A group of ex-Google innovators, whose work on NotebookLM helped shape the AI podcasting space, have set their sights on a new challenge with Huxe. This fresh initiative brings you an AI-driven audio app designed to cut through digital noise and deliver your daily briefings in a more engaging, screen-light format.
Led by Raiza Martin, alongside designer Jason Spielman and engineer Stephen Hughes, the team discovered that many users absorb information more naturally through sound than text. They also realised that stepping away from a corporate giant like Google means you can move a lot quicker—with fewer approvals and more space to experiment.
Now, Huxe integrates seamlessly with your personal feeds such as emails and calendars, offering concise daily updates that range from summaries of unread messages to meeting recaps and the latest news headlines. With the app’s ‘Instant Deep Dive’ feature, you can even ask questions on the fly—whether it’s about Nvidia’s earnings or OpenAI’s recent developments—and get immediate audio responses.
While its early rollout is limited, this public launch marks an important step for Huxe. The agile development process has allowed the team to iterate quickly, ensuring that the app delivers pragmatic solutions without the bureaucratic delays often seen at larger tech companies.
Competition remains stiff, with tech heavyweights like Google rolling out Gemini and OpenAI expanding its data integration features. Yet, Huxe aims to stand apart by offering a more personal, user-centred experience—perfect for those moments when you just need clear, digestible updates without staring at a screen.
If you’ve ever struggled to keep pace with a flood of emails and notifications, Huxe might be the straightforward tool you’ve been waiting for. By blending rapid innovation with a focus on simplicity and user comfort, it shows how even a small team can shake up the way we stay informed.
