Motorola goes all-in on AI: meet Qira and the wild Project Maxwell wearable
Qira unites your ecosystem while Project Maxwell aims to replace your screen.
Motorola announced a major AI update at CES 2026, rebranding its intelligence to "Motorola Qira" and presenting a new wearable concept. This unified AI system is designed to link phones, PCs, and wearables, utilizing cross-device context to assist users.
Motorola and Lenovo are finally cleaning up their AI strategy. Say goodbye to the confusion of having different assistants for different devices; "Motorola Qira" (and its sibling Lenovo Qira) is the new umbrella for their on-device intelligence.
The big idea here is "ambient" intelligence. Instead of you constantly having to open an app to ask a chatbot a question, Qira runs in the background across your phone, laptop, and accessories. It is designed to understand what you are working on and offer help without being asked.
In even more exciting news, the company also pulled the curtain back on Project Maxwell. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because we just discussed the leak of this exact device yesterday. Motorola officially unveiled it today as a "Proof of Concept." It is a wearable AI companion designed to hang out on your person, seeing and hearing what you do to offer real-time help—like drafting a LinkedIn post just by listening to a keynote speech you are attending.
We have seen plenty of AI assistants, but fragmentation is usually a huge pain point. If you use a Lenovo laptop and a Motorola phone, Qira promises to bridge that gap, making your digital life feel less like a collection of separate gadgets and more like a single flow.
As for Project Maxwell, it proves Motorola isn't just watching the "AI Pin" trend from the sidelines; they are actively experimenting. While some competitors have struggled with standalone AI hardware that tries to replace your phone, Motorola's approach seems different. By integrating Maxwell into the broader "Qira" ecosystem, it acts as an extension of your digital self rather than a lonely island. This connectivity could be the secret sauce that makes wearable AI actually useful rather than just a sci-fi gimmick.
I have to admit, seeing Project Maxwell officialized so soon after we covered the leaks is pretty exciting. It looks exactly like the "AI Pin" style device we suspected, but framing it as a companion to the phone—rather than a replacement—is a incredibly smart move by Motorola.
Qira, on the other hand, is the practical update we actually needed. If it truly works as described, letting me start a task on my phone and finish on my PC without missing a beat, it could be a game changer for productivity. I am definitely curious to see if the "ambient" nature feels helpful or intrusive, but for now, the promise of a unified ecosystem has my attention.
As for availability, Qira will start rolling out on select Lenovo devices in Q1 2026, coming to supported Motorola smartphones shortly after. Since Project Maxwell is still a proof of concept, we don't have a price or release date just yet, but it gives us a clear look at where Motorola is heading.
Motorola creates a unified brain with Qira
Motorola and Lenovo are finally cleaning up their AI strategy. Say goodbye to the confusion of having different assistants for different devices; "Motorola Qira" (and its sibling Lenovo Qira) is the new umbrella for their on-device intelligence.
Key Qira capabilities
- Catch Me Up: If you step away from your device, this feature summarizes what happened while you were gone so you can jump right back in.
- Next Move: This looks at your current activity and suggests the logical next step, helping you fly through tasks.
- Cross-Device Context: This is the killer feature. Qira remembers your context whether you are typing on a Lenovo laptop or texting on a Motorola Razr, creating a single continuous workflow.
In even more exciting news, the company also pulled the curtain back on Project Maxwell. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because we just discussed the leak of this exact device yesterday. Motorola officially unveiled it today as a "Proof of Concept." It is a wearable AI companion designed to hang out on your person, seeing and hearing what you do to offer real-time help—like drafting a LinkedIn post just by listening to a keynote speech you are attending.
Why this matters for the ecosystem
Project Maxwell. | Images credit — Motorola
We have seen plenty of AI assistants, but fragmentation is usually a huge pain point. If you use a Lenovo laptop and a Motorola phone, Qira promises to bridge that gap, making your digital life feel less like a collection of separate gadgets and more like a single flow.
Will this strategy succeed?
I have to admit, seeing Project Maxwell officialized so soon after we covered the leaks is pretty exciting. It looks exactly like the "AI Pin" style device we suspected, but framing it as a companion to the phone—rather than a replacement—is a incredibly smart move by Motorola.
As for availability, Qira will start rolling out on select Lenovo devices in Q1 2026, coming to supported Motorola smartphones shortly after. Since Project Maxwell is still a proof of concept, we don't have a price or release date just yet, but it gives us a clear look at where Motorola is heading.
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