Topic: google drive

  • Google Drive Adds Local File Backup for Android

    Google Drive Adds Local File Backup for Android

    Google Play services is introducing a new local file backup feature that automatically uploads files from your Android device's "Download" folder to Google Drive for cloud storage and cross-device access. This feature specifically targets downloaded documents like PDFs and spreadsheets, operating...

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  • Google Drive adds AI ransomware protection

    Google Drive adds AI ransomware protection

    Google Drive now uses AI to automatically stop file synchronization when ransomware is detected, protecting cloud-stored documents from encryption and ensuring a restorable copy remains available. The system alerts users via desktop and email notifications, allowing easy file recovery through Goo...

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  • October 2025: HubSpot's Faster Files, Cleaner Data & Smarter AI

    October 2025: HubSpot's Faster Files, Cleaner Data & Smarter AI

    HubSpot's October updates introduce a suite of enhancements, including Google Drive integration and AI tools, aimed at streamlining workflows, improving data quality, and boosting collaboration. New features include the mobile Breeze Assistant for on-the-go AI support and Smart Data Capture, whic...

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  • Google's AI Ransomware Defense Has Critical Limits

    Google's AI Ransomware Defense Has Critical Limits

    Google has introduced an AI-powered defense for its Drive desktop application that detects ransomware behavior in real-time and stops cloud synchronization to prevent widespread infection. This feature acts as a supplementary security layer, using an AI model trained on millions of ransomware-enc...

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  • I Tested Copilot on My Microsoft and Google Accounts - Here's What Happened

    I Tested Copilot on My Microsoft and Google Accounts - Here's What Happened

    Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant now connects directly to personal Microsoft and Google accounts, allowing it to search and retrieve information from services like OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar through conversational prompts. The integration is available to Windows 1...

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  • Google's New Desktop App Brings Spotlight Search to Windows

    Google's New Desktop App Brings Spotlight Search to Windows

    Google has launched a new desktop app for Windows that enables unified search across local files, apps, Google Drive, and the web via an Alt + Space shortcut. The app includes Google Lens for on-screen text and image actions and an AI Mode for handling complex, multi-step questions. Currently ava...

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  • Share Your Custom Google Gemini AI Assistants, Called Gems

    Share Your Custom Google Gemini AI Assistants, Called Gems

    Google has introduced a feature allowing users to share custom Gemini AI assistants, known as Gems, similar to sharing documents on Google Drive, enhancing collaborative use across teams and projects. Initially part of a paid subscription, Gems enable tailored AI chatbots for various purposes, an...

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  • Google's Windows Search App Outshines Microsoft's Built-In Tool

    Google's Windows Search App Outshines Microsoft's Built-In Tool

    Google has launched a new desktop search app for Windows that combines web results, local files, and cloud documents into a fast, streamlined interface. The app is currently in an experimental phase for personal accounts but performs reliably, with a default shortcut (Alt+Space) to quickly access...

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  • Gmail's Material 3 Widget Gets a Fresh New Look

    Gmail's Material 3 Widget Gets a Fresh New Look

    Google has updated the Gmail Android widget with a Material 3 redesign, featuring a new pill-shaped action button for a cleaner, more unified look across its apps. The redesign saves space, adding an extra line of visible email text and a small Gmail icon, allowing users to preview more content d...

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