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Google unveils $899 AI-native laptop Googlebook with Gemini desktop integration

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Google announced the Googlebook, an AI-native laptop priced at $899 that integrates Gemini into the desktop experience, including cursor, dictation, and widgets. The move signals Google's bet that users will purchase new hardware to access AI features.

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  1. TechCrunch AISarah Perez
    Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini

    Google’s AI-native Googlebook ties Gemini to the cursor, dictation, widgets and other parts of the desktop experience.

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