Google has introduced a major update to its NotebookLM platform, bringing a refreshed Video Overviews feature powered by Gemini’s Nano Banana image generation model. This rollout targets Pro users immediately, with broader availability to all users expected in the coming weeks. The upgrade is delivered globally across all supported languages on NotebookLM’s web app.
WOW 🤯
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NotebookLM Video Overviews in the Anime style! How cool is that?! https://t.co/ede5es2FVm pic.twitter.com/siNQfPSf2O
The feature now offers users a choice between comprehensive Explainer videos and new Brief formats, catering to those who need either deep dives or quick summaries. Video Overviews incorporate automatically generated illustrations in six distinct visual styles, including:
- Watercolor
- Papercraft
- Anime
- Whiteboard
- Retro Print
- Heritage
Users can further tailor video content by selecting specific document sections or focusing on particular topics, making the platform adaptable for students, professionals, and researchers handling dense materials.
BREAKING 🚨: Google started rolling out new Nano-Banana-powered Video Overview styles for NotebookLM!
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- New Styles: Whiteboard, Watercolor, Retro print, Heritage, Paper-craft, Anime
- New Format: Brief
First sample here 👀 https://t.co/ujt2b6j5mr pic.twitter.com/VZGJhSHhzl
NotebookLM’s update is built to help users better comprehend and remember content from uploaded notes and documents. Early testers have noted the value in visual customization and the dual-format approach, which differentiates it from earlier static text-based summaries and from standard document analysis features in other productivity tools. The company is leveraging Gemini’s AI capabilities to transform complex information into accessible multimedia, reinforcing its commitment to practical, user-focused AI development in productivity software.
