An expert Googler shared his tips on using NotebookLM. Steven Johnson is a popular author who often writes about the intersection of science, technology, and the human experience. In his role at Google, he also helped launch CarnetLM — the product is getting a lot of attention for helping people synthesize large volumes of information and understand complex ideas quickly. You can upload PDFs, Google Docs, websites, YouTube videos, and more to NotebookLM to glean new information and delve deeper into new topics, which Steven details (along with other helpful tips). in his message.
Google Shopping has rolled out new AI to help you choose the product that’s right for you. The new Google Shopping, available to start in the US, uses AI to make it easier to find the right products. For example, when researching a product, an AI-generated brief will give you more details on the most important things to know before purchasing. And, as you browse the results, you’ll see AI-generated summaries of what to consider before making a purchase, as well as which products may (or may not) respond well to your needs. The Google Shopping homepage will also now feature a product recommendations feed, videos, and a personalized deals page so you can find the products you want at the lowest price.
Search has benefited from a major AI update, expanding the types of questions people can ask. AI has already helped us reinvent Google Search, so users can ask questions in new ways: whether that’s typing a query, searching with a camera, or even humming a tune. In October, we added even more updates, including helping people identify songs in Circle to Search, buy what they see, and search with videos. For example, when people visit the aquarium, they can open Lens in the Google app and hold the shutter button to record the fish while asking out loud, “Why are they swimming together?” — AI will make sense of the video and produce insight from the AI, as well as useful resources from the web. The world is in constant motion, and research can now help people understand it for what it is.
We announced that all Chromebooks, including two new models, will have built-in AI.. All Chromebooks will now ship with the Gemini app, and Chromebook Plus laptops include new Google AI productivity tools like Live Translate, Help Me Write, Recorder app, and Welcome Recap, which help users get back there where they left off when connecting to a Chromebook. The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus, and features a new Quick Insert key to access AI features; and Lenovo’s latest 11″ Chromebook Duet is compact, durable, and switches from tablet to desktop mode in seconds.
