I stopped using NotebookLM after Google Drive projects solved my research chaos
Android Police 2026-07-11 13:30:10
Context: The author, Dhruv Bhutani, a technology journalist, found a solution to his research organization problems by utilizing Google Drive Projects. He was previously using NotebookLM for research but switched after discovering that Google Drive Projects could serve a similar purpose with more seamless integration with his existing workflow. This switch was driven by the need to efficiently manage and query a large volume of research materials collected from various sources.
Key Facts
- Dhruv Bhutani has extensive experience covering the Android ecosystem, having reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tested various smart home and audio products since 2009.
- He uses Google Drive Projects as a dedicated workspace for his research, where he can add multiple files, including Google Docs, PDFs, screenshots, and emails, to keep all his research materials organized.
- Google Drive Projects allows him to have a conversation with Google Gemini, which remembers previous interactions and provides information based on the attached files, eliminating the need to sift through multiple sources manually.
- The author previously used NotebookLM for organizing his research but found it cumbersome to upload emails and notes, a task that Google Drive Projects handles more efficiently.
- By using Google Drive Projects, Bhutani can create a research library for long-term projects, such as an upcoming trip, where he can attach and query various files, including personal notes and hotel reservations.