Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors
The locations of microphones used to detect gunshots have been kept hidden from police and the public. A WIRED analysis of leaked coordinates confirms arguments critics have made against the technology. Powered by...
Leak Reveals the Unusual Path of ‘Urgent’ Russian Threat Warning
The US Congress was preparing to vote on a key foreign surveillance program last week. Then a wild Russian threat appeared. Powered by WPeMatico
Digital Yuan Now Used to Complete Car Prepurchase Payments
The digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is being used as a security element in car prepurchase payment settlements. According to local media reports, a pilot test that allows customers to pay for their cars with digital yuan was established in early February in Shenzhen, and several customers are already purchasing their vehicles […] Powered by...
Stellar Debuts Smart Contracts With Protocol 20 Update
Stellar has announced the introduction of smart contracts as part of its Protocol 20 update, passed by a validator vote on Feb. 20. The upgrade introduces Soroban, the new smart contracts system, to mainnet, and initiates a phased rollout for validators to monitor the performance of these transactions before scaling them at a subsequent phase. […] Powered by...
Reddit Embraces Crypto: IPO Filing Reveals Bitcoin, Ether Investments
Reddit Inc. has disclosed cryptocurrency investments in its initial public offering (IPO) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The social media giant noted that as of the end of December last year, “we did not hold digital assets other than bitcoin and ether for treasury purposes, and our investment policy requires approval […] Powered by...
