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On Tuesday the country’s techiest city backed a ballot proposition that tapped into concerns about crime, giving the police more freedom to use drones and other surveillance technology. Powered by WPeMatico

Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation reveals that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme. Powered by WPeMatico

On Tuesday, Google announced changes to combat AI spam in search. An SEO expert says these new rules could “change everything.” Powered by WPeMatico

With Meta’s updated 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use. Powered by WPeMatico

New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming. Powered by WPeMatico

People around the world reported that Meta’s social platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads suffered outages for about two hours this morning. Powered by WPeMatico

Rising interest rates led tech companies to become more demanding of potential hires. From lowball offers to endless interviews, it’s tough out there for coders seeking jobs. Powered by WPeMatico

In defense of a much-mocked programming language. Powered by WPeMatico

Music streaming service Spotify has long complained that Apple’s App Store rules put unfair restrictions on its business. Today the European Commission agreed, fining Apple $2 billion. Powered by WPeMatico

WIRED reviewed a letter showing hundreds of Google workers demanding the company drop its sponsorship of MindTheTech, a conference in New York this week that promotes Israeli tech companies. Powered by WPeMatico