Google doubles down on AI with two new Chromebooks — including the first Samsung Chromebook Plus

This Tuesday, Google continues its investment in AI with the announcement of even more Gemini-powered features coming to Chromebooks. Back in May, Google launched a slew of new Chromebooks with its generative AI tools. With the latest announcement, Google is debuting two new Chromebooks, including a Samsung Chromebook Plus that comes in a sleek, thin package. New Chromebooks This launch brings an expansion of features across all Chromebooks. Now, all models will incorporate Chat with Gemini, but Chromebook Plus models are getting even more. New tools include Help me read, Live Translate, and a Quick Insert key. Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11-inch Credit: Google With an 11-inch screen, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet focuses on portability. The compact size, the same as the smallest iPad Air model, is easy to throw in any back. Plus, it's a 2-in-1 style laptop. The kickstand and detachable keyboard allows you to use it as a tablet. It's compatible with USI 2.0 styluses, but unfortunately, it doesn't come with a pen. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD. Like other tablets, it includes two cameras, a front-facing camera of 5MP and a back-facing camera of 8MP. It costs $349 and will be available in October 2024. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Credit: Samsung This launch also debuts Samsung's first Chromebook Plus. Like the Lenovo, it emphasizes portability, measuring 11.8 mm in thickness and weighing just 2.58 pounds despite its 15.6-inch screen. It has 8GB RAM with 256GB SSD as well as an Intel Core 3 100U processor. Outfit with all of the new Gemini features announced at this launch, it's a promising debut in the Chromebook line-up. While we haven't gotten our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, it's hard not to compare it to the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch model, which starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD, just like Samsung's Chromebook Plus. However, Samsung's is even lighter, measuring about .8 pounds less and 4mm slimmer. Despite their similar stature, that says nothing of