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NotebookLM Evolves: 9 New Tools Make It a Productivity Monster

NotebookLM surpasses Gemini in popularity with 9 new tools that transform it from chatbot to productivity powerhouse for reports, PPTs, and more.

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Mar 24, 2026
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Google quietly pulled off something big.

According to Google Trends data, NotebookLM’s search popularity has now surpassed Gemini. Yes, Google’s own note-taking tool is hotter than its flagship large language model.

The reason is simple: after the latest wave of updates, NotebookLM is no longer just a chat box for asking questions. It has evolved into a full-featured productivity powerhouse that can generate reports, create PPTs, design infographics, and produce mind maps.

If you’re still using NotebookLM the way you did a few weeks ago, you’re already falling behind.

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