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Daybridge beta hands-on: A reimagined calendar app with lots of potential In true start-up fashion, Daybridge is attempting to solve a problem that wasn’t there, to begin with. “There’s more to life than meetings,” it claims, a statement that settles nicely along with others like “plates are useful” and “I wish I could be paid more.” This declaration thatmost calendar appsare designed around work foremost and social life second is how Daybridge gets to promise a solution to that problem (if it even is one) by building a calendar you’ll use for your social life just as much as work....

Google Maps is getting a new widget to convince you to stay home Google has spent the last yearpretending it never gave up on Android widgets. Whether it’s some fancy redesigns for the classic analog clock, or brand new tools for tracking everything from restaurants in your area to your current battery status, it’s clear home screen tools are bigger than ever. Google is continuing its trend of highlighting some excellent widget options worth checking out, all while quietly announcing a new way of interacting with Maps....

How Much Should You Spend on True Wireless Earbuds? From wired headphones to neckband earphones to truly wireless earbuds, the way we listen to music has changed greatly in the last few years. Of course, it’s none other than Apple that made TWS earbuds mainstream via its AirPods lineup. In fact, this market is growing so fast that you can now find earbuds in every price range. But how much should you actually spend on a pair of earbuds?...

How to EQ Your Vocals in Your DAW Equalizers (EQs) are one of the main tools for audio editors to remove harsh resonances and subtly boost and cut certain audio frequencies. While some instruments emit similar ranges of frequencies, the human voice has its particularities that you will want to get to know. There are a variety of EQ techniques that you can use to polish your vocal lines. However, don’t get set in your ways—the emitted frequencies, strengths, and flaws of each vocalist are different....

How to Find Mentors for a Career in Tech A tech career is a thrilling and overwhelming journey. Thrilling because you will learn about the sophisticated technology that drives innovation and overwhelming because the ever-evolving nature of tech requires more than just technical expertise. This is why having a mentor is essential for a successful tech career. They serve as beacons of hope, guiding you through the challenges of a tech career using their wealth of knowledge and experience....

How to Stop Your PS5 From Overheating “Your PS5 is too hot. Turn off your PS5, and wait until the temperature goes down”. If you’ve seen this message pop up on your screen, then you’re experiencing problems with your PS5 overheating. But what can you do to prevent this? If your PS5 is overheating frequently, and you don’t take any steps to address it, it could cause some serious damage to your console....

Roku and Amazon Prime somehow manage to maturely negotiate streaming deal without public spectacle Even with thebest streaming boxes, today’s media ecosystem is a patchwork of distribution deals and limited licensing, which occasionally leads to consumer frustration as services vanish without warning. We all remember theYouTube TV feuds of last year, and that’s just the most recent example. Reports in late 2021 claimed that Roku could be set to lose access to Amazon’s selection of video, but that is no longer a concern....

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen Tips and Tricks The S Pen has been a cornerstone of Samsung phones and tablets since the release of the original Galaxy Note in 2011, and while the Note branding is all but dead, its legacy lives on in the Galaxy S22 Ultra andSamsung Galaxy Tab S8 series. The S Pen is a powerful tool with a dedicated fanbase for a reason. If this is your first time using one, here’s how to get the most out of it....

Samsung’s latest heavy-duty phone and tablet are finally coming to the US Finding a rugged device is a lot harder than it once was. These days, most companies want you to buy their expensive glass-and-metal slab of a phone andslap it in a heavy-duty caserather than offering some specialized gadgets to meet the need. Thankfully, Samsung isn’t one of them. The company is bringing its latest ruggedized phone and tablet to the US market, with pre-orders for one of the devices starting today....

AT&T will basically give you a Galaxy S22 for your crappy old Samsung phone AT&T has brought back its fan-favoriteSamsung Galaxy S22trade-in deal for Mother’s Day. That means you may trade inanyGalaxy S, Note, or Z phone (as well as plenty of other models from LG, Google, OnePlus, or Motorola) and get a “free” Galaxy S22 via $800 in bill credits. If the S22 isn’t your style, you can apply that to the Galaxy Z Flip, Z Fold3, or even a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro....

Google ChromeOS Flex: What it is and why you should use it E-waste is a problem as people buy and replace more devices for themselves and their families. Keeping devices for longer is a great way to reduce e-waste, but that can be difficult when your Windows or macOS device feels underpowered and laggy. You could replace it with one ofthe best Chromebooks, but Google created another way to make your old computer new again....

Google Maps finally works on the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 When Fitbit unveiled the latest versions of the Versa and Sense smartwatch series last year, it leveraged its new Google support to seek to reclaim its position at the top of thebest fitness trackers. Despite being under Alphabet’s umbrella, Fitbit only has a few Google apps that work with the Sense 2 and Versa 4, withGoogle Wallet already available on both watches....

How to Create an Automatic Solar-Powered Street Light DIY solar light projects offer an economical and efficient way to power homes using energy from the sun. So it makes sense to assemble a street light system that takes solar energy to charge a battery during the day and then uses this battery to light up the street at night. And you can make your own! An electronic circuit will control this system, automatically turning the LED bulb on at night and off during the day....