Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with deeper AI integration
Your note-taking app gets a Gemini makeover and cloud coding powers.
Google announced on Thursday that its AI-powered note-taking app, originally called NotebookLM (and codenamed Project Tailwind in May 2023), is being rebranded as Gemini Notebook. Despite the name change, it will remain a standalone app while deepening ties with the Gemini ecosystem and Google Search. The company revealed plans to bring notebooks into AI Mode, the chatbot-like experience in Search, allowing users to interact with their notes in a conversational interface. This move signals Google's strategy to unify its AI offerings under the Gemini brand while keeping specialized tools distinct.
Alongside the branding update, Google is rolling out a previously announced feature that enables Gemini Notebook to connect to a secure cloud computer for writing and executing code. This capability is initially available to Google AI Ultra subscribers and Workspace business customers, with Pro users on the web gaining access "over the coming weeks." Over the past year, Google has expanded NotebookLM's capabilities to include AI-generated podcasts, narrated slideshows, and TikTok-style video clips, and recently added the ability to link notebooks to the Gemini app. The rebranding and new features aim to position Gemini Notebook as a versatile AI workspace for professionals.
- NotebookLM is renamed Gemini Notebook, remains a standalone app but integrates with Gemini and Google Search.
- Notebooks will become accessible via AI Mode in Search, enabling conversational note interaction.
- A new update lets Gemini Notebook connect to a secure cloud computer for code execution, initially for AI Ultra and Workspace business users.
Why It Matters
Google consolidates its AI brand while adding practical coding capabilities, making note-taking a more powerful productivity tool.