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Google's NotebookLM upgrades with Gemini 3.5 Flash and code execution

Google's NotebookLM has been significantly upgraded, now utilizing Gemini 3.5 Flash for its operations. The research tool now features its own cloud computer, enabling code execution capabilities. Additionally, it can autonomously conduct research using Google Search to find relevant sources. AI

IMPACT Enhances research productivity by integrating code execution and autonomous search into a familiar notebook interface.

RANK_REASON Product update for an existing AI-powered tool.

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Google's NotebookLM upgrades with Gemini 3.5 Flash and code execution

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Google's NotebookLM now runs its own cloud computer with code execution and agent-based research

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="608" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/google_logo_wall-2.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1088" /></p> <p> Google is giving NotebookLM a major upgrade. The research…