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NotebookLM
NotebookLM: Infographics and Presentations
NotebookLM has enhanced its "Studio" capabilities by adding visual generation features for Slides and Infographics, complementing existing audio overviews. These new tools enable users to create structured presentations and high-impact visual summaries from complex documents, improving productivity and learner engagement, especially for visual learners and study aids.
NotebookLM Nano Banana Upgrade
Nano Banana in NotebookLM enhances video overviews with customisable visual styles, including Watercolour and Anime. Users can choose between Explainer and Brief formats, select from over 50 languages, and provide specific focus areas. These options aim to improve understanding and retention of content from uploaded documents.
Generate presentations in the Gemini app
Google has introduced a new feature in the Gemini app that allows users to create slide presentations easily. By providing a text prompt or uploading a source, Gemini generates slides with themes and images, which can then be exported to Google Slides for further editing and collaboration.
Google Keep reminders now saved to Tasks
Google is enhancing its service by automatically saving Keep reminders to Google Tasks, allowing users to manage their to-dos seamlessly across Workspace products like Calendar, Chat, Docs, and Gemini. This integration ensures that all reminders are up-to-date and easily accessible within the Google ecosystem.
Google Vids Update
Google Vids now supports vertical (9:16) and square (1:1) video sizes, alongside the existing widescreen format (16:9). Users can easily change video sizes via the menu bar. This enhancement provides greater flexibility for content creation and aligns with approved educational platforms by local authorities.
Google Chat Updates
Google Chat has introduced a redesigned integrations menu for easier access to apps and actions, allowing users to initiate commands with fewer clicks. Additionally, users can now send expressive stickers in conversations. Inline threading for direct messages is also being rolled out, enhancing message organization based on user feedback.
Google Meet Updates
Google Meet now includes a meeting timer feature that can be managed by hosts or participants to enhance focus and productivity. Additionally, live captions have been expanded to support Cantonese, enabling real-time text display during meetings, thereby facilitating better comprehension and participation for Cantonese speakers.
Flashcards, Quizzes and new Reports in NotebookLM
NotebookLM introduces interactive flashcards and quizzes to enhance personalised study sessions based on users' documents. Users can effortlessly create flashcards, quizzes, and tailor reports in over 130 languages. The platform also provides dynamic topic suggestions, making it easier for learners to prepare for exams or master new skills.
Grade All in Google Classroom
The "Grade all" feature in Google Classroom streamlines grading by allowing teachers to assign the same grade to multiple students simultaneously. Ideal for assignments graded on completion, this function includes bulk grading, grade overriding, and automatic grade returns, thus minimising time spent on inputting grades individually.