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
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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
Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
We recently had the opportunity to attend the Chrome Summit 2024, an event that dives deep into the world of ChromeOS in the enterprise sector. While we tend to generally focus on consumer-facing Chromebooks and software, this event provided a fascinating glimpse into how ChromeOS (and ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
As part of the impressive (and at times a bit overwhelming) Chrome Summit 2024, Google took the wraps off a new version of the tool that does exactly what the label implies: tells you if your organization is ready for ChromeOS or not. Though a version of this tool has existed for nearly 4 years at … [Read more...] about Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
Gmail is getting Gemini-infused contextual smart replies
It's hard to believe, but Google first introduced Smart Replies to Gmail all the way back in 2017. It was a big deal back then, allowing users to fire off quick, pre-written responses to emails with a single tap. It's a feature I use to this day without even thinking too much about it, and it's … [Read more...] about Gmail is getting Gemini-infused contextual smart replies
Google Slides finally gets Multi-Monitor Support to smooth out your presentations
Presentations can be quite stressful. In the middle of it all, you are usually juggling your slides, speaker notes, timing, and trying to engage the audience all at once. To help out a bit, Google just made it a whole lot easier to pull off presentations a bit more gracefully with a new feature … [Read more...] about Google Slides finally gets Multi-Monitor Support to smooth out your presentations
Google Chat gets an automation boost with two new integrations including IFTTT
Google Chat is stepping up its productivity game with the introduction of two powerful automation integrations: IFTTT and UKG Flow. These additions promise to streamline workflows, automate mundane tasks, and keep users connected across various platforms, all without leaving the comfort of Google … [Read more...] about Google Chat gets an automation boost with two new integrations including IFTTT
Here are a few new ways Google’s AI will be truly helpful
Google has recently announced a series of new features and expansions for Gemini that will further enhance its capabilities across Google Workspace apps. While I'm clearly a bit anti-AI in Google core search product, that doesn't mean I don't see the utility it can provide in countless other areas. … [Read more...] about Here are a few new ways Google’s AI will be truly helpful
Google’s 3D video calling is coming in 2025 but who’s it for?
In 2021, Google unveiled Project Starline, a new immersive video call platform that looked like something out of science fiction. This project showed off a "magic window" that could make you feel like you were sharing a room with someone, even if they were miles away. In a blog post today, Google … [Read more...] about Google’s 3D video calling is coming in 2025 but who’s it for?
Supercharge your Google Meet presentation with live annotations
Google is rolling out an update that could transform how you present in Google Meet. As noted by Android Central, live annotations are here for select Workspace users, and they're bringing a whole new level of interactivity and collaboration to your virtual meetings. Imagine circling key points … [Read more...] about Supercharge your Google Meet presentation with live annotations
