Lenovo just refreshed one of its most fun tablets with the new Tab Plus Gen 2. This updated model keeps the entertainment-first spirit of the original but makes meaningful improvements in sound, screen size, and everyday usability.

The biggest highlight is the audio setup. Lenovo bumped it up to a JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system (that’s one more than the first-gen model). It now features dedicated bass units and full Dolby Atmos support, creating what they’re calling a Cinematic Audio System. One of the coolest tricks is the Bluetooth speaker mode. Connect your phone, and the tablet turns into a surprisingly powerful portable speaker for parties or gatherings.

On the display side, Lenovo went bigger: the Gen 2 now sports a 12.1-inch LCD screen (up from 11.5 inches) with 2560 x 1600 (2.5K) resolution. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, hits up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode, and runs at a 120Hz refresh rate. The built-in kickstand is super flexible too. It rotates a full 360 degrees, so you can easily switch between landscape mode for movies and portrait for video calls.

Inside, it’s powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 processor, a major upgrade over last generation‘s Helio G99. You’ll have choices of 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, plus a microSD slot that supports up to 2TB cards. It ships with Android 16 and promises two major OS updates (up to Android 18) plus security patches until 2030. Battery life looks solid with a 10,200mAh cell that Lenovo rates for up to 15 hours of YouTube streaming, and it supports 45W fast charging (though the charger isn’t included in the box).

At 775g and with a thickness that peaks at 22.7mm around the speakers, it’s not the thinnest tablet out there, but it feels substantial in a good way. It comes in a clean Celestial White finish and has already picked up an iF Design Award.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing starts around $400 (about £370), and it should start rolling out soon in select markets including the UK, Singapore, and Australia. Overall, the Tab Plus Gen 2 feels like a smart evolution: it keeps the fun, speaker-heavy personality that made the original popular while adding a bigger screen and better performance.

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Lenovo has released a new wired gaming headset in China, the EY130. Priced at 99 yuan (roughly $14) on JD.com, it is an entry-level over-ear model that manages to include a few hardware features usually reserved for slightly more expensive peripherals, such as 50mm drivers and built-in 7.1 surround sound processing.

Lenovo EY130 Specifications

Inside the earcups, the EY130 relies on 50mm composite diaphragm drivers. These are built with a dual-magnet design and a polyurethane and fiber paper construction, covering the standard 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response range. According to Lenovo, the headset’s audio profile is specifically tuned for first-person shooters.

Additionally, the headset handles virtual 7.1 surround sound directly through an integrated acoustic chip. This is a convenient inclusion, as it means the surround sound processing happens on the hardware level, bypassing the need to install separate software or proprietary drivers on your PC to get it working.

For voice communication, the headset features an attached omnidirectional boom microphone with a sensitivity rating of -42dB ±3dB. The mic is flexible for easy positioning and includes Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology.

The physical design of the EY130 sticks to standard PC gaming conventions. It features an all-black exterior accented by dynamic RGB lighting on the earcups. Lenovo opted for a dual-layer, self-adjusting headband that stretches to fit different head sizes while distributing the headset’s weight. The ear cushions are made from a breathable fabric to reduce heat buildup during longer sessions. The entire unit measures 230 by 206 by 95 mm.

Connectivity is handled by a combined USB and 3.5mm cable. As a fully wired device, it operates as a plug-and-play peripheral for desktops, laptops, and consoles, avoiding the latency and battery management issues associated with wireless models.

In related news, Lenovo has recently introduced a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard featuring tri-mode connectivity and hot-swappable switches, alongside a compact AI Mini PC powered by a 12-core processor and equipped with its Tianxi Claw AI assistant.

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Lenovo has released a new mechanical keyboard in China, the Lecoo Bellator GK101. Priced at 299 yuan (about $44), it is a budget-focused option that includes several features currently standard in modern mechanical keyboards.

Lenovo Bellator GK101 Keyboard Specifications

The GK101 uses a 99-key layout. The keycaps are made of double-shot PBT plastic and feature side-printed legends and a translucent design to let the keyboard’s RGB lighting show through. The lighting system includes standard preset effects, adjustable brightness levels, and wraparound light strips on the sides of the case.

For the typing experience, Lenovo is using a gasket-mounted structure combined with five layers of internal sound-dampening material. This setup is intended to reduce case noise and vibrations, resulting in a softer typing feel.

The board comes with custom mechanical switches made from self-lubricating materials, featuring a 50±10gf actuation force and 4.0±0.5mm of total travel. The printed circuit board is also fully hot-swappable, meaning you can pull out the included switches and push in new ones without needing a soldering iron.

On the technical side, the GK101 supports a 1000Hz polling rate and full N-key rollover to ensure keystrokes register correctly during fast typing or gaming. It offers three connection methods: a wired USB-C mode, Bluetooth, and a 2.4GHz wireless connection using an included USB receiver.

The receiver can be stored in a hidden compartment on the back of the keyboard when not in use. It is compatible with both Windows and macOS, allowing users to toggle between the two operating system layouts using a keyboard shortcut.

The keyboard is powered by an 8,000mAh battery. According to Lenovo, this provides about 15 to 20 days of use in power-saving mode with the backlighting turned off, assuming four hours of use per day.

With the RGB lighting on maximum brightness, the battery lasts for about 14 hours of continuous use, or roughly a week of typical wireless use. The GK101 weighs 1,013 grams, measures 387.62 x 138.92 x 43.39 mm, and includes dual-stage feet for adjusting the typing angle.

In related news, Logitech has recently launched the G316 X 98 gaming keyboard with hot-swappable switches and an 8,000Hz polling rate.

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