Google just rebranded NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, folding its research tool deeper into the broader Gemini ecosystem. The update adds a secure cloud computer under the hood, allowing it to write and execute code natively for heavy data analysis. Ultra subscribers get access now, with web Pro rollouts coming in the next few weeks.
Google just added Short Video Overviews to NotebookLM, turning your densest research docs into 60-second, vertical explainer videos. It builds on the tool's runaway hit audio podcasts, aiming straight at visual learners and social scrolling habits. Ultra and Pro subscribers get access now on mobile and web, with free users coming soon.
Google just gave NotebookLM a massive upgrade powered by Gemini 3.5, equipping every notebook with a secure cloud computer to write and execute code. It can now turn raw sources into PowerPoint slides, Excel sheets, and visual charts, while pulling web context automatically. It is rolling out to Google AI Ultra and eligible Workspace business tiers.
Stanford researchers just published a blind study showing law professors preferred AI-generated answers over responses written by fellow professors 75% of the time across nearly 3,000 contract law questions. AI models were flagged as pedagogically harmful only 3.5% of the time, compared to 12% for human peers. It proves AI is handling nuanced, subjective judgment far better than skeptics assumed.
Google just introduced notebooks in the Gemini app, turning your workspace into a personal knowledge base that syncs automatically with NotebookLM. Users can group past chats, upload PDFs, and set custom instructions in a dedicated space. It rolls out this week for web subscribers on Google AI paid tiers, with free users gaining access soon.
Google just added Cinematic Video Overviews to NotebookLM, replacing traditional narrated slides with fluid animations and rich visuals. Powered by Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3, Gemini acts as a creative director to steer narrative structure and maintain visual consistency. Why it matters: NotebookLM is transforming raw research notes into polished, documentary-style video summaries with zero editing. It is available today in English for Google AI Ultra subscribers (18+) on web and mobile.
Google just launched Gemini 3.1 Pro, an upgraded core intelligence model built for heavy reasoning tasks. It posted a verified 77.1% score on the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark, more than doubling the reasoning performance of Gemini 3 Pro. The model is rolling out in preview across Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and inside the Gemini app and NotebookLM for Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Google just added two major upgrades to NotebookLM's presentation generator: prompt-based slide edits and PPTX export. Instead of rerolling the entire deck when a page feels off, you can now prompt specific tweaks on individual slides and download the result as a PowerPoint file for final polish. It turns the AI study tool into a genuinely practical drafting workspace for real workplace decks.
Google just added Data Tables to NotebookLM, automatically turning scattered insights across docs, transcripts, and papers into structured tables that export straight to Google Sheets. It makes everything from competitor pricing grids to action item lists easy to parse. It is live now for Pro and Ultra subscribers, rolling out to everyone soon.
NotebookLM just rolled out a batch of creative updates, headlined by a new Slide Decks feature that turns your sources into visual stories alongside single-image infographics. The team also bumped custom persona limits from 500 to 5,000 characters and teased an upcoming Thinking UI.
Google just added an autonomous Deep Research agent to NotebookLM along with support for Word docs, Google Sheets, Drive URLs, and images. The AI can now plan multi-step web searches in the background, browse hundreds of pages, and dump a structured, sourced briefing directly into your notebook.
NotebookLM just launched custom video overview styles, letting users dictate the look and tone of their AI video summaries simply by typing a prompt into the customization box. Why it matters: It moves the tool beyond rigid templates, giving users direct creative control over automated summaries.
Google just updated NotebookLM to let users import PDFs and Google Sheets straight from Google Drive, with support for pasting Drive URLs directly. Microsoft Word (.docx) support is also coming soon. You no longer have to waste time downloading and re-uploading cloud docs just to feed them into your AI notebook.
Google just gave NotebookLM’s Video Overviews a massive visual upgrade powered by its Gemini image model, "Nano Banana." Users can now generate illustrated explainer videos in six distinct visual styles—including anime, watercolor, and whiteboard. The update also adds a bite-sized "Brief" summary format alongside custom focus prompts. It rolls out to Pro users this week before reaching everyone.
Google's NotebookLM just completed the 100% rollout of its Flashcards and Quizzes features to all users worldwide. The update turns your uploaded notes and documents into instant study aids and practice tests, making the AI notebook an even sharper tool for cramming or learning a new language.
Google just added direct audio uploads to the Gemini app, addressing what the company calls users' most-requested feature. Free users can upload clips up to 10 minutes long (capped at five daily), while AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get up to three hours. Google also upgraded NotebookLM with new report styles like study guides and flashcards.
Google just expanded NotebookLM's Video Overviews to more than 80 languages worldwide. It also upgraded non-English Audio Overviews from short highlight clips to rich, full-length podcast-style discussions that match the English version in depth. The update rolls out globally this week.
Google is testing Deep Research inside NotebookLM, letting users pull context-rich sources directly from the web and Google Drive. Test builds also reveal an upcoming "tutor" option in chat configuration to guide students through complex subjects. The feature is currently in early development with no public rollout date yet.
Google just opened up Video Overviews in NotebookLM to all users. The team revealed that people have already generated over 1.1 million video overviews, making the automated video summary feature a core part of the research tool.
Google just expanded NotebookLM to younger users, allowing teens aged 13+ and all Workspace for Education students to turn notes into interactive mind maps and a podcast-like Audio Overview. Google added stricter safety filters for minors and pledged never to train AI models on their notes or chats.
