Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

Google has renamed its AI-powered research tool NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, effective July 16, 2026, as part of a broader effort to unify its artificial intelligence product branding. The company announced the change, which primarily involves a name update to better align the service with its Gemini family of AI tools, while its core functionality remains largely unchanged.

The rebranding follows Google's integration of the tool into the main Gemini app in April 2026, a move that allowed users to start research projects in Gemini and continue them in NotebookLM. That interoperability continues under the new name, with notebooks created in either Gemini or Gemini Notebook syncing automatically between the two platforms. Google stated the service, which began as Project Tailwind in May 2023, now has more than 30 million individual users and over 600,000 organizations.

Alongside the name change, Google highlighted several recent and upcoming technical improvements. A key upgrade, previously exclusive to higher-tier subscription plans, is now rolling out to Pro plan subscribers. This includes a dedicated cloud computer for each notebook, enabling deeper analysis of user-uploaded...