chatsimple

NotebookLM

May 23, 2025

  • Claude 4 is here—and it’s a major upgrade. Learn more here.

  • Instagram Adds New DM Options, Including Voice Clip Transcription. Learn more here.

  • Take the Flash Briefing Survey here.

  • Curious about NotebookLM and Gemini? I’ve got a free training today at 12 PM ET that’ll show you how to use both in a way that will save you hours every week—by turning your notes, docs, and ideas into polished content, smart summaries, and powerful workflows. Register here

Holidays: 5/24/25

  • National Escargot Day

  • Brother’s Day

  • National Scavenger Hunt Day...

Have you left a review yet for this briefing? You can click here and it will take you directly where you need to go. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you!

May 22, 2025

  • Gemini AI is now core to Android, Search, and Workspace

    • Replacing Google Assistant on Android devices

    • Integrated into Gmail, Docs, and Chrome

    AI Overviews in Search

    • Gemini-generated summaries now appear at the top of search results

    • Rolling out across the U.S. this week

    Gmail + Gemini = Smarter Replies

    • Pulls context from your inbox and Google Drive

    • Helps write and summarize emails with more personalization

    Gemini built into Chromebook Plus

    • AI writing help, Magic Editor in Photos, and AI wallpapers

    LearnLM for Education

    • Gemini-powered tools to support personalized learning

    • Based on research into how people learn best

    Gemini Live announced

    • Real-time assistant that can see, hear, and speak naturally

    • Launching first on mobile

    Project Astra: AI with eyes

    • Uses your phone’s camera to recognize and talk about real-world objects

    Veo and Imagen 3 for Creators

    • High-quality video generation (Veo) and stunning AI images (Imagen 3)

    • New feature: "Ask with Video" to generate custom videos from prompts

    Gemini 1.5 Pro for Developers

    • Advanced APIs for building multimodal AI agents with memory and reasoning

    Google enters XR space

    • Partnering with Magic Leap to create Android-powered AR headsets

    Learn more here.

  • Take the Flash Briefing Survey here.

  • Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This workshop will show you how to use it with confidence—no overwhelm, just results. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 5/23/25

  • National Lucky Penny Day

  • World Turtle Day

  • National Taffy Day

Have you left a review yet for this briefing? You can click here and it will take you directly where you need to go. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you!

May 19, 2025

  • OpenAI launched a new PDF export capability for its Deep Research feature. Read the full article here.

  • Manus AI Now Free with 1,000 Credits for All Users. Read the full article here.

  • Google is developing Video Overviews feature for NotebookLM. Read the full article here.

  • Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This workshop will show you how to use it with confidence—no overwhelm, just results. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 5/20/25

  • World Bee Day

  • National Rescue Dog Day

  • National Streaming Day

Have you left a review yet for this briefing? You can click here and it will take you directly where you need to go. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you!

May 5, 2025

  • Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM, which helps users organize and summarize notes, is launching mobile apps for iOS and Android. Click here to learn more.

  • Visa is working on AI agents that can autonomously make purchases for users based on preferences and budgets. Read the full article here.

  • Amazon just launched Nova Premier, its largest and most powerful AI model to date. Read the full article here.

  • Google is giving more people access to its “AI Mode” in apps like Search and Maps. Click here to learn more.

  • If you are curious about using AI more strategically in your work, check out my new AI 101 Workshop. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 5/6/25

  • Nurses Day

  • Teacher’s Day

  • Tourist Appreciation Day

Have you left a review yet for this briefing? You can click here and it will take you directly where you need to go. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you!

May 1, 2025

  • Meta is launching a standalone AI app, aiming to directly compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Click here to learn more.

  • OpenAI rolled back a recent update that made ChatGPT overly flattering and agreeable. Read the full article here.

  • Google is expanding its AI-powered NotebookLM feature. Click here to learn more.

  • 🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 🎉 In this episode, I sit down with ManyChat expert, Mel Eilers, to reveal how to unlock explosive engagement, higher conversions, and better customer experiences with DM automation. If you’ve been sleeping on ManyChat, you don’t want to miss this one! Listen now at jenlehner.com/096

Holidays: 5/2/25

  • Space Day

  • Life Insurance Day

  • Brothers and Sisters Day

Have you left a review yet for this briefing? You can click here and it will take you directly where you need to go. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you!