Laptops
Windows laptops already scared of new MacBook Air
Report says
Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the M2 chip, spearheaded by an upcoming MacBook Air. Despite being fresh off the success of the M1 chip, Apple is already building what’s next for its lineup of desktops and notebooks. Given a new report, it seems the entire industry is turning its head towards Apple.
Via MacRumors, Windows-based notebook manufacturers are reeling from the announcement of the new M2-powered MacBook Air. Coupled with a general lack of demand around the world, Wintel (as the category is called) isn’t exactly having a good time with Apple’s latest outings.
The new chipset was specifically made as a response to Intel’s dominant presence in the market. A few years ago, Apple ditched Intel and created its own lineup of silicon. Now, the company has certainly made a good showing by outing a powerful notebook with a comparable price point.
Of note, the notebook isn’t even out yet. The new MacBook Air is due to come out sometime this month. Regardless, the industry is already preparing itself for the arrival of the M2-powered competitor.
Besides that, the economy is still reeling from geopolitical issues impacting everyone’s ability to purchase. Not a lot of people are in the market to buy a new laptop.
If you are in the market for a notebook, the MacBook Air is a good alternative. It will be Apple’s first notebook to sport the M2 chip. Launching later this month, the notebook will start at US$ 1,199 and will come in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Midnight.
Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.
From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.
But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?
Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!
Laptops
The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook
Notebooks are coming later this year.
Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.
The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.
Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.
As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.
Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.
Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.
SEE ALSO: Google, on Android adopting Liquid Glass: “Not happening!”
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