What is Rise?
Rise is a calendar application that helps users schedule, optimize, and protect their day to give them more time for what’s important. It is designed to be a calendar that works for the user, automatically improving focus time and resolving conflicts.
Some of the key features of Rise include:
- Smart scheduling: Rise uses hundreds of signals to find the best times to meet, resolve conflicts, and block off focus time. It also has built-in scheduling links that nudge towards times that optimize for maximum focus time.
- Focus time protection: Rise’s FocusGuard monitors the user’s calendar and blocks off focus time when it’s needed, making the user more available while also protecting their focus time goals.
- Working locations: Rise allows users to plan in-person collaboration or set expectations in a hybrid workplace. It also works with teammates who are not on Rise yet.
- See what your team is up to: Users can pin their favorite teammates for quick scheduling and to instantly see what they are doing.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Rise offers various keyboard shortcuts to help users manage their schedule without lifting their hands from the keyboard.
- Cross-calendar blocking: Rise seamlessly integrates personal and work calendars, ensuring users never double-book or miss important events.
Rise is a powerful and feature-rich calendar application that can be a game-changer for users looking to optimize their time and be more productive.