Apple has had yet another AI executive poached by Meta, despite reports that the social networking company is slowing hiring (via Bloomberg). Frank Chu, one of Apple’s team leaders focused on cloud infrastructure, training, and search, will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, a division tasked with building advanced AI systems capable of performing at or beyond …
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SPC MD 2001
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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SPC MD 2002
MD 2002 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA Mesoscale Discussion 2002 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1205 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025 Areas affected…portions of central into eastern South Dakota Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 220505Z – 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 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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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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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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