The steady drumbeat of useful AI features rolling out to Google Workspace continues, and the latest additions are bringing some seriously powerful creative tools directly into Google Slides and Google Vids. Building on the existing generative image capabilities, Google is now introducing two new … [Read more...] about Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks
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Gemini in Google Drive just got a massive PDF analysis upgrade
Gemini's ability to interact with your PDFs directly in Google Drive is already a fantastic tool for getting quick summaries and finding specific information. But for those who work with very long, complex documents like research papers, legal contracts, or extensive reports, the AI could sometimes … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Drive just got a massive PDF analysis upgrade
Finding the right spot in your Google Drive videos just got a whole lot easier
If you've ever used YouTube, you're probably familiar with thumbnail previews. That small, pop-up preview that appears when you hover over the video progress bar is an indispensable tool for quickly finding a specific moment in a long video. It's one of those small features you don't think about … [Read more...] about Finding the right spot in your Google Drive videos just got a whole lot easier
Gmail’s new Calendar integration makes scheduling meetings so much easier
We’ve all been there, trapped in what feels like an endless email chain: "What time works for you?" "How about Tuesday at 2?" "Sorry, I'm busy then, what about Wednesday morning?" It's a frustrating exchange that can take up far too much time. While Google Calendar's appointment booking pages are a … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new Calendar integration makes scheduling meetings so much easier
Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is the ultimate inbox declutter tool
We all have email subscription problems; the daily deal alerts you signed up for once, the weekly newsletters from blogs you haven't read in months, and the promotional emails from retailers you bought from years ago can quickly turn a clean inbox into a cluttered mess. While Gmail has always been … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is the ultimate inbox declutter tool
Google Meet’s AI note-taking gets smarter with summaries and new host controls
The "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet is already a fantastic AI-powered tool for capturing the essence of a meeting without having to manually type everything out. But Google is now rolling out two significant improvements that make the feature even more helpful and give hosts more control … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s AI note-taking gets smarter with summaries and new host controls
Organize your Google Drive faster: Gemini can now move files with natural language
Google's integration of Gemini into the Workspace apps continues to get smarter and more practical. A few months ago, Google introduced the ability to create new files and folders using Gemini in the Google Drive side panel. Today, they are rolling out the logical and very welcome next step: you can … [Read more...] about Organize your Google Drive faster: Gemini can now move files with natural language
You can now instantly turn your Google Slides into engaging Google Vids
When Google unveiled its new AI-powered video creation tool Google Vids earlier this year, one of the most promising features announced was the ability to leverage your existing content. Many of us have countless Google Slides presentations from past projects, meetings, and reports just sitting in … [Read more...] about You can now instantly turn your Google Slides into engaging Google Vids
Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
Google Meet's live captions are already an invaluable tool. Whether you're hard of hearing, in a noisy environment, or just find it easier to follow along with text, they make meetings more accessible for everyone. But when it comes to readability, one size definitely doesn't fit all. What's clear … [Read more...] about Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
We’ve all been there: you’re in a physical conference room for a large meeting and you want to participate in the chat or raise your hand without firing up your entire laptop. While Google Meet’s Companion Mode on our phones has been a handy solution, it can feel a bit small. Well, that’s about to … [Read more...] about Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
When Google first introduced Vids as its new AI-powered video creation tool for Workspace, the potential was clear. Just last month, they took a big step by integrating their Veo 2 model to generate custom video clips. But today, a new update is rolling out that could be a true game-changer for the … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
If you're like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand. Opening a shared document after a few days away can quickly become a game of "spot the difference" to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
