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Google AI Updates: September 22, 2026

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1. Googlebook Preorders Opened at $899, With Gemini Wired Into the Cursor

Google opened US preorders for Googlebook, its Gemini-native laptop category, starting at $899 and shipping October 4 in the US and October 5 elsewhere. The machines run Googlebook OS, pair closely with Android phones, and expose Gemini through an AI-powered cursor, vibe-coded widgets, and AI-enhanced dictation rather than as a separate assistant app. Hardware comes from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, buyers get 12 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB of storage, and Google is committing to feature drops for up to 10 years. Source