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Adobe brings 70+ tools from Photoshop, Illustrator and more to Slack
Adobe has integrated over 70 tools from its creative applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, directly into Slack. This allows users to perform creative tasks, such as photo editing, through Slackbot.
OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT tool for all things work related
OpenAI has released a new ChatGPT tool designed for professional use. This new application aims to assist with various work-related tasks, marking a significant expansion of their AI offerings.
Google Calendar lets you use any color you want for your events
Google Calendar is introducing a new feature that allows users to select any color they desire for their events, offering greater customization for personal organization.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — WORK WORK WORK
The productivity software Work Work Work was showcased at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, standing out with its retro-pixel aesthetic and 4:3 aspect ratio. The game satirizes hyper-capitalist society and the horrors of office labor. While no demo is available, its precursor, TEST TEST TEST, is free on Steam.
Sunday Tech Bits
EuroOffice has launched as a European alternative to Microsoft 365, emphasizing data sovereignty and user control. The new productivity suite aims to provide a competitive option for businesses and individuals seeking alternatives to established software providers.
You can now add ChatGPT to PowerPoint
Users can now integrate ChatGPT into Microsoft PowerPoint to generate slides using AI. This feature allows for quicker content creation directly within the presentation software. The integration is available to most users starting today.
Tavern Timer: Transform Productivity Into a Cozy Decorating Adventure Now Available on PC & Mac
Tavern Timer, a productivity application that gamifies focus through tavern decoration, is now available on PC and Mac via Steam. The software allows users to earn in-game currency by completing real-world tasks using Pomodoro or custom timers, which can then be used to unlock over 200 decorations and hire five animal companions to manage a virtual tavern. It also features customizable music playlists and weather modes to enhance the focus environment.
Google brings more conversational features to Gmail, Docs and Keep
Google is integrating more conversational AI features into its Workspace applications, including Gmail, Docs, and Keep. These new features will allow users to generate initial drafts of documents by speaking their thoughts, with the AI organizing the content.
Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents
Google's Gemini AI can now generate files directly, eliminating the need for manual copy-pasting. This new feature supports various document formats, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX, enhancing user productivity.
Going oldschool with a 3:2 display is a real nostalgic PC gaming hit
This article discusses the BenQ RD280UG monitor, which features a 3:2 aspect ratio, a departure from the current widescreen standard. While it offers benefits for productivity and certain older or vertically oriented games, its niche appeal and price point make it less suitable for general gaming compared to traditional widescreen displays.
How to de-Gemini your Google apps
This guide explains how to disable Google's Gemini AI integration within personal and professional Google Workspace accounts. Users can turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet, though disabling Workspace smart features also removes basic functionalities like grammar and spelling corrections. For professional accounts, administrators have more control over Gemini's presence across applications like Docs and Sheets.
AI Yi-Yi!
Slack has upgraded its AI features, allowing employees to analyze their work patterns. Meanwhile, users of Anthropic's Claude Code are reportedly hitting usage limits much faster than anticipated, indicating high demand for AI coding assistance.
Slack's upgraded AI can analyze how you work
Salesforce has unveiled a new version of Slack featuring upgraded AI capabilities, including a personalized AI companion called Slackbot. The new features focus on transcription, note-taking, research, and reusable automation skills. Slackbot will also analyze user workflows to discern preferences and can be used for native customer management, with options to scale up to larger Salesforce products.
Claude Code and Cowork can now use your computer
Anthropic's AI tools, Claude Code and Claude Cowork, can now perform tasks on a user's computer, including opening files and browsing the web. This feature, currently in research preview for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on macOS, requires user permission before execution. Anthropic advises caution with sensitive information and plans to refine the feature based on user feedback.
Google brings Gemini-powered content creation tools to Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to assist with content creation. Features include generating first drafts, building spreadsheets from prompts, designing presentations, and answering file-related questions. These updates began rolling out in beta on March 10 for specific subscription tiers.
I hope you like spreadsheets, because GPT-5.4 loves them
OpenAI has released GPT-5.4, its latest AI model designed for professional tasks like coding and data analysis, featuring enhanced computer use capabilities and improved web research. This new model will be the default for ChatGPT's Thinking mode and is available as GPT-5.4 Pro for enterprise and API customers, though with increased token costs. The company is focusing on productivity tools as a potential avenue for sustainable business growth, aiming to generate higher quality answers faster.
Stunning AI Tools for Productivity Search and Creative Work
This article analyzes various AI tools based on their practical application in productivity and creative workflows, ranking them by their effectiveness in real-world scenarios. SearchAtlas is highlighted as a leading tool for its integration of strategy, automation, and visibility across search engines and AI platforms, while ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, Midjourney, and Runway are recognized for their specific strengths in ideation, writing, organization, and visual content creation.
