Samsung and Lenovo just dropped new Chromebooks — and an updated Google Gemini, a ChatGPT rival, lives inside

Today is a huge day for Chromebooks, particular the Chromebook Plus family. For the uninitiated, Chromebook Plus laptops support the most advanced AI features from Google Gemini. When Google showed off a gaggle of new Chromebook Plus models in May, it boasted that, with the help of Gemini Advanced, it could help you write, generate graphics, brainstorm, write code, and more. Now, Google is releasing two new Chromebook Plus laptops — and introducing even more new Gemini features that the owners of these models will get to enjoy. SEE ALSO: Everything Google announced at its big Chromebook showcase Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the "thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus" the ChromeOS team has ever rolled out to market. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable As someone who got a chance to get some hands-on experience with the Galaxy Chromebook Plus, I can confirm that it is razor thin. I don't even know how they managed to pack any internals inside. However, as far as its heft, I've held plenty other 16-inch laptops that are far lighter. Still, it's not bad with a weight of 2.6 pounds. Speaking of specs, it comes with the following: Intel Core 3 100U processor 8GB of RAM 256GB of storage 15.6-inch, OLED screen Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus reportedly lasts 13 hours on a charge, but we'll be the judge of that once we put it through our own in-house testing. It costs $699. Refreshed Lenovo Chromebook Duet OK, I am actually excited about this one. I distinctly remember when the first iteration of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet darn-near flew off the shelves when Chromebooks were hot during the height of the pandemic. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable It's one of the best-selling Chromebooks in recent years, according to Google. When I reviewed the first-generation Lenovo Chromebook Duet back in the day, I was blown away by its 13-hour battery life and clicky keyboard. Spinning off from the Chromebook Duet's success, Lenovo launched the Lenovo Duet