Google announced AI Inbox, a Gmail view that replaces the traditional email list with an AI-generated to-do and topics view based on your inbox. It's an early feature limited to “trusted testers” and currently only works with consumer Gmail accounts (not Workspace). While it could potentially make email management easier or even transformational, the Verge notes it’s still in development and not something the author expects will immediately change his own workflow.
Aziz Ansari advocates for a low-tech, analog lifestyle, using a flip phone and avoiding email and AI tools like ChatGPT, citing benefits like increased space for thinking and concerns about AI's impact on critical thinking and human interaction.
Microsoft has provided a temporary workaround for a known issue causing Outlook to crash when opening or starting new emails, affecting users in the Monthly Enterprise Channel after recent updates. The fix involves manually creating a missing Forms Library folder, with Microsoft investigating further issues related to mailbox folder flickering and movement. Additional temporary solutions include disabling shared mailbox caching to mitigate other bugs.
A simple workaround to eliminate ads in Gmail involves disabling the Inbox Categories, specifically the Promotions tab, which consolidates all promotional emails into the main inbox, removing sponsored ads without third-party extensions. This change is reversible and works across devices, but may increase inbox clutter for some users.
The iOS 18.2 update for iPhone's Apple Mail app introduces new intelligent filters for categorizing emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. Users can revert these changes by switching to a single list view and customizing notification badge counts to show either all unread messages or just those in the Primary category. Additionally, contact photos can be disabled in the settings. These updates are currently exclusive to iPhones with iOS 18.2, with future availability expected for macOS and iPadOS.
Google has introduced a simple yet effective security update for the Gmail Android app, allowing users to drag and drop email addresses between the To, CC, and BCC fields. This feature aims to reduce errors when sending emails, such as accidentally including the wrong recipient, which can lead to security risks. The update enhances both security and usability, and is expected to be fully rolled out by December 14.
Pete Hegseth's mother, Penelope, criticized him in a 2018 email for allegedly mistreating women, including his ex-wives, following his contentious divorce from his second wife, Samantha. The email, obtained by The New York Times, accused Hegseth of abusive behavior, but Penelope later recanted her claims, calling them untrue. The controversy includes past allegations against Hegseth, such as a rape accusation he denied and settled, and an affair with a Fox News executive. Trump's communications director criticized the publication of the email.
The article discusses an email sent by Pete Hegseth's mother to him, highlighting personal communication within the family. It also mentions updates to terms of service and privacy policies, urging users to review and agree to the changes.
Google is reportedly developing a new feature for Gmail called 'Shielded Email,' similar to Apple's 'Hide My Email,' which allows users to create temporary email aliases to protect their personal addresses from spam and phishing attacks. This move aims to enhance privacy and security for Android users, as phishing tactics become more sophisticated, especially during the holiday season. The feature is expected to integrate with Android's autofill and Google Password Manager, though it's unclear if it will be a paid service or when it will be widely available.
Google is reportedly working on a new privacy feature for Gmail called Shielded Email, which would allow users to create disposable email aliases, similar to Apple's Hide My Email. This feature aims to enhance user privacy by preventing personal email addresses from being exposed when subscribing to services. Additionally, Google Messages is set to introduce a 'Sending as' notification to clarify the sender's profile in conversations, further improving user privacy and security.
Google is reportedly developing a new 'Shielded Email' feature for Gmail, similar to Apple's 'Hide My Email,' which will allow users to create temporary email aliases to protect their primary email addresses from spam and unwanted contact. This move aims to enhance privacy and security for Android users, narrowing the gap between Google's and Apple's ecosystems. The feature is expected to integrate with Android's autofill and Google Password Manager, though it's unclear if it will be a paid service or when it will be widely available.
A leak suggests Google is developing a new privacy-focused feature for Gmail called Shielded Email, which would allow users to create disposable email aliases, similar to Apple's Hide My Email. This feature aims to enhance privacy by providing random email addresses for subscriptions, potentially reducing the risk of receiving emails intended for others due to Gmail's dotted address policy. While Google has not confirmed details, this could be a significant privacy improvement for Gmail's 2.5 billion users.
Google is developing a new feature called 'Shielded Email' for Gmail, similar to Apple's 'Hide My Email,' which allows users to create temporary email aliases to protect their personal addresses from spam and unwanted contact. This move aims to enhance privacy and security for Android users, narrowing the gap between Google and Apple's ecosystems. The feature is expected to integrate with Android's autofill and Google Password Manager, though it's unclear if it will be a paid service. Initially, it may roll out to Google Pixel devices.
Skej is a new AI-powered meeting scheduling assistant that integrates with email platforms like Gmail and Outlook to find the best meeting times without requiring users to browse through availability. Unlike other tools like Calendly, Skej can automatically book meetings by scanning links and finding mutual availability. The startup, founded by Paul Canetti and his team, aims to replicate the efficiency of a human assistant and is currently in public beta with over 1,000 users.
Gmail is testing a new "Subscriptions" filter that aims to isolate newsletters and promotional emails, offering granular control by categorizing senders based on email frequency and including an unsubscribe button. While in early stages, the feature has the potential to streamline inbox management for users dealing with overloaded inboxes, providing a quicker way to manage subscriptions and reduce email clutter.
