The iPhone 17 lineup outsold the iPhone 16 models by 14% during the first 10 days of availability in the United States and China, according to new sell-through data from Counterpoint Research. Counterpoint said the figures represent the earliest measurable signal of demand for the new generation in Apple’s two most commercially important markets. The …
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Apple Opens MLS Playoff Matches to All Apple TV Subscribers
All MLS playoff matches will stream at no additional charge for Apple TV subscribers, without requiring the separate MLS Season Pass add-on (via Sports Business Journal). Apple and MLS are likely using the expanded access window to convert casual viewers into paying Season Pass customers for the 2026 regular season. Apple adjusted Season Pass pricing …
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SPC MD 2161
MD 2161 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR CENTRAL PA INTO PARTS OF THE MID ATLANTIC Mesoscale Discussion 2161 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0659 PM CDT Sun Oct 19 2025 Areas affected…Central PA into parts of the Mid Atlantic Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 192359Z – 200230Z Probability of Watch Issuance…5 percent SUMMARY…Isolated strong/damaging gusts …
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SPC MD 2160
MD 2160 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…ADJACENT PORTIONS OF MARYLAND…AND WESTERN VIRGINIA INTO NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Mesoscale Discussion 2160 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 PM CDT Sun Oct 19 2025 Areas affected…parts of eastern West Virginia…adjacent portions of Maryland…and western Virginia into northwestern North Carolina Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely …
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Some Apple Employees Have ‘Concerns’ About iOS 26.4’s Revamped Siri
iOS 26.4 is expected to introduce a revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, but not everyone is satisfied with how well it works. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said some of Apple’s software engineers have “concerns” about the overhauled Siri’s performance. However, he did not provide any specific details …
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SPC MD 2159
MD 2159 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHWEST INDIANA AND FAR NORTHERN KENTUCKY. Mesoscale Discussion 2159 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0742 AM CDT Sun Oct 19 2025 Areas affected…Southwest Indiana and far northern Kentucky. Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 191242Z – 191415Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…Isolated damaging wind gusts are possible this …
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SPC MD 2158
MD 2158 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR FAR SOUTHERN ALABAMA AND THE FAR WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE Mesoscale Discussion 2158 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0347 AM CDT Sun Oct 19 2025 Areas affected…far southern Alabama and the far western Florida Panhandle Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 190847Z – 191115Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…An …
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SPC Tornado Watch 627 Status Reports
WW 0627 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 627 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 ESE ESF TO 10 NNW HEZ TO 70 S GWO TO 40 NW MEI TO 45 N MEI TO 25 ESE CBM. ..BENTLEY..10/19/25 ATTN…WFO…JAN… STATUS REPORT FOR WT 627 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING …
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SPC MD 2157
MD 2157 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 627… FOR LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY Mesoscale Discussion 2157 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1127 PM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025 Areas affected…Lower Mississippi Valley Concerning…Tornado Watch 627… Valid 190427Z – 190630Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 627 continues. SUMMARY…Severe threat continues to shift southeast. DISCUSSION…Deep-layer flow is …
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 626 Status Reports
WW 0626 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 626 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 NE GWO TO 45 ENE MKL. ..THORNTON..10/19/25 ATTN…WFO…MEG… STATUS REPORT FOR WS 626 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MSC003-013-017-057-081-095-115-117-139-141-145-190440- MS . MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALCORN CALHOUN CHICKASAW ITAWAMBA LEE MONROE PONTOTOC PRENTISS …
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