CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, Lego, and new startups

CES 2026 is finally here, and Mashable reporters are on the ground looking for the best in show. Get live updates from the showroom floor and behind the scenes.

Lego Smart Brick Hands-On: The Unknown Play Experience Is a Feature, Not a Flaw

I think Lego might be really onto something with its tech-equipped Smart Play Smart Brick sets, but is it the future of Lego ...
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Not even a power button — Lego’s smart brick could breathe new life into popular sets

Lego just introduced a Smart Brick toy that opens up a whole new world of play possibilities for brickheads. But what is it?

I played with the Lego Smart Brick

For example, the most attention-grabbing thing you can do with Lego’s flagship set is have a lightsaber battle. Two Smart ...
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LEGO’s ‘Smart Brick’ Gives Its Plastic Bricks the Power to See, Hear and Feel

Debuting at CES, LEGO’s Smart Brick blends physical toys with subtle tech to create a more responsive play world.

This is what the Lego Smart Brick actually does.

Media: Today I toyed with the Lego Smart Brick, touted as the “most significant evolution” to the Lego system in 50 years, ...

Lego Gives Its Analog Bricks a Digital Brain—With No Screen Time

LEGO said they didn't even want a power switch on the brick or even a reset button, and the SMART Bricks all recharge wirelessly and stay powered even after years of no use. LEGO claims one of the mai ...

I played with the LEGO Smart Brick — my early verdict of LEGO's most controversial change in years

After spending time with LEGO Smart Play at CES, I can properly explain what the Smart Brick really does, why launching it ...