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When people purchase smart speakers like aGoogle Nestor anAmazon Echo, one of their common concerns is if the audio is loud enough to fill a room. Can it power a party? Can you hear it over kitchen cooking sounds? Now we want to ask similar questions from another angle: Can today’s powerfulsmart and Bluetooth speakersgettooloud? What risks does playing audio and top levels involve? Is it always okay to crank the volume when you feel like some extra bass?...

With ever-increasing numbers of satellites in the sky,astronomers have repeatedly expressed worryover how these satellites could impact scientific research. Earlier this year, a study of Hubble Space Telescope observations showed how someimages were being ruinedby streaks of light coming from satellites — and while only a small percentage of Hubble images were affected, the authors raised concerns that with the projected number of satellites set to explode in the next decade, the problem could become serious....

Wired headphone and in-ear monitor (IEM) fans now have a new option when it comes to hearing bit-perfect digital audio on the go: Ifi’s new $449 Go Bar Kensei takes one of the bestportable headphone DAC/ampsand adds two made-in-Japan technologies. Buy at Amazon On the outside, the Go Bar Kensei’s chassis is made from Japanese stainless steel — an homage to the blades wielded by legendary Japanese swordsmen that also lends the DAC better structural integrity....

In a world in which email, Twitter DMs, WhatsApp, and disappearing Snapchat messages all exist, traditional pen-and-paper mail — sometimes called “snail mail” — is just so last century. What better way to bring it up to date, then, than by using a robot to deliver your letters and packages? That’s what citizens in Norway will soon be able to experience, thanks to a deal between Posten-Norge, the Norwegian postal service, and automation companyBuddy Mobility....

Apple has quietly added a new section to its support pages warning that motorcycle vibrations can damage an iPhone’s camera over time. As per Apple: “Exposing your iPhone to high amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges, specifically those generated by high-power motorcycle engines, can degrade the performance of the camera system.” The tech giant says affected phones include those with optical image stabilization, which means the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone 7 and later including the iPhone SE 2 (the ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 11 and later doesn’t have optical image stabilization, nor does the telephoto camera on the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus)....

Welcome foolish mortals, to the second attempt to make a feature film out of Disneyland’s famous attraction, The Haunted Mansion. Thanks to the numerous Disney theme parks around the world, there are a few different variations of the Haunted Mansion. But the mythology behind the original ride has been enough to support a previous movie,The Haunted Mansion, which featured Eddie Murphy in the leading role. Now, 20 years later, Disney and director Justin Simien are trying again with a newHaunted Mansionthat is completely separate from the previous film....

Summary Jennifer Lopez’s salary for her hit Netflix movieAtlashas reportedly been revealed, indicating how much the star made from the sci-fi film. Directed by Brad Payton (San Andreas; Rampage), the movie sees Lopez portraying Atlas Shepherd, a counterterrorist analyst who must team up with AI she doesn’t trust to stop a potential disaster. DespiteAtlas' negative critical reception, the movie has become a hit on Netflix, sitting in the weekly Top 10 most-watched movies on the platform for the last three weeks....

Kai Cenat reveals his long-term plan beyond Twitch streaming Kai Cenat has doubled down on his plans for what he wants to do after Twitch as the AMP star continues to lead the way on the Amazon-owned platform. Over the last few years, a number of content creators have been able to take their success from YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch, and turn it into a mainstream career. A few have become musicians, while others have gone on to be actors....

This past weekend, fans of Huntr/x and the Saja Boys could experience the music ofKPop Demon Huntersin theaters. In a rare move,Netflixreleased a special sing-along version of their hit animated movie on August 23 and 24. KPop Demon Huntersopened with an estimated $18 millionand won the domestic box office weekend in just two days. While Netflix has not reported the full gross, studios and exhibitors have the sing-along movie with a higher weekend total than the third week ofWeapons....

Samsung is merely weeks away from the official debut of itsGalaxy S22 series flagships,but in a traditional Samsung fashion, a ton of leaks covering the unreleased trio have already popped up online. The latest, which comes courtesy of leaksterYogesh Brar, unravels the Galaxy S22 trio in all its glossy glory for the first time. Brar told Digital Trends that the devices are most likely dummy units for case makers, which means they are supposedly an accurate depiction of the real thing....

DIY computer kits are great for kids who are curious about technology, and they can offer a gentle introduction to coding, too. British firm Kano has made a name for itself witha range of devicesaimed at stimulating children’s minds. Its latest effort involves a collaboration with Microsoft for a $300 build-it-yourself PC. While Kano’s earlier PC products have been built around Raspberry Pi, its partnership with the Seattle-based computer giant sees its latest offering powered by Windows 10 in S mode, a version streamlined for security and performance that makes it safe for use both at school and at home....

Mortal Kombat 1 leak claims another 3D-era fighter will return as a Kameo According to a leaker, Mortal Kombat 1 will bring back Shujinko as a Kameo character; the fighter originally debuted in MK: Deception. MK1’s Kameo systemwill let players select a secondary character to fight alongside their primary character during matches. It should serve as a fun way to mix up bouts, especially if players select Kameo fighters who perfectly complement their main pick....

Nintendo has a brand-new Switch accessory up its sleeve that will make it easier to charge the portable console while you play in tabletop mode. The stand has an adjustable leg on the back of it which makes it possible to angle your Switch however you like while charging it. Although third-party versions of such a stand have been available for a while now, this Nintendo branded solution is a compact, officially supported option....