Googlebooks are coming for your Mac
The Vergecast
- Published
- September 21, 2026
- Duration
- 33:48
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Sep 23, 2026
Discusses google-ai.
Summary
We tried out the new Googlebooks, which are essentially Chromebooks evolved with an Android elemental stone. They're made by Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus (not Google), but all have the new Googlebook OS, heavy Android phone and Gemini integration, and a built-in "Glowbar." Laptop reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto went hands-on with the new devices, and…
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We tried out the new Googlebooks, which are essentially Chromebooks evolved with an Android elemental stone. They're made by Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus (not Google), but all have the new Googlebook OS, heavy Android phone and Gemini integration, and a built-in "Glowbar." Laptop reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto went hands-on with the new devices, and reports back to guest host David Imel. Further reading: iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement The
Themes
- google-ai