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]
MediaTek unveils Dimensity CX C10 Max: 3nm, 55 TOPS NPU, and built for future Googlebooks
Today has already been an absolute tidal wave of Googlebook news. Between our full hands-on coverage of the Googlebook launch fleet and our more-detailed look at Googlebook OS, the stage is officially set for Google's next computing era. While Intel and Qualcomm power all five of the initial … [Read more...] about MediaTek unveils Dimensity CX C10 Max: 3nm, 55 TOPS NPU, and built for future Googlebooks
The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design
Alongside Google's other major Googlebook launch hardware, Dell has officially rejoined the consumer Google laptop conversation in the biggest way possible with the Dell XPS Googlebook. While we already covered our full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software features in … [Read more...] about The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is official: 15.3-inch OLED, Face Unlock, and lightweight frame
As a big part of Google’s landmark hardware showcase last week in New York City, Lenovo has officially taken the wraps off the Lenovo Googlebook 15. While we have already published our broad Googlebook hardware fleet overview and examined the software architecture in our deeper dive on Googlebook … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is official: 15.3-inch OLED, Face Unlock, and lightweight frame
The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
As a part of Google’s landmark Googlebook hardware launch, Acer has officially pulled back the curtain on the Acer Googlebook 14 (GP714-91N). While we already all the launch-day devices in our Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software architecture in our deeper dive on … [Read more...] about The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
Along with a full array of Googlebooks from the other major OEMs, HP has officially pulled back the curtain on the HP Googlebook 14. While we have already broken down the full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and explored the software architecture in our deeper dive on Googlebook OS, this … [Read more...] about The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
The ASUS Googlebook 14 is official: 2.18 pounds, 3K OLED, and Panther Lake power
As a part of Google's major Googlebook launch, ASUS has officially taken the wraps off the ASUS Googlebook 14. While we already covered the broader Googlebook hardware fleet overview and explored the software foundations in our deeper dive on Googlebook OS, this machine - like all five of the first … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook 14 is official: 2.18 pounds, 3K OLED, and Panther Lake power
New leaked renders reveal our first clean look at the Acer Googlebook 14
With Googlebook pre-orders officially opening this coming Monday, September 21, the final hardware designs for Google's first-wave fleet are leaking out more and more. While we got an early glimpse when Acer teased a dark silhouette on stage at IFA 2026, the company kept the actual chassis lines … [Read more...] about New leaked renders reveal our first clean look at the Acer Googlebook 14
Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
With Googlebook pre-orders officially set to open on September 21, Google is quietly flipping the server-side switches on Android smartphones to ensure the hardware and software talk to each other seamlessly on day one. Over the past month, we’ve talked about early backend additions across … [Read more...] about Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
When we got our first look at the leaked Lenovo AI Mouse back in July, it was obvious that Google’s OEM partners weren't treating Googlebook like a standard Chromebook rollout. With custom Gemini buttons and RGB light strips, Lenovo is clearly building a tailored hardware ecosystem around their … [Read more...] about Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
In case you missed it, we just got back from attending the initial Googlebook press event in NYC a couple of days ago and we will be able to share more on September 21st when these devices will become available for pre-order. But it looks like that initial press briefing was only part of the rollout … [Read more...] about Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
