SPC MD 254

MD 0254 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF NORTHERN MS/AL Mesoscale Discussion 0254 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0336 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024 Areas affected…Parts of northern MS/AL Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 150836Z – 151030Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…Some threat for locally damaging gusts and/or a brief tornado may …
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SPC MD 253

MD 0253 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR NORTHEAST TX…SOUTHERN AR…NORTHERN LA Mesoscale Discussion 0253 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024 Areas affected…Northeast TX…Southern AR…Northern LA Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 150753Z – 151000Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…Isolated hail and strong gusts possible overnight. DISCUSSION…A strong storm with …
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Apple Ring Rumors: What We’ve Heard About Apple’s Work on a Smart Ring

There have been several rumors in recent weeks about Apple’s work on a finger-worn smart ring, and while it’s not clear if the project is in active development at this time, we thought we’d round up the rumors that are circulating. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring This guide aggregates what we’ve heard so far on an …
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Spotify Complains That Apple Hasn’t Approved Update With Subscription Pricing and Links in EU

Apple has not approved a Spotify app update that adds information on subscription pricing and links its website, Spotify complained today in an email to the European Commission (via The Verge). Spotify says that Apple has not “acknowledged nor responded” to its App Store submission. The European Commission on March 4 fined Apple almost $2 …
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Apple Buys DarwinAI Ahead of Major Generative AI Updates Coming in iOS 18

Apple acquired Canada-based company DarwinAI earlier this year to build out its AI team, reports Bloomberg. DarwinAI created AI technology for inspecting components during the manufacturing process, and it also had a focus on making smaller and more efficient AI systems. DarwinAI’s website and social media accounts have been taken offline following Apple’s purchase. Dozens …
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Hello Kitty to Make Special Appearance at Apple Union Square

To celebrate an in-game event for popular Apple Arcade game Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Apple is teaming up with Sanrio to have Hello Kitty herself visit Apple Union Square in San Francisco, California. Hello Kitty will be at the San Francisco store on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. That is the …
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SPC MD 230

MD 0230 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL TX AND CENTRAL/EASTERN OK Mesoscale Discussion 0230 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024 Areas affected…Portions of north-central TX and central/eastern OK Concerning…Severe potential…Watch likely Valid 141546Z – 141745Z Probability of Watch Issuance…95 percent SUMMARY…An increasing threat for very …
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Google Chrome Gains Real-Time URL Protection on Mac and iOS

Google today announced that it is upgrading Google Safe Browsing with real-time URL protection to keep Chrome users safe from malicious websites. Safe Browsing is designed to protect against phishing attacks, malware, and unwanted software by checking URLs against a master list. The Standard protection for Chrome previously used a list that is stored on …
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Get Up to $100 Off Apple’s 9th Gen iPad, Available From $249.99

A pair of deals on Apple’s 10.2-inch 9th generation iPad have appeared this week at both Best Buy and Amazon, including low prices on the 64GB and 256GB Wi-Fi models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small …
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Apple Said iPhone Driver’s Licenses Would Expand to These 8 U.S. States… Two Years Ago

In just four U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues. Adoption of the feature has been slow since Apple first announced it …
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