Welcome to October, and it’s hard to believe how fast this year is flying by! In this episode, we dive into the latest updates from Google, including major Gemini announcements for Google Workspace users. I also share details on two newly released Chromebooks—the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3. Both devices promise sleek designs and enhanced performance, perfect for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. Additionally, I explore how Google Notebook LM is changing the way we manage our notes with AI-powered insights, and we get into the improvements on contextual Smart Replies in Gmail, which will save you time and frustration.

Tune in for a roundup of the latest tech, what’s happening in the Chromebook world, and what Gemini means for your business. Don't miss out!

• Workspace Updates

• • NotebookLM is available as an additional service https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/notebooklm-now-available-as-additional-service.html

  • • Notebook LM was at the top of hacker news

  • Gemini in Gmail Contextual Smart Replies https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/contextual-smart-replies.html

  • Docs Cover Images https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/cover-images-google-docs.html

• Gemini in Google Classroom https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/gemini-education-tab-in-google-classroom.html

  
  

  Meta Ray Ban Glasses https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/28/24256310/meta-ray-bans-cameras-future-connect

Welcome to Tech For Work, a new show all about business technology news. Each week, we dive into the latest developments from the world of business technology, with a focus on how these trends impact the tools and systems we use for work. From breaking news to in-depth discussions on business strategy, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to stay updated, this show is all about learning and discussing the latest happenings together. Join us as we uncover how technology is shaping the future of work—and how you can make the most of it.

Exciting news for Google Workspace users! This week on Tech for Work, I bring back long time friend of the show Christian Newman from Rise Digital to discuss the latest announcements from todays Gemini for Work event, including:

Free access to the Gemini app for all Workspace subscribers

Enterprise-grade security and privacy for Gemini

Increased productivity with features like summarizing emails and generating content

Vids, a tool for creating video presentations from text documents (available in December)

Is the free tier of Gemini enough? How will Vids change the way you work?

Anker Recall https://www.anker.com/a1642-a1647-a1652-recall

Gemini for Work Events

https://inthecloud.withgoogle.com/gen-ai-work-hub-page/register.html

Smart Chips https://developers.google.com/workspace/add-ons/guides/preview-links-smart-chips

Gemini for Work Blog Post https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/google-workspace-extends-gemini-benefits-to-more-customers

Welcome to Tech For Work, a new show all about business technology news. Each week, we dive into the latest developments from the world of business technology, with a focus on how these trends impact the tools and systems we use for work. From breaking news to in-depth discussions on business strategy, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to stay updated, this show is all about learning and discussing the latest happenings together. Join us as we uncover how technology is shaping the future of work—and how you can make the most of it.

In this episode of Tech for Work, Jesse Nowlin discusses various topics in the tech and business world, including his journey into content creation, upcoming tech reviews, developments in Chrome OS, Ubiquiti's new camera support, Google Workspace updates, productivity tools like Google Tasks, AI advancements, and more. He also shares insights on data consumption trends, smart home developments, and the integration of Starlink with T-Mobile for emergency alerts.

Takeaways

Upcoming reviews include new Starlink gear and Chromebooks

Chrome OS is evolving with new events and features

Fall Chromebook Showcase Sept 24th https://chromeunboxed.com/google-officially-announces-the-fall-chromebook-showcase-on-september-24th/

Gemini at Work Sept 24th https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/gemini-at-work-24

Ubiquiti announced Unified Protect 5.0 and third-party camera support https://youtu.be/-kWw8EUb-40

Ubiquiti announces Ubiquiti Enterprise NVR https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/envr

Google Meet now integrates TeamViewer for remote access

Google Tasks is gaining recognition as a powerful productivity tool https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-use-google-tasks/

Google Chat Shared Files/Links/Media Window https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/09/shared-tab-widely-available-in-google-chat.html

Google Shared Drive Folder Limiting Access Beta https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRPBUbVSlNSYzr1CgEKasGO2Qwd5ImebIL4n8SVJeSaNjR2g/viewform

Anthropic's CEO discusses AI developments and challenges https://www.theverge.com/24237562/anthropic-mike-krieger-claude-ai-chatbot-artifact-web-decoder-podcast-interview

Gemini's image generation feature is being reintroduced after controversy

Data consumption in the U.S. has significantly increased over the past year https://www.engadget.com/americans-used-100-trillion-megabytes-of-wireless-data-last-year-123025183.html

Android Beta 15 comes to Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold https://9to5google.com/2024/09/13/pixel-9-pro-android-15-beta-program/

Google Project Starline is coming through a new partnership with HP Poly https://blog.google/technology/research/google-project-starline-hp-partnership/

IFixIt Soldering Tool https://www.ifixit.com/fixhub

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Live Streaming Setup

03:05 Tech for Work Overview and Personal Journey

05:53 Upcoming Tech Reviews and Events

09:12 Chrome OS Developments and Future Events

11:56 Ubiquiti Announcements and Camera Support

16:02 Google Workspace Updates and Remote Access Tools

19:47 Google Tasks and Productivity Tools

30:03 AI Developments and Anthropic Insights

33:58 Gemini Updates and Image Generation

35:51 iFixit Innovations and Data Consumption Trends

39:07 Smart Home Developments and Mergers

40:05 T-Mobile and Starlink Emergency Alerts

41:50 Project Starline and 3D Video Calling

43:58 Android 15 Beta and SaaS Showdown Announcement

Welcome to Tech For Work, a new show all about business technology news. Each week, we dive into the latest developments from the world of business technology, with a focus on how these trends impact the tools and systems we use for work. From breaking news to in-depth discussions on business strategy, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to stay updated, this show is all about learning and discussing the latest happenings together. Join us as we uncover how technology is shaping the future of work—and how you can make the most of it.

Welcome to Tech For Work, a new show all about business technology news. Each week, we dive into the latest developments from the world of business technology, with a focus on how these trends impact the tools and systems we use for work. From breaking news to in-depth discussions on business strategy, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to stay updated, this show is all about learning and discussing the latest happenings together. Join us as we uncover how technology is shaping the future of work—and how you can make the most of it. In this show, I discuss various topics including my live stream setup, the success of my Starlink video, the new iPhone and Apple products, the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone, and the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission. I also mentions my plans for future videos and my goal of reaching 3,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Takeaways

• I discuss my live stream setup and the challenges I faced during a recent live stream.
• I share the success of my Starlink video and the impact it had on my YouTube channel.
• I talk about the new iPhone and Apple products, including the dedicated camera button on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
• I highlight the features of the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone and its suitability for IT professionals.
• I mention the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission and the first-ever civilian spacewalk.