Imagine a world where your devices seamlessly anticipate your every move, effortlessly transitioning your tasks from phone to laptop without missing a beat. Sounds like science fiction? Well, Lenovo’s Qira is turning this into reality—and it’s already making waves. But here’s where it gets controversial: can an AI truly understand and manage your entire digital life across devices, and are we ready to trust it with that much control?
At CES 2026, Lenovo’s Qira snagged the Best AI Technology award from PCMag and its sister sites for its ambitious vision: to unify your working 'context' across devices, ensuring you stay on task no matter where you switch. Think about it—you’re researching a project on your Motorola Razr during your commute, and the moment you sit at your desk, your Lenovo Yoga laptop picks up exactly where you left off. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about creating an uninterrupted workflow, powered by an AI that Lenovo calls your 'Next Move' predictor.
And this is the part most people miss: Qira isn’t just another AI assistant; it’s a cross-device orchestrator that decides whether to process tasks locally or in the cloud, optimizing performance and efficiency. But how does it stack up against giants like Apple, Google, and Samsung? Lenovo’s executive vice president, Luca Rossi, sat down with PCMag’s Editor in Chief, Wendy Sheehan Donnell, and Executive Editor John Burek to discuss just that.
Rossi describes Qira as Lenovo’s answer to Apple Intelligence, but with a cross-brand twist. Initially rolling out on select Lenovo laptops, tablets, and Motorola smartphones, Qira aims to be your 'personal AI twin,' understanding everything you do across platforms—Android, Windows, even wearables. It’s a bold claim, but Rossi emphasizes collaboration over competition, highlighting partnerships with Microsoft’s Copilot and other industry players. ‘We believe in hybrid AI,’ he says, ‘where workloads are intelligently distributed between cloud and edge computing.’
But here’s the kicker: will Qira work on your older devices, or are you forced to upgrade? Rossi admits that Qira will initially only be available on newer, high-performance devices, but promises ongoing evolution through over-the-air updates. ‘We’re lowering technical requirements over time,’ he assures, ‘so more devices can join the Qira ecosystem.’
Wearables are another frontier. Lenovo’s Project Maxwell, a pendant-like AI pin, is a proof of concept that hints at a future where sensing devices capture even more data about your life. Smart glasses? Check. Other prototypes? In the works. But the real challenge, Rossi notes, is balancing power efficiency, compute density, and form factor—especially in tiny devices like rings. ‘Impossible today,’ he admits, ‘but in three years? Probably not.’
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: privacy. With Qira capturing everything you do, how secure is your data? Rossi stresses transparency: ‘Users will have crystal-clear visibility into which data stays on their device and which leaves it.’ But what about the people around you? If your device is always listening and watching, who else is in the loop? Rossi acknowledges it’s a broader societal issue, one that may require regulation. ‘It’s not a new problem,’ he says, ‘but it’s one we’re taking very seriously.’
Beyond Qira, Lenovo is making waves in other industries. Their partnership with Formula One has reduced the sport’s tech footprint from two trucks to one, while also boosting Lenovo’s brand visibility. And with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Lenovo is poised to revolutionize sports data management—both on the tech and marketing fronts.
So, is Qira the future of cross-device AI, or just another ambitious experiment? Rossi is confident: ‘We’re not just talking about it; we’re building it.’ But the real question is, are you ready to let an AI manage your digital life? Let us know in the comments—do you see Qira as a game-changer, or a step too far?
