
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Pete Hegseth 'Try Not Committing Unlawful Command Influence For One Entire Day' Challenge
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We dive into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures in Houston. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgiving and a soggy weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
Why has it been so hot this month? Also, after a sunny Turkey day comes a soggy weekend
In brief: Today’s post dives into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgivi…
spacecityweather.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We dive into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures in Houston. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgiving and a soggy weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
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The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull, followed by a broken line of storms later this evening. Please be weather aware!
#houwx
#houwx
Today’s storms turn unruly, including a confirmed tornado, and we have another round coming tonight
In brief: The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull…
spacecityweather.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull, followed by a broken line of storms later this evening. Please be weather aware!
#houwx
#houwx
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This was released in error.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This was released in error.
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If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
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***Two more weeks! Two more weeks! Two more weeks!***
prepare to be shocked:
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
***Two more weeks! Two more weeks! Two more weeks!***
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A quick Sunday update for you on the chances of severe weather for Monday (low-end), the Thanksgiving forecast (splendid), and we address the rumors of cold for early December that have cranked up a notch this weekend. @mattlanza.bsky.social has details.
#houwx #housky
#houwx #housky
A low-end severe weather risk for Houston on Monday, with a near-perfect Thanksgiving on the horizon
In brief: There is a low-end risk for a severe storm or two on Monday evening across the area as cooler, drier air builds in. Thanksgiving looks stunning. We take a peek at the longer range today, …
spacecityweather.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A quick Sunday update for you on the chances of severe weather for Monday (low-end), the Thanksgiving forecast (splendid), and we address the rumors of cold for early December that have cranked up a notch this weekend. @mattlanza.bsky.social has details.
#houwx #housky
#houwx #housky
I gotta believe this newspaper ad for Skechers features an AI-generated image, one of the most bizarre photos I've seen in a mainstream ad. Handsome family enraptured by a single sneaker in what appears to be a shoebox manger. The girl on the right seems to be PRAYING TO THE SHOE.
November 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I gotta believe this newspaper ad for Skechers features an AI-generated image, one of the most bizarre photos I've seen in a mainstream ad. Handsome family enraptured by a single sneaker in what appears to be a shoebox manger. The girl on the right seems to be PRAYING TO THE SHOE.
OnePlus changes its approach to smartphone design. The OnePlus 15 is the second flagship release this year, but the first one - the OnePlus 13 - remains the better device.
The OnePlus 15 Android phone is several steps forward but many steps back
The OnePlus 15 pushes boundaries with raw power and a monster battery, but it abandons the design flair and camera refinement that defined the brand’s best phones.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
OnePlus changes its approach to smartphone design. The OnePlus 15 is the second flagship release this year, but the first one - the OnePlus 13 - remains the better device.
Finally! Looks like Google is working on vertical tabs in Chrome.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Google Chrome is testing a big change to tabs
Taking inspiration from other browsers.
mashable.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Finally! Looks like Google is working on vertical tabs in Chrome.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
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Stop laying off copy editors and then complaining about errors and lack of reader trust challenge
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Stop laying off copy editors and then complaining about errors and lack of reader trust challenge
These three Houston tech companies were just named among the fastest growing in the US www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
Three Houston tech companies named among fastest-growing in US
Deloitte's annual ranking of the nation's fastest-growing technology companies includes 25 from Texas, three from Houston.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
These three Houston tech companies were just named among the fastest growing in the US www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
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Houston breaks a heat record, and more may fall.this week. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern change next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
#houwx
#houwx
The forecast for the week of Thanksgiving is finally coming into better focus, and it looks festive
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the ongoing, record heat Houston is experiencing this month. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern cha…
spacecityweather.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Houston breaks a heat record, and more may fall.this week. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern change next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
#houwx
#houwx
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A couple of days this week will likely break high temperature records. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rainfall this week, beginning on Thursday, ahead of a front.
#houwx
#houwx
Houston will push record highs this week before our first serious rains since October
In brief: In today’s post we discuss record heat in November, with a couple of days this week likely breaking high temperature marks. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rain…
spacecityweather.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A couple of days this week will likely break high temperature records. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rainfall this week, beginning on Thursday, ahead of a front.
#houwx
#houwx
I am finally catching up on the @sarahkendzior.bsky.social dustup and I gotta say: The @safety.bsky.app team is as culturally shallow as the author of the WSJ story she was complaining about. The author is apparently a cultural correspondent for the Economist. 😮
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I am finally catching up on the @sarahkendzior.bsky.social dustup and I gotta say: The @safety.bsky.app team is as culturally shallow as the author of the WSJ story she was complaining about. The author is apparently a cultural correspondent for the Economist. 😮
Best take so far on the Apple Pocket, a $150-$230 body strap for your iPhone, comes from @ianbetteridge.com and his Ten Blue Links newsletter:
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Best take so far on the Apple Pocket, a $150-$230 body strap for your iPhone, comes from @ianbetteridge.com and his Ten Blue Links newsletter:
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
I used to urge folks to update their operating systems and apps right away, but developments like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign and Microsoft's problems with updates that kill features and even brick hardware changed my mind. Count me in on the "wait til the first point release" crowd.
Gift link.
Gift link.
Sometimes hitting “update” can break your tech. Here’s when to wait.
Whether you’re a power user or someone who dreads that update alert, knowing when to update your device has become less clear-cut. Here’s how to decide which updates can wait — and which ones...
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I used to urge folks to update their operating systems and apps right away, but developments like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign and Microsoft's problems with updates that kill features and even brick hardware changed my mind. Count me in on the "wait til the first point release" crowd.
Gift link.
Gift link.
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GOOD NEWS! A groundbreaking study in MORE THAN 1,000 people reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically LONGER than those who didn’t. In some cases, their survival rate was DOUBLED.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! A groundbreaking study in MORE THAN 1,000 people reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically LONGER than those who didn’t. In some cases, their survival rate was DOUBLED.
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A profile of Olivia Nuzzi as she prepares for the December 2 publication of American Canto, a memoir about her career and her relationship with RFK Jr (Jacob Bernstein/New York Times)
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November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A profile of Olivia Nuzzi as she prepares for the December 2 publication of American Canto, a memoir about her career and her relationship with RFK Jr (Jacob Bernstein/New York Times)
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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...