Dell Technologies Introduces XPS Googlebook: The First XPS Laptop Built for Gemini Intelligence

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2026--

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announced the XPS Googlebook, a 13-inch premium laptop, powered by the Snapdragon® X Elite processor, and the first XPS device designed for Gemini Intelligence. Built for Android users and supercharged to power their most advanced workflows, the XPS Googlebook brings the premium materials of the XPS portfolio to the Googlebook platform for the first time.

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Why it matters

The XPS Googlebook is the first Dell laptop built for Gemini Intelligence, marking an expansion of the XPS portfolio into a space where premium options have been limited. It brings together ecosystem integration with the design, materials and performance expected from XPS.

A design that earns its premium

The XPS Googlebook starts with a solid aluminum chassis, with the premium feel that defines XPS. At just 2.2lbs and 12.7mm thin, it is light enough to carry anywhere and solid from every angle, with fewer parting lines and a backlit chiclet keyboard paired with a glass touchpad that is quiet, familiar and precise.

The 2.5K InfinityEdge touch display features edge-to-edge glass, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage and 500 nits of brightness, remaining clear and readable even in direct sunlight. A variable refresh rate adjusts dynamically between 30Hz and 120Hz, preserving battery life when idle and delivering smooth motion when it matters.

Performance and battery life built for the way you work

Snapdragon X Elite processor handles tasks smoothly and efficiently, with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory that delivers fast data transfer speeds and an NPU for fast, on-device processing.

A dual-fan cooling system keeps the device cool and quiet during extended sessions. The XPS Googlebook delivers up to 16 hours of Netflix streaming on a single charge, i with the Snapdragon platform and variable refresh rate technology working together to extend runtime without compromising the experience.

Designed for Gemini Intelligence

Gemini Intelligence is woven into the XPS Googlebook. Magic Pointer reimagines the decades-old cursor and allows a simple wiggle cursor to activate Gemini. Gemini also works proactively in the background by connecting with apps to surface proactive suggestions and handling complex to-dos even when the device is closed.

XPS Googlebook and Android Phone Sync

The XPS Googlebook effortlessly syncs with your Android phone. Easily view, search and insert phone files, photos and downloads directly on the laptop without waiting for transfers or duplicating files. Notifications, messages and app context stay aligned across devices, and Android apps are accessible directly on the Googlebook without additional installs.

Meet the Glowbar

It's a statement on your laptop lid that is functional, beautiful and uniquely Google. The Glowbar acts as an easy, at-a-glance indicator of your battery life and charging status, so you know where your battery stands even when your laptop is closed.

Perspectives

Konstantin Tuv, head of consumer and gaming products, Dell Technologies:

“Google and Android users are some of the most engaged people in tech, and they deserve a premium laptop built specifically for them. The XPS Googlebook brings the engineering and materials that define XPS to the platform for the first time, with Gemini Intelligence at the center of the experience.”

John Maletis, Vice President, Laptops & Devices, Google:

“The Googlebook platform is designed to bring the best of Google and Android to a new category of premium laptops. The XPS Googlebook is a strong example of what that looks like in practice, delivering premium hardware designed specifically around Gemini Intelligence and the Android ecosystem, for users who expect more from their laptop.”

Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Compute & Gaming, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. :

“Snapdragon X Elite continues to enable powerful, agentic AI computing experiences. We’re proud to work with Google and Dell to bring users native Android app support, cross-device experiences, and new AI-powered capabilities in Googlebook laptops powered by Snapdragon.”

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About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.

Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

i Based on Dell internal analysis, August 2026.
iiNetflix streaming battery benchmark: XPS Googlebook tested with Snapdragon X Elite Processor, 2.5K LCD, 16GB and 512GB SSD. Testing conducted by Dell labs in August 2026 with display brightness set to 150 nits and wireless enabled. Battery configuration set to Standard and Intelligent Battery Extender disabled. Based on streaming Netflix Streaming 4k Video Playback. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.

XPS Googlebook

The new XPS Googlebook

NEW YORK (AP) — When professional home organizer Britnee Tanner visits her clients, she often spots extra reusable bags buried under the kitchen sink or stuffed in a corner of the pantry.

“They just are sneaky,” said Tanner, who lives in Salt Lake City. “I purchased a handful of these and then somehow I've collected ones I've never purchased, and I don't really know where they've come from.”

Reusable totes are intended as durable alternatives to single-use plastic bags. But it's easy to accumulate too many, from freebies at events to giveaways at the grocery store.

The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.

“You don’t want an entire closet of reusable bags,” said sustainability scientist Shelie Miller with the University of Michigan. “You want well-loved reusable items, and that’s really what gives the environmental benefit.”

Single-use plastic grocery bags aren't meant to last. They become urban tumbleweeds or break down in the environment, releasing harmful microplastics. Single-use plastic shopping bags are banned across 12 U.S. states, and several more cities and towns have instituted their own initiatives, including bag taxes.

As a result, many people stock up on reusable bags made from canvas, cloth or thicker plastic. A few solid, durable bags used for errands or groceries can stand the test of time. Environmental economist Kimberly Oremus uses hers for up to a decade. But whether we intend to or not, additional bags of various shapes and sizes worm their way into our homes.

Just like any product, reusable bags require energy and resources to make — like the water that’s used to grow cotton. Researchers have found that the number of times a bag needs to be reused to offset the environmental cost of its production varies widely based on what the bag is made of.

There isn't a magic number of uses to strive for, but durable bags that look and feel thicker tend to accrue more environmental debt than flimsy plastic totes and need to be reused more times to pay it off.

Reusables “are generally good for the environment, with the caveat that they have to be reused,” said Miller.

The simplest way to cut down on a reusable bag supply is to avoid getting new ones. But life gets in the way, and people get stuck at the store empty-handed. When Oremus forgets to bring a reusable bag to the store, she asks the employees if they have any empty cardboard boxes for her to use.

“If you forget it, it's not the end of the world,” Oremus said. She tries to use her reusable bags until they can't be used anymore, then donates the scraps to textile recycling centers.

If you've already accumulated a crowded kitchen cupboard, save the best and give away the rest.

Home organizer Tanner tells clients to pick out their favorites and assign a job to each. Reserve one bag for library books, a handful for groceries and another for packed lunches. After using one, put it back where it came from — be it the trunk of a car or inside a purse — so it's ready for the next use.

As for the extras, give some to a friend or offload a larger amount by donating. Reusable bags generally can't be recycled through curbside programs.

Tanner brings her extras to thrift stores. Other stores or food banks may also accept donations.

Las Vegas Books accepts reusable bag donations to hand out when customers at the used book store in Nevada need one. Burbank Animal Shelter in California uses larger totes for food, toys and other pet care supplies.

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has collected reusable bags since 2022 for neighbors who visit their food pantries. They welcome bag donations as long as the items are reasonably clean and not ripped.

“They're always something that our pantries need, and that we have available on hand whenever we can,” said the organization's president, Elizabeth McCarthy.

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FILE - A woman carries reuable shopping bags to her car March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)