NotebookLM Update: Cancel 10 AI Subscriptions! This Free Google Tool Does It All Alone, Know Details

NotebookLM Update: Are you still paying for 10 different AI tool subscriptions for various tasks? If so, stop right now. Google has rolled out significant updates to its Notebook LM, effectively turning it into a comprehensive ‘all-in-one’ AI tool. From creating podcasts and deep research to generating infographics and videos—everything is now possible with this single tool, and that too, completely for free.

With these new updates, users can now listen to audio in over 80 languages and get accurate information using their own trusted sources. Let’s explore how this tool can simplify your workflow.

Why is Notebook LM Different from Others?

This Google tool works quite differently from ChatGPT or other AI chatbots. Its key features include:

• Source-Based: It answers using only your uploaded documents or sources, rather than random internet data.
• Zero Hallucination: Every claim is backed by a citation or reference that you can click and verify. Thus, the chance of hallucinations or misinformation is almost non-existent.
• All-in-One Solution: Podcasts, mind maps, flashcards, presentations, and infographics—all can be created in one place.

Audio Overview and Multilingual Support

If you don’t have time to read hundreds of news articles or papers daily, you can add your preferred PDFs, websites, or YouTube links to the notebook. Notebook LM will convert them into an audio podcast.

• 80+ Languages Support: It works in over 80 languages, including Hindi, Spanish, and Japanese.
• Custom Instructions: You can direct the AI to focus on specific topics. You can stay updated by listening to these audio summaries during your commute or breaks.

Deep Research Capabilities

While ChatGPT gives general answers and Perplexity provides summaries, Notebook LM is capable of generating a complete report.

• Research Plan: It browses hundreds of websites to compile a report with over 40 verified sources.
• Verification: Every section of the report comes with direct source link citations. It is ideal for creating strategic analyses and executive overviews.

Creating Presentations and Infographics

Using Google’s latest image generation models, it can transform your long text content into visual assets.

• Slide Decks: Convert your research into “TEDx style” or minimalistic presentations.
• Infographics: Turn long podcasts or content into single-glance visuals or images. It turns hours of work into seconds.

Video Overview and Content Repurposing

A powerful feature has been added to turn text into engaging video content without animators or video editors.

• Document to Video: Convert a script or historical text into an explainer video.
• Social Media Posts: Upload a YouTube video link and ask Notebook LM to write a viral Twitter thread, LinkedIn post, or newsletter based strictly on that video content. It eliminates hallucinations by sticking strictly to the provided video context.

Excellent for Study and Education

For students, this tool is like a magic wand. You can upload textbooks or lecture notes and create mind maps with a single click. Additionally, it can generate flashcards and quizzes from your uploaded sources, which is extremely effective for exam preparation.

Mobile and Pricing

In the free plan of Notebook LM, you get access to 100 notebooks and up to 50 sources per notebook. The mobile app also features background playback and offline download capabilities. For those who need even more sources, paid plans are available. This Google tool has truly brought research, creation, and organization under one roof for users.