When Google began migrating everyone over to Chat from the beloved and very underappreciated Hangouts Classic, it left out one core but important feature - the ability to call people! No, I'm not talking about in groups - you can already do that, and have been able to since its inception. I'm … [Read more...] about Google Chat finally picks up Hangouts most basic feature – the ability to call one person at a time
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Google Chat Rooms become discoverable ‘Spaces’ with in-line topic threading, and more
After announcing that Google's Chat 'Rooms' would be transformed into something called 'Spaces' earlier this year, the company is finally beginning to make good on that trajectory. The first thing I do when I wake up is check Chat, and I noticed that my Spaces had already been renamed. Let's take a … [Read more...] about Google Chat Rooms become discoverable ‘Spaces’ with in-line topic threading, and more
Google acquires Playspace in hopes of making your Workspace more fun and interactive
Playspace is an incredibly innovative digital whiteboarding web software that segments users out into 'Rooms' where they can collaborate with one another with advanced tools. It seamlessly integrates into Google Calendar and has worked well for Workspace in the past. Now, Playspace is being bought … [Read more...] about Google acquires Playspace in hopes of making your Workspace more fun and interactive
Drive makes non-Google file types including Office, PDFs, and images ‘Available Offline’
Since 2019, Google has been running an experiment that allowed users to mark non-Google file types, like PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office files, available offline when using Drive on the web. This was meant to expand the capability for those individuals to have access to their files while … [Read more...] about Drive makes non-Google file types including Office, PDFs, and images ‘Available Offline’
Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Now that we're all over the hump with morning the loss of Google Hangouts, the tech giant is beginning to look at ways it can make its cold, corporate replacement, Google Chat, feel a little bit cozier for consumers. Today, it's announced that it is rolling out Tenor integration, which will allow … [Read more...] about Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Any Microsoft Office documents that you've embedded into Office files that you're working with inside of Docs, Sheets, or Slides can now be viewed directly by tapping the new 'eye'con (My term, not Google's) that appears under them once they're selected. That's right, the company heard that you … [Read more...] about Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Want to get personalized, analytical data on the meetings and collaborations you've been a part of? What, am I the only one? Google is rolling out what are called 'Time Insights' in Calendar that will help you do just that and while it may not be the feature everyone thought they wanted, it may be … [Read more...] about Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, you will now have the ability to launch Google Chat … [Read more...] about Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Workspace has adapted quite well to the new normal - the hybrid work environment that's … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Cubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
Over the past year, Google has added a slew of Chromebook Perks for creative users to claim in order to get the most of their devices. Initially, it gave away subscriptions to Adobe Spark, BeFunky Plus, WeVideo, Canva, PicsArt, and Kapwing video editor, and then shortly thereafter, a powerful … [Read more...] about Cubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Tasks created in Google Chat Rooms will soon be gaining the ability to view the context surrounding their creation using a "View in Chat" button that will appear to the right of them. When clicked, you'll be navigated back to the Chat message where the task was created or the task creation was … [Read more...] about Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
Once upon a time, it really felt as if LTE-enabled Chromebooks and laptops, in general, were living on borrowed time. In a time when most everyone has a smartphone and access to a mobile hotspot, having a separate data plan dedicated to one particular device just didn't make a lot of sense. That all … [Read more...] about Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
