New Features Make NotebookLM More Flexible and Easier to Use

New Features Make NotebookLM More Flexible and Easier to Use

New Features Make NotebookLM More Flexible and Easier to Use

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-notebooklm-features-make-ai-tool-flexible-easier-to-use/

Publish Date: 2026-03-25 18:12:00

Source Domain: www.cnet.com

  • Cinematic Video Overviews: NotebookLM now combines advanced AI tools like Gemini, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3 to create enhanced, animated video overviews from data sources.
  • Slide Revisions: Users over 18 can now make changes to slide decks by instructing the tool, generating updated versions based on modification requests.
  • New Infographic Styles: NotebookLM offers 10 distinct infographic styles to choose from, allowing customization based on the narrative being conveyed.
  • Quizzes and Flashcards Improvements: New functions include the ability to delete individual questions, save progress across sessions, and customize feedback (“got it” or “missed it”) for quizzes and flashcards.
  • Expanded File Support: EPUB file types can now be uploaded as data sources, and slide decks can be exported in PPTX format for compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Create from Chat: Users can now generate artifacts like audio overviews, reports, and infographics right from the chat, without needing to switch to the Studio tab.