Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

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Last week at CES, Lego introduced its new Smart Play system, with a tech-packed Smart Brick that can recognize and interact with sets and minifigures. It was unexpected and delightful to see Lego come ...

The time has come to catch ’em all! In LEGO form. Yes, two of our favorite brands are finally coming together to deliver a long-awaited gift to Pokémon trainers everywhere. LEGO’s newest sets will be ...

One of the biggest announcements at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wasn’t a new TV or a robot — it was LEGO Smart Play. The futuristic technology allows LEGO builds to emit lights and ...

Lego unveiled Smart Bricks, the brand’s first foray into smart tech integration, at this year’s CES trade show. The first Smart Bricks sets are already available for pre-order and will be released in ...

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The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.

Almost a year ago, in March 2025, LEGO and Pokémon officially announced a partnership which would see brick-built sets from the famous franchise arrive on shelves. The partnership has been completely ...

Lego is using the galaxy far, far away to launch one of its biggest innovations in years... and it's already raising eyebrows. Reading time 4 minutes Lego took to the stage at CES 2026 for the first ...

LEGO builders and ‘Stranger Things’ fans alike are gearing up for an epic crossover: LEGO Icons Stranger Things: The Creel House is officially arriving on January 3, 2026 (January 1 for LEGO Insiders) ...