The Hacker News | Google has finally been rolling out its new massively redesigned Gmail for desktop and mobile to 1.4 billion users worldwide, which might be the most significant single upgrade in Gmail's history. This huge revamped version of the email service now offers plenty of new features such as confidential mode, offline support, email snoozing and more, to make Gmail more smarter, secure, and easier to use. In this article, you'll find details on the most significant changes that you need to know and how to use them.

ZDNet | Google has revealed its future look for Chrome, introducing rounder tabs, a new open tab button, and a round-edged address bar. Elements of Google's Chrome UI redesign have shown up in Chrome Canary version 68 for Windows, but not the Canary build for macOS. Here are some screenshots.

BetterCloud Monitor | In Slack, end users and admins can do (and view) some things that might surprise you. From creating public links to files to inviting external users to any public channels, here are five blind spots that you should be aware of.

Lifehacker | There comes a time when enough is, quite simply, enough. If you've put off the task of organizing your sprawling Gmail inbox for months, if not years, then it's time to roll up your sleeves, jump in, and manage the mess manually.

How-To Geek | Sitting is killing you. Sitting on its own isn’t inherently bad, but if you work at a computer, sitting for hours every day is ultimately hard on your body. Here are some simple tips you can do to help.

The Enterprisers Project | "It’s the small, simple gestures that actually make a big difference in engagement and boosting morale," writes CIO Bob Pischke. "During the past six years, we’ve implemented a number of programs and initiatives to support this goal, from Thanksgiving potlucks and awards to birthday lunches and company swag. Here’s what we’ve done to say thanks."

Laughing Squid | OK, this isn't a "long read" but it's still a read, sort of — it's a (hilarious) lip reading. Always one to keep up with current events, Bad Lip Reading delivered an absolutely hilarious spin on the very, very serious testimony of Mark Zuckerberg before the United States Senate.

BetterCloud Monitor | The biggest news last week, of course, was the all-new Gmail — there's a brand new look, advanced security features, new applications of AI, and more. For domains using SAML, Google also introduced session length controls and a more secure sign-in flow on Chrome (coming May 7th). In addition, new person information cards will appear inside your G Suite apps on the web, and event details are now supported by Calendar Interop. In other news, Trello rolled out a new activity feed and an improved notifications system, and Dropbox Paper introduced the ability to turn any doc into a shareable template. Plus, there were a few updates from Atlassian and Smartsheet.