Tech Roundup: Price Hikes, Product Discontinuations, and New Launches

Multiple technology companies have recently announced product discontinuations and price increases. This report consolidates factual details from various sources regarding changes by Lenovo and Microsoft, along with other product announcements from Lenovo, Walmart, and Google.

Lenovo Product and Price Updates

Price Increases Across Android Tablet Lineup

Lenovo has implemented price increases across its entire range of Android tablets. The company had previously announced plans to raise prices on some products through March 2026. Reports indicate that all current Lenovo Android tablet models on the company’s US store have been affected. The following price changes were reported by multiple sources:

Some reports noted that certain models, such as the Idea Tab Pro, have seen multiple price revisions.

Legion Tab Gen 3 Discontinuation and Gen 5 Launch

Lenovo has ceased sales of its Legion Tab (Gen 3) gaming tablet. The device is no longer listed for purchase on Lenovo’s website, now showing a status of "Available Soon." The company is preparing to launch a successor, the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 5), which was announced at MWC 2026.

The Gen 5 model is anticipated to launch at a price of $849.

The Gen 3 model was primarily available through Lenovo’s direct sales channels and was not widely offered by third-party retailers.

Legion Tab (Gen 5) US Availability and Specifications

Lenovo has started selling the Legion Tab (Gen 5) in the United States. The 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet is priced at $849 — a $300 increase over the previous generation. Key specifications include:

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• RAM: 12GB
• Storage: 256GB UFS 4.1 Pro
• Display: 165Hz IPS panel with 3040 x 1904 resolution
• Battery: 9,000 mAh
• Operating System: Android 16
• Color: Available only in Eclipse Black

Other Lenovo Product Announcements

Lenovo has announced plans to launch two new gaming tablets, the Legion Y900 in 11-inch and 13-inch models, in China on May 19. The company has also teased a new Legion-branded gaming phone called the Legion Y70.

Microsoft Product and Pricing Changes

Surface Hub Discontinuation

Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing its large-screen Surface Hub products.

Surface Device Price Increases

Microsoft has increased the starting prices for its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models by amounts ranging from $100 to $300. Some sources attributed these increases to rising costs for RAM and storage components.

Other Technology Announcements

Walmart Streaming Device

Walmart began selling the Onn 4K Pro (2026) streaming box for $60. The device includes Google TV, Gemini, Matter over Thread support, and a find-my-remote feature. It is available in some Walmart stores.

Android 17 Beta

Google released the fourth beta of Android 17. This release includes changes for developers and some user interface adjustments.