NotebookLM Insights: Type-Specific Updates

NotebookLM Updates by Year and Month

4 Significant Changes from the Last 6 Months

Date Update Type Description View
10-09-2025 NotebookLM Launches Flashcards, Quizzes for Enhanced Learning Feature Google’s NotebookLM now offers customizable flashcards and quizzes, enabling students and professionals to actively engage with their study materials. Users can generate these tools from uploaded documents, tailoring difficulty and topics to their needs, with an "Explain" feature providing detailed, citation-backed insights for deeper understanding. This update transforms passive note-taking into interactive learning, making it easier to master complex subjects. Visit notebooklm.google to explore these powerful new features.
30-07-2025 NotebookLM Unveils Video Overviews for Visual Summaries Feature Google’s NotebookLM now offers Video Overviews, a feature that transforms complex notes, PDFs, and images into narrated slide presentations, making it easier to grasp intricate concepts visually. Initially available in English on desktop, this tool complements the existing Audio Overviews by integrating diagrams, quotes, and data from user-uploaded sources. The upgraded Studio panel also allows users to create and store multiple outputs, enhancing productivity for students and professionals. Explore NotebookLM’s new feature to simplify your research today.
29-07-2025 NotebookLM’s Featured Notebooks Enhance Research Accessibility Feature NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research tool, has fully rolled out its Featured Notebooks to all users, accessible directly from the homepage. These curated collections, created with experts like The Atlantic and The Economist, cover topics such as science, finance, and literature, allowing users to explore high-quality sources with tools like AI Q&A and Audio Overviews. The feature simplifies research by providing pre-loaded, trusted content for in-depth learning. Visit the NotebookLM homepage to explore these resources and share your feedback on preferred topics.
25-07-2025 NotebookLM Enhances Audio Overviews with Customizable Prompts Feature NotebookLM, a versatile research tool, now offers users the ability to tailor audio overviews by using specific prompts like “I’m already an expert on X, focus on Y.” This feature allows the tool’s hosts to recognize the user’s expertise and deliver in-depth insights on requested topics. It provides a personalized experience, ensuring relevant and focused content for researchers and professionals. To explore this customization, try NotebookLM’s latest update today.