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Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google has officially renamed its AI research tool NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. Alongside this rebranding, the company is integrating new interactive features, including coding execution for advanced data analysis. Originally introduced as Project Tailwind, NotebookLM has evolved significantly, now serving 30 million users and over 600,000 organizations. The update aims to improve security and usability, allowing users to create interactive outputs directly within their notebooks. This reflects Google's ongoing efforts to unify its AI products under the Gemini brand.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 16:40 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- NotebookLM rebranded to Gemini Notebook.
- New features include coding execution for data analysis.
- Updated tool enhances interactivity and security.
- Available to Google AI Ultra plan users and Workspace business customers.
- Supports interactive podcast generation and more file types.
Interesting facts
- The tool has grown to 30 million users and 600,000 organizations since its debut.
- Prior iterations included capabilities like curated notebooks and video overviews.
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