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The CES 2025 spotlight is firmly on electric vehicles on Tuesday, with the likes of Afeela (Sonys and Hondas joint venture) and others holding keynotes. Honda has its own dedicated keynote coming up and you can watch it right here. The automaker is continuing to showcase its 0 Series EVs after debuting two concept models at CES 2024. Next up is a look at two prototypes ahead of Honda starting to ship these vehicles in 2026. What to expect at Honda's CES 2025 press conference Last year, we got a look at two Honda 0 Series concept vehicles a sedan that the company called the Saloon and a minivan-style Space-Hub. Honda's mantra for 0 Series development is "thin, light and wise," and its CES 2025 keynote will focus on the latter. Honda says it will unveil the 0 Series operating system and automated driving tech, while spilling the beans about the SoC that will power the EVs. In addition, it will reveal details about an energy service that it will roll out alongside the 0 Series vehicles. The big draw of the keynote, however, will be the two prototype 0 Series EVs that Honda will show off. The company plans to start shipping those in 2026. A teaser image (above) indicates that it Honda has a sedan and a minivan or SUV ready to discuss. Watch the Honda CES 2025 livestream You can watch Honda's CES 2025 press conference live below. The stream will start Tuesday, January 7 at 1:30PM ET. Follow real-time CES updates on our liveblog For a recap of the Honda event as well as other news coming out of Las Vegas this week, check out our main CES 2025 liveblog.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/honda-ces-2025-keynote-watch-honda-reveal-its-0-series-ev-prototypes-live-here-160037969.html?src=rss
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While it might seem sacrilegious to ditch the carbon fiber frames and Trackpoint nubs found in classic ThinkPads, at CES 2025 Lenovos new ThinkPad X9 line is here to prove that theres still plenty of room in the family for fresh designs. Lenovo may not admit it outright, but the goal with these new models is to entice younger buyers who might not have a ton of nostalgia for the companys 30-year-old laptop line. That said, the X9 line (which will be available in both 14- and 15-inch variants) still delivers the same military-grade durability (MIL-SPEC 810H) youd expect from a typical ThinkPad while boasting an even sleeker and more minimalist appearance. The lid of the X9 line is made from a smooth sheet of aluminum with the only defining characteristic (aside from the ThinkPad logo) being the long communication bar that houses the laptop's microphones and cameras. On the inside, Lenovos streamlined aesthetic reveals the complete absence of a Trackpoint nub, a redesigned keyboard with new keycaps and an even larger haptic touchpad than what youd get from the X9s siblings. Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget So even though Im an elder millennial who has some fondness for old-school ThinkPads, I must admit that I find Lenovos break from tradition rather appealing. I never understood the Trackpoint nub, especially on modern notebooks with super responsive touchpads. Getting rid of it not only reduces distractions, but makes the keyboard easier to use. And even with its tweaked keycaps, theres still plenty of travel to deliver a very comfortable typing experience. On its bottom, Lenovo is using what it calls an Engine Hub to deliver great connectivity for its size including a Thunderbolt 4 port on each side, a full HDMI 2.1 jack, 3.5mm audio and USB-A, while still providing plenty of room for thermal management. The X9 lines D-cover (the bottom panel) can also be removed by loosening just four captured screws, which gives you easy access to the laptop's user-replaceable SSD and battery. Unfortunately, because the system is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, RAM is soldered on so you cant upgrade its memory on your own. Both the 14- and 15-inch versions of the X9 feature bright OLED displays with 2.8K resolutions and 400 nits of brightness (or 500 nits on the X9 15) and all models come with 80Whr batteries, Wi-Fi 7, 8-megapixel high-def webcams and dual noise-canceling microphones. I also appreciate a lot of the smaller design touches like the physical shutter for the webcam and what might be one of the smallest 65-watt power adapters Ive seen from any major laptop manufacturer to date. Finally, Lenovos Aura Edition branding is there to remind you that the X9 line includes a handful of AI-powered tools including Smart Share, dynamic power modes, enhanced security and more. And in case anything ever goes wrong, youll also have access to 24/7 live support thats meant to deliver more of a white-glove experience compared to less premium machines. The internals of the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 and 15 can be accessed just by removing four screws. Unfortunately, while the SSD is upgradable, its RAM is soldered on. Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget All told, the new X9 line really does seem like a more modern approach to laptop design. Now, that doesnt mean Lenovo needs to kill the classic ThinkPad (I still love those carbon fiber frames), but especially for younger customers, I feel like theres plenty of room for both of these lines to live together happily. Both models are expected to go on sale in February, with the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition starting at $1,399 or $1,549 for the 15-inch version.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/lenovos-new-thinkpad-x9-is-the-least-thinkpad-ever-160019926.html?src=rss
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Lenovo has a new series of updated Legion gaming laptops at CES 2025. The star of the show is the 10th-generation Legion Pro 7i. It supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, thanks to its cooling system that enables up to 250W thermal design power (TDP). It also has an AI engine that dynamically adjusts CPU and GPU wattage for optimal performance. The 2025 Legion Pro 7i supports up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and the aforementioned RTX 5090 on the graphics side. Lenovos Legion Coldfront Vapor cooling helps it support that high-end hardware. Tack on up to 64GB of 6400Mhz DDR5 (2 X 32GB) RAM and the built-in LA1+LA3 AI chip, and youre looking at a souped-up machine for on-the-go gaming (and just about anything else you could throw at it). The laptop has up to a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10) OLED display. The screen supports up to a 240Hz frame rate and has a 1ms response time. It can reach 500 nits of brightness. The Legion Pro 7i has two USB-C ports (one of which is Thunderbolt 4), three USB-A ports and HDMI 2.1. With all that high-end hardware inside, its quite the beefy machine, with a starting weight of around 6 lbs. It launches in March. But all that horsepower doesnt come cheap: Lenovo says the Legion Pro 7i has an expected starting price of $2,399 and you can safely bet that RTX 5090 variants will fetch a premium on top of that. Lenovo Legion Pro 5iLenovo Meanwhile, the 10th-gen Legion Pro 5i (Intel) and Legion Pro 5 (AMD) offer up to an Intel Ultra 9 275HX (the same as the Pro 7i) or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, respectively. Their thermal power supports up to 200W, which enables up to an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop for graphics. You can order configurations with up to 32GB (2 X 16GB) of 6400Mhz DDR5 RAM. It also has up to a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10) OLED screen at up to 500 nits with a 1ms response time. But at 165Hz, its maximum frame rates dont go quite as high as the Pro 7i. Like the Pro 7i, the Pro 5 series uses Lenovos AI Engine+ with a Scenario Detection feature that dynamically tweaks the CPU and GPU wattage based on the moments needs. It has the same port setup as the Pro 7i, but at least it weighs a bit less (a minimum of 5.58 lbs). Unfortunately, youll have to wait longer for the more affordable Pro 5 series. The Legion Pro 5i launches in May (starting at $1,499), while the Legion Pro 5 arrives in June (starting at $1,399). Lenovo Legion 7iLenovo Lenovo also has a 10th-gen version of the (non-Pro) Legion 7i, which the companys oddly specific PR copy says is for gamers actively studying in STEM programs and fields. It also supports up to an Intel Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 GPU and has up to a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED with up to 240Hz and 1ms. However, its Coldfront Hyper cooling maxes out at a lower 145W TDP, so you wont get the same top-level performance as the more expensive Pro models. Starting at 4.4 lbs., its notably thinner and lighter than the Pro models. (The fact that its more portable but still decently powerful likely explains Lenovos strange STEM student framing.) It has an all-metal chassis. It will be available in June for $1,599. Finally, theres also a 10th-gen Legion 5i. Sticking with the oddly specific PR framing, Lenovo says this model is for university gamers in non-STEM programs. (Gotta nail down every niche!) It has up to a 15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 1ms) OLED and supports up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. (Theres also an AMD variant with up to a Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU.) The Legion 5i is slated for a May launch, starting at $1,299.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/lenovos-10th-gen-legion-pro-7i-gaming-laptop-supports-up-to-rtx-5090-graphics-160004451.html?src=rss
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