Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, now includes 60-second video overviews and interactive quiz formats to assist users in exam preparation. The tool allows users to interact with imported ebooks and other sources to generate podcasts, slides, and quizzes. These capabilities are supported by Gemini 3.1 Pro, a reasoning model with a 1M token window capable of processing text, audio, images, video, PDFs, and code. Users can access these study tools at notebook.google to organize research and synthesize information across multiple books.
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- ✓ Google Gemini Notebook provides interactive quiz formats and 60-second video overviews for studying.
- ✓ Gemini 3.1 Pro features a 1M token window and processes text, audio, images, video, PDFs, and code.
- ✓ Google Notebook was previously known as NotebookLM.
What changed
Google introduced 60-second video overviews and interactive quiz formats to the Gemini Notebook study toolkit.
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Google expands Gemini Notebook with video overviews and interactive quizzes
Google Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, now includes 60-second video overviews and interactive quiz formats to assist users in exam preparation. The tool allows users to interact with imported ebooks and other sources to generate podcasts, slides, and quizzes. These capabilities are supported by Gemini 3.1 Pro, a reasoning model with a 1M token window capable of processing text, audio, images, video, PDFs, and code. Users can access these study tools at notebook.google to organize research and synthesize information across multiple books.
Why it matters
This evolution moves the app from a simple note-taking tool to a comprehensive research workspace. It integrates with Google's broader AI ecosystem, including the Gemini 3.1 Pro model. The timing aligns with a broader push into AI-integrated hardware and software for experts and students.
What is confirmed
- Google Gemini Notebook provides interactive quiz formats and 60-second video overviews for studying.
- Gemini 3.1 Pro features a 1M token window and processes text, audio, images, video, PDFs, and code.
- Google Notebook was previously known as NotebookLM.
Still unconfirmed
- Google released AI Edge Foresight, an experimental offline meeting note-taker for Mac.
- AI Edge Foresight is a free Mac application that transcribes conversations without a bot joining calls.
What to watch next
- Integration of Gemini Notebook features into Googlebook laptops
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Google's AI note-taking app interacts with books
Google's AI note-taking app, previously known as NotebookLM, now allows users to interact with imported ebooks. The application can create quizzes and podcasts from uploaded texts and supports voice interactions in roughly 100 languages. This software release aligns with the October 4 shipping date for Googlebook laptops from various manufacturers.
Why it matters
The updated app is part of Google's efforts to enhance its AI capabilities and integrate them into various products. The ability to interact with ebooks is a significant feature, especially for students and researchers. This development also comes as Google faces competition in the AI space and explores new ways to apply its technology.
What is confirmed
- Google's AI note-taking app can transcribe meetings while completely offline.
- The app supports voice interactions in roughly 100 languages.
- Googlebook laptops from various manufacturers started shipping on October 4.
Still unconfirmed
- Apple acqui-hired AI startup Huxe, founded by former NotebookLM developers.
What to watch next
- Further updates on Google's AI note-taking app features
- Reviews of Googlebook laptops and their performance
- Developments in AI-powered note-taking and research tools
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Google Gemini Notebook enables AI interaction with ebooks
Google Gemini Notebook now acts as a personalized AI research assistant that lets users interact with imported ebooks. The application can create quizzes and podcasts from uploaded texts and supports voice interactions in roughly 100 languages. This software release aligns with the October 4 shipping date for Googlebook laptops from various manufacturers.
Why it matters
The integration of AI into note-taking tools aims to streamline academic and professional research. By converting static text into interactive media, Google is expanding the utility of its ecosystem across hardware and software.
What is confirmed
- Google Gemini Notebook allows users to interact with imported ebooks.
- The app supports voice interactions in approximately 100 languages.
- Googlebook laptops from various manufacturers had a shipping date of October 4.
- The software can generate podcasts and quizzes from imported texts.
What to watch next
- User adoption rates for Googlebook laptops
- Updates on additional supported languages for voice interaction
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Google Gemini Notebook adds ebook interaction and AI research tools
Google Gemini Notebook now functions as a personalized AI research assistant that allows users to interact with imported ebooks. The app can generate podcasts and quizzes from these texts and supports voice interactions in approximately 100 languages. This software rollout coincides with the October 4 shipping date for Googlebook laptops from various manufacturers.
Why it matters
The update expands the utility of Google's AI tools from simple note-taking to active content synthesis. It integrates hardware and software ecosystems by launching alongside a new line of dedicated laptops.
What is confirmed
- Gemini Notebook allows users to interact with imported ebooks to generate quizzes and podcasts.
- The app supports voice interactions in around 100 languages.
- Googlebook laptops from major manufacturers are set to ship on October 4.
- Gemini Notebook is a personalized AI research assistant.
What to watch next
- User adoption rates of Googlebook laptops following the October 4 shipping date
- Additional AI research capabilities added to Gemini Notebook
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Google's Gemini Notebook lets users interact with ebooks
Google's Gemini Notebook app now allows users to interact with imported ebooks, generating quizzes and podcasts. The app supports voice interactions in around 100 languages. This update is accompanied by the pre-order launch of Googlebook laptops from major manufacturers, set to ship on October 4.
Why it matters
The update aims to transform static educational materials into interactive study tools for Android users. Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM, is a Google AI research tool that helps users organize and understand their documents. The app's ability to read ebooks bought on Google Play and generate interactive content is a significant development in AI-powered education.
What is confirmed
- Gemini Notebook is what NotebookLM became on July 16, 2026.
- Gemini Notebook now reads ebooks bought on Google Play.
- The app supports voice interactions across approximately 100 languages.
- Googlebook laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are scheduled to ship on October 4.
What to watch next
- Reviews and user feedback on Gemini Notebook's ebook interaction feature
- Further updates on Googlebook laptops and their impact on the education sector
- Expansion of Gemini Notebook's capabilities and compatibility with other ebook platforms
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Google Gemini Notebook adds ebook interaction and podcast generation
Google's Gemini Notebook now enables users to interact with imported ebooks to generate quizzes and podcasts. The app supports voice interactions across approximately 100 languages. This update coincides with the pre-order launch of Googlebooks laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, which are scheduled to ship on October 4. These hardware releases aim to improve the experience for Android users while the software focuses on transforming static educational materials into interactive study tools.
Why it matters
The shift toward interactive textbooks is a broader trend in educational technology. Startup ScrollEd is currently pitching a similar vision at TechCrunch Disrupt to turn textbooks into scrollable feeds with audio and video.
What is confirmed
- Googlebooks laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo ship on October 4.
- Gemini Notebook supports voice interactions in roughly 100 languages.
What to watch next
- The October 4 shipping date for Googlebooks laptops
- The outcome of ScrollEd's pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt
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Googlebooks Arrive Alongside New AI Reading and Edtech Tools
Google has opened pre-orders for its new Googlebooks from manufacturers including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with devices shipping on October 4. These laptops aim to provide a better experience for Android users. Meanwhile, educational tools continue to evolve as the Palo Alto startup ScrollEd pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt to transform textbooks into scrollable feeds featuring video, audio, and quizzes. This follows updates to Gemini Notebook allowing voice interactions with materials across roughly 100 languages, alongside features to generate podcasts and quizzes from imported ebooks.
Why it matters
The hardware release marks a push into laptop options designed to integrate tightly with Android phones. At the same time, educational technology is shifting toward bite-sized, interactive formats as startups attempt to modernize traditional study materials. These changes intersect with ongoing user adoption challenges for artificial intelligence tools among older demographics.
What is confirmed
- New Googlebooks from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are available for pre-order and arrive on October 4.
Still unconfirmed
- Half of people in their 40s are still standing at the entrance of AI and do not know what to type.
- ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes.
What to watch next
- Shipment and consumer reception of the Googlebooks starting October 4
- Further rollout and adoption metrics for ScrollEd following its TechCrunch Disrupt pitch
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Gemini Notebook adds voice interaction and multi-language support
Gemini Notebook, previously known as NotebookLM, now allows users to interact with their materials via voice. This update enables users to interrupt the AI and ask questions during explanations, moving beyond traditional reading AI. The tool supports approximately 100 languages. This follows Google's previous efforts to integrate conversational AI into productivity tools like Gmail and Docs, which included the ability to create podcasts and quizzes from imported ebooks.
Why it matters
Google is expanding its ecosystem of conversational voice AI tools for enterprise and personal productivity. These updates aim to change how users learn and process information from imported documents.
What is confirmed
- Gemini Notebook was formerly called NotebookLM.
- Users can now interrupt the AI and ask questions in the middle of an explanation via voice.
- The voice interaction feature supports about 100 languages.
What to watch next
- Integration of voice interaction into other Google productivity suites
- Release of the four additional features mentioned for Gemini Notebook
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Apple Intelligence and OS Updates Emerge as Google Expands Workspace AI
Apple released the next generation of Apple Intelligence featuring a more capable Siri assistant, alongside development updates for iPadOS 27 ahead of its September 2026 release. Apple also introduced macOS 27 Golden Gate following its initial introduction at WWDC in June. Meanwhile, ZDNet tested the iPhone 18 series, including the Duo model, for its annual roundup. These developments unfold alongside Google's ongoing integration of conversational voice AI tools into enterprise productivity suites like Gmail, Docs, and Keep, which previously allowed users to generate quizzes and podcasts from eligible imported ebooks.
Why it matters
The technology sector sees parallel updates from major firms as Apple rolls out new operating system versions and AI capabilities this September 2026. These software releases accompany hardware evaluations for recent smartphone models. At the same time, enterprise productivity platforms continue to evolve through conversational interfaces.
What is confirmed
- Apple released the next generation of Apple Intelligence featuring a more capable and personal Siri assistant.
- iPadOS 27 is in developer beta ahead of its September 2026 release.
- macOS 27 Golden Gate was introduced by Apple at WWDC in June and will launch in September 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- WhatsApp is rolling out new features including dark mode changes for Android and iOS.
- ZDNet has curated a list of the best iPhone options for 2026 after testing every model in the iPhone 18 series including the Duo.
What to watch next
- The official September 2026 release of iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate
- User adoption metrics for the new generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
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Google Expands Gemini Live Voice AI to Workspace Apps
Google is integrating Gemini Live voice AI into Gmail, Docs, and Keep for paying customers of its enterprise-focused Workspace service. This expansion turns standard email, document, and note-taking applications into conversational tools. Previously, Gemini Notebook allowed users to import eligible ebooks to generate quizzes, podcasts, and summaries. The latest updates shift the focus toward voice-driven automation and interaction across the broader productivity suite, enabling enterprise users to engage with their data through a conversational interface rather than static text prompts.
Why it matters
These updates signal a move toward making AI an active assistant across the entire Google ecosystem. By adding voice capabilities to Workspace, Google aims to streamline how professional users manage documents and communications.
What is confirmed
- Google is expanding Gemini Live to Gmail, Docs, and Keep for paying customers of the enterprise-focused Workspace service.
What to watch next
- Expansion of Gemini Live voice AI to non-enterprise or free Google accounts
- Integration of ebook interaction capabilities into the Gemini Live voice interface
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Google Gemini Notebook adds interaction for eligible Play Books ebooks
Google now allows Gemini Notebook to read eligible ebooks owned by users. This integration enables users to interact with their digital libraries through specific prompts to create podcasts, quizzes, and recaps. The update expands the AI note-taking app's ability to process external text sources for students and readers, transforming static ebooks into interactive study materials. Users can now import these books to generate personalized educational content and summaries directly within the Gemini ecosystem.
Why it matters
This update builds on Google's strategy to integrate Gemini across its productivity suite. It follows similar AI expansions into Gmail, Docs, and Keep. The move targets the educational market by automating the creation of study aids.
What is confirmed
- Google allows Gemini Notebook to read eligible ebooks owned by the user.
What to watch next
- Expansion of eligible ebook formats or publishers
- Integration of voice assistant modes into the Notebook interface
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Google's Gemini Notebook AI integrates with Google Play Books
Gemini Notebook now allows users to import and interact with books from Google Play Books using 'Expert Intelligence', enabling features like quizzes, audio overviews, and study plans. This update enhances the app's functionality, making it easier for users to engage with their e-book library and utilize AI-driven study tools. Users can generate study materials from their imported books.
Why it matters
The integration of Gemini Notebook with Google Play Books expands the app's capabilities, providing users with a more comprehensive learning experience. This development is significant for students and readers who use Google's ecosystem for their e-book needs. The AI-driven features can help users better understand and retain information from their readings.
What is confirmed
- Gemini Notebook's 'Expert Intelligence' feature enables users to generate quizzes, audio overviews, and study plans from imported books.
- Users can import and interact with books from Google Play Books into Gemini Notebook.
What to watch next
- User adoption and feedback on the 'Expert Intelligence' feature
- Potential expansion of 'Expert Intelligence' to other Google services
- Updates on the development of more AI-driven study tools within Gemini Notebook
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Google's Gemini Notebook adds 'Expert Intelligence' for interacting with Play Books
Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, now allows users to import and interact with books from Google Play Books using a feature called 'Expert Intelligence'. This feature enables users to generate quizzes, audio overviews, and study plans from their imported books. The update makes it easier for users to engage with their e-book library and utilize AI-driven study tools.
Why it matters
Gemini Notebook is Google's AI-powered note-taking app designed to help users organize and study information more effectively. The integration with Google Play Books expands the app's capabilities, providing users with a more comprehensive study experience. This development is part of Google's efforts to enhance its AI-driven tools for education and productivity.
What is confirmed
- Gemini Notebook can import books from Google Play Books, allowing users to summarize, quiz, and study them.
- The 'Expert Intelligence' feature generates quizzes, audio overviews, and study plans from imported books.
- Users can add purchased Google Play Books directly to Gemini Notebook using 'Expert Intelligence'.
What to watch next
- Further updates to Gemini Notebook's AI capabilities
- Expansion of 'Expert Intelligence' to other Google services
- User adoption and feedback on the new feature
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