Dwight Silverman
@dwightsilverman.com
Retired but not good at it. Still tech columnizing at @houstonchronicle.com. Passable iPhone photographer, pizza lover, aspiring cat lady. Other base camps at https://mastodon.social/@dsilverman, https://www.threads.net/@dsilverman #housky
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Stop laying off copy editors and then complaining about errors and lack of reader trust challenge
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Stop laying off copy editors and then complaining about errors and lack of reader trust challenge
These three Houston tech companies were just named among the fastest growing in the US www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
Three Houston tech companies named among fastest-growing in US
Deloitte's annual ranking of the nation's fastest-growing technology companies includes 25 from Texas, three from Houston.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
These three Houston tech companies were just named among the fastest growing in the US www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
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Houston breaks a heat record, and more may fall.this week. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern change next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
#houwx
#houwx
The forecast for the week of Thanksgiving is finally coming into better focus, and it looks festive
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the ongoing, record heat Houston is experiencing this month. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern cha…
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November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Houston breaks a heat record, and more may fall.this week. We also look ahead to increased rain chances by Thursday night, and a significant pattern change next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
#houwx
#houwx
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A couple of days this week will likely break high temperature records. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rainfall this week, beginning on Thursday, ahead of a front.
#houwx
#houwx
Houston will push record highs this week before our first serious rains since October
In brief: In today’s post we discuss record heat in November, with a couple of days this week likely breaking high temperature marks. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rain…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A couple of days this week will likely break high temperature records. Houston is also going to finally see some meaningful rainfall this week, beginning on Thursday, ahead of a front.
#houwx
#houwx
I am finally catching up on the @sarahkendzior.bsky.social dustup and I gotta say: The @safety.bsky.app team is as culturally shallow as the author of the WSJ story she was complaining about. The author is apparently a cultural correspondent for the Economist. 😮
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I am finally catching up on the @sarahkendzior.bsky.social dustup and I gotta say: The @safety.bsky.app team is as culturally shallow as the author of the WSJ story she was complaining about. The author is apparently a cultural correspondent for the Economist. 😮
Best take so far on the Apple Pocket, a $150-$230 body strap for your iPhone, comes from @ianbetteridge.com and his Ten Blue Links newsletter:
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Best take so far on the Apple Pocket, a $150-$230 body strap for your iPhone, comes from @ianbetteridge.com and his Ten Blue Links newsletter:
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
www.ianbetteridge.com/ten-blue-lin...
I used to urge folks to update their operating systems and apps right away, but developments like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign and Microsoft's problems with updates that kill features and even brick hardware changed my mind. Count me in on the "wait til the first point release" crowd.
Gift link.
Gift link.
Sometimes hitting “update” can break your tech. Here’s when to wait.
Whether you’re a power user or someone who dreads that update alert, knowing when to update your device has become less clear-cut. Here’s how to decide which updates can wait — and which ones...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I used to urge folks to update their operating systems and apps right away, but developments like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign and Microsoft's problems with updates that kill features and even brick hardware changed my mind. Count me in on the "wait til the first point release" crowd.
Gift link.
Gift link.
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GOOD NEWS! A groundbreaking study in MORE THAN 1,000 people reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically LONGER than those who didn’t. In some cases, their survival rate was DOUBLED.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! A groundbreaking study in MORE THAN 1,000 people reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically LONGER than those who didn’t. In some cases, their survival rate was DOUBLED.
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A profile of Olivia Nuzzi as she prepares for the December 2 publication of American Canto, a memoir about her career and her relationship with RFK Jr (Jacob Bernstein/New York Times)
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November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A profile of Olivia Nuzzi as she prepares for the December 2 publication of American Canto, a memoir about her career and her relationship with RFK Jr (Jacob Bernstein/New York Times)
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Where can you actually use the Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID? Here's where it’s accepted and how to use it www.techradar.com/phones/where...
Confused by Apple’s new Digital ID? Here’s how you can use the Wallet app’s new feature and where it’s accepted
Your passport on your iPhone – with a few catches
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November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Where can you actually use the Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID? Here's where it’s accepted and how to use it www.techradar.com/phones/where...
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So how low did we go in the Houston region this morning? Expect warmer days ahead and the potential for rain chances this weekend, with a stronger front next week.
#houwx
#houwx
After Houston flirts with a light freeze this morning, the region will warm up for awhile
In brief: In today’s post we discuss how cold conditions got in the Houston region this morning, and then look ahead to warmer days. We also consider the potential for rain chances this weeke…
spacecityweather.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
So how low did we go in the Houston region this morning? Expect warmer days ahead and the potential for rain chances this weekend, with a stronger front next week.
#houwx
#houwx
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Thanks! Yep, people are always discovering that. It's mentioned at the bottom of this post news.techmeme.com/250912/20-ye... among some other things, though I think I should write another one just focused on those features.
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thanks! Yep, people are always discovering that. It's mentioned at the bottom of this post news.techmeme.com/250912/20-ye... among some other things, though I think I should write another one just focused on those features.
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Maybe I'm just late to the party, but this is the first time I've seen the "add link" feature on @techmeme.com. Great idea,
@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Maybe I'm just late to the party, but this is the first time I've seen the "add link" feature on @techmeme.com. Great idea,
@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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@gaberivera.bsky.social!
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Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
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November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
SCOTUS to homophobes: Talk to the hand.
A bit of good news.
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
#politics
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Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
#politics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/supre…
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
SCOTUS to homophobes: Talk to the hand.
Fascinating interview, though Karp says a lot without saying too much. Left me wanting more.
We sent @stevenlevy.bsky.social to interview Palantir CEO Alex Karp, and he came back with one of the more insane, and certainly more combative, interviews I've read in a minute (and yes, Steven would like to meet Alex's parents!)
Alex Karp Goes to War
Palantir's CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?
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November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Fascinating interview, though Karp says a lot without saying too much. Left me wanting more.
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We've got a lot to get to today. First up is our region's coldest night of the season in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. We have our first real rainfall in weeks on the horizon. And finally, we are excited to launch our annual fundraiser, which begins today. 😃
#houwx
#houwx
Monday mega-update: Very cold night on tap, some rain in the forecast, and we kick off our annual fundraiser
In brief: We’ve got a lot to get to today. First up is our region’s coldest night of the season, by far, in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. Then, looking ahea…
spacecityweather.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We've got a lot to get to today. First up is our region's coldest night of the season in which some far inland areas may experience a light freeze. We have our first real rainfall in weeks on the horizon. And finally, we are excited to launch our annual fundraiser, which begins today. 😃
#houwx
#houwx
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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Trump wants to put the “mort” in mortgages.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump wants to put the “mort” in mortgages.
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Mamdani is going to implement Sherilyn Fenn law. New Yorkers will be required to tie a knot in a cherry stem with their tongue.
Mamdani is going to implement Shari Lewis law.
Everyone will be required to stick their fist up a lamb's a
Excuse me, there's someone at the door.
Everyone will be required to stick their fist up a lamb's a
Excuse me, there's someone at the door.
Mamdani is going to implement SSHaria law. Communications will be end to end encrypted.
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Sherilyn Fenn law. New Yorkers will be required to tie a knot in a cherry stem with their tongue.
Logitech’s latest top-tier mouse is a joy to use, for Mac or Windows users. Its solar-powered keyboard, though, underwhelms.
Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse impresses, but its solar keyboard disappoints
Logitech’s latest Mac peripherals aim to blend sustainability and comfort. The MX Master 4 mouse succeeds with ergonomic precision, but the keyboard’s quirks remind users that green tech needs...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Logitech’s latest top-tier mouse is a joy to use, for Mac or Windows users. Its solar-powered keyboard, though, underwhelms.
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