Googlebook laptops are coming later this fall, and we know of at least five brands that will be among the first to make them.

The company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.

As of mid-May, two configurations of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and one variant of the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 were up to $250 pricier than they were at launch last year: Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, 12GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — was $699.99, now $749

Google killed ChromeOS and launched Googlebook, a premium Android laptop where Gemini is the interface. Magic Pointer turns the cursor into an AI agent. Devices ship this autumn.

This $145 ASUS Chromebook handles the everyday stuff just fine - ASUS TL;DR: The open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) with a detachable touchscreen, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage is on sale for $144.

PCWorld highlights 15 essential free apps that can significantly enhance Chromebook functionality, covering photo editing, VPN services, and Android applications. Key recommendations include Snapseed for advanced photo editing, Photoshop Express for simplified editing, and Proton VPN for privacy protection and accessing geo-restricted content.

TL;DR: This refurbished 2019 Gen 2 Chromebook is the perfect midyear gift for students and professionals looking for a hassle-free laptop. Grab one now at 70% off. Investing in an expensive, premium-grade laptop doesn't make sense if you're buying for young school-aged children.

Need more AI in your life? Googlebooks from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo arrive in the fall, built 'from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence.'