Overview
- Lecture mode generates a continuous, single-voice explanation of a topic drawn from user-provided materials.
- Listeners can choose Short, Default, or Long durations, with the Long option running roughly 30 minutes.
- Reviews describe a calm, pedagogical delivery meant for background learning rather than interactive dialogue.
- The update marks a shift from NotebookLM’s earlier multi-voice, podcast-style conversations that users could join.
- The Notebook team has teased a planned British-accent voice on X, and early anecdotes highlight uses from study sessions to health reviews, job applications, and legal preparation.