Daily Tech Headlines Google Announces New Googlebook Category - DTH
May 13, 2026
Google unveils a new Googlebook category and outlines Chromebook support through 2034. Lenovo teases fresh ThinkPad and workstation models with updated specs. WhatsApp rolls out an Incognito Chat feature using trusted execution. Amazon moves Alexa into a more conversational shopping role. ZTE and MediaTek push tri-band Wi‑Fi 7 for high-end Brazilian ISPs.
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Googlebook Will Complement Not Replace Chromebooks
- Googlebook is a new Google hardware category that will sit alongside Chromebooks rather than replace them.
- Google guarantees support for Chromebooks through at least 2034 and expects partners like Acer, Asus, HP, Dell, and Lenovo to ship Googlebook devices later this year.
Lenovo Targets AI With New ThinkPad And ThinkStation
- Lenovo launched ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 and L Series Copilot Plus PCs plus a ThinkStation P4 workstation targeting AI workloads.
- Laptops offer up to 64 GB RAM, optional 5G, start around $1,500; ThinkStation P4 pairs Ryzen Pro 9000 with NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and up to 256 GB RAM.
WhatsApp Adds Incognito Chat To Hide AI Conversations From Meta
- WhatsApp introduced Incognito Chat to let users interact with Meta AI without Meta accessing conversations.
- The system uses private processing infrastructure and trusted execution environments to keep chats ephemeral and encrypted while running models in the cloud.