Expanding Learning with NotebookLM’s New Features
NotebookLM, a favorite AI learning tool of mine, has announced two key updates: ‘deep research’ and new ‘source types.’ Users can now conduct in-depth analyzes by selecting ‘web’ as a research source, enhancing their grasp on specific topics. Additionally, the inclusion of more file types—such as Google Sheets, Dropbox files, images, PDFs, and Microsoft Word documents—broadens the scope of content accessible for learning and research.
Here is the full list of the news items from Week 3, Nov 2025 with source links from Gemini-3, ChatGPT, Reddit, NotebookLM, LinkedIn .
🗞️ News 1: OpenAI Starts Testing ‘Group Chats’ in ChatGPT – Source: OpenAI
🗞️ News 2: Google Gemini-3 Comes to AI-Mode in Search – Source: Google
🗞️ News 3: LinkedIn Search Gets An AI-Powered Upgrade – Source: LinkedIn
🗞️ News 4: NotebookLM Gets AI Deep-Reseach & New Modes – Source: NotebookLM
🗞️ News 5: Reddit Ads Now Have WooCommerce Integration – Source: Reddit
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