Google to Host Embargoed Media Showcase for Googlebook Platform in September 2026
Technology and Society

Google to Host Embargoed Media Showcase for Googlebook Platform in September 2026

Google is preparing to host an in-person, embargoed media showcase for its upcoming Googlebook platform in New York City on September 15, 2026. The event is expected to offer a comprehensive look at the new premium laptop platform, which is built around the Gemini artificial intelligence model and a native Android codebase.

By Jack Douglas | 20 August 2026

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Google to Host Embargoed Media Showcase for Googlebook Platform in September 2026
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Google to Host Embargoed Media Showcase for Googlebook Platform in September 2026

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