Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad

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What happened

These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  1. Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7

  2. Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th

  3. Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad

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