Ex-Google Engineers Unveil Huxe: A Conversational AI Companion Transforming Daily Tasks into Interactive Podcasts

The new creation from the NotebookLM team, the voice assistant Huxe, transforms daily tasks, emails, and personal interests into interactive podcasts that allow for dialogue.

Former Google developers involved with the NotebookLM project have unveiled their latest innovation: the AI companion Huxe. This application generates personalized audio briefings based on emails, calendar events, and user interests in the news. What sets Huxe apart from traditional voice assistants is its ability to engage in real-time conversations.

Features of Huxe:

The interactive format allows users to interrupt the audio stream, ask clarifying questions, and switch topics on the fly.

With the DeepCast feature, users can inquire about topics like, “What happened with the Nvidia report?” or “Tell me what’s going on with TikTok and music labels,” expecting comprehensive answers.

Huxe also generates podcasts on any topic upon request, ranging from RLHF to tales about Mars.

The app aims to reduce screen time and presents a fresh way to consume information—not just by listening, but by actively participating in conversations.

Huxe was developed within a month after the team left Google in December 2024. Project lead Raiza Martin was joined by designer Jason Spielman and engineer Stephen Hughes. The startup has received funding from the venture firm Conviction, though specific financing details remain undisclosed.

Currently, Huxe is available only in the USA and the UK, and exclusively on devices running iOS 15.1 and above, from iPhones to Apple Vision. Access requires an invitation; the team periodically shares single-use passwords on their X account (@gethuxe), such as “dailybrief” on June 5.

Huxe is attempting to redefine the voice assistant format—not as a utility but as a conversational partner. The future of personal AI seems increasingly inclined towards auditory interaction.

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😾 Schrödinger’s Black Cat:

Excellent. Initially, we had a voice assistant that didn’t comprehend simple commands. Now, we have an AI companion that not only may misunderstand us but might also engage in philosophical musings in reply. I can’t wait for it to interrupt mid-sentence and sulk when ignored. Welcome to a future where your calendar hosts the podcast.

😸 Schrödinger’s White Cat:

Finally, something that doesn’t require staring at a screen! Huxe seems like a dream for introverts: a morning briefing, news updates, a bit of science for the populace—all delivered by a voice you can chat with! If it can also purr, I’m sold! 🐾