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Lenovo kicked off the year with a dominating presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, where it unveiled a new Qira personal AI agent, over a dozen new laptops, and a slew of new PC accessories. (It went home with three Best of CES awards.) Today, the world's biggest PC maker is expanding its 2026 portfolio even further with a fresh crop of hardware for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Lenovo's MWC announcements include more laptops and tablets for consumers, some additional "Think" devices on the enterprise side, and six new concepts — including a foldable variant of its popular Legion Go 2 gaming handheld, a laptop with a glasses-free 3D display, and an exciting modular laptop concept. Lenovo also revealed that Qira will be coming to more than 20 devices, with rollout starting in the coming weeks.

Mashable got the chance to demo the new laptops and concept products at a press event before MWC 2026, and we've got a full rundown on all the announcements. There's a lot to cover, so let's get right into it.

Legion Go Fold is a wild gaming handheld concept Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

Lenovo has officially confirmed the existence of its Legion Go Fold Concept after word of it leaked last week. The prototypical gaming handheld has a 7.7-inch POLED display that unfolds into an 11.6-inch screen you can use horizontally or vertically. As if that weren't cool enough, it also comes with a detachable wireless keyboard that turns it into a clamshell-style Windows laptop. (One of its controllers works as a vertical mouse.) It runs on an Intel Lunar Lake chip with 32GB of RAM.

Like all of Lenovo's concepts, there's no guarantee that this one will ever make it to market. But the fact that Lenovo is already teasing its internal specs is promising.

A glasses-free 3D laptop concept Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Lenovo has been dabbling in laptops with glasses-free 3D displays for a few years now, and its newest player is the Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept, a dual-display model aimed at 3D creators. It's powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics (again, a good sign for hopeful buyers). Both of its displays have vibrant OLED panels.

The laptop comes with magnetic accessories that activate touch-control menus. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

In our brief pre-MWC demo, the 3D laptop was definitely a standout. By tracking your eye movements, it's able to render objects in 3D. It also comes with snap-on pads that attach to the lower touchscreen and activate specific touch menus, which is another nifty concept in and of itself. There's a kickstand built into its base.

A modular business laptop concept Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

The gaming handheld may dominate headlines, but even as a prototype, Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept is an incredibly cool idea. It has lots of little touches, like the Frameworkian ability to easily swap different ports in and out as needed. It also has a detachable secondary display and keyboard, which you can replace depending on how you like to work. The screen has a kickstand so it can be used as a second monitor.

"Integrated pogo-pin connectors enable reliable power and data transfer between modules, creating a self-contained, highly flexible system built for modern laptop users who need adaptable performance," the Lenovo release states.

The ThinkBook Modular AI PC not only supports flexible workflows, but could also extend the device's lifecycle. So, while you can't actually buy the ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept, we're hoping its best ideas make it into production, at the very least.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

From the press release:

The concept centers on a 14-inch ultra-thin base system designed to support multiple, practical display configurations. The secondary display can be mounted on the top cover to enable face-to-face sharing or closed-lid interactions. It can also be positioned alongside the PC using an integrated kickstand, functioning as a fully integrated portable travel monitor in either vertical or horizontal orientation…Key modular elements include a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, secondary display modules, and interchangeable IO ports including USB Type-A, USB Type-C and HDMI, allowing the device to transition between compact mobility and expanded productivity while maintaining system stability, security, and performance.

Lenovo has been showing a greater interest in repairability so far in 2026. In January, it earned a Best of CES award for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, a business laptop with a "Space Frame" design that makes its internals easily replaceable. And some of the other new commercial PCs it brought to MWC have more repairable builds. (More on those momentarily.)

A boatload of consumer devices Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

Lenovo's consumer laptop lineup for MWC is helmed by the next-gen Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, an updated version of our favorite 2-in-1. It has an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chip, a slightly lighter design, and more ports (including a re-added headphone jack). It ships with a Yoga Pen Gen 2, and the stylus's case attaches to the laptop magnetically to enable a new Canvas mode. The new Yoga 9i will be available starting in May for $1,949.

Beyond that, Lenovo's consumer announcements cover five more laptops, two tablets, a portable monitor, and a webcam concept:

• Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a — A 15-inch convertible laptop for creators equipped with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Series processors, up to 128GB of RAM, and a "Force Pad" touchpad you can draw on; ships in August for $2,099.

• Lenovo Legion 7a — A lightweight 15-inch gaming laptop with an OLED display and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Series processors with integrated Radeon graphics; available in July at $2,299.

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra — A thin 14-inch laptop powered by Intel Ultra Core processors; coming in October for $799.

• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition — A 14-inch laptop "for creators who prioritize longer battery life and portability," per the press release; arrives in April for $1,449.

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i — A budget-friendly 17-inch laptop with Intel Core processors; arriving October for $599.

• Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 — A premium 13-inch tablet for students with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 3.5K display, JBL speakers, and a detachable keyboard; ships in July at $419.

• Lenovo Legion Tab — An 8.8-inch gaming tablet featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 3K display with a 165Hz refresh rate; available in May at $849.

• Lenovo L16 Mobile Monitor — A portable 16-inch 1200p monitor; pricing and release date TBD.

• Lenovo Yoga Wireless Webcam Concept — An AI-powered wireless webcam that records in 4K Ultra HD and supports "instantaneous video edits" on Yoga laptops.

A ton of new business devices, too Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

Lenovo's theme for MWC 2026 seems to be, "But wait, there's more." Seriously, there is a lot more. For enterprise customers, Lenovo is introducing a new lineup of ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops, a new rugged ThinkTab tablet, and a new ThinkVision monitor. Lenovo has confirmed their pricing but not their official launch dates, though they'll all arriving at some point in 2026.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Here's the full lineup. Of note, Lenovo gave all of its T-Series models more repairable designs, bigger speakers, and a new optional 5MP camera for 2026:

• Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 — Two updated business laptops with a 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, a repair guide website. They'll come with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and AMD Ryzen AI Pro 400 Series processors; ship in Q2 2026 for $1,799 apiece.

• Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 — A 14-inch business laptop with a 9/10 iFixit score that weighs only 2.43 pounds, making it Lenovo's lightest T-Series model ever. It's configurable with Intel Core Ultra Series 3, AMD Ryzen AI Pro 400 Series, and Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Plus chips; starts at $1,899 in Q2 2026.

• Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 — A commercial convertible with a new garaged stylus and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors; arrives in Q2 2026 for $1,849.

• Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable — A 13-inch convertible with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, up to 64GB6 of RAM, and a stylus that recharges inside its detachable folio keyboard; coming in Q3 2026 for $1,999.

• Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 — A 14-inch hybrid laptop with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and an attachable emoji-style AI companion called Magic Bay Tiko; available in Q2 2026 for $1,754.

• Lenovo ThinkTab X11 — A new Android tablet with a removable battery and a rugged design that meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards. It's aimed at "workers in logistics, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and energy," according to the press release; available in Q2 2026 at $499.

• Lenovo ThinkVision M16 Mobile Monitor — A 16-inch 1200p portable monitor that works in portrait and landscape modes; arrives in Q3 2026 at $259.

Two AI companion concepts Lenovo's AI Work Companion (left) and AI Workmate (right) are just prototypes — for now. Credit: Lenovo / Mashable composite

Lenovo seems to be mulling the idea of putting more AI on people's desks. The other two concepts it brought to MWC are both tabletop AI companion devices.

The AI Work Companion is a consumer-oriented prototype that looks like a regular desk clock — very inconspicuous — and acts sort of like a personal secretary. The press release said its "'Thought Bubble' utilizes AI to sync tasks and schedules from across the user’s devices to generate a balanced daily plan with just a single tap." It can also monitor your screentime, tell you when you should take work breaks to avoid burnout, and charge your other tech via its built-in port hub.

Lenovo's other AI concept device is the AI Workmate, a business-oriented gizmo that looks like it could be related to the Pixar Lamp. "Designed as an always-on desk companion, it supports writing, voice, gesture, and spatial interaction, with on-device AI processing inputs locally," Lenovo said. It can scan and summarize documents, make presentations, and project content onto nearby surfaces. With cutesy emoji-like eyes on its "head's" screen, this one is begging to be anthropomorphized.

Mashable is reporting live from Mobile World Congress 2026, so keep checking back for the latest news and product launches from the event.

Not everyone wants an iPad, but there aren't many options for high-end Android tablets. Thankfully, Lenovo just revealed two tablets to help fix that problem: the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 and Legion Tab Gen 5.

Lenovo announced a funky foldable version of its flagship Legion Go 2 gaming handheld today at Mobile World Congress 2026. (The news leaked out last week.) Mashable also got the chance to go hands-on with the concept handheld at a demo event ahead of MWC, and it's a cool little gadget.

The aptly named Legion Go Fold features a POLED display with a hinge in the middle, which allows it to expand from 7.7 inches to 11.6 inches. The device includes detachable controllers as well as a detachable wireless keyboard, letting it double as a Windows laptop. It certainly seems like a more viable idea than Samsung's foldable handheld concept from MWC 2025, which gave "pre-broken Nintendo Switch," according to Laptop Mag.

The Legion Go Fold is only a concept for now, but Lenovo has a decent track record of bringing its prototypes to market. If it makes this one a reality, it could very well be the ultimate portable gaming device. In a press release, the company pitched it "for gamers who don’t have hours to sit in front of a TV or PC, or who don’t want to juggle both a laptop for work and a handheld for gaming when traveling."

Our tech editor Timothy Werth got to try the folding gaming handheld at a press event, and its design made a lasting impression. "The foldable screen looks really frickin' cool, and it certainly gives you a lot more screen real estate when unfolded. It's surprisingly light, too."

Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

The Legion Go Fold can be used in several different ways thanks to its detachable controllers, which support a landscape and portrait orientation. In standard Handheld Mode, it controllers sandwich its folded-up screen. In horizontal Full Screen Mode, its screen unfolds "hotdog style" for a larger viewing area.

In vertical Split-Screen Mode, the Legion Go Fold's screen is positioned vertically ("hamburger style") and divided between different apps. Hypothetically, Lenovo said, the user can play games on one half and stream or view walkthroughs on the other.

Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable When unfolded, it's about the size of a large tablet. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Finally, in expanded Desktop Mode, the Legion Go Fold transforms into a clamshell-style laptop with its keyboard attached to the screen. Its right controller, which works as a vertical mouse, has a small screen that functions as touchpad, a display for performance metrics or settings, and a custom hotkey.

Lenovo didn't specifically mention this in its press release, but several photos in its press kit showed the Legion Go Fold in a fifth mode where its screen is unfolded and placed upright. Its controllers can be used in both hands or joined in the middle to create a more traditional full-sized gamepad. It's reminiscent of the Legion Go 2's Console (tabletop) Mode, though the Legion Go Fold's screen doesn't have a built-in rear kickstand that props it up.

The concept Legion Go Fold is versatile new format for gaming handhelds. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

The Legion Go Fold is kitted with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 48Whr battery, Lenovo said. The former is an older Lunar Lake chip, which is a little odd, though it's possible Lenovo would swap it for a newer CPU upon the device's formal launch. That's still up in the air, of course, but the mere fact that the company is disclosing some internals makes me think there's a good chance of it actualizing.

Lenovo didn't ballpark a price for the Legion Go Fold, but it would almost certainly cost way more than the regular Legion Go 2, which starts at $1,099.

Lenovo's other MWC 2026 announcements include new laptops, a rugged Android tablet, a portable monitor, and five additional concept devices.

Mashable is reporting live from Mobile World Congress 2026, so keep checking back for the latest news and product launches from the event.

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Full Circle, the gaming studio behind the new iteration of Skate, has recently announced a restructuring involving layoffs at its headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia. Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, Full Circle is just the latest in a series of AAA gaming studios to be hit by layoffs, with Ubisoft Toronto laying off 40 employees last week. 

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In their public-facing announcement, entitled “skate.’s Next Chapter,” the company lamented that the people affected by layoffs "are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of skate," while shouting out the “tens of millions” of people who have explored the Early Access version of skate. released last September. "To our departing teammates: thank you. skate. exists because of your hard work and dedication to the craft."

The original Skate games were released in the late 2000s for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and marketed as more realistic skateboarding games compared to the rival Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series. Fans responded well to the tight controls, inventive city settings, and fun soundtrack, which won the first Skate game the "Sports Game of the Year" award at the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, and resulted in commercial success, but the series had been on indefinite hold until the announcement of skate. (known among fans as Skate 4), which was to be a live-service game built around a sandbox-style multiplayer experience, a move that didn’t sit well with many long-time fans of the series.

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In a joint effort between Minnesota lawmakers, local law enforcement, and the Department of Commerce, legislation has been introduced to ban crypto ATMs across the state in response to widespread fraud and financial abuse, particularly of the elderly. 

Bill HF3642, sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel, would prohibit the use of virtual currency kiosks or "crypto ATMs," that also accept cash and debit cards, in response to 70 official complaints of financial fraud totalling over $540,000 in 2025.

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The catalyst for the legislation was a single incident in which police officers responded to a call about a senior citizen who appeared confused at a gas station cryptocurrency kiosk. Upon further investigation, police discovered that she had been giving 50 percent of her monthly income to scammers, leaving her on the verge of having to live out of her car.  

According to law enforcement, the scammers often target the elderly, using false identities and emotional stories to gain power over them and coerce them into parting with their pensions or retirement savings. 

For scammers, the appeal of cryptocurrency is obvious, since converting digital currency into cryptocurrency makes it all but impossible for law enforcement to trace the money and make an arrest. But cryptocurrency platforms are opposing the ban, arguing that they’re being unfairly punished.

Larry Lipka, in-house counsel at digital currency platform CoinFlip, acknowledges the problem but opposes the proposed legislation.

"The scammers are vigilant. They’re terrible, and they’re stealing from Americans," he told Gizmodo before arguing that their existing safety protocols, which include transaction limits and a holding period, were sufficient protection. "I know that these tools work because we’ve got 8,000 customers in the state, we have 12,000 transactions that happened in the last year and less than 1% of those were refundable by customers."

The Commerce Department, however, disagrees. Sam Smith, government relations director at the Department of Commerce, points to the fact that just 48% of consumer complaints resulted in a refund, while those refunds averaged just 16% of the total fraud amount, as evidence that additional legislation is necessary.

As of now, approximately 350 licensed cryptocurrency kiosks operate in Minnesota, but digital currency companies across the United States could be affected by the legal precedent this bill sets. 

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