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Google Meet is finally unlocking the full emoji library for reactions
For a long time, reactions in Google Meet have been a bit limited. While useful, the small, curated set of emojis often left you searching for a reaction that wasn't there. Want to send a "mind blown" emoji or a "party face"? You were out of luck. That's all changing now. In a new update, Google … [Read more...] about Google Meet is finally unlocking the full emoji library for reactions
Google Drive’s Shared Drives just got a critical, long-overdue security feature
Shared Drives are the cornerstone of collaboration in Google Workspace, but they've always had one massive, frustrating limitation compared to "My Drive": the inability to easily set an expiration date on sharing. If you brought in a temporary contractor, partner, or client, you had to manually … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s Shared Drives just got a critical, long-overdue security feature
Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
We have all felt the pain: you're in a Google Meet call, and the chat is flying. People are dropping important links, key bits of feedback, and helpful resources. You make a mental note to copy everything before you leave, but the meeting ends, you click the red "hang up" button, and... poof! All of … [Read more...] about Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help
The "Collaborate with Gemini" side panel in Google Docs is a powerful tool for writing and brainstorming. However, getting it to focus on your specific information—like a research paper or a project brief—required you to manually add each source file to the prompt field, one by one. It was a clunky … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help
Gemini can now create entire Google Slides presentations for you from a simple prompt
Google is rolling out one of the most practical and powerful AI features yet: the ability to generate entire presentations directly within the Gemini app. This update leverages the "Canvas" feature in Gemini to turn a simple text prompt or an uploaded document into a full-fledged, multi-slide deck, … [Read more...] about Gemini can now create entire Google Slides presentations for you from a simple prompt
Google Meet finally adds virtual waiting rooms for more meeting control
For years, users of competing platforms like Zoom have enjoyed the benefits of a virtual waiting room—a holding space where participants gather before being admitted into the main meeting by the host. It's a feature that provides crucial control, prevents interruptions, and allows hosts a moment to … [Read more...] about Google Meet finally adds virtual waiting rooms for more meeting control
Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers
Just last month, Google began the roll-out of "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant designed to make video calls more productive. Initially launched for Business Plus customers, this game-changing feature is now expanding its reach. According to a new post on the Workspace … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers
Gemini in Google Sheets just upgraded and can now analyze across multiple tables
The Gemini assistant in Google Sheets has been rapidly evolving into a powerful tool for data analysis and manipulation. But until now, its capabilities have been largely confined to working within a single, defined table at a time. In a significant new update, Google is breaking down those … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets just upgraded and can now analyze across multiple tables
Google directly targets Microsoft 365 outages with new Workspace plans
It seems the gloves are well and truly off in the ongoing battle between Google and Microsoft for enterprise dominance. Citing Microsoft 365's "frequent and severe" outages and recurring security incidents, Google has unveiled two new Workspace plans explicitly designed to lure frustrated Microsoft … [Read more...] about Google directly targets Microsoft 365 outages with new Workspace plans
Gemini in Google Sheets can now handle complex, multi-step tasks in a single command
Gemini's integration into Google Sheets has already been a massive time-saver, helping users generate formulas, create charts, and apply basic formatting with simple natural language prompts. But a powerful new update is now rolling out that takes this capability to a whole new level, transforming … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets can now handle complex, multi-step tasks in a single command
Your company’s logo is coming to the Gemini app in a great little update
For those of us who juggle both personal and work Google accounts, quickly knowing which profile you're currently using is a small but constant mental task. In a simple but very welcome update, Google is making that a little bit easier by bringing a familiar piece of branding to the Gemini … [Read more...] about Your company’s logo is coming to the Gemini app in a great little update
