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
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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
Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks
With the official unveiling of the Googlebook hardware fleet, most of the immediate attention has centered on the hardware: gorgeous OLED panels, haptic trackpads, Intel and Snapdragon silicon, and featherweight builds from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. However, there is another major angle … [Read more...] about Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks
Our first real look at Googlebook OS in the wild features CapCut, Figma, offline downloads, and games
Ever since Google pulled back the curtain on Googlebook in New York City, most demonstrations focused on headline keynote features like Magic Pointer cursor gestures, Rambler speech-to-text cleanup, and Android phone continuity. While those features look great in presentation slides, the question … [Read more...] about Our first real look at Googlebook OS in the wild features CapCut, Figma, offline downloads, and games
Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
In case you missed it, Googlebook pre-orders officially went live yesterday across Best Buy and the Google Store. But while everyone was rushing to check out the final pricing and spec configurations, I was busy digging through the fine print on the new landing pages looking for one specific app: … [Read more...] about Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
I’m confused why the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m wasn’t at Google’s big launch event
Yesterday was a massive milestone for Google's desktop computing efforts. Between our breakdown of the brand-new Googlebook OS and hands-on time with launch hardware from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, Google made an undeniable statement about the future of its desktop platform. Yet across the … [Read more...] about I’m confused why the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m wasn’t at Google’s big launch event
