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.

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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 ...

We’re on the ground at CES in Las Vegas all week to sift through the hype and find the products that should actually be worth your money this year. Check out our guide to CES 2026 for our latest hands ...

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 ...

Smart bricks and minifigs are coming to Lego, and the implications are exciting, but equally alarming. For months now, diehard fans have been arguing over leaks of the tech-fueled playsets and their ...

The Smart Brick comes with three of eight Star Wars sets at launch, although most smart-enabled sets ship without it. The Smart Brick comes with three of eight Star Wars sets at launch, although most ...

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