I finally stopped digging through bookmarks thanks to NotebookLM
Android Police 2026-07-16 12:15:15
Context: The author, Anu Joy, an Android-focused journalist, was struggling with managing their bookmarks, finding it increasingly difficult to locate specific information from saved articles. This issue led them to discover NotebookLM, a tool that transformed their workflow by turning web pages into a searchable library. With NotebookLM, Joy can now efficiently organize and retrieve information from their saved sources.
Key Facts
- The author, Anu Joy, previously wrote for tech publications such as Gizbot in 2023 and iJunkie (formerly known as iPhoneHacks) from 2021 to 2022 before joining Android Police.
- NotebookLM allows users to import articles, PDFs, YouTube videos, and other sources into notebooks, which can be used to ask questions and receive replies grounded in the collected sources.
- The NotebookLM Web Importer Chrome extension enables users to save web pages directly to their notebooks with a single click, supporting the import of multiple open tabs, YouTube videos, and PDFs.
- The author uses separate notebooks for specific topics, such as Android tips, travel planning, smart home devices, and personal finance, making it easier to find information when needed.
- NotebookLM's features include generating podcast-style conversations that summarize the material and highlight key ideas, as well as creating study guides, briefing documents, FAQs, mind maps, and other formats from the collected sources.