Google Workspace Updates

You can now use Google Workspace Studio, a new tool that allows you to build automated workflows across Google Workspace using AI. With Workspace Studio, you can create “flows” that connect apps like Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat to streamline repetitive tasks and processes. For example, you can:

• Gmail: Automatically save email attachments to Drive or generate summaries of important messages.
• Drive: Organize files by moving or tagging documents based on activity or content.
• Docs: Generate summaries or extract key information from documents for quick review.
• Sheets: Update spreadsheets automatically based on form responses or other triggers.
• Chat: Send notifications to a space when a form is submitted or a file is updated.

Flows can be created from templates, built from scratch, or generated by describing what you want using natural language. This makes it easy to automate tasks without writing code.

Learn more about Google Workspace Studio.

Availability

These features are now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts.

Last year, NotebookLM introduced Audio Overviews, letting you turn your sources into podcast-style study guides. Now, NotebookLM is taking a step further with Video Overviews.

With Video Overviews, you can transform documents, slides, or charts into short, engaging explainer videos narrated by AI. These videos pull in images, diagrams, quotes, and numbers straight from your material, perfect for breaking down complex topics before exams or presentations. You can even customize them to focus on specific topics or goals. 

Learn more about Video Overviews.

Availability

These features are now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts.

You can now install the Google Workspace App for the Gemini (formerly known as “extensions”). With Workspace apps enabled, Gemini can reference and pull in data directly from your favorite Google tools, making responses more informed, relevant, and actionable. For example, you can:

• Gmail: Ask Gemini what dates your professor suggested in an email thread about office hours or a group project meeting.
• Drive: Pull up your class project doc on climate policy and have Gemini summarize the key arguments into study notes.
• Docs: Reference your research paper draft while brainstorming sources or running parallel fact-checks with Gemini.
• Calendar: Create an event for your midterm study session, find your exam schedule for the week, or update deadlines when assignments shift.
• Tasks: Add reminders for upcoming readings, track homework due dates, or update your to-do list as you finish assignments.
• Keep: Create a packing checklist for study abroad, add items to your grocery list, or quickly find notes from a recent lecture.

To install the Google Workspace App for the Gemini, visit https://gemini.google.com/apps and enable the Google Workspace app.

Availability

These features are now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts. 

Learn more about Google Gemini Apps.