Google unveils Googlebook, AI-native laptops with Gemini
Google announced Googlebook, a new line of Gemini-powered laptops that work closely with Android phones, launching this fall.
What it is
Googlebook is a new line of Gemini-powered laptops from Google, the successor to the Chromebook. Google says it will keep supporting Chromebooks.
Features
- Magic Pointer: an AI cursor with Gemini built in; wiggle it to get contextual suggestions.
- Run apps from a paired Android phone and browse its files.
- Create your Widget: build custom dashboards by prompting Gemini.
Makers
Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo.
When
This fall. Pricing hasn't been announced.
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