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Everything Lenovo announced at MWC 2026, including 6 new concepts

Everything Lenovo announced at MWC 2026, including 6 new concepts

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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


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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

lenovo concept 3d laptop on display


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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.

magnetic accessories for lenovo 3d laptop

The laptop comes with magnetic accessories that activate touch-control menus.
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lenovo concept 3d laptop with magnetic touch accessory

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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

lenovo concept modular thinkbook laptop with extra screen


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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.

lenovo concept modular thinkbook laptop with detachable keyboard

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lenovo concept modular thinkbook laptop with swappable ports

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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

new lenovo legion yoga laptops on display


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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

new thinkpad laptop from lenovo on display


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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.

a new lenovo thinkpad logo on display


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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

the lenovoo ai work companion and and ai workmate concept

Lenovo’s AI Work Companion (left) and AI Workmate (right) are just prototypes — for now.
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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.

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These processors are the latest in AMD’s lineup, designed for commercial desktops and professional workstations. Along with performance upgrades for heavy workloads, the lineup also includes enterprise security and long-term platform support features.

3D V-Cache for Professional Workloads

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3D V-Cache will be introduced in enterprise workstation processors with the upcoming Ryzen PRO 9000 Series. With increased cache memory, the company aims to improve processor performance when handling intensive tasks or applications. The increased cache memory will enhance the performance of applications working on large files by making it easier for them to access them. The company states that the technology aims to increase processor efficiency in professional environments.

The Ryzen PRO 9000 Series is designed for professionals such as creators, architects, engineers, and designers who rely on heavy-duty professional software. According to AMD, the chips will provide improved performance during the editing and encoding of videos in 4K and 8K resolutions, along with compositing performance in media workflows. The processors are also intended for architects and construction professionals, including BIM and 3D modeling. Manufacturing professionals working with CAD models and simulations will benefit from the performance of this series of chips.

Performance and Security

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The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series comes in various configurations designed for desktop computers and business workstations. These CPUs are offered in six-core, eight-core, 12-core, and 16-core varieties with several thermal design power (TDP) choices. AMD has created high-performance CPUs for individuals who require reliable performance on challenging projects.

Along with performance upgrades, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series also focuses on enterprise reliability and security. As part of the AMD PRO platform, the processors include advanced security protections and manageability tools for IT departments. AMD says the platform supports long-term business deployments with stable and consistent performance.

Availability Details

According to AMD, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors will arrive in the second half of 2026. Lenovo has already confirmed that it will feature the new processors in its ThinkStation P4 workstation at NXTBLD. AMD may also announce additional OEM partners and systems closer to launch.

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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 994512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB65W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97558C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB120W
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96556C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB120W
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96456C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB65W
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the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors for commercial desktops and workstations. With these processors, the company offers enterprise-level 3D V-Cache capabilities to enhance performance for demanding workloads. AMD designed these processors for professionals working in content creation, architecture, engineering, and design.

These processors are the latest in AMD’s lineup, designed for commercial desktops and professional workstations. Along with performance upgrades for heavy workloads, the lineup also includes enterprise security and long-term platform support features.

3D V-Cache for Professional Workloads

AMD Expands 3D V-Cache Technology to Commercial Desktop Market AMD has launched the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors for commercial desktops and workstations. With these processors, the company offers enterprise-level 3D V-Cache capabilities to enhance performance for demanding workloads. AMD designed these processors for professionals working in content creation, architecture, engineering, and design. These processors are the latest in AMD’s lineup, designed for commercial desktops and professional workstations. Along with performance upgrades for heavy workloads, the lineup also includes enterprise security and long-term platform support features. 3D V-Cache for Professional Workloads 3D V-Cache will be introduced in enterprise workstation processors with the upcoming Ryzen PRO 9000 Series. With increased cache memory, the company aims to improve processor performance when handling intensive tasks or applications. The increased cache memory will enhance the performance of applications working on large files by making it easier for them to access them. The company states that the technology aims to increase processor efficiency in professional environments. The Ryzen PRO 9000 Series is designed for professionals such as creators, architects, engineers, and designers who rely on heavy-duty professional software. According to AMD, the chips will provide improved performance during the editing and encoding of videos in 4K and 8K resolutions, along with compositing performance in media workflows. The processors are also intended for architects and construction professionals, including BIM and 3D modeling. Manufacturing professionals working with CAD models and simulations will benefit from the performance of this series of chips. Performance and Security Image Credit: Unsplash The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series comes in various configurations designed for desktop computers and business workstations. These CPUs are offered in six-core, eight-core, 12-core, and 16-core varieties with several thermal design power (TDP) choices. AMD has created high-performance CPUs for individuals who require reliable performance on challenging projects. Along with performance upgrades, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series also focuses on enterprise reliability and security. As part of the AMD PRO platform, the processors include advanced security protections and manageability tools for IT departments. AMD says the platform supports long-term business deployments with stable and consistent performance. Availability Details According to AMD, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors will arrive in the second half of 2026. Lenovo has already confirmed that it will feature the new processors in its ThinkStation P4 workstation at NXTBLD. AMD may also announce additional OEM partners and systems closer to launch. AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series Specifications ProcessorCores / ThreadsBoost / Base ClockTotal CacheTDPAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D16C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz144MB170WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D8C / 16TUp to 5.2 / 4.7 GHz104MB120WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 996516C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz80MB170WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 995512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB120WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 994512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB65WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97558C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB120WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97458C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB65WAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96556C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB120WAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96456C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB65W #AMD #Expands #VCache #Technology #Commercial #Desktop #MarketAMD

3D V-Cache will be introduced in enterprise workstation processors with the upcoming Ryzen PRO 9000 Series. With increased cache memory, the company aims to improve processor performance when handling intensive tasks or applications. The increased cache memory will enhance the performance of applications working on large files by making it easier for them to access them. The company states that the technology aims to increase processor efficiency in professional environments.

The Ryzen PRO 9000 Series is designed for professionals such as creators, architects, engineers, and designers who rely on heavy-duty professional software. According to AMD, the chips will provide improved performance during the editing and encoding of videos in 4K and 8K resolutions, along with compositing performance in media workflows. The processors are also intended for architects and construction professionals, including BIM and 3D modeling. Manufacturing professionals working with CAD models and simulations will benefit from the performance of this series of chips.

Performance and Security

AMD logo
Image Credit: Unsplash

The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series comes in various configurations designed for desktop computers and business workstations. These CPUs are offered in six-core, eight-core, 12-core, and 16-core varieties with several thermal design power (TDP) choices. AMD has created high-performance CPUs for individuals who require reliable performance on challenging projects.

Along with performance upgrades, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series also focuses on enterprise reliability and security. As part of the AMD PRO platform, the processors include advanced security protections and manageability tools for IT departments. AMD says the platform supports long-term business deployments with stable and consistent performance.

Availability Details

According to AMD, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors will arrive in the second half of 2026. Lenovo has already confirmed that it will feature the new processors in its ThinkStation P4 workstation at NXTBLD. AMD may also announce additional OEM partners and systems closer to launch.

AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series Specifications

ProcessorCores / ThreadsBoost / Base ClockTotal CacheTDP
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D16C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz144MB170W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D8C / 16TUp to 5.2 / 4.7 GHz104MB120W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 996516C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz80MB170W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 995512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB120W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 994512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB65W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97558C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB120W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97458C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB65W
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96556C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB120W
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96456C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB65W
#AMD #Expands #VCache #Technology #Commercial #Desktop #MarketAMD">AMD Expands 3D V-Cache Technology to Commercial Desktop Market

AMD has launched the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors for commercial desktops and workstations. With these processors, the company offers enterprise-level 3D V-Cache capabilities to enhance performance for demanding workloads. AMD designed these processors for professionals working in content creation, architecture, engineering, and design.

These processors are the latest in AMD’s lineup, designed for commercial desktops and professional workstations. Along with performance upgrades for heavy workloads, the lineup also includes enterprise security and long-term platform support features.

3D V-Cache for Professional Workloads

AMD Expands 3D V-Cache Technology to Commercial Desktop Market AMD has launched the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors for commercial desktops and workstations. With these processors, the company offers enterprise-level 3D V-Cache capabilities to enhance performance for demanding workloads. AMD designed these processors for professionals working in content creation, architecture, engineering, and design. These processors are the latest in AMD’s lineup, designed for commercial desktops and professional workstations. Along with performance upgrades for heavy workloads, the lineup also includes enterprise security and long-term platform support features. 3D V-Cache for Professional Workloads 3D V-Cache will be introduced in enterprise workstation processors with the upcoming Ryzen PRO 9000 Series. With increased cache memory, the company aims to improve processor performance when handling intensive tasks or applications. The increased cache memory will enhance the performance of applications working on large files by making it easier for them to access them. The company states that the technology aims to increase processor efficiency in professional environments. The Ryzen PRO 9000 Series is designed for professionals such as creators, architects, engineers, and designers who rely on heavy-duty professional software. According to AMD, the chips will provide improved performance during the editing and encoding of videos in 4K and 8K resolutions, along with compositing performance in media workflows. The processors are also intended for architects and construction professionals, including BIM and 3D modeling. Manufacturing professionals working with CAD models and simulations will benefit from the performance of this series of chips. Performance and Security Image Credit: Unsplash The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series comes in various configurations designed for desktop computers and business workstations. These CPUs are offered in six-core, eight-core, 12-core, and 16-core varieties with several thermal design power (TDP) choices. AMD has created high-performance CPUs for individuals who require reliable performance on challenging projects. Along with performance upgrades, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series also focuses on enterprise reliability and security. As part of the AMD PRO platform, the processors include advanced security protections and manageability tools for IT departments. AMD says the platform supports long-term business deployments with stable and consistent performance. Availability Details According to AMD, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors will arrive in the second half of 2026. Lenovo has already confirmed that it will feature the new processors in its ThinkStation P4 workstation at NXTBLD. AMD may also announce additional OEM partners and systems closer to launch. AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series Specifications ProcessorCores / ThreadsBoost / Base ClockTotal CacheTDPAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D16C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz144MB170WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D8C / 16TUp to 5.2 / 4.7 GHz104MB120WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 996516C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz80MB170WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 995512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB120WAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 994512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB65WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97558C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB120WAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97458C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB65WAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96556C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB120WAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96456C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB65W #AMD #Expands #VCache #Technology #Commercial #Desktop #MarketAMD

3D V-Cache will be introduced in enterprise workstation processors with the upcoming Ryzen PRO 9000 Series. With increased cache memory, the company aims to improve processor performance when handling intensive tasks or applications. The increased cache memory will enhance the performance of applications working on large files by making it easier for them to access them. The company states that the technology aims to increase processor efficiency in professional environments.

The Ryzen PRO 9000 Series is designed for professionals such as creators, architects, engineers, and designers who rely on heavy-duty professional software. According to AMD, the chips will provide improved performance during the editing and encoding of videos in 4K and 8K resolutions, along with compositing performance in media workflows. The processors are also intended for architects and construction professionals, including BIM and 3D modeling. Manufacturing professionals working with CAD models and simulations will benefit from the performance of this series of chips.

Performance and Security

AMD logo
Image Credit: Unsplash

The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series comes in various configurations designed for desktop computers and business workstations. These CPUs are offered in six-core, eight-core, 12-core, and 16-core varieties with several thermal design power (TDP) choices. AMD has created high-performance CPUs for individuals who require reliable performance on challenging projects.

Along with performance upgrades, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series also focuses on enterprise reliability and security. As part of the AMD PRO platform, the processors include advanced security protections and manageability tools for IT departments. AMD says the platform supports long-term business deployments with stable and consistent performance.

Availability Details

According to AMD, the Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors will arrive in the second half of 2026. Lenovo has already confirmed that it will feature the new processors in its ThinkStation P4 workstation at NXTBLD. AMD may also announce additional OEM partners and systems closer to launch.

AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series Specifications

ProcessorCores / ThreadsBoost / Base ClockTotal CacheTDP
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D16C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz144MB170W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D8C / 16TUp to 5.2 / 4.7 GHz104MB120W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 996516C / 32TUp to 5.5 / 4.3 GHz80MB170W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 995512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB120W
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 994512C / 24TUp to 5.4 / 3.4 GHz76MB65W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97558C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB120W
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 97458C / 16TUp to 5.4 / 3.8 GHz40MB65W
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96556C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB120W
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 96456C / 12TUp to 5.4 / 3.9 GHz38MB65W
#AMD #Expands #VCache #Technology #Commercial #Desktop #MarketAMD

Gudtrip is a cannabis vape pen from blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw that is touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has $2-3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, which can be redeemed via a QR code or NFC connection within the company’s associated mobile app. While Gudtrip has been criticized for effectively gamifying smoking marijuana, they claim that there is no direct reward tied to hitting the vape pen and seemingly have changed language on their website that previously claimed “Every hit earns crypto.”

Currently, Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California, where recreational cannabis is legal. Buyers activate the pen by scanning a QR code or tapping via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the bitcoin reward as an upfront loyalty payment. The app then tracks puff-seconds of usage and displays the data purely as a personal awareness feature, much like a step counter or sleep tracker on a fitness device. Users can check in daily to build streaks that boost non-monetary virtual points awarded in the app, but according to Gudtrip, those points exist only for record-keeping inside the app and cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw describes Gudtrip as building a user-powered network that mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence.

Gudtrip has opted for using bitcoin for their crypto rewards program rather than creating their own crypto token out of thin air. Many marketing gimmicks have been tried around crypto rewards that turned out to be nothing more than pump and dump schemes by many businesses over the years, including in the marijuana industry. Perhaps the most notorious crossover between the crypto and marijuana industries was Potcoin. Dennis Rodman infamously went to North Korea on a trip that was sponsored by the marijuana-themed altcoin. The promotion drove an immediate price surge, with the coin jumping nearly 97% to more than $0.18 shortly after Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on June 13, 2017, lifting its market capitalization near $40 million. However, after Potcoin hit an all-time high of roughly $0.51 in late 2017, it has since lost more than 99% of its value and now trades around $0.0008.

With all that said, reporting from DL News has indicated Puffpaw did at one point explicitly tell customers that a token would be launched in the future in a now-deleted post on X. Additionally, reward points in crypto-related apps are oftentimes eventually converted to crypto tokens with real monetary value. Previous reporting from Protos also indicates Gudtrip previously said rewards would be made via a token known as VAPE.

Gudtrip has also faced some backlash due to the perceived gamification of vaping (a characterization that the company explicitly rejects). Health researchers raised specific concerns to DL News after reviewing the product’s marketing. Joshua Gowin, an associate professor who studies frequent cannabis use, said gamifying cannabis use certainly sounds like habit-formation is the goal. Janna Cousijn, who leads the Neuroscience of Addiction Lab at Erasmus University Rotterdam, called it potentially a very dangerous and unethical device that could stimulate the development of addiction. Other experts warned that incentives tied to frequent use could impair health decisions and increase risks such as anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory effects.

In response, Gudtrip founder Reffo Tse posted on X to correct what he called factual errors in media coverage. Tse wrote that the product records puff-seconds for user awareness only and that there is no financial reward of any kind tied to consumption. He emphasized that the bitcoin loyalty payment is issued upfront to every customer and is not scaled to, gated by, or associated with the level, frequency, or duration of use. “We believe that an adult in a legal market who has visibility into their own consumption is better positioned to avoid problematic use than one who does not,” Tse added.

The gamification of everything is becoming an increasing concern of many, and crypto often plays a key role in this trend of turning the entire world into one big casino. One recent example is Tuyo, a DeFi-powered Visa debit card that runs on crypto and includes a “buy now, pay maybe” feature that randomly waives fees on selected purchases through an undisclosed algorithm. The system frames ordinary spending as a game of chance, with critics describing it as engineered addiction that preys on the same psychological triggers found in casinos and loot boxes.

Prediction markets have drawn similar scrutiny. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow bets on real-world events including elections, but reports show campaign staffers have used non-public internal polling data to place profitable trades before the information reached the public. A U.S. soldier is also facing federal charges related to prediction market trades surrounding the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. These prediction market platforms have suspended users for suspected insider activity and are increasingly cooperating with law enforcement, but regulators and lawmakers continue to highlight the uneven playing field that favors those with inside information.

Gudtrip itself also includes the ability for awarded bitcoin to be seamlessly transferred to other more speculative, AI-directed investments such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and prediction markets. The website claims, “Users can choose to allocate eligible rewards into open-source AI agent tools that explore opportunities across DeFi (decentralized-finance), Gudtrip-native incentives, prediction markets, and selected RWA (real world assets) strategies.”

#Smoke #Weed #Earn #Bitcoin #Vape #Pen #Increasingly #Dystopian #NightmareBitcoin,Crypto,gamification,vaping,weed">‘Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin’ With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare Gudtrip is a cannabis vape pen from blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw that is touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has -3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, which can be redeemed via a QR code or NFC connection within the company’s associated mobile app. While Gudtrip has been criticized for effectively gamifying smoking marijuana, they claim that there is no direct reward tied to hitting the vape pen and seemingly have changed language on their website that previously claimed “Every hit earns crypto.” Currently, Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California, where recreational cannabis is legal. Buyers activate the pen by scanning a QR code or tapping via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the bitcoin reward as an upfront loyalty payment. The app then tracks puff-seconds of usage and displays the data purely as a personal awareness feature, much like a step counter or sleep tracker on a fitness device. Users can check in daily to build streaks that boost non-monetary virtual points awarded in the app, but according to Gudtrip, those points exist only for record-keeping inside the app and cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw describes Gudtrip as building a user-powered network that mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence. Smoke weed and earn @Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/sj8jHFETQy — Gudtrip (@Gudtrip) October 24, 2025 Gudtrip has opted for using bitcoin for their crypto rewards program rather than creating their own crypto token out of thin air. Many marketing gimmicks have been tried around crypto rewards that turned out to be nothing more than pump and dump schemes by many businesses over the years, including in the marijuana industry. Perhaps the most notorious crossover between the crypto and marijuana industries was Potcoin. Dennis Rodman infamously went to North Korea on a trip that was sponsored by the marijuana-themed altcoin. The promotion drove an immediate price surge, with the coin jumping nearly 97% to more than alt=

touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has $2-3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, which can be redeemed via a QR code or NFC connection within the company’s associated mobile app. While Gudtrip has been criticized for effectively gamifying smoking marijuana, they claim that there is no direct reward tied to hitting the vape pen and seemingly have changed language on their website that previously claimed “Every hit earns crypto.”

Currently, Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California, where recreational cannabis is legal. Buyers activate the pen by scanning a QR code or tapping via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the bitcoin reward as an upfront loyalty payment. The app then tracks puff-seconds of usage and displays the data purely as a personal awareness feature, much like a step counter or sleep tracker on a fitness device. Users can check in daily to build streaks that boost non-monetary virtual points awarded in the app, but according to Gudtrip, those points exist only for record-keeping inside the app and cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw describes Gudtrip as building a user-powered network that mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence.

Gudtrip has opted for using bitcoin for their crypto rewards program rather than creating their own crypto token out of thin air. Many marketing gimmicks have been tried around crypto rewards that turned out to be nothing more than pump and dump schemes by many businesses over the years, including in the marijuana industry. Perhaps the most notorious crossover between the crypto and marijuana industries was Potcoin. Dennis Rodman infamously went to North Korea on a trip that was sponsored by the marijuana-themed altcoin. The promotion drove an immediate price surge, with the coin jumping nearly 97% to more than $0.18 shortly after Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on June 13, 2017, lifting its market capitalization near $40 million. However, after Potcoin hit an all-time high of roughly $0.51 in late 2017, it has since lost more than 99% of its value and now trades around $0.0008.

With all that said, reporting from DL News has indicated Puffpaw did at one point explicitly tell customers that a token would be launched in the future in a now-deleted post on X. Additionally, reward points in crypto-related apps are oftentimes eventually converted to crypto tokens with real monetary value. Previous reporting from Protos also indicates Gudtrip previously said rewards would be made via a token known as VAPE.

Gudtrip has also faced some backlash due to the perceived gamification of vaping (a characterization that the company explicitly rejects). Health researchers raised specific concerns to DL News after reviewing the product’s marketing. Joshua Gowin, an associate professor who studies frequent cannabis use, said gamifying cannabis use certainly sounds like habit-formation is the goal. Janna Cousijn, who leads the Neuroscience of Addiction Lab at Erasmus University Rotterdam, called it potentially a very dangerous and unethical device that could stimulate the development of addiction. Other experts warned that incentives tied to frequent use could impair health decisions and increase risks such as anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory effects.

In response, Gudtrip founder Reffo Tse posted on X to correct what he called factual errors in media coverage. Tse wrote that the product records puff-seconds for user awareness only and that there is no financial reward of any kind tied to consumption. He emphasized that the bitcoin loyalty payment is issued upfront to every customer and is not scaled to, gated by, or associated with the level, frequency, or duration of use. “We believe that an adult in a legal market who has visibility into their own consumption is better positioned to avoid problematic use than one who does not,” Tse added.

The gamification of everything is becoming an increasing concern of many, and crypto often plays a key role in this trend of turning the entire world into one big casino. One recent example is Tuyo, a DeFi-powered Visa debit card that runs on crypto and includes a “buy now, pay maybe” feature that randomly waives fees on selected purchases through an undisclosed algorithm. The system frames ordinary spending as a game of chance, with critics describing it as engineered addiction that preys on the same psychological triggers found in casinos and loot boxes.

Prediction markets have drawn similar scrutiny. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow bets on real-world events including elections, but reports show campaign staffers have used non-public internal polling data to place profitable trades before the information reached the public. A U.S. soldier is also facing federal charges related to prediction market trades surrounding the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. These prediction market platforms have suspended users for suspected insider activity and are increasingly cooperating with law enforcement, but regulators and lawmakers continue to highlight the uneven playing field that favors those with inside information.

Gudtrip itself also includes the ability for awarded bitcoin to be seamlessly transferred to other more speculative, AI-directed investments such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and prediction markets. The website claims, “Users can choose to allocate eligible rewards into open-source AI agent tools that explore opportunities across DeFi (decentralized-finance), Gudtrip-native incentives, prediction markets, and selected RWA (real world assets) strategies.”

#Smoke #Weed #Earn #Bitcoin #Vape #Pen #Increasingly #Dystopian #NightmareBitcoin,Crypto,gamification,vaping,weed">‘Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin’ With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare‘Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin’ With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare Gudtrip is a cannabis vape pen from blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw that is touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has $2-3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, which can be redeemed via a QR code or NFC connection within the company’s associated mobile app. While Gudtrip has been criticized for effectively gamifying smoking marijuana, they claim that there is no direct reward tied to hitting the vape pen and seemingly have changed language on their website that previously claimed “Every hit earns crypto.” Currently, Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California, where recreational cannabis is legal. Buyers activate the pen by scanning a QR code or tapping via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the bitcoin reward as an upfront loyalty payment. The app then tracks puff-seconds of usage and displays the data purely as a personal awareness feature, much like a step counter or sleep tracker on a fitness device. Users can check in daily to build streaks that boost non-monetary virtual points awarded in the app, but according to Gudtrip, those points exist only for record-keeping inside the app and cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw describes Gudtrip as building a user-powered network that mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence. Smoke weed and earn @Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/sj8jHFETQy — Gudtrip (@Gudtrip) October 24, 2025 Gudtrip has opted for using bitcoin for their crypto rewards program rather than creating their own crypto token out of thin air. Many marketing gimmicks have been tried around crypto rewards that turned out to be nothing more than pump and dump schemes by many businesses over the years, including in the marijuana industry. Perhaps the most notorious crossover between the crypto and marijuana industries was Potcoin. Dennis Rodman infamously went to North Korea on a trip that was sponsored by the marijuana-themed altcoin. The promotion drove an immediate price surge, with the coin jumping nearly 97% to more than $0.18 shortly after Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on June 13, 2017, lifting its market capitalization near $40 million. However, after Potcoin hit an all-time high of roughly $0.51 in late 2017, it has since lost more than 99% of its value and now trades around $0.0008. With all that said, reporting from DL News has indicated Puffpaw did at one point explicitly tell customers that a token would be launched in the future in a now-deleted post on X. Additionally, reward points in crypto-related apps are oftentimes eventually converted to crypto tokens with real monetary value. Previous reporting from Protos also indicates Gudtrip previously said rewards would be made via a token known as VAPE. Gudtrip has also faced some backlash due to the perceived gamification of vaping (a characterization that the company explicitly rejects). Health researchers raised specific concerns to DL News after reviewing the product’s marketing. Joshua Gowin, an associate professor who studies frequent cannabis use, said gamifying cannabis use certainly sounds like habit-formation is the goal. Janna Cousijn, who leads the Neuroscience of Addiction Lab at Erasmus University Rotterdam, called it potentially a very dangerous and unethical device that could stimulate the development of addiction. Other experts warned that incentives tied to frequent use could impair health decisions and increase risks such as anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory effects. Today we received a media request from @dlnews @DefiLlama regarding ethical concerns raised about @Gudtrip. To set the record straight, we’re publishing our response openly – for our users, and for the public. Hi @dlnews team, Thank you for reaching out and for offering… — Reffo (@web2reffo) April 30, 2026 In response, Gudtrip founder Reffo Tse posted on X to correct what he called factual errors in media coverage. Tse wrote that the product records puff-seconds for user awareness only and that there is no financial reward of any kind tied to consumption. He emphasized that the bitcoin loyalty payment is issued upfront to every customer and is not scaled to, gated by, or associated with the level, frequency, or duration of use. “We believe that an adult in a legal market who has visibility into their own consumption is better positioned to avoid problematic use than one who does not,” Tse added. The gamification of everything is becoming an increasing concern of many, and crypto often plays a key role in this trend of turning the entire world into one big casino. One recent example is Tuyo, a DeFi-powered Visa debit card that runs on crypto and includes a “buy now, pay maybe” feature that randomly waives fees on selected purchases through an undisclosed algorithm. The system frames ordinary spending as a game of chance, with critics describing it as engineered addiction that preys on the same psychological triggers found in casinos and loot boxes. Prediction markets have drawn similar scrutiny. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow bets on real-world events including elections, but reports show campaign staffers have used non-public internal polling data to place profitable trades before the information reached the public. A U.S. soldier is also facing federal charges related to prediction market trades surrounding the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. These prediction market platforms have suspended users for suspected insider activity and are increasingly cooperating with law enforcement, but regulators and lawmakers continue to highlight the uneven playing field that favors those with inside information. Gudtrip itself also includes the ability for awarded bitcoin to be seamlessly transferred to other more speculative, AI-directed investments such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and prediction markets. The website claims, “Users can choose to allocate eligible rewards into open-source AI agent tools that explore opportunities across DeFi (decentralized-finance), Gudtrip-native incentives, prediction markets, and selected RWA (real world assets) strategies.” #Smoke #Weed #Earn #Bitcoin #Vape #Pen #Increasingly #Dystopian #NightmareBitcoin,Crypto,gamification,vaping,weed

Gudtrip is a cannabis vape pen from blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw that is touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has $2-3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, which can be redeemed via a QR code or NFC connection within the company’s associated mobile app. While Gudtrip has been criticized for effectively gamifying smoking marijuana, they claim that there is no direct reward tied to hitting the vape pen and seemingly have changed language on their website that previously claimed “Every hit earns crypto.”

Currently, Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California, where recreational cannabis is legal. Buyers activate the pen by scanning a QR code or tapping via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the bitcoin reward as an upfront loyalty payment. The app then tracks puff-seconds of usage and displays the data purely as a personal awareness feature, much like a step counter or sleep tracker on a fitness device. Users can check in daily to build streaks that boost non-monetary virtual points awarded in the app, but according to Gudtrip, those points exist only for record-keeping inside the app and cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw describes Gudtrip as building a user-powered network that mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence.

Gudtrip has opted for using bitcoin for their crypto rewards program rather than creating their own crypto token out of thin air. Many marketing gimmicks have been tried around crypto rewards that turned out to be nothing more than pump and dump schemes by many businesses over the years, including in the marijuana industry. Perhaps the most notorious crossover between the crypto and marijuana industries was Potcoin. Dennis Rodman infamously went to North Korea on a trip that was sponsored by the marijuana-themed altcoin. The promotion drove an immediate price surge, with the coin jumping nearly 97% to more than $0.18 shortly after Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on June 13, 2017, lifting its market capitalization near $40 million. However, after Potcoin hit an all-time high of roughly $0.51 in late 2017, it has since lost more than 99% of its value and now trades around $0.0008.

With all that said, reporting from DL News has indicated Puffpaw did at one point explicitly tell customers that a token would be launched in the future in a now-deleted post on X. Additionally, reward points in crypto-related apps are oftentimes eventually converted to crypto tokens with real monetary value. Previous reporting from Protos also indicates Gudtrip previously said rewards would be made via a token known as VAPE.

Gudtrip has also faced some backlash due to the perceived gamification of vaping (a characterization that the company explicitly rejects). Health researchers raised specific concerns to DL News after reviewing the product’s marketing. Joshua Gowin, an associate professor who studies frequent cannabis use, said gamifying cannabis use certainly sounds like habit-formation is the goal. Janna Cousijn, who leads the Neuroscience of Addiction Lab at Erasmus University Rotterdam, called it potentially a very dangerous and unethical device that could stimulate the development of addiction. Other experts warned that incentives tied to frequent use could impair health decisions and increase risks such as anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory effects.

In response, Gudtrip founder Reffo Tse posted on X to correct what he called factual errors in media coverage. Tse wrote that the product records puff-seconds for user awareness only and that there is no financial reward of any kind tied to consumption. He emphasized that the bitcoin loyalty payment is issued upfront to every customer and is not scaled to, gated by, or associated with the level, frequency, or duration of use. “We believe that an adult in a legal market who has visibility into their own consumption is better positioned to avoid problematic use than one who does not,” Tse added.

The gamification of everything is becoming an increasing concern of many, and crypto often plays a key role in this trend of turning the entire world into one big casino. One recent example is Tuyo, a DeFi-powered Visa debit card that runs on crypto and includes a “buy now, pay maybe” feature that randomly waives fees on selected purchases through an undisclosed algorithm. The system frames ordinary spending as a game of chance, with critics describing it as engineered addiction that preys on the same psychological triggers found in casinos and loot boxes.

Prediction markets have drawn similar scrutiny. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow bets on real-world events including elections, but reports show campaign staffers have used non-public internal polling data to place profitable trades before the information reached the public. A U.S. soldier is also facing federal charges related to prediction market trades surrounding the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. These prediction market platforms have suspended users for suspected insider activity and are increasingly cooperating with law enforcement, but regulators and lawmakers continue to highlight the uneven playing field that favors those with inside information.

Gudtrip itself also includes the ability for awarded bitcoin to be seamlessly transferred to other more speculative, AI-directed investments such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and prediction markets. The website claims, “Users can choose to allocate eligible rewards into open-source AI agent tools that explore opportunities across DeFi (decentralized-finance), Gudtrip-native incentives, prediction markets, and selected RWA (real world assets) strategies.”

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