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Google is expanding NotebookLM's video generation capabilities with Cinematic Video Overviews, which produce styled visual narratives beyond simple slide presentations. The update also includes upgrades to Canvas in AI Mode, enhancing the tool's ability to synthesize and present document insights.

Google has integrated a full AI Mode prompt box directly into Chrome's address bar, expanding its AI assistant capabilities in the desktop browser. This follows the company's January 2026 Gemini integration update for Chrome's side panel.