A Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5

Kris Holt· Sep 15, 2026 · 5:43 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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Google has announced an October 5 event in New York City to showcase its new lineup of AI-centric laptops known as Googlebooks. Pre-orders for these devices are set to open on September 21, with potential shipping dates aligning with the holiday season. The laptops feature deep Android integration, a distinctive glowbar on the lid, and a contextual AI tool called Magic Pointer.

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▪Google will host an event called Opening Night in New York City on October 5 to debut its first laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence.
▪Pre-orders for the Googlebooks will open on September 21, shortly before the public reveal event.
▪The devices run on an Android-based version of ChromeOS, allowing for deep integration with Android phones.
▪Major hardware partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are manufacturing the Googlebooks, which feature a glowbar on the lid.
▪A new feature called Magic Pointer allows users to hover over screen elements to receive contextual action suggestions after enabling it by wiggling the cursor.

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Big Tech Google A Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5 Google's latest lineup of AI-centric laptops could start shipping in a few weeks. By Kris Holt Sept. 15, 2026 1:43 pm EST Google Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Google will soon reveal much more about the first wave of Googlebooks, its new lineup of Android-based laptops. The company revealed on Monday that it'll open up pre-orders on September 21 and now it has announced a "celebration" of the devices, about which it hasn't said much since May. It will show off the hardware in New York City on October 5 at an event it's calling Opening Night. The soiree will feature "interactive showcases and the debut of the first laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence," Google said in an invite.

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