#технологии
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Goodbye to the leap second: global timekeeping rewrites the rules
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has voted to abolish the leap second. The move was brought forward over fears that, for the first time, time would have to be subtracted rather than added.
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Google Hides Direct Links in Search Results Behind a /goto Redirect
Google Search has stopped showing the direct addresses of found pages in its HTML, replacing them with opaque links of the form google.com/goto. This is how the company is making it harder to harvest search results en masse.
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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO: A “Product Builder” Takes the Helm
On his last working day as chief executive, Tim Cook sent Apple employees a farewell letter and explained why he believes in his successor, John Ternus.
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Wi-Fi 8 Bets on Reliability, Not Speed
For the first time in years, the new wireless standard steps away from the chase for throughput and focuses on the stability of home networks.
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US Government Employees Are Once Again Allowed to Install TikTok on Their Work Phones
The US Department of Justice has stated that federal employees can now download TikTok onto government devices. The app had previously been banned on officials' work phones.
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EU Weighs Social Media Restrictions for Teens
The European Union is exploring the possibility of introducing tough restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media. Among the measures under discussion are age limits, an outright ban and phased access.
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Even Realities Is Betting on Camera-Free Smart Glasses — for Productivity, Not Recording
The startup Even Realities has unveiled smart glasses without a camera, betting that office users care more about productivity than about the ability to record what's going on around them. The device is aimed at people who spend a lot of time in meetings and on the road.
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New York Set to Become First US City to Ban Deceptive Subscription Schemes
New York aims to become the first city in the US to legally ban unfair practices around signing up for and renewing subscriptions. The news drew wide discussion on Hacker News.
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Oratomic startup raises $300M to build a quantum computer with 20,000 qubits
The newly founded company Oratomic has secured $300M in funding to develop a practically viable quantum computer. According to the startup, doing so will require only about 20,000 qubits.
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Microsoft's Carbon Emissions Rose 25% in a Year
According to a new sustainability report, Microsoft's carbon emissions increased by 25% in 2025. Once again, the company is falling short of its own climate targets.
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No Leap Second Will Be Added in December 2026
The International Earth Rotation Service has announced that, as of the end of December 2026, no additional UTC coordination second will be needed.
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Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal with Broadcom to Make Chips in the U.S.
Apple and Broadcom have signed a multiyear agreement to design and manufacture more than 15 billion wireless chips for Apple devices in the United States. The contract is worth over 30 billion dollars.
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The EU Will Require Every New Car to Be Fitted with a Driver-Monitoring Camera
The European Union is bringing into force a requirement for new cars to have a driver-monitoring system. The news sparked a lively discussion on Hacker News.
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Microsoft Cuts AI Spending, Betting on Its Own Models
Microsoft has joined the ranks of tech giants scaling back their artificial intelligence spending. The company plans to rely more heavily on its own models.
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Agility Robotics Goes Public Through a SPAC, Betting on Real Results
Humanoid robot developer Agility Robotics is preparing to go public through a SPAC. While competitors chase lofty valuations, the company is betting on the practical execution of its projects.
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Jim Keller's startup will move to serial production of compact chip-manufacturing fabs
A company led by renowned processor designer Jim Keller is changing its name and relocating to Texas, focusing on the mass production of small fabs for manufacturing chips.
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Amazon Stops Registering New Requesters on Mechanical Turk
Amazon is halting the onboarding of new clients on its crowdsourcing task platform Mechanical Turk. The service is likely living out its final days.
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Flock cameras have learned to identify cars without license plates
According to the company's 2024 presentation, the “Vehicle Fingerprint” system lets police track cars by their stickers, roof racks and other distinctive features, even when the plate isn't visible.