Lenovo is gearing up for a massive 2026, and according to the latest leaks, the ThinkPad lineup is set for its most ambitious overhaul in years. According to exclusive information shared with Windows Latest, Lenovo plans to use CES 2026 to unveil a new fleet of laptops powered by Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake chips, along with a retail version of that wild “auto-twisting” laptop we first saw in concept last year.
From experimental concepts to consumer hardware
It is said that Lenovo is not playing around with the ThinkPad 2026 series, but is switching to Intel Panther Lake CPUs (Core Ultra Series 3) across the board. This includes everything from the standard models to the powerful Core Ultra X7 and X9 versions.
A small but very welcome change in quality of life? Almost every new model reportedly gets an optional 10MP webcam. It’s a long overdue upgrade, as high-resolution video calls are practically office standard. The only thing missing is the “ThinkPad Rollable XD,” which appears to be staying in the “concept only” category for a while longer.
The real eye-catcher, however, is the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist. Remember the motorized concept from 2024 that could move its screen on its own? Finally it becomes a real product that you can buy. According to sources, the production model has a much faster and quieter motor than the prototype, allowing the hinge to rotate the screen between laptop, tablet and “sharing” modes completely independently.
Why the Auto Twist is important
Lenovo is clearly betting that strange, flexible designs can be more than just “CES eye candy.” The Auto Twist is designed to track your posture and automatically adjust the screen angle – or rotate to look at someone else during a presentation.
It’s aimed at small businesses and professionals looking for a versatile machine that feels like a tool of the future. Crucially, Lenovo claims to have designed the motorized hinge to be robust enough for everyday work, so it shouldn’t feel like a fragile gimmick.
For those interested in the specs, the Auto Twist model is expected to feature a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display and front-facing Dolby Atmos speakers that actually rotate with the screen, keeping the sound centered. To handle the extra power needed for the motors and AI tasks, it is reportedly equipped with a solid 75Wh battery.
We expect Lenovo to officially lift the curtain at CES 2026. If the rumors are true, it will hit shelves around June 2026 with a starting price of around $1,499. For a first-generation motorized laptop, that’s surprisingly reasonable. If Lenovo pulls this off, it could be one of those rare moments where a “crazy” concept actually changes the way we think about business laptops.
