As generative AI develops rapidly, feature integration is becoming increasingly intelligent. Google has now combined Gemini and NotebookLM to launch the new “Gemini Notebooks” feature. No more opening separate tabs or switching tools; you can organize data and answer AI questions within a single interface. This is incredibly convenient for those who need to read and organize large amounts of documents. If you frequently use AI to help with note-taking or writing, this new feature is definitely worth checking out. Let’s take a look at the key points.
Which users can use the Gemini notebook features?
Currently, the “Gemini Notebook” feature is not fully available to all users, but is initially offered to subscribers, including those with Google AI Plus, Google AI Pro, and Google AI Ultra plans, and is only available on the web. Google has stated that it will gradually roll out to mobile devices and may even make it available to free users, so don’t be too surprised if you haven’t seen it yet.
How do I use the Gemini notebook?
The actual usage is quite intuitive. Once you enter Gemini, you’ll see the “Notebooks” section in the side toolbar. It automatically syncs files and PDFs you’ve uploaded to NotebookLM, and you can also add new data sources directly. Then you can ask questions like in a normal chat, and Gemini will help you organize the key points, answer questions, and even generate reports based on this content.
Even more practical is that this notebook syncs instantly between Gemini and NotebookLM. You can perform advanced processing in NotebookLM (like video summarization or infographics) and then return to Gemini for further applications, such as organizing report outlines or writing articles, making the whole process much smoother.
▲ After opening the desktop version of Gemini, you’ll see the “Notebooks” function on the left. Then, simply click on any notebook and type “Help me organize the data inside,” and Gemini will retrieve the data you created in NotebookLM.
▲ After a short wait, Gemini will display the data from NotebookLM, which you can use directly without switching tools.
▲ If you want to jump to NotebookLM, you can also jump directly from Gemini.
“Gemini Notebook” integrates data organization and AI Q&A into a single workflow, eliminating the hassle of switching tools and making content production more efficient. If you already use Gemini or NotebookLM, this feature is almost a must-have upgrade; even if you don’t need it now, you can learn about it now, and when a free version is released in the future, it has a good chance of becoming a standard tool for daily work and study.
