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The Lenovo Legion Go Fold gaming handheld concept looks awkward but its versatility is endless

The Lenovo Legion Go Fold gaming handheld concept looks awkward but its versatility is endless

Lenovo already has a large roster of gaming handhelds . However, it seems there's always room for another because at MWC the company showed off an ambitious concept device based around a flexible OLED display. And while the whole setup looks ungainly, after getting my hands on it, I'm very intrigued by its adaptability. Now I'll be the first to admit that an 11.6-inch display feels oversized on a handheld that, in theory, is meant to be somewhat portable. That said, the beauty of the Legion Go Fold's screen is that it can be bent in half to create a more appropriately-sized 7.7-inch panel. In this configuration, the system feels a lot less cumbersome while also sporting a more traditional aspect ratio. Then, at a moment's notice, you can extend the display to provide extra room when you need it. How silly does this look when its flexible display is fully extended in portrait mode? Sam Rutherford for Engadget However, the thing I like most about the Legion Go Fold is that its controllers are detachable and that the tablet has several different mounting points. This means if you have the space, you can remove the controllers, rotate the display into landscape mode and then reattach them to get an immersive widescreen experience. Alternatively, you can connect the gamepads together using one of Lenovo's accessories (which is similar to Nintendo's Joy-Con Grip ) and then prop the system up using the Go Fold's folio cover, which doubles as a kickstand. But wait, there's more: The handheld also features a strip of pogo pins for connecting a wireless keyboard, effectively transforming the whole setup into a miniature gaming laptop. Depending on how you're counting, that's at least four different modes you're getting from the Legion Fold, which is really quite impressive and speaks to the versatility of Lenovo's design. Another feature I really like is the small 1-inch OLED display on the right gamepad. It supports a handful of widgets that can display the time, performance settings and more. It also doubles as a small touchpad, which can be really handy when playing PC titles that were originally developed for mouse and keyboard. And just like on the Legion Go and Legion Go 2 , the Fold's right gamepad has a small scroll wheel and a hidden sensor, so it can also turn into a vertical mouse for playing FPS titles. At this point, it's important to mention that Lenovo doesn't have concrete plans to put this thing into production, so its specs don't really matter. That said, the Legion Go Fold I tried featured an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chip with 32GB of RAM and a 48WHr battery, which is more than respectable. Though if this thing does become an actual retail device, I would like to see a power cell with a bit more capacity. I really love how the Legion Go Fold can turn into a miniature laptop just by moving some of its accessories around. Sam Rutherford for Engadget But as a concept gadget, I think the Legion Go Fold is a great showcase of how new technology (in this case, a flexible display) can bring new capabilities and greater flexibility to existing categories. And who knows, if a lot of people like the idea, it might encourage Lenovo to refine it and put it on sale for real. I would just be a bit worried about pricing, because all these components won't come cheap. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/the-lenovo-legion-go-fold-gaming-handheld-concept-looks-awkward-but-its-versatility-is-endless-230000816.html?src=rss

The Lenovo Modular AI PC concept is a remixed dual-screen laptop with hot swappable ports

The Lenovo Modular AI PC concept is a remixed dual-screen laptop with hot swappable ports

The potential of modular laptops has never fully translated to the real world. While companies like Framework have made major strides in recent years, there's still quite a bit of room for improvement. At MWC, Lenovo is looking to address that with its Modular AI PC concept. It features not one but two displays and a detachable keyboard to create something that strains the definition of a laptop, thanks to an innovative and very adaptable design. Compared to Framework's gadgets, which primarily use modularity to make upgrading the system and extending its lifespan easier, Lenovo's concept is based around a 14-inch chassis with hot swappable components. This allows you to move its keyboard and secondary display around at will, so the system can better adjust to its environment or workload. By default, its bonus screen is mounted on its lid, allowing you to do easy face-to-face sharing with someone sitting opposite you. However, without even needing to turn the system off, you can yank away the notebook's keyboard and put the display in its place to provide additional real estate. The Lenovo Modular AI PC concept's second screen can be attached to its lid or moved off to the side like a traditional dual monitor setup. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Or if you prefer a more traditional dual-screen setup, you can move it off to the side, prop it up via a built-in kickstand and connect to the laptop over USB-C. You even get the flexibility to arrange the display in vertical or landscape orientation, which is nice if you're doing stuff like coding or writing in a word doc (I feel targeted, but in a good way). And because the keyboard can connect to the notebook using pogo pins or Bluetooth, you have the freedom to position it practically anywhere you want. Meanwhile, Lenovo borrowed one aspect of Framework's modularity by including the ability to swap ports on the fly. During my demo, the company showed off modules featuring USB-C, USB-A and HDMI connectors, though I was told there are a ton of additional possibilities for those who might need things like a proper Ethernet jack or additional ports for audio. The Lenovo Modular AI PC concept's keyboard and be completely removed at a moment's notice and positioned anywhere you like thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity. Sam Rutherford for Engadget But what impressed me the most was that despite being a concept device, the whole setup felt quite polished. That almost suggests that this thing might be closer to becoming an actual retail product than some of the company's other demo gadgets . Build quality felt really sturdy and I had no issues changing out ports or moving the secondary display around without needing to troubleshoot or reboot the system. Everything just kind of worked. And while Lenovo isn't sharing details about what processor it's running or how much memory it has, its performance felt snappy too. My only question is that I'm not quite sure where AI fits into all of this. I was able to break down and reconfigure the system without any help from machine learning or a digital assistant. That said, I'm not complaining, because even with a lot of moving parts, its modular design is very approachable and easy to use. Ports on the Lenovo Modular AI PC concept can be hot swapped between to add USB-C, USB-A and HDMI connectors as needed. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Unfortunately, Lenovo isn't planning on turning this concept into a true retail device. But even so, I hope the company will at least consider bringing some of the modular laptop's features like its hot swappable ports to future products. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/the-lenovo-modular-ai-pc-concept-is-a-remixed-dual-screen-laptop-with-hot-swappable-ports-230000158.html?src=rss

Best Buy Canada seemingly just leaked Sonos' next portable speaker

Best Buy Canada seemingly just leaked Sonos' next portable speaker

A product briefly posted on the Canadian Best Buy website this weekend suggests Sonos may soon announce a new portable speaker called the Sonos Play. The speaker offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, AirPlay 2 support, Trueplay to tune the sound based on wherever you've placed it and voice controls, according to a page that's since been removed. Best Buy Canada had it listed for $399.99 CAD (or a little under 300 US dollars), and put the release date at March 31. The listing may have been taken down, but not before it was spotted and reposted on Reddit . The product page for the Sonos Play also showed that it comes in two colors, White and Black, and it has a little carrying strap for added convenience. It's IP67 rated dust- and waterproof. Sonos hasn't officially made any announcements about it yet, but we wouldn't be surprised to see one soon. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/best-buy-canada-seemingly-just-leaked-sonos-next-portable-speaker-215601978.html?src=rss

Australia's eSafety Commissioner threatens action against app stores and search engines if AI services operating in Australia don't verify user ages by March 9 (Byron Kaye/Reuters)

Australia's eSafety Commissioner threatens action against app stores and search engines if AI services operating in Australia don't verify user ages by March 9 (Byron Kaye/Reuters)

Byron Kaye / Reuters : Australia's eSafety Commissioner threatens action against app stores and search engines if AI services operating in Australia don't verify user ages by March 9 —  Australia's internet regulator said it may push search engines and app stores to block artificial intelligence services that fail …

Israel-based Guidde, which is developing a platform to accelerate the adoption of AI in organizations, raised a $50M Series B round led by PSG Equity (Meir Orbach/CTech)

Israel-based Guidde, which is developing a platform to accelerate the adoption of AI in organizations, raised a $50M Series B round led by PSG Equity (Meir Orbach/CTech)

Meir Orbach / CTech : Israel-based Guidde, which is developing a platform to accelerate the adoption of AI in organizations, raised a $50M Series B round led by PSG Equity —  The Israeli startup's platform turns employee workflows into structured knowledge for automation.  —  Guidde, a startup developing …

Reboot: Godzilla, mini Macs, and easing the supply chain

Reboot: Godzilla, mini Macs, and easing the supply chain

In this week's "Reboot" column, the Apple Experience is a supply chain play, mini versions of old Macs are cute, and Godzilla's drone show record. Godzilla in drones and a pair of mini Macs Reboot is a new weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. This week, we saw Apple Store closures due to the Iran attacks , regulatory action in Brazil and Spain , Taiwan invasion fears, and more age verification shenanigans. At least next week will distract us with product launches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums