Google Rolls Out Major Updates to AI Mode, Vids, and Notebook to Strengthen Productivity Tools

개발 도구 | Fri Jul 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 6 sources

Google updated its productivity tools across the board, including AI Mode app integrations, Gemini Omni and personal avatars in Google Vids, and the rebranding of NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook.

Analysis

[Google AI Mode] launched app integrations with Instacart, Canva, and YouTube ^[1][5]

• Rolling out gradually in the US starting this week
• Add ingredients directly to Instacart cart
• Browse Canva templates and save YouTube Music playlists
• Response to ChatGPT and Claude app integrations

[Google Vids] added Gemini Omni and personal avatars features ^[2][4]

• Generate videos from text prompts and image references
• Support step-by-step editing including background replacement
• lighting correction
• and effects
• Create personal digital avatars from selfies and voice recordings
• Insert SynthID watermarks in all generated clips

[Google Vids Personal Avatars] created competitive dynamics with AI video startups like HeyGen and Synthesia ^[2][4]

• Available to Google AI Pro/Ultra and Workspace business customers
• Restricted to users aged 18+ in certain regions
• Avatars limited to the account owner's own face
• Targeting the AI video market after OpenAI Sora shutdown

[Gemini Notebook] rebranded NotebookLM and integrated a secure cloud computer ^[3][6]

• Research tool used by 30 million people and 600
• 000 organizations
• Equipped with a secure cloud computer capable of writing and executing code
• Integrated with the Gemini app and Google Search AI Mode
• Three-year brand history originating from Project Tailwind

[Google Ecosystem] expanded cross-platform integration across Gemini app, Search, and Notebook ^[5][6]

• Full cross-app synchronization between Gemini app and Gemini Notebook
• Notebook features coming soon to AI Mode
• Personalized responses via Personal Intelligence with Gmail and Photos
• Support for checking store inventory and side-by-side web browsing

Sources

• [1] Connect more of your apps to Search - Google AI Blog
• [2] Create, edit and star in videos with two Google Vids updates - Google AI Blog
• [3] Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook - The Verge AI
• [4] Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos - TechCrunch AI
• [5] Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps - TechCrunch AI
• [6] NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook - Hacker News