If you were after a fairly-new Chrome OS device to upgrade to (without burning a hole in your wallet), then you might want to check out Lenovo's newest Chromebook Duet 11. Priced at just $339, the Chromebook Duet 11 comes with all the basics you'd expect, as well as some new AI smarts.

A hybrid tablet with support for a detachable keyboard setup, the Chromebook Duet 11 features a 10.95-inch touchscreen which makes it a bit more portable than most laptops, and makes it ideal for on-the-go schoolwork and such. It also supports USI 2.0 stylus hardware, so artsy users looking for a relatively inexpensive tablet for their content might want to look into this one.

Inside, there's a MediaTek Kompanio 838 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and the tablet can also last for half a day on a single charge in most instances. Additionally, it also comes with a pair of cameras consisting of an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

Of course, there's also the usual array of software features on Chrome OS, with access to web apps, spreadsheet and document editing software, and even support for Android apps.

How do you use a laptop? It's very simple. Lift the lid open, power it on, and you're good to go. When you're done, simply shut the lid and you're all set. Lenovo thinks that maybe this is an aspect of laptop use that could be made "smarter" as they have unveiled a new concept laptop called the ThinkBook Auto Twist.

This is a concept/prototype laptop that Lenovo has shown off at IFA 2024. For the most part, it looks like a standard laptop. The main difference and key selling point is its motorized hinge. This hinge allows users to use voice commands to ask the laptop to open or shut its lid. Users can even give it commands so that it transforms from a regular laptop to a tablet.

It's one of the most novel things we've ever seen. It is also one of the most useless features too. So far, based on the hands-on demos we've seen, it's actually pretty smooth but we're not sure if opening and closing a laptop lid really needs to be smarter or automated. There are some potential use case scenarios here, however.

For example, if you're using the webcam, you can command the laptop's lid to twist and ensure that you're in the frame. There are also some potential accessibility uses for it, but other than that, we're not sure if this would make us want to buy it. That being said, there aren't any immediate plans to make this laptop a reality.

The Lenovo Legion Go is probably one of the more impressive gaming handhelds that we've seen in the past couple of years, thanks to a slick combination of high-powered hardware and software that gives users on-the-go access to their favourite PC titles. With that in mind, Lenovo recently announced a handful of new accessories to go along with the Legion Go which should be practical for everyday use.

First up is the Lenovo Legion Go USB-C Dock, which functions as a base station for the Lenovo Legion Go. The dock features a USB-C Power port which supports up to 100Wmax, a 1G RJ45 port, full-function Type-C port, in addition to two USB-A 3.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.0 port that supports up to 4K resolution at 60Hz.

There's also the Legion Go Charging Connector, which allows users to clip on the console's detachable controllers into a single unit which can also be easily recharged. Lenovo also unveiled a new joystick and joystick caps for more accurate controls and overall handling. For folks who want a bit more functionality, Lenovo's selling a Multi-Device Bluetooth Mini Keyboard which is pretty light at 180g and only 5.6mm thick.

Furthermore, Lenovo also introduced an official carry case, which features a hard-shell design with extra protection for the display, including built-in compartments for extra accessories that you might want to bring along such as a USB cable, flash drive, and more.

Finally, Lenovo also introduced a couple of new gaming monitors with the 27-inch Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 and 31.5-inch Lenovo Legion R32qc-30. Both monitors feature up to 180Hz refresh rates and 0.5ms (MPRT) response times with their 1500R curved displays. The Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Monitor is expected to be available December 2024 starting at $269.99, and the R32qc-30 Monitor will launch in October starting at $319.99.

Meanwhile, the Legion Go USB-C Dock is set for an August launch with a starting price of $64.99, while the Legion Go Charging Connector will be available in October for $49.99. The Legion Go Carry Case and Joystick/Joystick Caps launch in November priced at $29.99 and $9.99 respectively, while theBluetooth Mini Keyboard will start at $39.99.

A while back, we got word that Lenovo could be working on a newer model of the Lenovo Legion Go, its Windows-powered handheld. With that in mind, it looks like new information from Lenovo itself corroborates this mysterious rumor.

This comes from a product description on Lenovo's website, which was spotted by the folks over at Videocardz. Based on how it was written, it seems that this was an oversight as Lenovo's page for the Legion Go describes it as having both 7-inch and 8-inch models, and features an HDMI port and built-in dual cooling fans.

For the uninitiated, the Legion Go doesn't exactly come with any of those, and only has a single 8.8-inch display model, no HDMI port, and no dual cooling fans. This has now led to speculation that the product description was meant for a newer model, the likes of which is still under wraps; of course on the other hand, it could be a simple error born out of wrong details.

The Legion Go made its debut back in 2023, and competes with several other high-powered gaming handhelds such as the ROG Ally, Valve Steam Deck, and to an extent, the Nintendo Switch.

Last year, Lenovo took the wraps off the Legion Go. This was the company's answer to other handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck. Now according to a new report from Windows Central, it seems that the company could be working on a cheaper version. This is expected to manifest itself in the form of the Legion Go Lite.

The current Legion Go is priced at $700. This is not cheap by any means, so a "Lite" version that's more affordable could make it more appealing. The report does not mention what kind of changes we can expect. But what they do expect is that it will still use the same Z1 range of CPUs from AMD.

However, the term "Lite" does suggest that some compromises could be made to make it more affordable. Maybe it could use a smaller screen. It could use a less powerful CPU. Or maybe the choice of materials could be different. If you like the idea of a handheld gaming PC and don't mind some hardware compromises to make it cheaper, then the Lenovo Legion Go Lite could be something to look out for.

Lenovo has not mentioned when this device will be launched. Given that the original Legion Go was announced at IFA in September 2023, maybe we'll have to wait until IFA 2024 for the official announcement.