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Google reveals sweeping AI upgrades for Gemini & launches new Beam
Quantum Computing

Google reveals sweeping AI upgrades for Gemini & launches new Beam

Google unveils major AI advancements across its Gemini platform, boosting Search, Workspace and video with new features and faster models.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils Gemini AI features for smarter emails & meetings
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Gemini AI features for smarter emails & meetings

Google unveils Gemini-powered AI features across Workspace, enhancing email, meetings, video creation, and writing for better productivity by year's end.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Artificial Intelligence

Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Commvault expands with new cloud backup for Google Workspace
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault expands with new cloud backup for Google Workspace

Commvault expands its collaboration with Google Cloud, launching a new Cloud Backup & Recovery solution for Google Workspace, enhancing data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about
Firewalls

Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about

Email threats are evolving, with phishing attacks becoming faster and more sophisticated. Latest data shows conversation hijacking up 70% since 2022.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Similarweb launches SAM, new AI tool to boost sales efficiency
Gmail

Similarweb launches SAM, new AI tool to boost sales efficiency

Data intelligence platform, Similarweb, launches its AI tool, SAM, designed to enhance sales workflows and identify key prospects for data-driven, targeted messaging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures

SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations
Public Cloud

Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations

Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
EduTech

EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity

EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Revenue Grid unveils AI-driven sales efficiency enhancements in Winter '23 release
Data Analytics

Revenue Grid unveils AI-driven sales efficiency enhancements in Winter '23 release

Revenue Grid increases sales efficiency with AI-driven enhancements in its Winter 23 release, including improved data capture and streamlined workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
The quest for email privacy in a world full of trackers
Email Security

The quest for email privacy in a world full of trackers

The reality that we face today is one of covert surveillance, where every action within an email could potentially be monitored, catalogued, and exploited.

By Vivek Ramachandran • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
EasyDMARC launches EasySender to improve email deliverability amidst rising cyber threats
Phishing

EasyDMARC launches EasySender to improve email deliverability amidst rising cyber threats

EasyDMARC introduces EasySender, an innovative platform aimed at boosting email deliverability and sender reputation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers
Marketing Technologies

Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers

Google announces new measures to reduce spam in Gmail, requiring bulk email senders to authenticate emails and offer easy unsubscription, starting in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Google unveils Workspace 'Starter Edition' to calm waters after G-Suite backlash
Google

Google unveils Workspace 'Starter Edition' to calm waters after G-Suite backlash

Google unveils the first offering for its upcoming Google Workspace subscription - the no-cost Starter Edition for business users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Gmail bait attacks targeting business - Barracuda report
Firewalls

Gmail bait attacks targeting business - Barracuda report

Bait attacks launched via Gmail and other email services are leaving businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to phishing, warns Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
'Bait attacks' become go-to method for cyber criminals
Firewalls

'Bait attacks' become go-to method for cyber criminals

Over a third of global businesses are at risk of being targeted by a 'bait attack' within a month, warns Barracuda Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Cyber criminals turn to Gmail and AOL to advance attacks
Firewalls

Cyber criminals turn to Gmail and AOL to advance attacks

Cyber criminals are leveraging Gmail and AOL to impersonate employees, scamming 6,600 organisations in 2020, reports Barracuda Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Slack's 2019 feature roadmap unveiled
Robotic Process Automation

Slack's 2019 feature roadmap unveiled

Including shared channels across organisations, workflow automation, greater email and calendar integration, and streamlined search.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019