Based on reports from Business Insider, former Google engineers behind NotebookLM have launched Huxe, a personal AI audio companion that transforms emails, calendar items, and news interests into interactive, customized daily briefings that users can engage with through real-time questions and topic shifts.
The app offers several distinctive capabilities beyond its daily briefings. At its core, Huxe functions as a voice-first, AI-native application reimagining how artificial intelligence can assist with daily life.1 The platform's DeepCast feature enables users to ask specific questions like "What just happened with Nvidia earnings?" or request summaries of recent tech developments, receiving informative audio responses tailored to their interests.2
Additionally, Huxe allows users to generate podcasts on any topic simply by typing what they're curious about—whether it's explaining technical concepts like RLHF, discussing current events such as "TikTok and music labels," or even requesting storytelling about Mars.3 This topic-based podcast creation transforms curiosity into beautifully generated, interactive audio content that users can engage with while reducing screen time and staying present in their surroundings.24
Unlike traditional podcasts that play linearly, Huxe offers a fully interactive audio experience where users can interrupt, ask questions, or redirect conversations in real-time. This dynamic approach allows listeners to follow up on points of interest, explore topics in greater depth, or completely shift directions mid-stream based on their curiosity.123
The app transforms passive listening into an engaging dialogue, creating a personalized experience that adapts to user preferences. When connected to Gmail and Calendar accounts, it generates smart podcasts that help users stay on top of their day while allowing them to interact naturally with the content—making it feel more like a conversation with a knowledgeable companion than a pre-recorded broadcast.45
The team behind Huxe demonstrated remarkable efficiency, building the first version of their app in approximately one month after leaving Google in December 2024.12 Raiza Martin, the NotebookLM team lead, attributed this rapid development to the freedom of making decisions without requiring approvals from multiple stakeholders—a stark contrast to their experience at Google.1 Working alongside Martin were designer Jason Spielman and engineer Stephen Hughes, who collectively launched Huxe officially on Thursday, June 5, 2025.34
The startup has secured investment from San Francisco venture firm Conviction, though the company has declined to disclose their complete list of investors or the total funding amount.1 Despite potential competition from tech giants developing similar AI assistant capabilities, Martin emphasized that constantly looking over one's shoulder isn't productive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, stating that "the newest products that are going to be our everyday products in the future are still to be discovered."1
Currently available exclusively as an iOS app, Huxe requires iOS 15.1 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac (with Apple M1 chip), and Apple Vision devices.12 The service is limited to users in the United States and the United Kingdom, with those outside these regions needing a VPN to access it.
The app operates on an invite-only basis, with the team regularly posting access passcodes on their X account.3 For example, on June 5, 2025, they shared the password "dailybrief" for early access, though they noted that only a limited number of users would be admitted initially.4 Interested users can download the app from the App Store and enter these passcodes when available to gain access to the platform.
