Lenovo shows off rotating laptop display and AI-powered stand concepts at IFA

In brief: Lenovo revealed numerous laptops and laptop accessories at the recent IFA event in Berlin. These include several mobile workstations, a 5K ultrawide monitor, and the successor to its handheld gaming PC. However, the company also unveiled concept designs for two devices that could improve the flexibility of notebook displays.

Desktop monitors that rotate between landscape and portrait modes are becoming increasingly popular, but laptop manufacturers are still experimenting with variable display orientations. Lenovo's latest concept involves a hinge attached to a notebook lid, allowing the monitor to swivel.

The design was initially leaked late last month, but at IFA, Lenovo revealed its name: the ThinkBook VertiFlex. Like many desktop monitors, the 14-inch screen rotates between a traditional landscape orientation and a portrait mode – ideal for reading long documents, scrolling social media, and coding.

Lenovo's prior attempts at transforming laptop screens include the folding Flip AI and ...