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Crypto prepares for war with the SEC

U.S. securities regulators’ alleged lack of clarity regarding a Wells notice received by Coinbase has caused an uproar in the crypto world. Read More

Nokia T20 is a $250, 10.4-inch Android tablet with a big battery

The Nokia T20. [credit: HMD ] We’re in the middle of an Android tablet resurgence—no, seriously—and following recent devices from Samsung, Walmart, Xiaomi, and Lenovo, HMD is up next with its first-ever tablet, the Nokia T20. Nokia is tackling the lower end of the market by releasing a $249.99 tablet with a 10.4-inch display. Let’s talk […]

Researchers perform magic tricks for birds, who are not amused

Enlarge / A Eurasian jay takes a skeptical view of magic. (credit: Luc Viatour) Most magic tricks require a fairly sophisticated understanding of how humans perceive the world. To fall for a trick, people have to see things they perceive as important and ignore things that are actually important. Understanding why magic works can tell […]