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Google Meet’s AI note-taking gets smarter with summaries and new host controls
The "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet is already a fantastic AI-powered tool for capturing the essence of a meeting without having to manually type everything out. But Google is now rolling out two significant improvements that make the feature even more helpful and give hosts more control … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s AI note-taking gets smarter with summaries and new host controls
Organize your Google Drive faster: Gemini can now move files with natural language
Google's integration of Gemini into the Workspace apps continues to get smarter and more practical. A few months ago, Google introduced the ability to create new files and folders using Gemini in the Google Drive side panel. Today, they are rolling out the logical and very welcome next step: you can … [Read more...] about Organize your Google Drive faster: Gemini can now move files with natural language
You can now instantly turn your Google Slides into engaging Google Vids
When Google unveiled its new AI-powered video creation tool Google Vids earlier this year, one of the most promising features announced was the ability to leverage your existing content. Many of us have countless Google Slides presentations from past projects, meetings, and reports just sitting in … [Read more...] about You can now instantly turn your Google Slides into engaging Google Vids
Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
Google Meet's live captions are already an invaluable tool. Whether you're hard of hearing, in a noisy environment, or just find it easier to follow along with text, they make meetings more accessible for everyone. But when it comes to readability, one size definitely doesn't fit all. What's clear … [Read more...] about Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
We’ve all been there: you’re in a physical conference room for a large meeting and you want to participate in the chat or raise your hand without firing up your entire laptop. While Google Meet’s Companion Mode on our phones has been a handy solution, it can feel a bit small. Well, that’s about to … [Read more...] about Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
When Google first introduced Vids as its new AI-powered video creation tool for Workspace, the potential was clear. Just last month, they took a big step by integrating their Veo 2 model to generate custom video clips. But today, a new update is rolling out that could be a true game-changer for the … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
If you're like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand. Opening a shared document after a few days away can quickly become a game of "spot the difference" to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
Google Meet is getting a big upgrade to screen sharing
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
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
