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.

Yesterday's Direct shenanigans meant that we were a little too busy to get to the Japanese charts, but worry not, we've got them for you now! Much like we saw in the UK charts, Final Fantasy VII ...

It's been over 5 years since I last explored the Super Mario Mash-up Pack in Minecraft. In order to cure my itch for more lego Super Mario sets, I take a trip through the mash-up pack again for old ...

Update: checked for new Zombie Hunters codes on February 1, 2026. The developers have stopped updating the game, which means we are unlikely to receive any new codes. Zombie Hunters in Roblox is a ...

The sequel to the hit 2023 animated film will now open April 1. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Attention Super Marios Bros. fans: Yoshi is coming, and he will be hatching in theaters a few days earlier ...

The nostalgia bomb drops in a shiny new Mario Party game on Nintendo Switch! Join Brian Saviano as he plays through all the various boards, minigames, and modes in this family-friendly playthrough!

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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 ...

Lego is looking to bring your creations to life. On Jan. 5, The Lego Group unveiled its new SMART Play bricks, tags, and mini figures at the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES 2026, in Las Vegas, which ...

Lego announced its new Smart Play system at CES 2026 on Monday, adding interactive, responsive Legos to the famously analog franchise. The Smart Play system includes a 2×4 brick, Smart Tag tiles, and ...

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 ...

Along the bell curve of self-control, I sit somewhere in that far left quadrant. When attempting to change my own behavior, I’m a notoriously lenient boss, always willing to cut myself a little slack.