We've all been trapped in endless email chains of meeting scheduling. It's a time-consuming, frustrating, and inefficient process, especially when you're trying to coordinate with external clients or customers who can't see your calendar. In a brilliant new update, Google is rolling out a … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new Gemini feature finally ends the frustrating back-and-forth of scheduling meetings
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Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
We've all been there. You get a last-minute calendar notification for a video call you weren't quite ready for, and you wish you had a few more moments to look a bit more polished and presentable. Last year, Google introduced the "Touch-up" feature in Meet to help with this, but a new update is … [Read more...] about Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
Here are the 4 key ways Google’s new Gemini Enterprise will transform your workday
Today, Google unveiled Gemini Enterprise, its ambitious new platform designed to be the "new front door for AI in the workplace." But what does that actually mean for the average employee? In a new, more detailed post, Google has broken down the four key ways this new AI-powered hub is designed to … [Read more...] about Here are the 4 key ways Google’s new Gemini Enterprise will transform your workday
Gemini Enterprise is Google’s new ‘front door’ for AI at work, and it’s more than just a chatbot
While much of the AI conversation has focused on consumer-facing tools, the race to transform the modern workplace is just as intense. Today, at a special "Gemini at Work" event, Google CEO Sundar Pichai officially unveiled the company's next major step in that race: Gemini Enterprise. Positioned … [Read more...] about Gemini Enterprise is Google’s new ‘front door’ for AI at work, and it’s more than just a chatbot
Gmail now lets you send end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone, even outside of Workspace
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is the gold standard for secure communication, ensuring that only the sender and the intended recipient can ever read a message. But for email, implementing it has always been a clunky, complicated affair, especially when trying to communicate with someone outside of … [Read more...] about Gmail now lets you send end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone, even outside of Workspace
The powerful ‘Gemini in Chrome’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Workspace users
Just a couple of weeks ago, Google unveiled a massive suite of new AI features for the Chrome browser, with the "Gemini in Chrome" AI browsing assistant as the clear centerpiece. Today, the wait is over for business and education users, as Google is now beginning the general availability roll-out of … [Read more...] about The powerful ‘Gemini in Chrome’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Workspace users
Google Meet’s AI-generated backgrounds are now available on your phone
The ability to create custom, AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet has been a fantastic feature for desktop users. It's a fun way to express your personality, reinforce your company's branding, or simply hide the messy room behind you during a video call. But until now, this fun tool has been a … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s AI-generated backgrounds are now available on your phone
Google Drive is getting powerful new ransomware protection and a one-click file recovery tool
Ransomware is one of the most terrifying and destructive threats on the modern web. The idea that a malicious actor could encrypt all your important files and hold them hostage is a nightmare for both individuals and businesses. In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out two powerful new … [Read more...] about Google Drive is getting powerful new ransomware protection and a one-click file recovery tool
Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
The "Collaborate with Gemini" feature in Google Drive for the web is an incredibly powerful tool. The ability to have a conversation with your files—summarizing documents, synthesizing information across folders, and pulling out quick facts—has been a game-changer for research and productivity. But … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
You can now edit images in Google Slides and Vids with Nano Banana
The pace of AI feature roll-outs in Google Workspace has been relentless, and the latest update brings a massive upgrade to the creative tools in both Google Slides and Google Vids. A new, more powerful image editing model is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated ability to edit your images … [Read more...] about You can now edit images in Google Slides and Vids with Nano Banana
Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
For many of us, writing complex spreadsheet formulas can feel like learning a new language. It can be an intimidating and frustrating process of trial and error. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a significant upgrade to formula generation in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
As Gemini continues to weave its way into every corner of Google Workspace, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in a big way in Google Meet. In a new announcement, Google has unveiled "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant that lives right inside your video calls to help … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
