Google appears to be preparing a fresh wave of generative media features for NotebookLM, with signs pointing to a new capability for creating video overviews. A “Video Overviews” button has been discovered in the web interface, implying that users might soon be able to transform their notebook content into short video summaries. These videos are likely powered by Google’s Veo 2 model, which specializes in generating concise video segments—typically 10 to 20 seconds in length. Given the constraints of generative video length and coherence, Google may apply a template-driven format similar to existing audio overviews, which consistently feature scripted dialogues between two synthetic hosts using fixed voices.
This feature could extend the functionality of NotebookLM beyond textual synthesis and audio narration by enabling a lightweight visual storytelling layer. The exact structure of these videos remains uncertain, but a plausible outcome would be stylized dialogues or visual metaphors summarizing key points from notebook content. If aligned with the audio format, it could lead to repeatable, theme-based visualizations rather than highly customized or creative renders.
NotebookLM is also hinting at a broader content discovery direction through a newly revealed section titled “Editor’s Picks”. This interface change suggests that users may soon be able to browse and interact with public notebooks, introducing a more social or community-driven aspect to the tool. This shift could pave the way for NotebookLM to function not just as a private research assistant, but also as a knowledge-sharing platform.
We are officially less than two weeks away from #GoogleIO which marks exactly one year since we first unveiled audio overviews (and what a year it has been!) Rest assured, we've got some more exciting stuff planned for this year's event. 😋😋😋
— NotebookLM (@NotebookLM) May 8, 2025
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These developments are expected to converge with the upcoming mobile release of NotebookLM for iOS and Android, scheduled for May 20. App store previews suggest an experience geared around consuming audio overviews, likely accompanied by the ability to share notebooks. This aligns with Google’s broader strategy to unify its AI ecosystem across modalities—text, voice, and now potentially video—into a single assistant-like experience centered around user-generated content. The full scope of these features will likely be unveiled during Google I/O later this month.
