Less than twenty-four hours before Google takes the stage in New York City to officially unveil Googlebook to the media, the timeline for when you can actually buy one has finally been locked in. Earlier today, Google sent out an email blast to users who registered for updates on the platform, … [Read more...] about Google confirms Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21
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I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
When The Mac Observer published its scoop on the Lenovo Googlebook 15 last week, my eyes went straight to the possible naming of the underlying OS for Googlebook and the other confirmed features. Between the 120Hz 2.8K OLED display, the Intel Core Ultra 5 Panther Lake silicon, the haptic … [Read more...] about I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook - well, for invited media, that is. Over the last few weeks, the leaks have been flowing quite steadily with certifications, benchmark leaks, and Energy Star filings all giving us a decently … [Read more...] about What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
With Google’s New York media event happening next week, the early leaks continue to roll in. Just yesterday, we saw how Bluetooth SIG filings confirmed the commercial branding for Lenovo’s upcoming 15.3-inch flagship, the Lenovo Googlebook i (15″, 12). Now, a fresh report from The Mac Observer … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
As we inch closer to Google’s September 15 media showcase in New York City, the software built specifically for Googlebook continues to emerge piece by piece. Over the past few weeks, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated platform tools like Magic Pointer, the native Desktop Camera app, and the … [Read more...] about Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
With Google's September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing. Over the past month, we’ve tracked Lenovo's flagship clamshell (codenamed 'Ruby') through leaked high-resolution press renders and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
The puzzle pieces for Google’s initial Googlebook hardware fleet are falling into place faster than ever as we approach next week's September 15 media showcase in NYC. Over the past month, we’ve tracked early regulatory info for HP's upcoming Googlebook, starting with an early Bluetooth SIG … [Read more...] about HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
How many years of updates Googlebook gets could make or break it on Day One
With Google’s New York media showcase just around the corner, we’ve covered tons of the over-arching Googlebook equation: the flagship hardware fleet, benchmark leaks, native Android execution, and independent Chrome browser updates. Yet, as we prepare to see retail laptops carrying premium price … [Read more...] about How many years of updates Googlebook gets could make or break it on Day One
Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
As we count down the days until Google's September 15 media showcase in New York City, the continued addition of cross-device continuity features being prepped behind the scenes is making me more and more excited about using these laptops on day one. We’ve already seen Google update Play … [Read more...] about Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
Google’s John Solomon explains why Googlebook is Google’s next Chromebook moment
When Acer teased its upcoming Googlebook at IFA 2026 in Berlin earlier this week, the spotlight naturally turned to the "Coming Soon" teaser slide and the silhouetted, sleek clamshell chassis. But watching back the full keynote presentation, the most compelling takeaway for me wasn’t a Googlebook … [Read more...] about Google’s John Solomon explains why Googlebook is Google’s next Chromebook moment
Googlebook is designed for AI, but that’s not why I’m excited for it
Let me first address the elephant in the room: AI fatigue is very real. I get it, and even though I'm finding more and more use for Gemini each day, the constant stuffing of AI terminology in the current tech sphere is getting tired. Over the past two years, practically every product … [Read more...] about Googlebook is designed for AI, but that’s not why I’m excited for it
Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch
With just under two weeks until Google takes the stage in New York City to unveil Googlebook, the software ecosystem around the new platform continues to show up in plain sight. Over the last few months, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated desktop tools like Magic Pointer and the native … [Read more...] about Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch
