The Google Workspace team continually pushes to make work life a little easier for employees and admins alike, and their latest Feature Drop for March 2025 is another example of how AI can continue adding value across a wide range of software offerings. This latest drop brings some powerful new … [Read more...] about The March Google Workspace Feature Drop is here and packed with amazing features
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Google Meet’s handy “Take notes for me” feature expands to 7 more languages
Google Meet's handy "Take notes for me" feature - a powerful tool that leverages AI to capture meeting discussions - is now expanding its language capabilities. This advancement brings support for seven additional languages, making Google Meet an even more inclusive platform for global teams. As … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s handy “Take notes for me” feature expands to 7 more languages
One of the handiest Gemini integrations yet is coming to Gmail
Google's been busy weaving its AI capabilities into every nook and cranny of Workspace, and Gmail is no exception. With a new addition that will begin rolling out today, Gemini is now lending a hand to make calendar management directly from emails a bit simpler. If you're like me, you get a ton … [Read more...] about One of the handiest Gemini integrations yet is coming to Gmail
Companies can now brand the Chrome profile switcher
Chrome's dominance in the browser market is only growing, and Google continues to leverage that position to strengthen its enterprise offerings. With the rise of web-based workflows across many organizations, the browser has become a critical tool for businesses. This has led Google to focus on … [Read more...] about Companies can now brand the Chrome profile switcher
You can now prompt Google Meet for any AI-generated background you can imagine
Let's be honest, Google Meet's initial attempts at AI-generated backgrounds were a bit of a dud. The promise of custom virtual environments sounded great, but ultimately fell short, leaving us with lackluster images that often felt less than immersive. However, Google is back with a big upgrade … [Read more...] about You can now prompt Google Meet for any AI-generated background you can imagine
Like Pixel, Google is now delivering ‘Feature Drops’ to Workspace
A few years back, Google made the move of announcing new features for Pixel phones in what they dubbed 'Pixel Feature Drops.' It was a handy way to tell users that the latest update was more than security fixes and squashed bugs. Last year, Google dropped 'feature' from the soft branding of these … [Read more...] about Like Pixel, Google is now delivering ‘Feature Drops’ to Workspace
CTL is offering a free webinar to help improve your Google Workspace security
Data breaches pose a real and present threat to organizations of all sizes. CTL's upcoming webinar, Protect Your Data: Mastering Google Workspace Security, offers a practical guide to fortifying your Google Workspace environment. Scheduled for February 26th, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, this … [Read more...] about CTL is offering a free webinar to help improve your Google Workspace security
Google Sheets is getting another big speed boost
The journey to refining its productivity suite is never done for Google, and the latest improvements to Sheets are all about speed. Following last year's significant update that doubled calculation speeds, Google has now focused on optimizing everyday actions within Sheets: which means a smoother, … [Read more...] about Google Sheets is getting another big speed boost
Google is bringing the full force of Gemini AI to Workspace accounts
Google has just made a significant announcement that will redefine how users approach work in the Google Workspace environment. By integrating advanced AI capabilities directly into Workspace for Business and Enterprise users, Google is making it clear that artificial intelligence is not just a … [Read more...] about Google is bringing the full force of Gemini AI to Workspace accounts
Google Drive gets some great new upgrades, improved sync speeds
Google Drive is getting some pretty significant upgrades, starting with the imminent arrival of differential uploads for Drive for desktop on both Mac and Windows. This means that when you edit a large file, Drive will only upload the changes you've made, rather than the entire file. This should … [Read more...] about Google Drive gets some great new upgrades, improved sync speeds
Google Slides gets a refresh with new, professionally designed templates
Google Slides is getting a fresh coat of paint with a whole new collection of templates! Google says these templates are "professionally designed" to cover a wide range of needs, from sales pitches and product roadmaps to lesson plans and even team-building games. The rollout of this refreshed … [Read more...] about Google Slides gets a refresh with new, professionally designed templates
Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
There's no denying it: the energy and vibe at Chrome Summit 2024 was palpable. We covered a lot about what we saw there this week in another post and video, but I am still finding myself very excited by the momentum currently found in the enterprise sector with ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, and … [Read more...] about Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
