There are very few AI tools that ever make it into my daily use list, and Google’s NotebookLM was the first one that managed to do it. NotebookLM is a personalized research assistant, and it’s a tool I open multiple times every day, both for college and work.
So, if there’s one tool I knew would instantly earn a spot on my daily use list the moment I tried it, it’s the new app developed by the original team behind NotebookLM : Huxe. Huxe is a startup founded by three key members who were part of Google NotebookLM's very first team when it was still an experimental Google Labs project.
After launching a chatbot that was primarily targeted at B2B use cases, the trio began testing an app that was a more consumer-friendly app, something designed to bring personal intelligence and usability directly into people’s daily workflows. The app essentially takes what I consider to be NotebookLM’s best feature, Audio Overviews, and reimagines it in a way that just about anyone could use every single day. It’s an app I can’t imagine starting my mornings without now, and if you haven’t tried it yet, here are a few reasons you need to.
Huxe's daily audio briefing feature is all you need to catch up on your day ahead
No more scrolling first thing in the morning
While Huxe had been in early access since June 2025, it was finally launched publicly just a couple of days ago, complete with new updates that make it even more polished and practical for everyday use. The app is completely free to use and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. One of the features Huxe has had since its early days is Daily Audio Briefing, and even after exploring the new updates, it’s still the one I keep coming back to.
If you're like me and the first thing you do when you wake up is check your email and calendar to see what you missed while you were asleep and what’s coming up next, Huxe basically does all of that for you. The app connects to your Gmail and Google Calendar, then delivers a quick, personalized podcast that gives you a rundown of your schedule and any important emails.
I've been listening to my daily audio briefing every day while having breakfast or during my commute, and it just makes the entire process feel a little less chaotic and more enjoyable. All you need to do to access your Daily Audio Briefing is open Huxe and hit the Play button! When it's going through your calendar, it also takes any emails relevant to your events and makes appropriate connections.
For instance, I had a writing block scheduled in my calendar, and I had responded to an email earlier in the day to let my editor know I’d begin working on an urgent news article immediately. The hosts of the podcast let me know that my current writing block was a good time to wrap up that piece if I hadn’t already, since I had back-to-back calls the rest of the day.
It’s moments like these that make the feature feel less like a simple recap and more like a smart assistant that actually helps you manage your time. In addition to reading through your emails and calendars, Huxe's AI also goes through the latest news and picks out the stories that are relevant to your interests (you'll be asked to select topics for your daily briefing initially) and includes them in the podcast once the hosts have walked you through your email and calendar.
So, if you’re looking for a better way to get a rundown of your day rather than scrolling on your phone first thing in the morning, Huxe’s Daily Audio Briefing is exactly what you need.
Live Stations lets you create real-time podcasts powered by fresh information
Stay in the know, all the time
Huxe also has a Live Stations feature, and the only word I really need to describe it is: incredible. You can pick from different public Live Stations by switching to the Discover tab, which are grouped into categories like Technology, AI, Companies, Science, Health, Politics, Sports, Business & Finance, Life, and even one for X and Reddit.
Each category has multiple Live Stations to choose from, and all you need to do is click on one to start listening to a real-time, freshly generated podcast. Public Live Stations are already populated with sources and access the web in real-time, so you can listen anytime to get up-to-date insights without lifting a finger.
Of course, you might have a topic that you tend to read about every day, and you'd much rather have Huxe do the digging for you each time you want an update. You can create a Custom Live Station based on ANY topic of your choice. To do so, simply hit the plus button in the bottom-right corner, then select Live Station.
Once set up, all you need to do whenever you want an update on your topic is locate the relevant Live Station and click it. Huxe will then generate a fresh, real-time podcast based on the sources and parameters you’ve selected. Huxe claims that you'll never hear the same content twice, and based on my experience so far, that’s indeed the case.
DeepCasts let you turn any question into a personalized podcast in seconds
Like NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, but with a twist
If you're a huge fan of NotebookLM's Audio Overviews and haven't tried Huxe's DeepCasts yet, you're seriously missing out. When it comes to the podcasts themselves, DeepCasts and NotebookLM's Audio Overviews don’t differ all that much. Two hosts discuss the topic at hand in an engaging manner, add a bit of humor when relevant, and it’s just a great way to absorb complex information without feeling overwhelmed.
DeepCasts, on the other hand, shine when you want a broader overview or need quick insights from multiple sources without having to curate them yourself. I also found that Huxe generates DeepCasts much faster than NotebookLM generates Audio Overviews. I often have to do something else while NotebookLM generates the podcast, so having a DeepCast ready in seconds with Huxe feels like a game-changer.
Huxe is currently completely free to use
What reason do you have not to try Huxe?
Given that Huxe is still a fairly new tool and was only just widely launched a few days ago, it's not surprising that the app is completely free to use. This also means there are no limits on the number of Daily Audio Briefings, Live Stations, or DeepCasts you can generate, so you can explore and use the app as much as you like without worrying about hitting a paywall.
You're missing out if you haven't tried Huxe yet
I'm not exaggerating when I say this but Huxe is one of the best AI tools I've tried in a long, long time. Of course, given how new the tool is, there are bound to be some quirks and areas that could use refinement, but even in its early days, Huxe delivers an experience that feels polished, intuitive, and genuinely useful.
