Google Meet continues to evolve, and the latest batch of updates is squarely aimed at making the presentation experience smoother, more versatile, and more professional. The highlight feature allows users to directly present content from a secondary camera feed into a meeting: things like document … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a big upgrade to screen sharing
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Google Workspace Feature Drop for May 2025 is loaded with new features
Google just unveiled its May "Workspace Drop," and it’s packed with AI-driven innovations aimed at helping users work a bit smarter. The focus this month is squarely on leveraging Gemini and other AI to help you stay informed, dive deeper into your information, and present your best self in … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Feature Drop for May 2025 is loaded with new features
Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
We've all been there: you open your Gmail on your phone, tap into an email thread, and are immediately met with a wall of replies. Getting the gist of those long conversations can be a real time-sink. While Gmail's AI-powered summaries have been around for Workspace users since last year, you've had … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
There's no way around it: we're all dealing with more video content than ever. From lengthy meeting recordings and training sessions to product demos and user research, actually sitting down to watch or re-watch everything to find specific information can be a massive time sink. To assist in this, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, is in a constant state of evolution, and its latest upgrade is a big one for anyone living in the Google Workspace ecosystem. After a period in preview, Google has announced that Workspace apps (a.k.a. - extensions) for the standalone Gemini app are now generally … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
Let's be honest, for many of us, opening a complex spreadsheet can feel a bit like being asked to decipher an foreign language. Finding the right formulas, cleaning up messy data, or trying to build a sensible chart can quickly turn into a frustrating task. If you're like me and don't live and … [Read more...] about Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
You can now start Gemini conversations right in Google Drive about specific files
Google continues to integrate Gemini directly into the Workspace ecosystem to further streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Following the recent introduction of helpful prompts on the Drive homepage, a new update makes interacting with Gemini about specific files even more intuitive. … [Read more...] about You can now start Gemini conversations right in Google Drive about specific files
April Workspace Drop ads a bunch of AI-focused tools to the mix
Google continues its push to integrate helpful AI features across its productivity suite with the latest round of updates for Google Workspace this April. These aren't just flashy additions; the focus is on practical tools built to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and provide genuine … [Read more...] about April Workspace Drop ads a bunch of AI-focused tools to the mix
Google ads another batch of high-quality templates to Slides
Google is continuing its push to make creating polished presentations easier for everyone. Following up on the initial release of modern templates last November, Google Slides is now receiving a second wave of professionally designed options to further streamline the process of building compelling … [Read more...] about Google ads another batch of high-quality templates to Slides
Google Classroom is gaining support for an additional 15 languages
Google Classroom has become an indispensable tool for educators and students across the globe, streamlining workflows and enabling collaboration within the Google ecosystem. Since its inception, the platform's goal has been to transform teaching and learning worldwide. A key part of achieving that … [Read more...] about Google Classroom is gaining support for an additional 15 languages
Google Docs now supports way more coding languages like C#, HTML & CSS
Back in 2022, Google Docs introduced its handy code block feature, initially supporting programming languages like C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. It was a welcome addition for embedding code snippets cleanly into documents, but a new update is rolling out now that significantly expands the … [Read more...] about Google Docs now supports way more coding languages like C#, HTML & CSS
Google Docs will soon have Audio Overviews to let you hear what you’ve written
Google Docs is adding a significant new capability that could change how many users interact with their documents: Audio Overviews. Soon, you'll be able to have your documents read aloud directly within the editor, offering a powerful new way to proofread, absorb information, and refine your … [Read more...] about Google Docs will soon have Audio Overviews to let you hear what you’ve written
