MD 2001 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA Mesoscale Discussion 2001 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1157 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025 Areas affected…portions of central into eastern South Dakota Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 220457Z – 220730Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…A few instances of severe …
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Y Combinator Files Brief Supporting Epic Games, Says App Store Fees Stifle Startups
Startup accelerator and venture capital firm Y Combinator (YC) today filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in Epic’s continued legal fight with Apple. Y Combinator says that Apple’s “anti-steering restraints” have long inhibited the growth and development of technology companies that monetize goods and services through apps. The company calls on the court to …
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SPC MD 1999
MD 1999 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF WEST-CENTRAL MN…FAR SOUTHEASTERN ND…AND EASTERN/CENTRAL SD Mesoscale Discussion 1999 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0521 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025 Areas affected…Parts of west-central MN…far southeastern ND…and eastern/central SD Concerning…Severe potential…Watch possible Valid 212221Z – 212345Z Probability of Watch Issuance…40 percent SUMMARY…Monitoring the area …
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SPC MD 1998
MD 1998 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO SOUTHERN ARIZONA Mesoscale Discussion 1998 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0451 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025 Areas affected…portions of central into southern Arizona Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 212151Z – 220015Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…A few severe gusts are possible with …
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Colors for Alleged ‘TechWoven’ iPhone 17 Cases Shown Off in New Images
Apple is designing new “TechWoven” cases for the iPhone 17, with photos of some of the alleged case colors shared today by leaker Majin Bu. The cases feature a muted, fabric design in colors that appear to include black, blue, green, purple, and orange. The TechWoven cases will reportedly replace the fabric-like FineWoven casesthat Apple …
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Featured in Latest South Park Episode
Popular cartoon series South Park has been satirizing U.S. President Donald Trump, and the latest episode, titled “Sickofancy,” includes Apple CEO Tim Cook. A cartoon version of Cook is depicted visiting Trump in the White House to provide him with a gift, which is poking fun at the glass and gold Apple plaque that Cook …
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Review: Ecovacs’ Matter-Compatible Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Put to the Test
The Deebot X9 Pro Omni is the latest flagship robot vacuum from Ecovacs. At $1,300, it doesn’t come cheap, but it is one of the most full-featured automated vacuuming and mopping options on the market right now. I reviewed the X8 Pro Omni earlier this year, and I’ve been using the X9 Pro Omni for …
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F1: The Movie Rolling Out for Purchase From Apple TV App
Heavily promoted Apple-produced film F1: The Movie is rolling out on the Apple TV app starting today, and it is available for purchase or rent in some countries. Apple TV users in South Korea and Japan have reported seeing F1: The Movie available in the Apple TV store, but it does not appear to be …
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Apple Releases New Public Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple today provided public beta testers with updated firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, allowing them to test the new AirPods features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The firmware is only available to public beta testers and developers at the current time, and a device running iOS 26, iPadOS …
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Apple Responds to Accusations of Executive Creating ‘Toxic Workplace’
The New York Times‘ Tripp Mickle today reported that “nine current and former employees” who worked with or for Apple’s Vice President of Fitness Technologies Jay Blahnik have accused him of creating a “toxic work environment.” The affected employees said Blahnik “could be verbally abusive, manipulative and inappropriate,” according to the report. “His behavior contributed …
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