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Google Workspace users can now make ‘cloud-encrypted 1:1 video calls’ to other users through the Meet mobile app. Here's what we know. Space 

Make Direct Calls with Google Meet – No Links Required!

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Google now allows its Workspace users to forward direct 1:1 calls. Until now, Workspace users had to create a meeting link before the actual meeting, which was then shared as a calendar invitation via email or chat. But now users can make “cloud-encrypted 1:1 video calls” to other users through the Meet mobile app. “Now you can make a Meet call with your mobile app directly to a colleague and call their mobile device,” Google said in an updated blog post. During the call itself, Workspace users can access Meet…

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Google said on Thursday that it will defend users of generative artificial intelligence systems in its Google Cloud and Workspace platforms if they are accused of intellectual property violations, joining Microsoft, Adobe and other companies that have made similar pledges. Space 

Google to Defend Users in Legal Disputes Over Artificial Intelligence Systems

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(Reuters) – Google said on Thursday it would defend users of generative artificial intelligence systems on its Google Cloud and Workspace platforms if they are accused of intellectual property rights violations, joining Microsoft, Adobe and other companies that have made similar pledges. Big tech companies like Google have invested heavily in generative AI and are racing to incorporate it into their products. Well-known authors, Illustrators and other copyright owners have said in several lawsuits that both the use of their work to train artificial intelligence systems and the content created…

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Users in Google Meet can now enjoy 1080p video calling, as well as higher resolution of shared content. (Google) Space 

Google Meet unveils High Definition Video Calling Capability – Here’s What You Need to Know

Adriana Marais,

The rise of hybrid work settings has resulted in the rise of online communication platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. Although these platforms already existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now fierce competition to become the leading workspace provider in the market. As a result, developers are continuously introducing new features to retain users and prevent them from switching to other platforms. Recently, Google Meet introduced 1080p video calling for one-on-one video chats, and now this feature is being extended to group calling as well. Google…

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Google is holding its first in-person Cloud Next Event since 2019, from August 29-31. (REUTERS) Space 

Google Grants Access to AI-Powered Meeting Assistant and Other Tools

Adriana Marais,

On Tuesday, Google announced that it has made its meeting assistant Duet AI accessible, allowing users to participate in meetings and create notes without having to join calls. Until now, access to the artificial intelligence partner was limited to subscribers. Duet AI is Google’s artificial intelligence integration with Google Cloud and Workspace that allows users to not only take notes, but also join meetings on their behalf, save notes, action items and video clips, a senior manager at Google Workspace said during a media roundtable. from the Google Cloud Next…

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Google has intensified investments in generative AI this year as it plays catch-up after Microsoft-backed OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT last year took the tech world by storm. (AP) Space 

Google Launches AI Solutions for Businesses at $30 Monthly

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Alphabet-owned company, Google, has announced that it will now offer its artificial intelligence-powered tools to enterprise customers for a monthly fee of $30 per user. This move comes as the company aims to capitalize on the increasing demand and popularity of this technology in the current year. The price is the same as rival Microsoft’s “Copilot” AI-based office software suite, which includes Teams and Outlook. Google has stepped up its investment in generative AI this year as it catches up to the technology storm that followed last year’s launch of…

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Know all about Google’s Duet AI. (Google) Space 

Discover the Price, Features, and More of Google’s Duet AI for Gmail, Drive, Docs, and More

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Google has recently introduced Duet AI, a long-awaited feature that was initially announced at the Google I/O conference on May 10. During the conference, CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the transformative impact of this AI assistant on the usage of Workspace apps. Duet AI, Google’s proprietary generative AI model, has been seamlessly integrated into various Workspace apps such as Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Slides, and others. This AI assistant possesses the ability to compose emails, jot down real-time notes during video calls, generate personalized plans, and perform additional tasks. Let’s delve…

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The virtual assistant will be available in Meet and Chat too. Space 

Google Workspace Apps to Receive Duet AI Feature, But Pro Subscribers Will Incur Additional Cost

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During the I/O event, Google unveiled its ambitious plans for generative artificial intelligence, which involved incorporating the Duet AI virtual assistant into its Workspace productivity apps. Now, Google has begun the gradual implementation of Duet AI for users who subscribe to professional versions of Docs, Gmail, Sheets, and other relevant applications. Additionally, the virtual assistant will soon be available on Google Meet and Google Chat. Duet AI is a free trial for Google Workspace. However, to use the virtual assistant in cloud-based applications after that, large organizations must pay $30…

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Elevate your Google Keep experience on Android with new rich text formatting, adding style and customization to your notes. (Pexels) Space 

Google Keep for Android Adds ‘Rich Text’ Formatting Option to Notes

Adriana Marais,

Google Keep, the widely used note-taking app recognized for its user-friendly interface and adaptability, is enhancing the Android user experience. In its latest updates, Google has introduced numerous new functionalities to Keep, such as multi-instance support and a widget for individual notes. Presently, they are introducing a highly anticipated feature: the ability to format text with various styles. This thrilling inclusion empowers users to personalize their notes by incorporating bold, italics, underline, and heading formats. Take notes With rich text formatting, your Google Keep notes can now stand out and…

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Google Keep note-taking app for Android is finally getting text formatting, allowing customization through bold, italics, and more. Space 

Android Users Can Now Enjoy Text Formatting Feature in Google Keep

Adriana Marais,

Google has announced that its Google Keep note-taking app for Android is finally getting long-awaited text formatting features. This allows users to format their notes in different ways to better organize them. Users can edit and emphasize your text by bolding, underlining, italicizing and using heading styles. For the uninitiated, Google Keep is the default note-taking app for Google’s Pixel phones, and you can install it on other Android phones as well, and it’s available on the web and iOS devices. It has been a popular simple note-taking app, but…

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Know all about the eSignature feature that’s now available in open beta for Google Docs and Google Drive. (Google Workspace) Space 

Google Docs and Google Drive Now Offering eSignature Open Beta Through Google Workspace

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While not groundbreaking, the introduction of an eSignature feature for Google Docs and Google Drive is still significant news. Despite already being offered by third-party apps, the fact that Google’s G Suite has over 2 billion monthly active users makes this development noteworthy. Currently, users have to resort to printing, emailing, scanning, adding a digital photo, or relying on third-party apps to sign documents created on Google Docs. However, this inconvenience is set to change as Google Workspace has now launched the open beta for its eSignature feature. The feature…

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Google Sheets now has a new feature called "Help me organise," which uses special technology called Generative AI. (Google) News 

Discover How Google Sheets’ Generative AI Feature Can Assist with Project Management

Adriana Marais,

Google Sheets has unveiled a fresh productivity feature named “Help me organise,” which harnesses the power of AI. This addition, developed under Workspace Labs’ Duet AI, was recently announced during Google I/O 2023. By utilizing generative AI, these templates offer suggestions and generate table templates for Google Sheets, enabling users to efficiently plan projects, handle budgets, and coordinate events. Gain insight into the functionality of this AI tool. Help me organize a feature The “Help Me Organize” feature allows users to enter prompts into Google Sheets, and AI will create…

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Trusted testers can check out the feature starting today. Space 

Google Sheets AI Duet Creates Personalized Templates

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Google Workspace testers can now explore an additional Duet AI feature. A new sidebar for Google Sheets is available for them to use, allowing them to specify their desired actions. Duet AI can then generate a personalized template to assist them in getting started. This feature is now accessible as of today. According to Google, this can be useful for those who want to complete tasks that involve complex organization and tracking. The company suggests product plans, company retreats and team budgets as possible use cases. If the feature works…

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Google is simplifying the file sharing experience and the handling of access requests by integrating an approval system directly within the files—eliminating the need for multiple steps associated with responding to such requests via email. News 

Google Workspace Users Can Now Grant Access to Files Through Requests

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Google is streamlining the process of file sharing and access request management by incorporating an approval system directly into the files. This eliminates the need for multiple steps involved in responding to such requests via email. Google said in the Workspace update, “Currently, when users request access to a file, approvers receive an email with the option to share the file or decline the request,” but with the new update, “users can review and respond to requests in the file.” How does it work? Now, with the new update, approvers…

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Google continues to expand the support for passkeys for its other products. Space 

Google Introduces Passkey Feature for Cloud and Workspace Users

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Google has revealed that it will be introducing passkeys assistance for Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts. “Starting today in open beta, more than 9 million organizations can let their users sign in to Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts using passwords instead of passwords,” the tech giant said in a post on Tuesday. Passwords is a new password-less login method that allows users to log in using a fingerprint, facial recognition, or other screen lock mechanism on phones, laptops, or desktops, providing a convenient and secure authentication experience on…

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Users who do not have a paid Google Workspace licence have their private drive actions left undocumented. News 

Google Workspace Vulnerability Could Enable Unidentified Data Theft From Drive Files

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A major flaw in the forensic security of Google Workspace has been uncovered by cybersecurity experts, which allows a hacker to extract data from Google Drive undetected. According to researchers at Mitiga Security, once a malicious insider accesses an organization’s Google Drive, they can take action without logging in. This error only affects users who do not have a paid Google Workspace business license. Users who do not have a paid Google Workspace license leave their driving activity undocumented. Hackers can disable registration and registration by canceling the paid license…

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Google has started rolling out a Image generation feature in Google Slides called 'Help Me Visualise.' This feature will help users generate backgrounds and images for their Google Slides presentation projects. News 

How To Access Google Slides’ Newly Added AI-powered Image Generation Feature

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Google has recently launched a new feature in Google Slides named ‘Help Me Visualise’ that enables users to generate images. The technology company unveiled the AI-powered feature at the Google I/O 2023 event, stating that it will aid users in creating backgrounds and images for their Google Slides presentation assignments. To use this feature, Slides now displays a new Help Me Visualize side panel where users can type a prompt. The Google Workspace Labs support page notes that the “Help me visualize” prompt in Google Slides is being “gradually rolled…

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Google makes it easy for you to edit your documents in Gmail

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Google has a sweet surprise for Gmail users. Until now, Gmail users could edit various document files by opening them through Google Drive. Now the company has started to roll out Microsoft Office collaborative features that allow Gmail users to access and edit various documents in the email platform. The company announced that Gmail users can now open Office files for editing directly from a Gmail attachment. Simply put, when a user receives a Word document as an email attachment, they can open and edit in Docs with just one…

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