Googlebook debuts with Gemini, mixing Android apps and ChromeOS

Google unveiled Googlebook, a new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence. It combines Android’s app ecosystem with ChromeOS’s browser strengths, positioning itself as a fresh take on laptops — and potentially a challenger to Apple’s widely popular MacBook Neo. A key feature is the Magic Pointer, a cursor developed with Google DeepMind. It doesn’t just point and click; it suggests actions, like setting a meeting when hovering over a date or merging images for quick visualization. Googlebook also supports custom widgets, allowing users to build dashboards by prompting Gemini, with apps like Gmail and Calendar integrated for organizing trips or events. Because it’s built on Android’s tech stack, Googlebook makes switching between laptop and phone easier. Features like Quick Access… Read More