Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the first betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is …
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OpenAI Launches Smarter, More Conversational ChatGPT 5.1
OpenAI today upgraded GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, the next-generation version of the AI model that powers ChatGPT. There are two versions of GPT-5.1, including Instant and Thinking. Instant is warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions, according to OpenAI, while GPT-5.1 Thinking is easier to understand, faster on simple tasks, and more persistent on complex …
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SPC Nov 12, 2025 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0151 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 Valid 122000Z – 131200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… Isolated thunderstorms remain possible along the coast of northern California late tonight/early tomorrow. No severe threat is forecast across the U.S. today or …
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SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0153 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 Valid 131200Z – 141200Z Modest west/northwest flow corresponding to a mid/upper ridge will continue over the central/southern Rockies through Thursday. Weak lee surface troughing along the High Plains in addition to …
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New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and AirTag Were Expected This Year — Where Are They?
While it was rumored that Apple planned to release new versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag this year, it is no longer clear if that will still happen. Back in January, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said Apple planned to release new HomePod mini and Apple TV models “toward the end of the year,” …
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SPC Nov 12, 2025 1930 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1256 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 Valid 141200Z – 151200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across the U.S. Friday through Friday night. …Discussion… As blocking mid/upper ridging remains centered offshore of southeastern …
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Apple Announces Launch of U.S. Passport Feature in iPhone’s Wallet App
Apple today announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app based on information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you need: An iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.1 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or …
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SPC Nov 12, 2025 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1048 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 Valid 131200Z – 141200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across much of the U.S. Thursday through Thursday night. …Discussion… With a blocking high likely to be …
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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1045 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 Valid 121700Z – 131200Z …NO CRITICAL AREAS… …Mid-Atlantic… Broad west/northwest flow on the southern periphery of a mid-level trough will persist over the Appalachians/Mid-Atlantic regions today. West-southwest winds of 10-15 mph …
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Apple’s Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2025 Holiday Season
Apple’s extended return policy went into effect today for the 2025 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, but there are a few exceptions, including most carrier-financed iPhones. In the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 12 and …
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