Google Book Laptops, Device Price Increases, and Star Wars Galactic Racer

A 90-second tech news roundup for Monday, October 5th, 2026, covers recent Google Book laptop availability, pricing changes across several devices, and the release of a new Star Wars racing game.

■ Google Book Laptops
- Five Google Books are on sale, made by Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo, with starting prices from $899 to $1,299.
- Dell and HP models use Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM processors; Acer, Asus, and Lenovo models use Intel x86 chips.
- Google has indicated not every Android app may run smoothly on Intel chips initially.

■ Device Price Increases
- Google raised the Pixel 10a price by $100 to $599 MSRP, while Samsung and Huawei also increased prices on some phones.
- Raspberry Pi and the Nvidia Shield TV Pro streaming box are also becoming more expensive.

■ Star Wars Racing Game
- Star Wars Galactic Racer, the first new Star Wars racing game in decades, releases tomorrow and is receiving positive early critic reactions.

This brief is suitable for viewers seeking a quick update on recent tech product news and gaming announcements. It provides an overview of these developments and points to The Verge for further reading.