Computerworld | Google’s AI assistant can now be accessed in beta, while Smart Compose has been extended to Google Docs as well as Gmail.

Ars Technica | Google has quietly released a new Android feature called the "Google Assistant Ambient Mode," a new screen Google is calling a "proactive experience" your phone can kick over to while it's charging.

Computerworld | One of Android 10's most useful features is something you might not even think to try.

The Verge | Google releases a lot of products, but it shuts down a lot of them, too. Some didn’t deserve to be discontinued (we pine for the days of Reader and Inbox), and some probably weren’t long for this world from the start. (What was Google Wave supposed to be, anyway?) The company actually used to shut down products with quarterly “spring cleanings,” but now, it just does so whenever it’s time for another product to be put out to pasture.

How-To Geek | Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service now includes a “Personal Vault” for your sensitive files. These files are encrypted and protected with additional two-factor verification, even when they’re synced to your Windows 10 PC. OneDrive’s Personal Vault became available worldwide on September 30, 2019. It works on Windows 10, Android, iPhone, iPad, and the web.

Quill.com Blog | While the basic interface is user-friendly, anyone willing to learn a few extra Gmail hacks is bound to benefit from greater organization, a more personalized interface, and a plethora of productivity boosters. Ready to be in the know? Check out these 15 tips, hacks, and extensions for a better Gmail experience.

Microsoft 365 Blog | In today’s workplace, change is the new normal. To keep up, we all need to evolve and improve. Last month at the Ignite conference in Orlando, Florida, Microsoft announced a ton of Microsoft 365 innovations designed to put artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies to work for you.