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ASUS Googlebook 14 Launches in Canada as the First ASUS Laptop Designed for Gemini Intelligence

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ASUS Googlebook 14 Launches in Canada as the First ASUS Laptop Designed for Gemini Intelligence. (2026, September 21). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/asus-googlebook-14-launches-in-canada-as-the-first-asus-laptop-designed-for-gemini-intelligence/article_1a242432-a86d-587a-978b-3aa88ab1bf47.html

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ASUS has launched the ASUS Googlebook 14 in Canada as the first laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence, a feature that integrates seamlessly with Android devices. The laptop weighs just 0.99kg and features a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis along with an Intel Core Ultra Series processor. It includes premium design elements such as a 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, and a haptic touchpad, ensuring high performance and user comfort. Pre-orders began on September 21, 2026, followed by in-store availability from October 4, 2026.
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ASUS launched the Googlebook 14 in Canada on September 21, 2026, as the first ASUS laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence, a feature that integrates seamlessly with Android devices. The ultraportable laptop weighs just 0.99 kg and features a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis along with an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor. It includes a refined sensory experience with a 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad.

Pre-orders for the Googlebook 14 started on September 21, 2026, at various retailers including the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco, and Staples. The laptop will be available in stores from October 4, 2026. Users get a year of Google AI Pro, providing access to Gemini, Flow, and other features with 5 TB of cloud storage for backups.

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KEY POINTS - Featherweight powerhouse: Weighs just 0.99kg with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performance - Refined sensory experience: 14” 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad deliver a premium experience for work anywhere -
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🔮 ASUS Googlebook 14 will be available for pre-order in Canada starting September 21, 2026, across the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco, and Staples, with availability in store from October 4, 2026.

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KEY POINTS - Featherweight powerhouse: Weighs just 0.99kg with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performance - Refined sensory experience: 14” 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad deliver a premium experience for work anywhere - asserted
touchscreen → weigh → work
Frictionless by design: Gemini Intelligence, seamless Android integration, Intel® WiFi 7, and versatile connectivity ease movement across cloud tools and peripherals TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — asserted
Intelligence → ease → tools
ASUS today announced ASUS Googlebook 14, a 14-inch ultraportable laptop that’s the first ever ASUS laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence. asserted
that → announce → Intelligence
Built for users who want a more connected experience with their Android phone, ASUS Googlebook 14 combines effortless portability, strong performance, and a premium-crafted design that helps work stay in flow throughout the day. asserted
work → build → day
ASUS Googlebook 14 comes with 12 months of Google AI Pro. asserted
Googlebook → come → Pro
Users can get expanded access to powerful features in Gemini, Flow, and Gemini Notebook as well as Gemini directly in the Google apps they know and use. asserted
they → get → apps
Plus, they get 5 TB of cloud storage to keep photos and files backed up.1 asserted
photos → get → storage
ASUS Googlebook 14 will be available for pre-order in Canada starting September 21, 2026, across the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco, and Staples, with availability in store from October 4, 2026. asserted
Googlebook → start → October
Featherweight powerhouse with uncompromised strength Starting at just 0.99kg and as thin as 10.9mm, ASUS Googlebook 14 is engineered for mobility without sacrificing durability. asserted
Googlebook → start → durability
Its CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis helps deliver high rigidity and long-term structural stability in a form that’s easy to carry between entertainment, commutes, and remote workspaces. asserted
that → machine → entertainment
ASUS Googlebook 14 is finished in a Dusk Ash color, and features Nano Ceramic Technology that helps resist scratches, stains, and abrasion. asserted
that → finish → scratches
Tested to meet the US military-grade MIL-STD 810H standard and ASUS Superior Durability standards2, the design brings a premium look and feel to a laptop that is ready for daily use. asserted
that → test → use
ASUS Googlebook 14 delivers performance that belies its ultraportable form factor, with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Series 3 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD. asserted
that → deliver → memory
An advanced cooling system supports sustained performance while keeping operation whisper-quiet, helping users stay productive without distraction. asserted
users → cool → distraction
A 70Wh battery delivers up to 18 hours of battery life3, supporting flexible work throughout the day. asserted
battery → deliver → day
Refined sensory experiences for everyday productivity ASUS Googlebook 14 is designed to make every interaction feel more precise and more premium. asserted
interaction → design → productivity
The 14-inch 16:10 3K OLED HDR touchscreen delivers vivid detail, deep contrast, and up to 1000 nits peak HDR brightness, while a 120Hz refresh rate helps visuals feel smooth and responsive. asserted
visuals → deliver → detail
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® with Corning Gorilla Matte anti-glare technology helps improve durability and reduce reflections for clearer viewing in bright environments. asserted
Victus → help → environments
A six-speaker system with dual force-canceling woofers and two tweeters creates a fuller, more immersive soundstage for calls, presentations, and media. asserted
system → cancel → calls
The large haptic touchpad uses six-point force sensing to provide consistent click pressure and tactile feedback, while the backlit keyboard with 1.5mm key travel is tuned for comfortable all-day typing. asserted
keyboard → use → typing
Together, these details help ASUS Googlebook 14 deliver a polished experience across sight, sound, and touch. asserted
details → help → sight
Frictionless by design, with Gemini Intelligence ASUS Googlebook 14 is designed for Gemini Intelligence, bringing personal, proactive help into everyday work. asserted
Googlebook → design → work
Features such as Magic Pointer4 and proactive suggestions5 help users take action faster: Magic Pointer lets users point to and select onscreen objects to ask, compare, or create with Gemini; while proactive suggestions power users with proactive help from Gemini, providing suggested actions based on what’s on the screen without the user even having to ask. uncertain
user → help → screen
With Magic Pointer6, wiggling the cursor activates Gemini. asserted
wiggling → wiggle → Gemini
The cursor just got its first glow-up in years. asserted
cursor → get → years
Now users can do more than just point and click — they can turn two images into a poster, or see a date and instantly add it to their calendar. asserted
they → do → calendar
Gemini also provides help that’s a step ahead, surfacing relevant details from emails, recall calendar information, and providing suggestions based on what is on screen at the moment. asserted
what → provide → moment
The experience stays connected across devices and workflows. asserted
experience → stay → devices
With supported Android devices, users can start a task on a phone and finish it on ASUS Googlebook 14, or cast phone apps to the laptop for a more seamless way to work7. asserted
users → support → way
This device is paired with strong local connectivity. asserted
device → pair → connectivity
ASUS Googlebook 14 includes two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® full-function ports that support Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.4; two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports; an HDMI® 2.1b port; and a 3.5mm audio combo jack, reducing the need for adapters in day-to-day work. asserted
that → include → work
WiFi 7 support helps users move smoothly between local workflows and cloud-based collaboration, while the thin chassis still offers the port selection needed for serious productivity. asserted
chassis → help → productivity
Launch offers across Canada To celebrate the launch, ASUS Googlebook 14 arrives with limited-time offers8 at retailers across Canada, starting September 21, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. ET. asserted
Googlebook → celebrate → ET
Until October 31, 2026, Best Buy customers can choose between the Pixel Buds 2a (a $180 value) as a gift with purchase and $280 off the Google Pixel 9a. asserted
customers → choose → 9a
Until December 31, 2026, customers who purchase at the ASUS Store receive a one-year warranty extension, an ASUS AP1602 backpack and an ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 (a combined $170 value). asserted
who → purchase → extension
Over the same period, customers can also receive a $150 gift card at Staples, a $150 promo code at Amazon, a $165 gift card at Costco, or a Logitech MX4 mouse (a $160 value) as a gift with purchase at Canada Computers. asserted
customers → receive → Computers
AVAILABILITY & PRICING ASUS Googlebook 14 will be available for pre-order in Canada starting September 21, 2026, at the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco and Staples, with availability in store on October 4, 2026. asserted
Googlebook → start → October
About ASUS ASUS (2357.TW) is an innovative technology leader delivering the world’s most comprehensive AI solutions across Infrastructure, Physical AI, AI PC/Devices, and Engineering the AI Advantage. asserted
ASUS → deliver → Advantage
Guided by its “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” strategy, ASUS is bringing enterprise-to-edge AI to life. asserted
ASUS → guide → life
The ASUS portfolio also includes the ROG and ProArt sub-brands, which serve gamers and creators worldwide. asserted
which → include → gamers
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