Several months back, the LEGO Ideas people asked fans to submit designs for sets celebrating the 1990s. The winner of the “Build Your Nostalgia” challenge has just been announced: it’s a big, ...

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 new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.

I think we can all agree… We spend A LOT of time looking at screens in this day and age. Whether it’s for work or play, whether we’re young or old, whether we mean to or not, screens have just ...

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. On March 1st, 2026, The Lego Group will ...

“The Simpsons” seemingly retired longtime character Duffman (voiced by Hank Azaria) during the Jan. 4 episode titled, “Seperance,” which spoofed the Apple TV series “Severance.” Duffman, known for his ...

LEGO does not reinvent itself very often. It’s a toy company that has been iterating on the same idea for decades. It patented the LEGO Brick almost 66 years ago, and any piece you buy today will work ...

A presentation during the LEGO SMART Play launch event at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Jan. 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. David Becker/Getty Images for The LEGO Group LEGO just made its most ...

Pop culture oracle “The Simpsons” has predicted more doom and gloom for 2026. In 2026, eagle-eyed viewers are looking at storylines that could be connected to a new type of flu, artificial ...

Lego bricks come in a bunch of shapes and sizes, but they’re getting a big technical upgrade in 2026 thanks to news announced at CES this year. Meet the Lego Smart Brick, a standard-sized 2 x 4 brick ...

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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 ...