At IFA 2026, Lenovo unveiled Project Swan, a thin‑and‑light notebook that expands its 14‑inch screen to 17 inches in seconds. Sam Rutherford for Engadget reports the 17.9mm‑thick, 3.5‑pound device feels normal, with a large touchpad, solid keyboard, webcam and good speakers. While only two USB‑C ports are available, the rollable display enables side‑by‑side multitasking, though a faint ripple appears at the seam. Lenovo also showcased Project Aero Blade, a 10mm‑thick laptop using Frore Systems’ Air Jet solid‑state cooler for extreme thinness and quiet operation. Both concepts hint at future retail models, despite no immediate production plans.

The Air Jet cools via a vibrating piezoelectric membrane, delivering more airflow than traditional fans while being quieter and dust‑resistant. Lenovo claims the solid‑state cooler’s mechanical simplicity boosts reliability, though current cost may delay mass adoption. These innovations illustrate how laptop design could evolve toward ultra‑thin chassis and expandable displays, offering a glimpse of next‑gen portable computing.