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Leap seconds discontinued due to IoT update challenges
Authorities announced the cessation of adding leap seconds, saying the difficulty of updating IoT devices makes continued adjustments problematic. The move aims to avoid a future synchronization issue likened to the Y2K bug.
Why it matters: Accurate timekeeping is critical for IoT device coordination and network reliability.
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