Notebooklm Enhances Features With Google's Gemini AI Update

WHO:

CNET - NotebookLM is an AI-powered research assistant developed by Google.

TechCrunch - Google is the organization behind the Gemini AI model.

WHAT:

9to5Google - NotebookLM's chat experience can now guide users through building their source repository starting from "loose ideas and questions."

9to5Google - The update to NotebookLM will roll out to other tiers "over time" beyond AI Ultra and enterprise accounts.

9to5Google - NotebookLM can now use Google Search to find relevant, high-quality sources from the web and add them to the user's notebook.

9to5Google - NotebookLM now includes more than 100 curated software skills, enhancing its capabilities for deeper understanding of sources.

9to5Google - NotebookLM can now create outputs ready for download in additional formats, including images with Nano Banana: PNG, JPG, GIF.

9to5Google - More formats for outputs are expected to be introduced in the future.

9to5Google - NotebookLM now uses Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity to provide “even more accurate and reliable information along with better visibility into the thinking process.”

9to5Google - Each notebook now has a “secure cloud computer” that allows NotebookLM to “write and run code useful for helping you perform deeper research and more complex analysis.”

9to5Google - The upgraded NotebookLM achieved an average win rate of over 65% across top five core evaluation dimensions, a 15% point margin above parity.

9to5Google - NotebookLM secured a 69.9% win rate in large document analysis and a 78.2% win rate in advanced web research and source discovery against the prior baseline.

9to5Google - NotebookLM can now create outputs in various file formats including PNG, SVG, PDFs, DOCX, Markdown, CSV, JSON, XLSX, and PPTX.

9to5Google - NotebookLM’s chat experience can guide users in building their source repository, helping to find primary sources in other languages and related works by authors.

Techmeme - The update to NotebookLM includes new agentic capabilities and more advanced reasoning for AI Ultra users.

Ars Technica - The upgrade to NotebookLM is currently available only for AI Ultra and enterprise accounts.

CNET - NotebookLM is receiving major chat upgrades, better customization, and more formatting options.

TechCrunch - Gemini 3.5 will be the default model in NotebookLM.

HOW:

9to5Google - Users can provide detailed instructions for generating specific outputs, such as creating PDF reports with charts and tables or detailed budget spreadsheets, and request edits after generation.

9to5Google - The upgraded NotebookLM allows users to provide detailed instructions for generating specific outputs, such as PDF reports with charts and tables or detailed budget spreadsheets.

CNET - The updates to NotebookLM will enhance its features for users, allowing for improved interaction and usability.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 13:49 UTC)

NotebookLM has introduced an enhanced chat experience that helps users build their source repository starting from loose ideas and questions. This update will eventually be available to additional tiers beyond the current AI Ultra and enterprise accounts, allowing more users to benefit from its features. Additionally, NotebookLM can now leverage Google Search to find and incorporate relevant, high-quality sources from the web, and users can provide detailed instructions for generating specific outputs like PDF reports or budget spreadsheets, with the option to request edits afterward.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 11:54 UTC)

NotebookLM has recently upgraded its features, now boasting over 100 curated software skills that enhance its ability to understand sources more deeply. Users can generate outputs ready for download in various formats, including images like PNG, JPG, and GIF, and they can provide detailed instructions for creating specific outputs such as PDF reports with charts and tables or budget spreadsheets. Additionally, more output formats are expected to be introduced in the future.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 08:08 UTC)

NotebookLM has received a significant upgrade, now utilizing Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity to enhance accuracy and provide better insight into its reasoning process. The platform features a secure cloud computer that enables it to write and run code, facilitating deeper research and complex analysis, while achieving an impressive average win rate of over 65% across key evaluation metrics. Additionally, NotebookLM can generate outputs in multiple file formats, including PNG, PDF, and DOCX, and offers a chat experience that assists users in building their source repository and discovering primary sources in various languages.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Techmeme reports that an update to NotebookLM has been released, featuring new agentic capabilities and enhanced reasoning for AI Ultra users. This upgrade aims to improve user experience by providing more sophisticated tools for interaction. Users can look forward to these advancements that will enhance their productivity and creativity.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 21:32 UTC)

The upgrade to NotebookLM is now available, but it's currently limited to AI Ultra and enterprise accounts. This update was reported by Ars Technica at 21:32 UTC. Users with these specific accounts can take advantage of the new features right away.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 18:01 UTC)

Google has announced significant upgrades to its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, which will now feature enhanced chat capabilities, better customization, and more formatting options. The updates will also see the Gemini 3.5 model become the default in NotebookLM, improving user interaction and usability. These enhancements aim to make the research process more efficient and user-friendly.