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Lenovo’s lightest Yoga packs punch

GADGET REVIEW

Ű BY AMEEN HAZIZI

T HE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition, imagined with Intel, has a name that sounds longer than the laptop itself, but the machine behind it is far more interesting than the branding. At just 975g and 13.9mm thin, this is one of Lenovo’s most travel friendly 14-inch clamshell laptops. It feels made for users who move between desks, cafes, meetings and flights, but do not want to settle for a smaller screen or a weaker machine. Clean, sturdy design The lightness does not make it feel flimsy. Lenovo uses a thixomoulded magnesium aluminium alloy chassis, which helps keep the weight down while retaining a firm structure. The laptop is also tested to MIL-STD-810H standards,

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition keeps a clean, minimalist look with a lightweight body suited for mobile work.

o Practical, AI-focused firepower for mobile professionals in svelte package

16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 colour coverage. That makes it a strong screen for writing, streaming, browsing, light photo work and creative tasks. The taller 16:10 format also gives more vertical room for documents and web pages, which is more useful than it sounds during long working sessions. Dolby Vision support helps give films and videos a richer look, while the glossy panel keeps images crisp, though reflections can appear in bright spaces. Performance with AI in mind Performance is handled by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, with configurations going up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor and integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is designed with AI use cases in mind, with Intel helping ensure AI-accelerated software runs well on Intel Core Ultra processors. For everyday use, the laptop feels quick and responsive. It is suited to writing, research, multitasking, video calls, light editing and entertainment. The dedicated AI engine also gives it a more future-facing edge as more Windows apps begin leaning on local AI features. The integrated Intel Arc graphics are a

giving it a tougher foundation than its slim body suggests. The surface finish is another small but useful touch. Lenovo’s Yoga coating gives it a smooth, soft-touch feel, while the anti fingerprint and water-repellent surface helps keep the device looking cleaner during daily use. Sharp POled display The 14-inch 2.8K POled PureSight Pro touchscreen is one of the laptop’s strongest features. It has a 2880×1800 resolution,

smartphone, including quick

photo for editing or posting. For users who move photos between devices often, this is one of the more practical software additions. Useful extras, limited ports The laptop includes a 5MP camera with IR support for Windows Hello, along with an E-shutter switch that cuts power to the camera for privacy. Audio is handled by four speakers with Dolby Atmos, while quad microphones with smart noise cancelling help during calls. The main drawback is port selection. There are three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an E-shutter switch and a power button, but no HDMI, USB-A or 3.5mm headphone jack. Users with older accessories will likely need adapters. Verdict The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition succeeds because it knows what kind of laptop it wants to be. It is light, polished, sharp looking and powerful enough for the users it is aimed at. It will not replace a full workstation or a dedicated gaming laptop, but as a premium Windows ultraportable with a strong display, long battery life, AI-ready Intel Core Ultra performance and a genuinely portable build, it is one of Lenovo’s most convincing Yoga laptops in years. sharing

notable part of the appeal. This

is not a gaming laptop, but it has more graphics ability than many users would expect from a machine this thin. Casual gaming, media work and GPU-assisted creative tasks are within reach, especially when expectations are kept realistic. Built for long days Battery life is another major strength. Lenovo fits a 75Wh battery into the chassis, which is impressive for a laptop weighing under 1kg. Rapid Charge Express is also useful, offering up to three hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge. That makes the laptop more practical for users who work away from a fixed desk. It is the kind of machine that feels built around mobility rather than simply being thin for the sake of it. Smarter Aura features The Aura Edition features add another layer to the experience. Smart Modes can adjust settings for work, gaming, creation, entertainment, meetings and learning. These modes can manage functions such as noise cancellation, attention timers and power settings through Lenovo Vantage. Aura Smart Share also allows easier connection between the laptop and a

The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition delivers

enough power for work, browsing and light creative tasks without feeling oversized. – PICS FROM LENOVO

Rising costs, competition threaten GoPro FOR nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, allowing the adventurous to record images of their experiences. But the California company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising material costs. described itself as being “in active discussions” with lenders, including Farallon Capital Management and Wells Fargo. The company has also engaged a financial advisory firm “to evaluate a range of strategic alternatives that could include a sale of the company or merger”, GoPro announced in May. Since then, no buyer has emerged. GoPro did not respond to AFP activities fit well with the growth of social media, although heavy competition from smartphones has been a persistent challenge. In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a “cautious stance” on the company, citing “continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds”. The company’s revenues in 2025 came in at US$651.5 million (RM2.7 billion), down about 44% from four years earlier. requests for comment. Capture life’s passions

Its plight is spelt out in US securities filings containing cryptic language. GoPro “has incurred operating losses and negative operating cash flows”, said PricewaterhouseCoopers. Failure to meet GoPro’s commitments under financing arrangements will “raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern”, the auditing firm added. Such language and the refiling of financial statements means creditors may assert an “event of default” under the agreements, said GoPro, which

GoPro is struggling with competition from smartphones. – WIKIPEDIAPIC

Launched in 2002 by Nick Woodman, who initially sought to capture images from his surfing ventures, GoPro went public in 2014. Woodman rang the bell on the Nasdaq trading floor and the company touted its products as a way to enable “people to capture their life’s passions in ways they could have never done before”. The company’s ability to record and share vibrant images from

In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector. In a May conference call, Woodman told analysts the company had received “several inbound inquiries related to” mergers and acquisitions from “various” interested

available, describing the series as “the world’s smallest, lightest and most rugged 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras”. But the company reported a first quarter loss on revenues of just US$99.1 million, down 26% from the year-earlier period. GoPro also announced in April it was cutting 23% of its staff, which had numbered 631.

parties, adding: “I am fully supportive of evaluating strategic opportunities for the company to unlock value for shareholders.” Morgan Stanley described the prospects as potentially promising, but added the current strategic reboot “is not GoPro’s first attempt at reinvention”. On May 28, GoPro announced its new Mission 1 line of products was