Google has announced that NotebookLM has been renamed to Gemini Notebook. This change is intended to indicate that the tool is part of the company's AI family, though it will maintain its positioning as a standalone product [[HN Search (backfill)]].
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Google Renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook and Adds Code Execution Capability
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As a new feature, a secure cloud computer will be provided for each notebook. This allows Gemini Notebook to natively write and execute code, enabling complex data analysis based on sources [[HN Search (backfill)]].
This feature has begun rolling out to Google AI Ultra users and Workspace business customers. Deployment for Pro users is expected to take place on the web over the coming weeks [[HN Search (backfill)]].
Furthermore, integration within the Google ecosystem will be strengthened. Synchronization with the Gemini app is already possible, and Google stated that notebooks will be directly accessible within the AI Mode of Google Search in the future [[HN Search (backfill)]].
Source: NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook（HN 371pt・185コメント）（HN Search (backfill), 2026-07-17）