Google Renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook as Workspace Integration Expands

Google is rebranding its NotebookLM tool as Gemini Notebook, integrating it more deeply into the Gemini product family. This name and logo change will officially begin on July 16, 2026, according to Google's official Workspace update. The rebranding signifies a shift in how Gemini interacts with user data, as it can now work with context from notebooks and various Workspace applications instead of solely responding to standalone prompts.

This development is particularly beneficial for teams that store project research, meeting material, and internal reference files within Google tools, as it enhances the tool's usefulness beyond just branding. Google has also made NotebookLM notebooks available as grounded sources in Gemini apps, allowing users to attach a notebook to a Gemini chat or prompt, providing the model with a defined body of source material for its response.

This feature is currently being rolled out to Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts with NotebookLM access. The pricing, administrative control, and regional availability for the new Gemini Notebook feature have not been specified by Google, so businesses should review their individual Workspace and Gemini access rather than assuming all capabilities are enabled everywhere.