NotebookLM Insights: Type-Specific Updates

NotebookLM Updates by Year and Month

45 Significant Changes from the Last 6 Months

Date Update Type Description View
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.
13-07-2025 Google NotebookLM Adds Flashcards, Quiz Features Social Media News Google's NotebookLM now offers AI-generated flashcards and an upcoming quiz feature to enhance learning. Users can create interactive study tools from uploaded documents, streamlining exam preparation. These tools, grounded in user-provided sources, ensure accurate, tailored content for students and educators. Explore NotebookLM’s new features at notebooklm.google to boost your study efficiency.
30-06-2025 Google NotebookLM to Add Flashcard Feature Feature Google's NotebookLM is set to introduce a new "Flashcards" feature, allowing users to generate AI-powered flashcards from uploaded sources. This update, alongside the ability to discover sources across Google Drive, enhances the tool’s utility for students and professionals by streamlining study and research processes. The flashcards will leverage NotebookLM’s AI to create concise, tailored learning aids based on user-provided documents. Explore these upcoming features at notebooklm.google.com to boost your productivity.
30-06-2025 NotebookLM Unveils Enhanced Studio Panel and Video Overviews Feature NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant, is set to receive significant upgrades, including a revamped Studio Panel UI for improved usability. The update introduces Video Overviews, enabling users to transform sources into engaging educational videos, alongside the ability to generate multiple Audio Overviews in various languages. Additionally, new sharing options for individual artifacts will enhance collaboration.
24-06-2025 NotebookLM Enhances Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Feature NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research and writing assistant, is now integrated directly into the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14’s desktop shelf, streamlining productivity. This feature, part of a suite of new AI tools, supports seamless note-taking and research for users. Available on web, mobile, and now desktops, NotebookLM boosts efficiency across platforms. Check out NotebookLM on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 at lenovo.com.
07-06-2025 NotebookLM to Introduce New Features and Source Types Feature NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant, has announced upcoming enhancements, including new source types, diverse voices and dialects, API integration, and video overviews, responding to enthusiastic community feedback. These updates aim to make NotebookLM more versatile, allowing users to create summaries, study guides, and engaging audio discussions from varied inputs like PDFs, YouTube videos, and audio files. Powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro, the tool ensures accurate, source-grounded insights for students, professionals, and researchers. Stay tuned for these features at notebooklm.google.com and share your feedback to shape its evolution.
04-06-2025 NotebookLM Showcases Tennis History with Google Arts Showcase NotebookLM, a powerful research tool, partners with Google Arts and the International Tennis Hall of Fame to create an engaging public notebook exploring tennis history. This interactive platform transforms notes into dynamic, shareable content, offering industry insights into the sport’s evolution. Users can explore key moments and figures in tennis through a curated, user-friendly experience. Discover this unique notebook and start creating your own today at notebooklm.google.com.
04-06-2025 NotebookLM Introduces Public Sharing via Simple Links Feature Google’s NotebookLM now allows users to share notebooks publicly with a single link, enabling seamless collaboration for study guides, team documents, or nonprofit project overviews. By selecting the “Share” button and setting access to “Anyone with a link,” users can invite others to explore, ask questions, and access AI-generated summaries or audio overviews without editing permissions. This feature, available for personal Google accounts, enhances NotebookLM’s utility for creators, students, and professionals. Visit notebooklm.google to create and share your notebooks effortlessly.
03-06-2025 NotebookLM Now Allows Public Link Sharing for All Users Feature NotebookLM announces a major update, enabling users to curate and share notebooks with anyone via a public link. This new feature of the NotebookLM platform makes it easy to distribute research, insights, and projects to a broader audience. Ideal for educators, researchers, and professionals seeking premium collaboration, this tool enhances community engagement and knowledge sharing.
30-05-2025 NotebookLM Boosts Research with Mind Maps, Multilingual Audio Feature Google Workspace unveils powerful NotebookLM upgrades for businesses and educators, enhancing research and learning. Visualize connections between sources like Docs and websites using interactive Mind Maps, a key benefit for understanding complex topics. Expand your research with the Discover Sources feature and create Audio Overviews in over 80 languages via the Output Selector. Explore these premium subscription tools to supercharge collaboration and gain industry insights—learn more and get started today.
27-05-2025 NotebookLM Mobile App Update Enhances Stability Feature Google has released an update for the NotebookLM mobile app, focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother user experience. The update resolves issues like chat disappearances, source upload crashes, and UI optimization for small screens, while also enhancing Dark Mode visuals and accessibility. Key improvements include more reliable media notifications and better language localization, ensuring broader usability. Users can share feedback directly in the app or on Discord to help shape future updates.
21-05-2025 NotebookLM Offers Customizable Audio Overview Lengths Model Improvements Google’s NotebookLM now allows users to adjust the length of Audio Overviews, with options for short (~5+ minutes), default (~10+ minutes), or long (~20+ minutes) settings in English. This update lets users tailor the depth of AI-hosted discussions based on their uploaded documents, enhancing flexibility for students, researchers, and professionals. More language support is expected soon, broadening its accessibility. Customize your research experience with NotebookLM’s latest feature today.
21-05-2025 NotebookLM Enhances Research with New Video Overviews Feature NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant, now offers video overviews to complement its Audio Overviews, making complex information more accessible. Announced at Google I/O 2025, these features allow users to upload documents and generate summarized video content, enhancing learning and collaboration. The tool’s intuitive interface supports PDFs, Google Docs, and websites, providing cited insights for students and professionals. Explore NotebookLM’s latest updates to streamline your research process.
19-05-2025 NotebookLM Mobile App Launches with AI-Powered Features Company News Google’s NotebookLM mobile app, now available for Android and iOS, introduces powerful AI-driven tools for on-the-go research and note-taking. Users can add sources like PDFs, websites, and YouTube videos directly from their device’s share menu, streamlining content integration. The app’s Interactive Audio Overviews allow users to engage with AI hosts, asking questions or redirecting discussions for personalized insights. With an initial MVP feature set, Google plans to expand functionality soon, enhancing its utility for students and professionals.
09-05-2025 NotebookLM Teases Exciting Audio Overview Upgrades at Google I/O 2025 Social Media News NotebookLM celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Audio Overviews feature, hinting at major updates to be revealed at Google I/O 2025, set for May 20-21. Speculation includes enhanced language support, deeper Gemini AI integration, and new customization options for its AI-generated podcasts. These advancements could further streamline research and learning for users worldwide.
03-05-2025 NotebookLM App Pre-Registration Now Open for iOS and Android Company News Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM, designed for smarter note-taking and research, is launching a mobile app, with pre-registration now available on the App Store and Google Play for an expected beta release on May 20, 2025. The app, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash, will allow users to create notebooks, upload sources like PDFs and videos, and generate AI-driven Audio Overviews on the go. Pre-registering ensures automatic download upon launch, offering early access to enhanced features like offline support and interactive AI hosts. Join the waitlist today to streamline your research with NotebookLM’s mobile experience.
29-04-2025 NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews Now Support 50+ Languages for Educators Feature Google for Education announced that NotebookLM’s Audio Overview feature now supports over 50 languages, enabling educators to transform resources into engaging, podcast-style conversations. This update breaks down language barriers, making complex documents more accessible for students worldwide. Educators can explore this AI-powered tool to enhance interactive learning. Visit notebooklm.google.com to try it today!
28-04-2025 NotebookLM’s Mind Maps Gain Traction, with More Features on the Horizon Feature Google’s NotebookLM has sparked excitement with its new Mind Maps feature, helping users visualize and simplify complex topics. Posts on X highlight user enthusiasm, with the NotebookLM team teasing additional outputs to further streamline research and note-taking. Powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro, the tool continues to evolve, offering dynamic ways to organize information. Stay tuned for updates and try Mind Maps to enhance your workflow.
22-04-2025 NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews Spark Creativity for Writers Feature NotebookLM’s new audio overviews feature lets writers hear two AI hosts discuss their work, offering a fresh perspective to tackle writer’s block. This tool allows users to interact by asking questions and brainstorming ideas, fostering a dynamic creative process. Ideal for storytellers and content creators, it transforms how writers develop their projects.
22-04-2025 NotebookLM Wins Three Webby Awards for AI Innovation Awards & Honours NotebookLM has been honored with three Webby Awards in the AI, Immersive & Games category, recognizing its outstanding contributions to AI-driven tools. The achievement reflects the platform’s dedication to creating innovative, user-friendly solutions for a global audience. The NotebookLM team expressed gratitude to their community, whose support played a key role in this success. Visit NotebookLM to experience its award-winning features and join the growing community of users.
18-04-2025 NotebookLM Plus Now Free for U.S. College Students with Google One AI Premium Subscription Updates U.S. college students can access NotebookLM Plus for free through the Google One AI Premium Plan, unlocking powerful AI tools for studying and research. This offer, available until the end of the next school year, includes features like Audio Overviews and study guides. It helps students organize notes, summarize content, and boost productivity. Sign up today to enhance your learning with NotebookLM Plus.
11-04-2025 Students Get 50% Off Google One AI Plan with NotebookLM Plus Benefits Subscription Updates Google is offering students a 50% discount on the AI Premium Plan, which includes access to NotebookLM Plus. This powerful study tool lets users upload materials, create AI-generated study guides, convert notes into podcasts, and build custom FAQs for self-quizzing — making it easier to study effectively and stay organized during exam season.
10-04-2025 NotebookLM Helps Tailor Resumes to Job Descriptions with Smart Interview Insights Service NotebookLM now allows users to upload job descriptions alongside their resumes, giving the AI-powered hosts the ability to analyze and suggest how their skills align with specific roles. This update helps users prepare for job interviews more effectively, offering tailored insights and actionable tips to boost confidence and readiness.