Lenovo’s Auto Twist Laptop Transforms From Concept to Reality
▼ Summary
– Lenovo announced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, a 14-inch laptop with a motorized hinge that can pivot its screen.
– The laptop’s key feature is its ability to automatically track a user’s head and adjust the screen position to follow their posture or movement.
– It includes an AI companion software that reacts to the user with emoji-like animations, though it was noted to be slow and potentially gimmicky.
– The device supports live language translation by turning its screen toward different speakers during a conversation.
– It features a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, Intel Panther Lake processors, weighs 3.09 pounds, and will launch in June starting at $1,649.
The future of portable computing takes a dynamic turn with Lenovo’s latest announcement. At CES 2026, the company is bringing a once-fanciful concept to market: the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist laptop. This 14-inch device features a groundbreaking motorized hinge that allows the screen to pivot and angle itself automatically. While manual control is an option, the real innovation lies in its ability to track your head and adjust the display to your position. This means the screen can follow you during a presentation, and you can even knock on the closed lid to have it open on command.
Beyond its physical mechanics, the Auto Twist introduces a unique AI companion software. This feature, reminiscent of the robot GERTY from the film Moon, presents an emoji-like character that turns to follow you and reacts to your actions. In a brief demonstration, the companion displayed charming behaviors like waving or putting on sunglasses. However, initial impressions suggest the software can be slow to load and may feel awkward once the initial novelty fades. The laptop also supports live language translation, with the screen cleverly rotating to face each speaker during a conversation.
On the technical front, the device doesn’t compromise on core laptop specifications. It boasts a high-resolution 2880 x 1800 / 120Hz OLED touchscreen with stylus support, weighs a portable 3.09 pounds (1.4 kg), and is powered by the next-generation Intel Panther Lake processors. Lenovo plans to launch the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist in June, with a starting price of $1,649. This positions it as a premium offering for professionals seeking a blend of cutting-edge interaction and high-performance computing.
(Source: The Verge)
