Google is changing brands NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, positioning the research tool under its Gemini brand, according to the company. The rebrand involves only a name and logo change and will not affect existing laptops.
Additionally, Google is expanding access to a secure cloud-based computing feature to all Google AI Pro subscribers on the web in the coming weeks. Previously, this feature was limited to AI Ultra and Workspace enterprise customers. According to Google, NotebookLM is used by more than 30 million people.
What changes as NotebookLM becomes Gemini Notebook and why
The central change is a rebrand. NotebookLM becomes Gemini Notebook, joining Google’s growing suite of Gemini-branded products. Key points:
- The tool retains the same functionality that it had as NotebookLM.
- Existing laptops are not affected by the rebranding.
- The change includes a new colorful logo.
- Users can see NotebookLM appear as Gemini Notebook on their phone or in the Gemini app.
NotebookLM was originally introduced as an experimental tool presented at Google I/O 2023 under the name Project Tailwind. Google later released it publicly as NotebookLM and has become one of the company’s most successful AI projects over the past three years.
The rebranding serves to unify Google’s artificial intelligence tools under the Gemini brand. Over the past year, Google has incorporated Gemini into almost all of its products. NotebookLM already works with Gemini and can be accessed directly through the Gemini app.
Calling it Gemini Notebook aligns it with other Gemini-branded services, such as the Gemini app and Gemini Live.
This move strengthens Gemini’s position as Google’s all-in-one AI platform. As the popularity of NotebookLM continues to grow, its integration into the Gemini brand helps expand Gemini’s reach to its user base.
Cloud computing access expands to AI Pro and what it means for users
The main functional update following the rebrand is expanded access to secure cloud computing. In June, Google announced that all NotebookLM laptops would be able to access a secure cloud-based computer, allowing the AI tool to write and execute code on the user’s behalf.
This cloud computer allows Gemini Notebook to write and run code, analyze data, perform complex calculations, and handle advanced research tasks without relying on the user’s local device.
Until now, this feature was available only to Google AI Ultra subscribers and Workspace business customers with AI Ultra and AI Expanded plans. Over the next few weeks, Google plans to expand cloud computing access to all Google AI Pro subscribers on the web.
For existing NotebookLM users, no action is required to rebrand and your notebooks will continue to function as before. The interface and features remain the same, except for the change in name and logo. Users should expect the name to change to Gemini Notebook in the app and web interface in the coming weeks.
Google AI Pro subscribers will get access to the cloud computing feature on the web in the coming weeks. This feature enables code execution, data analysis, and complex research tasks. Once deployed, users can access it through the Gemini Notebook interface.
For free tier users, the cloud computing feature will continue to be limited to paid plans, including AI Pro, AI Ultra, and qualified Workspace plans. Free users will continue to access core Gemini Notebook features that were previously available under the NotebookLM name.
How Gemini Notebook is spreading among Google products and when it will be available
Google continues to roll out Gemini Notebook integration across all of its products and services. After introducing Gemini to its app, the company plans to integrate Gemini Notebook directly into AI mode within Search.
This approach aligns with Google’s broader strategy of incorporating Gemini features across its ecosystem, including Search, Workspace, Chrome, and Android. Integrating Gemini Notebook into AI mode would allow users to access notebook-style research tools directly from search results.
The Gemini Notebook rebrand is currently underway. In the coming weeks, users will notice updates to the name and logo on the app and website.
Additionally, the expansion of the cloud computing feature to Google AI Pro subscribers on the web will also happen in phases over the coming weeks. Google has not announced a specific date when all AI Pro users will gain access.
There is no official timeline yet for integrating Gemini Notebook into AI mode within Search. Users can stay tuned to Google’s official channels for updates on the rebranding, cloud computing feature, and other integrations into Google products.
