Summary A smart doorbell lets you see and respond to visitors using your smartphone or tablet, wherever you are. They’re built with convenience in mind, which is why the highest-quality footage isn’t necessarily worth shelling out for. You Don’t Need 4K Doorbell Footage The basic role of a smart doorbell is to connect you with the person standing outside of your home, whether you’re still in bed or on vacation thousands of miles away....
Adobe now offers Frame.io V4 for both free and paid customers. The collaborative video and photo platform has been completely overhauled in its V4 release, especially when it comes to Camera to Cloud (C2C) functionality. Frame.io V4features a new metadata model that lets users assign custom tags to their files, making them easier to manage and review. These tags can include information like media type, assignee, due date, social media platform, and more....
Quick Links If you’re a Pixel user like me, you’ve probably gotten used to the mixed bag that is Google’s Tensor chip. Smart software, great cameras, and AI features on one side—underwhelming thermals, battery life, and performance on the other. But now, there’s a real possibility that things might change for the better. We’ve known for a while through leaks and rumors that Google’s upcoming Tensor G5 chip would be produced by TSMC instead of Samsung Foundry....
Quick Links Summary Google officiallyreleased Android 14in October, full of new features, and now it’s coming to other phones like your Samsung Galaxy device. For months, Samsung’s been busytesting its version of Android 14, called One UI 6, and here’s what you need to know. The Samsung Galaxy Android 14 (One UI 6) beta updatearrived earlier this summerand has undergone months of public beta testing alongside Google’s version for Pixel phones....
Summary Collecting old video games can be a fun hobby but with so many people purely seeking profit by “investing” in retro titles and other items, it’s become pretty expensive. You’ll be hard-pressed to find cheap deals at your local store with retro titles now commanding premium prices. Old Games Are Skyrocketing in Price Many old games have seen a massive increase in price in recent years, largely due to people buying all the copies and selling them at inflated prices....
Quick Links You don’t need to keep a separate app on your phone for all your email addresses. You can just log into your Outlook, Apple Mail, or other emails on the Gmail app. Allow me to show you exactly how. It lets you manage multiple accounts from different providers for a streamlined inbox. Adding a New Email Account to the Gmail App To add a new non-Google account to your Gmail app, you only need its email address and the password for it....
Footage that appears grainy, blurred, or jagged can ruin an otherwise great project. Often, older clips or low-resolution downloads lose details, and handheld recordings show distracting noise and motion blur. Many people turn to free online tools for quick fixes, only to find that these solutions create unnatural, waxy surfaces or fail to handle larger files altogether. Desktop software can promise better results, but it often demands hours of processing time and expensive lifetime licenses....
The developers of LInux Mint in a short blog post this week previewed what’s coming, including a new default kernel and a new version of LMDE. The kernel is going to make it easier to use brand new, cutting edge PCs and peripherals when you install Mint on your PC. Linux Mint 22.2, nicknamed “Zara,” will apparently use by default an alternative Linux kernel called HWE, which stands for HardWare Enablement....
Summary As an open-source operating system, Linux has a lot of different distros—think of them as flavors. Among the most popular, and often recommended for people thinking about switching to Linux, are Linux Mint and Ubuntu. How different are these two, though, and which is the best pick for you? How Mint and Ubuntu Are Similar Before we get to the differences, let’s first establish in which waysLinux MintandUbuntuare similar. Ubuntu is the older distro, andMint was builton the foundation that Ubuntu laid....
Microsoft is considering a new direction for its well-known Office package that could give Windows users unprecedented free access to three of its most popular apps—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. One of the long-standingbenefits of purchasing a Microsoft 365 subscriptionis that you can access the full suite of productivity apps on your desktop. Those who aren’t willing to pay up can access slimmed-down versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and OneNote through the web-based apps....
Summary The gaming CPU market is better than it has ever been, with modern midrange CPUs packing enough punch to rein in any GPU you throw at them. If you’re a gamer, you don’t need anything more than a midrange CPU; here’s why. A Modern Mid-Range CPU Is Enough for Any Graphics Card When I bought the CPU powering my current gaming rig, theAMD Ryzen 5 5600X, in late 2020, I originally planned to pair it with an RTX 3080....
Proton has just announced the release of Proton Authenticator. This free, open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app should give you more flexibility along with strong encryption, with a similar feature set as Authy. You can grab this new authenticator onthe official websitefor Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. If you’ve ever used Authy, Google Authenticator, thethird-party 2FA feature on Apple devices, or Microsoft Authenticator, it should feel familiar. When you set up code-based 2FA on a website (sometimes called “two-factor app” or some variation of that), you get a code to enter or scan—just put that into Proton Authenticator and you’re ready....
Rivian just revealedthe R2, its next-generation electric SUV. The R2 is slightly smaller and less luxurious than its predecessor, though it boasts a relatively affordable launch price—approximately $45,000. Reservations are open today, with orders shipping in 2026. The Rivian R2 retains most of the R1S' design cues, including pill-shaped headlights, a clean interior, and a flashlight in the door. But the new SUV is about three inches shorter, stouter, and narrower than its predecessor....
