Google Workspace Wednesday

Issue #133 / 31-DEC-25

5 ways AI agents will transform the way we work in 2026

AI agents can now understand a goal, semi-autonomously develop a multi-step plan, and take actions on your behalf. Google is moving away from abstract, future-gazing possibilities and focusing on delivering tangible business value right now. And the Google Cloud 2026 AI Agent Trends Report forecasts that 2026 will be the year AI agents fundamentally reshape business.

Here’s where you can use Nano Banana Pro

Google’s latest image generation and editing model, Nano Banana Pro, is here, and you can use it in a number of Google products. Nano Banana Pro uses Gemini 3 Pro to better understand what you want to visualize, and it generates it with higher precision, depth, nuance and detail.

Google AI Ultra for Business plan adds enhanced NotebookLM experience

Specifically designed for organizations with high demand research needs, Google AI Ultra for Business, an add-on plan for Workspace customers, provides teams with the highest-tier access to Gemini models, unparalleled feature limits, and the capacity to handle the most intricate models. Now, Google AI Ultra for Business users can access an enhanced NotebookLM experience.

A breakthrough year for apps in Google Chat

Google Workspace integrations bring your favorite apps directly into your workflow, so you can get real-time notifications, take action, and automate tasks. 2025 was a breakthrough year for integrations in Google Chat, with new apps you've been asking for and major improvements to existing ones.

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