Dwight Silverman
@dwightsilverman.com
Retired, getting better at it. 30+ years as a tech guy at the @houstonchronicle.com, but no longer columnizing. Still an aspiring cat lady, passable iPhone photographer. Also at https://dwightsilverman.com & https://www.threads.net/@dsilverman
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The dumbest asshole in the country and the President need to be two different people moving forward
Trump: "If we lose $50 billion a year with a country, and we say 'we're not going to trade with you anymore,' we don't lose $50 billion a year. It's very simple. Right?"
September 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
The dumbest asshole in the country and the President need to be two different people moving forward
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“We are building a terrible thing. We are not entirely sure how it works. Trust us, we won’t screw it up.”
September 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
“We are building a terrible thing. We are not entirely sure how it works. Trust us, we won’t screw it up.”
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One of the most-asked questions we get is about the El Niño we're experiencing, so let’s go deep on what’s happening and what it means for Houston and Texas, as well as globally.
Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
#houwx
Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
#houwx
Everything you need to know about the super El Niño: What it means locally, what it means globally
In brief: In this post we go deep on what’s happening with El Niño, and what it means for Houston and Texas, and globally as well. Basically, we are in uncharted territory here. What is El Ni…
spacecityweather.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
One of the most-asked questions we get is about the El Niño we're experiencing, so let’s go deep on what’s happening and what it means for Houston and Texas, as well as globally.
Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
#houwx
Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
#houwx
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Houston tied a record high temperature on Tuesday, which tells you about all you need to know about how this week’s weather is going. We will see some slightly drier air this weekend, but unfortunately next week looks nearly as hot.
#houwx
#houwx
If you haven’t enjoyed the sizzling first half of September in Houston, we’ve got bad news for you
In brief: Houston tied a record high temperature on Tuesday, which tells you about all you need to know about how this week’s weather is going. We will see some slightly drier air this weeken…
spacecityweather.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Houston tied a record high temperature on Tuesday, which tells you about all you need to know about how this week’s weather is going. We will see some slightly drier air this weekend, but unfortunately next week looks nearly as hot.
#houwx
#houwx
Some personal news: I also will not be opening for Ed Sheeran. And Ed, no need to keep calling. You’ve been blocked. Again.
September 15, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Some personal news: I also will not be opening for Ed Sheeran. And Ed, no need to keep calling. You’ve been blocked. Again.
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We have reached mid-September and a summer-like pattern remains largely in place across the state. Does this mean September in Houston is actually worse than August?
#houwx
#houwx
Summer stubbornly holding on in Texas half way through September
In brief: We have now reached mid-September and a summer-like pattern remains largely in place across the state. Does this mean September in Houston is actually worse than August? Is September bad,…
spacecityweather.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
We have reached mid-September and a summer-like pattern remains largely in place across the state. Does this mean September in Houston is actually worse than August?
#houwx
#houwx
Some personal news: In my quest to always have the latest software updates, I apparently interrupted a firmware installation on my AirPods Pro 3, which looked like I had B0RKED THEM TO HELL. However, I had not, and they are now working again. Thank you for talking me off a ledge, Apple Support.
September 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Some personal news: In my quest to always have the latest software updates, I apparently interrupted a firmware installation on my AirPods Pro 3, which looked like I had B0RKED THEM TO HELL. However, I had not, and they are now working again. Thank you for talking me off a ledge, Apple Support.
“The press obsession with software-powered doomsday is a misdirection overshadowing a much deadlier reality: our public interest regulators no longer function.”
No one else says what needs sayin’ like @karlbode.com.
No one else says what needs sayin’ like @karlbode.com.
AI Doomsday Panic Is Completely Out Of Control
The press obsession with software-powered doomsday is a misdirection overshadowing a much deadlier reality: our public interest regulators no longer function.
karlbode.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“The press obsession with software-powered doomsday is a misdirection overshadowing a much deadlier reality: our public interest regulators no longer function.”
No one else says what needs sayin’ like @karlbode.com.
No one else says what needs sayin’ like @karlbode.com.
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We remain in a September holding pattern (not so patiently) waiting for fall to arrive in Houston. A very weak change may arrive by Friday or so, but set your expectations to “very low.”
#houwx
#houwx
Late summer-like weather continues, with some sporadic shower chances
In brief: We remain in a September holding pattern (not so patiently) waiting for fall to arrive in Houston. A very weak pattern change may arrive by Friday or so, but set your expectations to R…
spacecityweather.com
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
We remain in a September holding pattern (not so patiently) waiting for fall to arrive in Houston. A very weak change may arrive by Friday or so, but set your expectations to “very low.”
#houwx
#houwx
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Get in, folks: a new Russian disinfo campaign is targeting the midterms, specifically Democrats, in what seems to be the first attempt by the Kremlin-backed op to meddle in this year’s U.S. elections. They're faking celebrity videos attacking Dems and are...very stupid.
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
A Russian disinformation campaign is doctoring celebrity videos to meddle in the midterms
The Kremlin-backed operation, known as Matryoshka, has Hollywood actors telling voters to disavow the Democratic Party and vote Republican.
www.ms.now
September 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Get in, folks: a new Russian disinfo campaign is targeting the midterms, specifically Democrats, in what seems to be the first attempt by the Kremlin-backed op to meddle in this year’s U.S. elections. They're faking celebrity videos attacking Dems and are...very stupid.
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
www.ms.now/news/russia-...
"An ambient recording device changes the dynamics of human interaction: How open or candid can people truly be if every conversation might be transcribed and analyzed? While the technology is impressive, the potential shift in how we communicate with one another is what concerns me most."
Apple's New Siri Recap Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Mass Surveillance Nightmare
Apple's always-listening AI feature promises neat summaries of your daily conversations, but it forces everyone around you into a nonconsensual recording experiment.
www.pcmag.com
September 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
"An ambient recording device changes the dynamics of human interaction: How open or candid can people truly be if every conversation might be transcribed and analyzed? While the technology is impressive, the potential shift in how we communicate with one another is what concerns me most."
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Houston sees widespread rain chances today, especially for coastal areas. After this we will remain in a warm, late-summer pattern for most of next week. So it goes in September in Houston, my friends.
#houwx
#houwx
Widespread showers possible today, with rain chances lingering through the weekend
In brief: In today’s post we discuss widespread rain chances today, especially for coastal areas. After this Houston will remain in a rather warm, late-summer pattern for most of next week. S…
spacecityweather.com
September 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Houston sees widespread rain chances today, especially for coastal areas. After this we will remain in a warm, late-summer pattern for most of next week. So it goes in September in Houston, my friends.
#houwx
#houwx
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We go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, Houston can look forward to rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy for most of the region.
#houwx
#houwx
Real talk: Is a cool front coming later next week to Houston, or not?
In brief: In today’s post we go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, we discuss rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy f…
spacecityweather.com
September 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, Houston can look forward to rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy for most of the region.
#houwx
#houwx
Apparently you may spend $100 more for the iPhone 18 Pro models, but you may not have to shell out for a new case. Yay?
appleinsider.com
September 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Apparently you may spend $100 more for the iPhone 18 Pro models, but you may not have to shell out for a new case. Yay?
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For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during the first half of the month.
#houwx
#houwx
Late-summer pattern persists in Houston for awhile: hottish days, scattered showers
In brief: For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days, and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during t…
spacecityweather.com
September 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during the first half of the month.
#houwx
#houwx
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Tesla has told first responders that they might need to “push” the new Cybercab out of the way in an emergency
September 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Tesla has told first responders that they might need to “push” the new Cybercab out of the way in an emergency
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She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s got embarrassment written all over her face. www.theverge.com/tech/990849/...
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
The elder millennial experience.
www.theverge.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s got embarrassment written all over her face. www.theverge.com/tech/990849/...
“I understand today’s September patch Tuesday is about to set a new record, with more than 650 security fixes for Windows alone. That’s six times the number that usually got patched before the AI models arrived. “
Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record
Windows and security engineers have had a busy summer.
www.theverge.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
“I understand today’s September patch Tuesday is about to set a new record, with more than 650 security fixes for Windows alone. That’s six times the number that usually got patched before the AI models arrived. “
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There’s a lot going on! We discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with decent rain chances. And finally, is the season’s first cool front possible late next week? 🤞🤞🤞
#houwx
#houwx
This Atlantic season may soon break a remarkable record for quietude
In brief: There’s a lot going on! In today’s post we discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with some rather dece…
spacecityweather.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
There’s a lot going on! We discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with decent rain chances. And finally, is the season’s first cool front possible late next week? 🤞🤞🤞
#houwx
#houwx
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Nancy 9/7/26 … Happy Labor Day 🛠️
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nancy 9/7/26 … Happy Labor Day 🛠️
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When I see MAGA people complaining about the economy.
September 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
When I see MAGA people complaining about the economy.
Are you an AT&T fiber internet customer in Houston? Your service might be down.
Houston AT&T users report outages as Google services also see spikes
AT&T outage reports in Houston were 17 times higher than normal Monday, while Google services including YouTube also saw spikes in reported problems.
www.houstonchronicle.com
September 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Are you an AT&T fiber internet customer in Houston? Your service might be down.
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"We think the dork population is quite high in Houston.”
Finally, the recognition we deserve!
Finally, the recognition we deserve!
Houston selected to host U.S. gaming event because of 'dork population'
It'll make its Space City debut in 2027.
www.chron.com
September 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
"We think the dork population is quite high in Houston.”
Finally, the recognition we deserve!
Finally, the recognition we deserve!