ASUS Googlebook 14 is official, and it’s not cheap
ASUS revealed pricing and full specs for its first Googlebook, a 2.18-pound 3K OLED laptop starting at $1,299.99, with pre-orders open now.
4 min readAuthor: Chriss Rakoot
Chriss Rakoot writes and maintains the repair guides on ChromebookFixes. He trained as an engineer, specialized in IT and computer-systems maintenance, and worked for years as an in-person trainer in that field before moving his teaching online. Guides are reviewed and updated when ChromeOS changes.
Dell’s XPS Googlebook leak confirms name, chip, and price range
A leaked Dell filing confirms the XPS Googlebook's name, Snapdragon X Elite chip, and OLED screen just days before Googlebook pre-orders open.
3 min readGooglebook debuts today, pre-orders open September 21
Google confirmed Googlebook pre-orders open September 21, days after today's NYC media event unveiling the new laptop platform.
4 min readChromeOS 152 is out, and it’s quietly future-proofing your Chromebook
ChromeOS 152 hit the Stable channel on September 8 with automatic PWA link capture, quantum-safe security, and a heads-up for ChromeOS 154.
3 min readGoogle Meet hardware drops ChromeOS for Android
Google is moving its Meet room hardware from ChromeOS to Android, but existing ChromeOS units keep security updates and support through 2030.
4 min readAcer confirms its first Googlebook at IFA 2026
Acer teased its first Googlebook on stage at IFA 2026, a 14-inch OLED clamshell, days before Google's September 15 launch event.
3 min readChrome’s 2-week update cycle starts this month
Google confirmed Chrome moves to a 2-week release cycle starting September 8, cutting the wait for new features and security fixes in half.
4 min readA second ChromeOS 151 fix lands, this time for Bluetooth and RAM
Google's second ChromeOS 151 patch in six days fixes a Bluetooth reconnect bug, a RAM leak, and two smaller display and audio glitches.
3 min readGoogle sets September 15 for Googlebook’s 8-laptop launch
Google confirmed a September 15 press event in New York, and Chrome Unboxed reports up to 8 Googlebook laptops are launching on day one.
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ChromeOS 151 gets a patch for the stutter it caused
A quick ChromeOS 151 patch fixes window freezes, stylus lag, screen flicker, and a Bluetooth crash from last week's update.
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