Google is pushing forward with its new "Googlebook" category, expanding the Intel Wildcat Lake ecosystem. A new board codenamed "Hekla" has officially entered development, marking the fifth entry in the Ocelot family following Ojal, Matsu, Kodkod, and Ocicat.
Here is what we know about Hekla so far.
Hekla is the fifth Ocelot development board
The Ocelot reference board, powered by Intel's Wildcat Lake (Core Series 3) architecture, was initially believed to be destined for Chromebooks. However, subsequent development progress and the official Googlebook announcement in May 2026 have confirmed that the Ocelot series will debut as Googlebooks.
Hekla is built on the Ocelot foundation and will be released as a Wildcat Lake-equipped Googlebook. While it is still early in the development cycle, code repositories indicate the device will feature the following specifications:
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Form Factor: Clamshell, without a dedicated numeric keypad
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Display: 14- to 16-inch class
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Charging: Up to 65W
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Ports: 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A
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Features: Equipped with a Glow Bar (lightbar), a fingerprint sensor, and a backlit keyboard
Given past release trends, these specifications will likely vary across different configuration tiers.
The Ocelot lineup so far
With Hekla now in the mix, the Ocelot family consists of five distinct development boards:
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Ojal
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Matsu
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Kodkod
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Ocicat
Ojal and Kodkod appear to be traditional clamshells, while Matsu and Ocicat are expected to be convertibles (though multiple variations, including clamshell forms, may exist).
Battery-related references in the code suggest that Matsu points to Acer, while Ocicat will likely be manufactured by HP. Looking at Google's typical release partners, Hekla could potentially emerge under ASUS, Lenovo, or Dell—or perhaps even Samsung as a later entry into the market.
The Outlook
The addition of Hekla brings the total number of Wildcat Lake-powered devices under development to five, alongside Ojal, Matsu, Kodkod, and Ocicat.
Googlebooks are currently slated for a Fall 2026 launch, but the initial rollout will be restricted to "ultra-premium" models. Consequently, more mainstream Googlebooks powered by the more affordable Wildcat Lake processors are expected to arrive in subsequent release windows.
via HelenTech