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.

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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/997795/google-gemini-rogue-ai-hack">⁠Gemini went rogue and hacked 3 companies⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/997986/google-googlebooks-android-laptops-dell-hp-lenovo-acer-asus-price-specs">⁠I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/997659/googlebooks-breakdown-acer-asus-hp-lenovo-dell">⁠These are the first five Googlebook laptops⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/998095/googlebook-laptop-android-continue-on-app-cast">⁠Googlebooks feel like the first laptops built for Android owners⁠</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/997972/googlebook-laptop-chromeos-android-history">⁠The long dream of the Googlebook⁠</a></li>
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