Today is the day. After months of tracking code commits, dissecting leaks, and getting that unforgettable first taste at Google’s media showcase in New York City, Googlebooks are officially landing on doorsteps and retail shelves. Our review units were quite literally all dropped off minutes ago, … [Read more...] about The Googlebook era is here: some first impressions of the hardware and a whole new OS
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Why a leaked Samsung Android laptop on Geekbench likely isn’t a Googlebook
With the retail debut of Googlebook just a few days away, anticipation around the ecosystem is continuing to grow. Over the last 24 hours, a fascinating benchmark listing has made the rounds. Originally spotted on Geekbench, a Samsung device carrying model number XE940XSA surfaced running Android … [Read more...] about Why a leaked Samsung Android laptop on Geekbench likely isn’t a Googlebook
Henry Cavill is partnering with Google to build a video game on Googlebook
Celebrity tech endorsements are usually predictable, safe, and entirely forgettable. A famous face holds up a phone on an Instagram reel, smiles next to a laptop in a glossy print ad, and everyone goes about their day knowing full well they probably went straight back to their personal setup the … [Read more...] about Henry Cavill is partnering with Google to build a video game on Googlebook
Googlebook is taking over Best Buy with an unprecedented in-store marketing push
I had to run an errand earlier today and swing by our local Best Buy to grab a couple of small soundbars for the simulator bays at Proof Golf. It was meant to be a routine, five-minute in-and-out trip. However, the moment I walked up to the front entrance, I stopped dead in my tracks. Sitting … [Read more...] about Googlebook is taking over Best Buy with an unprecedented in-store marketing push
‘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
