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Google Drive, Google Workspace
Additional languages for videos in Google Drive
Google is expanding its automatic caption generation feature in Google Drive to include 27 additional languages. This update enhances accessibility for users, particularly the deaf or hard of hearing, and those speaking different languages. It streamlines video content search and eliminates the need for manual captioning, promoting inclusivity.
Introducing Gemini 3 Pro
Google has enhanced the Gemini app for educators using Google Workspace, improving the quality and readability of information presented. The app can analyse images, summarise audio/video clips, and brainstorm projects with text and visuals. A new "My Stuff" folder simplifies navigation and organisation of recent files, contributing to a better user experience.
Glow Webinars from Google for Education
Google for Education will host webinars focused on AI tools available in Google via Glow. These sessions will cover content creation, idea generation, and personalised learning, aimed at enhancing efficiency. Upcoming webinars include Glow Gemini for Beginners on February 23, Glow Gemini Advanced Usage on March 2, and Glow NotebookLM for Educators on March 9.
NotebookLM: Infographics and Presentations
NotebookLM has enhanced its "Studio" capabilities by adding visual generation features for Slides and Infographics, complementing existing audio overviews. These new tools enable users to create structured presentations and high-impact visual summaries from complex documents, improving productivity and learner engagement, especially for visual learners and study aids.
NotebookLM Nano Banana Upgrade
Nano Banana in NotebookLM enhances video overviews with customisable visual styles, including Watercolour and Anime. Users can choose between Explainer and Brief formats, select from over 50 languages, and provide specific focus areas. These options aim to improve understanding and retention of content from uploaded documents.
Generate presentations in the Gemini app
Google has introduced a new feature in the Gemini app that allows users to create slide presentations easily. By providing a text prompt or uploading a source, Gemini generates slides with themes and images, which can then be exported to Google Slides for further editing and collaboration.
Google Keep reminders now saved to Tasks
Google is enhancing its service by automatically saving Keep reminders to Google Tasks, allowing users to manage their to-dos seamlessly across Workspace products like Calendar, Chat, Docs, and Gemini. This integration ensures that all reminders are up-to-date and easily accessible within the Google ecosystem.
Google Vids Update
Google Vids now supports vertical (9:16) and square (1:1) video sizes, alongside the existing widescreen format (16:9). Users can easily change video sizes via the menu bar. This enhancement provides greater flexibility for content creation and aligns with approved educational platforms by local authorities.
Google Chat Updates
Google Chat has introduced a redesigned integrations menu for easier access to apps and actions, allowing users to initiate commands with fewer clicks. Additionally, users can now send expressive stickers in conversations. Inline threading for direct messages is also being rolled out, enhancing message organization based on user feedback.