Google debuts 'Googlebook' platform

Google has unveiled a new high-end laptop segment called 'Googlebook' that will run Android and prominently feature Gemini artificial intelligence.

The new devices are designed to succeed Chromebooks with more powerful, AI-native capabilities and desktop-grade applications.

The Googlebook series aims to compete directly with premium Windows and Mac portables by offering deep integration with Google's AI ecosystem.

This move marks a strategic shift for the tech giant as it seeks to dominate the next generation of personal computing hardware.