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It may have sounded temporary at first but the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly changing work as we know it. It will be quite a while before we get back to "normal" but, even then, the workplace may already be a much different place than before. Trying to prepare for that future, Lenovo is pushing its new ThinkSmart Hub that promises to get your office ready for hybrid working arrangement, which practically means a lot of video conferencing.

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While the year of the Linux Desktop remains a dream, awareness and adoption of this open source operating system has perhaps never been better. That's partly thanks to companies like Canonical that push Linux not only to businesses but also to consumers. The latter, however, would probably prefer not to have to install Linux themselves on their new laptops or desktops. With the latest fruit of the collaboration between the Ubuntu maker and Lenovo, they won't have to, presuming they're buying a new ThinkPad or ThinkStation.

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Google has launched a new Google Meet video calling setup, though don't get too excited: it's meant for meeting spaces, not your work-from-home video chats. The handiwork of Google and Lenovo, the Google Meet Series One system includes a microphone array with a full eight mics packed inside, a 4K smart camera, and the intelligence, Google claims, to ignore the sound of your sneaky mid-meeting snacking.

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The Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1) was revealed today with a 6.8-inch FHD+ display. This device isn't quite as major a deal to us as was the release of the Moto G9, largely because of the price. Where the Moto G9 was an extremely reasonable price at (approximately) $154 (converted from Indian rupee), the Moto G9 Plus will be released in Brazil for R$2.499,10 - converted to USD right this minute, that's approximately $468.

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Navigating tablets for kids is a confusing enterprise at the moment. Hardware companies wanted parents to believe that their kids would use a "child tablet" with bumpers and a low-resolution display - they've been selling this goofy idea for years. But kids know the difference between a piece of "baby" tech and your thousand-dollar piece of highest-end smart device. That's why Google's releasing "Google Kids Space."

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There's a new tablet in town to take on Apple's iPad Pro and Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7+, and the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro combines some of the best features from both. Fronted with an 11.5-inch 2K OLED screen, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, it's just 7.7 mm deep at its thickest point and runs Android, and will start at under $500.

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Gaming laptops aren't usually known for their sleek styling, but the new Lenovo Legion Slim 7i aims to change that. Latest in the company's portable gaming machines, it strikes a balance between performance - including up to Core i9 processors and GeForce RTX 20560 graphics - and portability, in an 18mm-thick anodized aluminum chassis.

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Lenovo has revealed its new flagship consumer notebooks, with the Yoga 9i and IdeaPad Slim 9i offering 2-in-1 convertible and laptop options that pair performance with portability. Replacing the old Yoga C940 series from last year, the Lenovo Yoga 9i will offer next-gen Intel processors and up to 18 hours of battery life.

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Lenovo has a new smart clock, intended to be a more affordable way to get the Google Assistant on your nightstand. The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential joins, rather than replaces, the Lenovo Smart Clock, and shares its wedge-shaped, fabric covered style. The big difference is on the front.

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India seems to be the place where companies like Motorola are really fighting fiercely for the market with smartphones that go to the extreme. In this case, that means a Motorola Moto G9 was released in India for ₹11,499 (approximately $154) with a set of specifications that are more than powerful enough for most consumers. Why can't the United States get a value proposition like that?

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Lenovo has introduced two new laptop models in its flexible Yoga line, both packing Amazon Alexa straight out of the box. The Lenovo Yoga 7i and Yoga 6 laptops feature the 360-degree hinges users have come to expect from these flexible notebooks, as well as Intel and AMD processors (depending on model), WiFi 6 connectivity, slim bezels, a fabric lid cover, and more.

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Motorola wanted to remind people that their original Motorola razr phone was released in the year 2004. To do this, Motorola teamed up with the company Minnidip to create "another 2000s icon." They've released a new inflatable indoor/outdoor inflatable chair. They've released the MINNIDIP x RAZR CH(AIR) in Blush Gold.

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