Google has started accepting pre-orders for the new Googlebook laptops, which the company introduced as an evolution of the Chromebook concept with closer integration of artificial intelligence. The device is priced starting at $899, and the system combines Android with the desktop version of the Chrome browser and several familiar elements of ChromeOS. The main focus is on Gemini: AI is directly integrated into the interface and can interact with screen content. One such feature is the Magic Cursor – a pointer that allows users to highlight elements of web pages, check individual messages, or select images for further processing using Gemini tools. Another tool, Rambler, converts unstructured oral thoughts into coherent text, making it primarily oriented towards working with notes and dictation.
In addition to the main AI capabilities, Googlebook will receive a set of additional tools, including Vibe-coding widgets, Gemini Spark, and Gemini Live. Some of these features are software-related and do not require the purchase of a new computer, as they are available on other devices or through applications. Google positions the Googlebook as a new type of managed interface, where AI becomes part of the familiar work with windows, websites, and files. The capabilities of the Magic Cursor largely echo the Circle to Search feature on Android, which also allows users to highlight objects on the screen to initiate searches and related AI tools. The package includes 12 months of Google AI Pro subscription with 5 TB of cloud storage and enhanced Gemini capabilities, as well as three months of access to YouTube Premium and select Adobe tools. The manufacturer claims ten years of regular updates.
The Googlebook may have particular significance for the educational segment, where the company already has a large installed base of Chromebooks. According to Google, about 50 million such devices are used in schools, and the new laptops potentially allow this audience to gradually transition into the Gemini ecosystem.
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