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Google's new AI video generator is more HR than Hollywood
Google Vids is not a replacement for AI-powered video generation tools like OpenAI's Sora. Instead, it uses stock footage and personal documents and media to spit out videos that office workers would be proud of.
Google Workspace's file lock stops colleagues messing with your documents
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows Workspace users to lock files. This prevents others from making unwanted changes.
Google begins rolling out its new look for Docs and other Workspace apps
The tech giant has started rolling out the updated look and feel it promised for Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive last month based on its Material Design 3 language.
Google Meet adds emoji as a 'non-disruptive' way to react in calls
Google is making Meet more social with a new feature called in-meeting reactions.
Google Workspace individual plans jump from 15GB to 1TB of storage
Until now, users only got the same amount of storage that they'd have with a free Gmail account.
Google adds new multi-tasking features to its Workspace tablet apps
They make the most out of tablets' larger screens.
Google Tasks finally lets you prioritize important to-dos with a star
Google Tasks is finally getting some long-overdue functionality.
Google Docs adds new table tools for easier project management
The latest smart chip adds a tool for creating dropdown menus in Google Docs.
Gmail's new 'integrated view' is coming to Workspace users February 8th
Google will make Gmail's cleaner integrated view available to Workspace users in February, and it'll be the only choice by the end of spring.
Google is discontinuing its legacy free G Suite tier on July 1st
Google told Workspace administrators it won’t offer G Suite legacy free edition as of July 1st, 2022.
Google will make it easier to separate your work and personal apps on Android
Google plans to bring Android’s work profile feature to more devices.
Google created illustrations you can use as profile pictures
New options for people who want something more anonymous than a selfie.
Google adds one-button group chats for Calendar meetings
Google Calendar now lets you quickly start a group chat with everyone attending a meeting — you don't have to spend time rounding everyone up.
Google Meet will automatically adjust webcam brightness in your browser
You might actually be able to see all of your co-workers during meetings.
Google Docs will let you overlay text on images like it's 1997
Google is adding a text wrapping feature for images to Docs.
Google is adding a Maps widget to Calendar in Workspace
Google Workspace now has a Maps side panel that can help you research locations for meetings and other trips.
Google finally makes Assistant more useful for your work life
Among other Workspace updates, Google Meet is getting a bunch of upgrades.
Google details what happened during Monday's cloud outage
Google has posted its finding into what happened on Monday morning when many of the company's services were done for about 45 minutes.
Android 11 can show personal events in your work Calendar
Your colleagues and Workspace admins won't see your personal data.
Watch HP's Elite X3 Windows Phone simulate a desktop
After spending plenty of time with HP's Elite X3 Windows Phone, it's hard not to be impressed by the company's ambition. It's just too bad the execution isn't so great. The Elite X3 builds on Microsoft's Continuum feature, which gives phones pseudo-desktop interfaces on larger monitors, with Workspace, a virtual environment that lets you run full Windows apps. Together with a Desk Dock and Lap Dock, HP intends for the X3 to serve as both a laptop and desktop replacement. But while Workspace is a decent fix for Continuum's issues, I don't think it's enough to make the X3 a viable option for most workers.
