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Gemini just became a proper workspace, not just a chat window.
The problem: The more you use Gemini for complex projects, the harder it is to keep everything organized — chats scatter, context gets lost, and you start every session from scratch.
The solution: Notebooks give you a dedicated, persistent space per project where Gemini remembers your sources, files, and past conversations.
What stands out:
📓 New notebook per project: No losing context across chats, keep everything in one focused space
💬 Move past chats in: Bring existing conversations into a notebook so nothing gets left behind
📄 Add documents as sources: Gemini uses them alongside web search for more better responses
⚙️ Custom instructions per notebook: Tailor how Gemini responds to each specific project or topic
🔗 Syncs with NotebookLM automatically: Sources in Gemini appear in NotebookLM & vice versa
🎬 Unlock NotebookLM features from Gemini: Use Video Overviews, Infographics, and more
📚 More sources on higher plans: Tackle bigger, longer-running projects without hitting limits
Rolling out now to Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on web. Mobile, Europe, and free users coming in the next few weeks.
Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone managing multiple ongoing projects who needs Gemini to actually remember what they're working on.
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The NotebookLM sync is the killer feature here honestly. I've been using NotebookLM for research and Gemini for quick questions separately, and having sources flow between them automatically removes a ton of friction. The per-notebook custom instructions is smart too - my coding project needs completely different Gemini behavior than my reading notes.