Today, Google is officially pulling back the curtain on Googlebook, opening pre-orders, and introducing a completely new category of laptops designed from the ground up for the way we actually work today. This is not an incremental ChromeOS update, and it is certainly not just a fresh coat of … [Read more...] about Googlebook is here, and we went hands-on with the new software in NYC [VIDEO]
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We went hands-on with all 5 new Googlebook laptops: here is our first look [Video]
Today, Google is officially lifting the veil on Googlebook, and we finally get to share what we experienced behind closed doors at the media preview event in New York City nearly one week ago. This is not some minor, iterative Chromebook refresh. While the massive architectural shift behind … [Read more...] about We went hands-on with all 5 new Googlebook laptops: here is our first look [Video]
My favorite convertible Chromebook is $150 off right now and primed for Googlebook OS
With all the excitement swirling around next week's Googlebook retail launch, it can feel a bit tough to recommend buying an existing Chromebook right now. But when a Chromebook this good gets a deal price this solid, I don't have any issues with it at all - especially considering the fact that … [Read more...] about My favorite convertible Chromebook is $150 off right now and primed for Googlebook OS
‘Blanc’ is another new Intel Wildcat Lake-powered Googlebook already in the works
With the first wave of launch-day Googlebook hardware landing on store shelves in just a matter of days, it would be tempting to think development work might be quiet while everyone waits to see how the market reacts. Instead, work on the next generation of Googlebooks is already moving full steam … [Read more...] about ‘Blanc’ is another new Intel Wildcat Lake-powered Googlebook already in the works
Google re-confirms ChromeOS will get regular updates through mid-2034
A newly updated Google support document has been making the rounds this week, sparking a fresh wave of conversation across the web regarding the long-term future of Chromebooks. The documentation covers two significant details: confirming that several recent Chromebook models will be eligible to … [Read more...] about Google re-confirms ChromeOS will get regular updates through mid-2034
Sold out at Best Buy: The only place to order the ASUS Googlebook 14 right now
When we spent hands-on time with the initial Googlebook launch fleet in New York City, it was immediately clear that each OEM took a distinct approach to Google’s high-end laptop vision. Yet, among all the clamshells on display, the ASUS Googlebook 14 turned a lot of heads. Weighing in at an … [Read more...] about Sold out at Best Buy: The only place to order the ASUS Googlebook 14 right now
‘Coolum’ is a new Intel-powered Lenovo Googlebook that has just started development
With the first retail wave of Googlebook hardware set to land on store shelves in just a matter of days on October 4, you might expect the Chromium development repositories to take a brief breather when it comes to new devices in this category; but that's definitely not the case at all. As first … [Read more...] about ‘Coolum’ is a new Intel-powered Lenovo Googlebook that has just started development
Score a free $129 pair of Pixel Buds 2a with any Googlebook pre-order at Best Buy
UPDATE: 9/28/2026 - With less than a week remaining until the October 4 retail launch, Best Buy's free Pixel Buds 2a pre-order bundle is still active across all launch models, including the Acer Googlebook 14, Lenovo Googlebook 15, and Dell XPS. If you plan to pick one up, locking in your pre-order … [Read more...] about Score a free $129 pair of Pixel Buds 2a with any Googlebook pre-order at Best Buy
Google clarifies how Magic Pointer and Rambler work on Googlebook without subscriptions
Ever since Google pulled the curtain back on the new Googlebook fleet, two lingering questions have hung over its suite of Gemini Intelligence features: privacy and long-term cost. Because every Googlebook purchase includes a complimentary 12-month subscription to Google AI Pro, many potential … [Read more...] about Google clarifies how Magic Pointer and Rambler work on Googlebook without subscriptions
How to unlock Googlebook’s secret music-synced light show on day one
One of the most interesting hardware touches on the newly announced Googlebook lineup is the return of the iconic Glow Bar. First made famous on the original Chromebook Pixel and Pixel C, the multicolor light bar is back as a signature hardware requirement across every launch device from Acer, ASUS, … [Read more...] about How to unlock Googlebook’s secret music-synced light show on day one
Fresh Lenovo Googlebook Duet m leak shows detached Bluetooth keyboard switch
Following on the heels of our deep dive into why the Duet m wasn’t delayed by bugs or software regressions, reliable leaker Evan Blass shared a fresh set of high-resolution renders showing off the upcoming 2-in-1 in crisp detail. While the general hardware styling matches what we’ve seen in … [Read more...] about Fresh Lenovo Googlebook Duet m leak shows detached Bluetooth keyboard switch
Google Vids unlocks free HD AI video generation for all personal Google accounts
When Google first introduced Google Vids as part of the Google Workspace suite, it was positioned almost exclusively as a workplace tool for teams to quickly assemble presentations, onboarding modules, and project recaps without needing high-end desktop editing suites. But over the months since … [Read more...] about Google Vids unlocks free HD AI video generation for all personal Google accounts
Google’s classic ‘Text’ app is now an Android app for Googlebook on the Play Store
If you have spent any real time in the ChromeOS ecosystem over the last decade, you probably have a soft spot for Google’s original "Text" app. Tucked away in the ChromeOS app tray, it has always been an unassuming, zero-frills, tabbed text editor that simply worked when you needed to jot down quick … [Read more...] about Google’s classic ‘Text’ app is now an Android app for Googlebook on the Play Store
Why we can now rule out hardware or software bugs for the missing Lenovo Duet m
Earlier this week, we discussed the oddity around the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m and MediaTek being absent from Google's launch event. There were a few reasons that could be behind the odd decision for both MediaTek and Lenovo to make this move; we talked through Google's guidance for a single device … [Read more...] about Why we can now rule out hardware or software bugs for the missing Lenovo Duet m
