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Lego is putting tiny computers inside its bricks, starting with Star Wars sets

Lego bricks are, well… Lego bricks. They’ve stayed largely the same for decades and are simply plastic pieces designed to be combined, rebuilt, and imagined into just about anything. While this isn’t ...
TechSpot

Lego unveils Smart Bricks, a computer that fits inside a standard 2 x 4 brick

Something to look forward to: Lego is transforming one of its most recognizable pieces – the standard 2 x 4 brick – into a fully functioning computer. Beginning March 1, the company will release Smart ...
The Verge

Please, Lego, let this engineer bring your computer brick to life

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 ...
Engadget

Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot

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 Verge

What if your real computer was a supersized Lego computer brick?

Worthy of both classic Lego and classic Mac. Worthy of both classic Lego and classic Mac. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years ...