Google NotebookLM 2.0 Upgrade Adds Gemini 3.5 AI Features

Google has refreshed its free AI‑powered note‑taking platform NotebookLM with a major upgrade that swaps in the Gemini 3.5 model, displays the model’s step‑by‑step reasoning, and equips each notebook with a dedicated cloud sandbox capable of running Python code. The new version can also browse the web autonomously to fill gaps in supplied documents, while keeping source‑grounded provenance.

Open‑source developer DargonLee released DeepSeek iOS, a lightweight AI assistant for iPhone that integrates multiple language models, supports saved searches and fast on‑device responses, and is distributed via GitHub under a permissive license.

A Chinese tech outlet reported that Gaode is internally testing a Vibe Coding product called “袋马” (Dai Ma), which lets users describe app functionality in natural language and instantly generate functional WeChat mini‑programs or native iOS apps, aiming at creators and small teams without coding expertise.

A separate guide highlighted five useful Chrome extensions—Cat Gatekeeper, Windowed floating video, Language Reactor, OneTab, and Shorts‑to‑Normal Player—that improve productivity, reduce screen fatigue, and enhance media consumption.