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
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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
Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Google is continuing to expand the reach of its creative AI tools, officially making Flow available as an additional service for Google Workspace customers. Flow is an AI-powered filmmaking platform designed to bridge the gap between a simple idea and a polished, high-definition video. By moving … [Read more...] about Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Google Forms gets an super-helpful new feature
Google is finally addressing one of the most long-standing feature requests for Google Forms: the ability to automatically stop collecting responses. For years, form creators had to manually toggle the "Accepting responses" switch to close a form, which often led to late-night manual interventions … [Read more...] about Google Forms gets an super-helpful new feature
Gmail is making emoji reactions the default standard for everyone
Google is continuing its push to modernize the inbox by streamlining the way we acknowledge and respond to messages. In an update to its Workspace roadmap, the company announced that emoji reactions in Gmail (a feature first introduced as an opt-in trial in 2025) will be enabled by default for all … [Read more...] about Gmail is making emoji reactions the default standard for everyone
Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
Google Meet is giving users more granular control over the "Take notes for me" feature. While Gemini has been capable of capturing meeting summaries and action items for some time, the process previously required manual intervention for every single call. This latest update introduces a … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
