<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="/rss-styles.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>2Fifteen Tech blog - Productivity</title><description>Posts tagged &quot;Productivity&quot; from 2Fifteen Tech. Expert insights on IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and technology management.</description><link>https://215.tech</link><language>en-us</language><category>Productivity</category><item><title>Google Docs smart chips: turn documents into connected project hubs</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-smart-chips</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-smart-chips</guid><description>Type @ in Google Docs to insert smart chips for people, files, dates, Calendar events, and places. Here&apos;s how each one works, plus dropdowns, placeholders, and building blocks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Less busywork in Google Workspace: four updates for Drive and Sheets</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-workspace-less-busywork</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-workspace-less-busywork</guid><description>Google Workspace can help organize loose files, turn pasted text into tables, explain formula errors, and flag unusual trends in BigQuery data.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Gemini</category><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Google Docs power user tips: 9 features you&apos;re probably not using</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-power-user-tips-hidden-features</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-power-user-tips-hidden-features</guid><description>Nine Google Docs features most people never discover, from the @ menu for instant building blocks to URL hacks that force recipients to make their own copy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><category>Google Docs</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gemini 3.5 and Gemini Omni: Google&apos;s new AI models from I/O 2026</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/gemini-3-5-and-gemini-omni-google-io-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/gemini-3-5-and-gemini-omni-google-io-2026</guid><description>Google introduced the Gemini 3.5 model family and Gemini Omni at I/O 2026. Here&apos;s what Gemini 3.5 Flash, the upcoming 3.5 Pro, and Omni&apos;s conversational video creation mean for your business.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>Gemini</category><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Google I/O</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Google I/O 2026: what&apos;s new for Google Workspace</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-io-2026-workspace-announcements</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-io-2026-workspace-announcements</guid><description>A round-up of the Google Workspace announcements from Google I/O 2026: voice features in Gmail, Docs and Keep, the new Google Pics image tool, AI Inbox updates, and the Gemini Spark agent.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>AI</category><category>Gemini</category><category>Google I/O</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Google Cloud Next 2026: the Workspace announcements we&apos;re most excited about</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-cloud-next-2026-workspace-announcements</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-cloud-next-2026-workspace-announcements</guid><description>A round-up of the Google Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next 2026, including Workspace Intelligence, new Gemini capabilities in Docs and Sheets, and AI Overviews in Drive and Gmail.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>AI</category><category>Gemini</category><category>Google Cloud Next</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gemini for Mac: Google&apos;s new desktop app puts AI one shortcut away</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/gemini-for-mac-google-desktop-app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/gemini-for-mac-google-desktop-app</guid><description>Google released a native Gemini app for macOS with a global shortcut, screen sharing, and cross-device sync. Here&apos;s what shipped.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>Google</category><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gmail wildcard filters: how to filter emails by domain</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/gmail-wildcard-filters-how-to-filter-emails-by-domain</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/gmail-wildcard-filters-how-to-filter-emails-by-domain</guid><description>Stop filtering Gmail one address at a time. Wildcard filters let you catch every email from a domain with a single rule using the * operator.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Google Docs compare documents: see every change between two versions</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-compare-documents-track-every-change-between-versions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-docs-compare-documents-track-every-change-between-versions</guid><description>Google Docs has a built-in Compare Documents tool that generates a redline showing every difference between two versions. Essential for legal, editorial, and contract reviews.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gmail search operators: turn your inbox into a queryable database</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/gmail-search-operators-turn-your-inbox-into-a-database</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/gmail-search-operators-turn-your-inbox-into-a-database</guid><description>Stop scrolling through endless emails. Gmail search operators like has:attachment, filename:pdf, and date filters turn your inbox into a precise, queryable database.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Claude Opus 4.6: Anthropic&apos;s smartest AI model yet</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/anthropic-introduces-claude-opus-4-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/anthropic-introduces-claude-opus-4-6</guid><description>Anthropic just released Claude Opus 4.6, a major upgrade to its most capable AI model. Here&apos;s what&apos;s new and why it matters.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Apple introduces Creator Studio: a new subscription for creative professionals</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/apple-introduces-creator-studio-subscription</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/apple-introduces-creator-studio-subscription</guid><description>Apple unveils Creator Studio, a $12.99/month subscription bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and AI-powered productivity tools.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gemini 3 Flash: Google&apos;s new AI model brings speed without compromise</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-gemini-3-flash-speed-meets-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-gemini-3-flash-speed-meets-intelligence</guid><description>Google&apos;s Gemini 3 Flash delivers frontier AI reasoning at unprecedented speed and lower cost. Here&apos;s what it means for your business.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Gemini 3 Pro now available in the Gemini app</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-gemini-3-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-gemini-3-now-available</guid><description>Google&apos;s most advanced AI model brings state-of-the-art reasoning and enhanced capabilities to Google Workspace customers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>AI</category><category>Gemini</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>OpenPhone rebrands to Quo | AI‑native phone system for modern teams</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/openphone-is-now-quo-what-it-means-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/openphone-is-now-quo-what-it-means-for-your-business</guid><description>Discover Quo, the AI-native phone system enhancing team communication with smart call flows and CRM integrations. Get 10% off your first 3 months!</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Quo</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>From AI integration to transformation: advanced agentic workflows for business</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/beyond-integration-unlocking-transformative-ai-workflows-with-advanced-agentic-capabilities</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/beyond-integration-unlocking-transformative-ai-workflows-with-advanced-agentic-capabilities</guid><description>Transform AI into your business&apos;s core with advanced workflows and tools like Claude Code &amp; Gemini CLI for optimal productivity.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>Robby Barnes</author></item><item><title>Boost productivity with WisprFlow: voice-first workflow automation for teams</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/how-wispr-flow-enhances-productivity-through-voice-driven-workflows</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/how-wispr-flow-enhances-productivity-through-voice-driven-workflows</guid><description>Transform your team&apos;s productivity with WisprFlow&apos;s voice-first automation for seamless multitasking and hands-free commands.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Productivity</category><category>AI</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item><item><title>Beyond the basics: mastering AI for strategic workflows</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/beyond-the-basics-mastering-ai-for-strategic-workflows</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/beyond-the-basics-mastering-ai-for-strategic-workflows</guid><description>Master AI beyond basics: structure prompts, integrate into tools, and streamline workflows for enhanced productivity.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>Robby Barnes</author></item><item><title>Your first chat with AI: a practical guide for beginners</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/your-first-chat-with-ai-a-practical-guide-for-beginners</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/your-first-chat-with-ai-a-practical-guide-for-beginners</guid><description>Unlock AI&apos;s potential with our beginner&apos;s guide! Learn to interact with tools like ChatGPT and improve your productivity effortlessly.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>Robby Barnes</author></item><item><title>Apple Vision Pro</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/apple-vision-pro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/apple-vision-pro</guid><description>Explore Apple Vision Pro, the revolutionary spatial computing device that transforms interaction with digital content and immersive experiences.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>Productivity</category><author>Robby Barnes</author></item><item><title>Google Workspace with generative AI</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/google-workspace-with-generative-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/google-workspace-with-generative-ai</guid><description>Discover how Google Workspace&apos;s new AI features enhance collaboration and productivity with draft generation and rewriting tools.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>AI</category><category>Productivity</category><author>Robby Barnes</author></item><item><title>New Smart Canvas features in Google Sheets and Google Docs</title><link>https://215.tech/blog/new-smart-canvas-features-in-google-sheets-and-google-docs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://215.tech/blog/new-smart-canvas-features-in-google-sheets-and-google-docs</guid><description>Discover new Smart Canvas features in Google Sheets and Docs, enhancing collaboration with smart chips, date-picker, and stopwatch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Google Workspace</category><category>Productivity</category><author>2Fifteen Tech</author></item></channel></rss>