Google has officially launched a massive set of new features for Google Workspace that aim to solve the creative block problem once and for all. This update isn't just about a chatbot sitting on the side of your screen, though. Instead, it’s about Gemini becoming a deeply integrated partner that can … [Read more...] about Google Workspace gets a massive Gemini overhaul to help you create faster
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Gemini conversation history is finally coming to the Google Workspace side panel
If you’ve been using Gemini in Workspace for things like summarizing a long document or asking questions about a file in Drive, you know the frustration of losing your progress. Up until now, those side panel chats were temporary; once the session ended, so did the conversation. According to a … [Read more...] about Gemini conversation history is finally coming to the Google Workspace side panel
Gmail bumps the attachment limit to 50MB for Enterprise Plus users
We’ve all been there: you’ve finished a massive slide deck or a high-res PDF, you hit "send" in Gmail, and you’re immediately met with that familiar popup telling you the file is too large and needs to be shared via Google Drive instead. While Drive is a fantastic tool for collaboration, sometimes … [Read more...] about Gmail bumps the attachment limit to 50MB for Enterprise Plus users
Google Meet makes it easier to manage ‘Take notes for me’ before you even join a call
If you’ve been using Google’s "Take notes for me" in Google Meet, you know how much of a game-changer it can be. Having an AI-created summary of your meeting delivered right to your inbox is one of those Workspace features that, once you start using it, is hard to live without. For many, … [Read more...] about Google Meet makes it easier to manage ‘Take notes for me’ before you even join a call
Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow
If you work in just about any modern collaborative environment, chances are you spend a good amount of time in Figma. For those of us deeply entrenched in the Google Workspace ecosystem, the friction of constantly context-switching between our communication tools and our design files has always been … [Read more...] about Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow
Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Google is bringing one of the most impressive features of its NotebookLM AI research tool directly into the Workspace ecosystem. A new update for Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered audio summaries, allowing users to listen to a brief, verbal overview of their documents rather than reading through … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Google Vids for everyone: three Pro features are now officially free
When Google Vids first launched, it was positioned as a high-end, AI-powered storytelling tool for corporate environments. For many users on personal accounts or starter Workspace tiers, some of the most powerful features were locked behind a Pro paywall or limited-time promotions. That is now … [Read more...] about Google Vids for everyone: three Pro features are now officially free
Professional proofreading with Gemini in Gmail comes to almost every Workspace tier
If it wasn't clear by now, Gmail has officially entered its Gemini era. Following the massive overhaul we saw in January that introduced AI Overviews for your inbox and the new AI Inbox, Google is now rolling out one of its most powerful "Pro" features to nearly everyone in the Workspace ecosystem: … [Read more...] about Professional proofreading with Gemini in Gmail comes to almost every Workspace tier
NotebookLM and Gemini have officially joined forces for Workspace users
This week, Google is officially expanding the integration of NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app to Enterprise and Education users. While personal account holders have had a taste of this, the rollout to Workspace accounts means that professionals and students can now ground their Gemini … [Read more...] about NotebookLM and Gemini have officially joined forces for Workspace users
Gemini becomes your free SAT tutor with full-length practice tests
Standardized testing remains a high-stakes hurdle for high school students, and the cost of quality test prep can often be a barrier to success. Google is aiming to level that playing field by launching on-demand, full-length practice exams directly within Gemini. Starting today, students can access … [Read more...] about Gemini becomes your free SAT tutor with full-length practice tests
Google Vids gets a visual boost with new animated styled captions
Google Vids, the AI-powered video creation app designed for the workplace, is getting a significant update to help users create more engaging and professional content. Google has announced the rollout of styled, animated captions, a feature designed to make video storytelling more accessible and … [Read more...] about Google Vids gets a visual boost with new animated styled captions
Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
Google is rolling out a helpful quality-of-life update to Calendar that aims to simplify how users manage secondary calendars. For power users who juggle multiple project calendars, team schedules, or shared family views, it has sometimes been easy for "owned" secondary calendars to slip out of view … [Read more...] about Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
