Time is a-changin’: say goodbye to the leap second
KEY POINTS
- •An important change will soon be made to global timekeeping that aims to prevent potential infrastructure failures akin to the Y2K bug scare. On Thursday, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) voted to scrap the leap second, an ad hoc time adjustment that's occasionally added so tracked time standards mirror the Earth's real […]
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(5d ago)
An important change will soon be made to global timekeeping that aims to prevent potential infrastructure failures akin to the Y2K bug scare. On Thursday, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) voted to scrap the leap second, an ad hoc time adjustment that's occasionally added so tracked time standards mirror the Earth's real […]
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
“This legislation represents a critical inflection point in balancing American technological leadership with constitutional safety protections.”
— Congressional Commerce Committee BriefingAdditional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.
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