Technology · 16 July 2026

Google renames its AI note-taking app NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

Google's AI note-taking app, previously called NotebookLM, is getting a new name and deeper integration across its AI products. The app will now be known as Gemini Notebook and will remain a separate application. Google also plans to bring these notebooks to AI Mode in Search and is rolling out a feature allowing connection to a secure cloud computer for coding.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 July 2026 at 17:59

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