Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors

Dhruv Mehrotra and Joey Scott

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.

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It’s Apparently Easy to Crack the Apple Vision Pro’s Front Screen

Boone Ashworth

Plus: Apple launches a Sports app for the iPhone, Sony is testing its PlayStation VR headset on PC games, and Hamilton has a fancy new watch to celebrate the arrival of Dune: Part Two.

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The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online

Scott Gilbertson

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

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There’s a New Theory About Where Dark Matter Is Hiding

Steve Nadis

An idea derived from string theory suggests that dark matter is hidden in an as-yet-unseen extra dimension. Scientists are racing to test the theory to see if it holds up.

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Leak Reveals the Unusual Path of ‘Urgent’ Russian Threat Warning

Dell Cameron

The US Congress was preparing to vote on a key foreign surveillance program last week. Then a wild Russian threat appeared.

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What’s the Best Place to Watch the Solar Eclipse? This Simulator Can Help You Plan

Elissaveta M. Brandon

On April 8, 2024, the biggest astronomical event of the year will happen in the sky over North America. A retired mathematician has created a web tool to help you find the ideal vantage point.

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