‘Malachi and I were tragically failed,’ says murdered child’s mother

Malachi was a happy boy who loved dinosaurs, building Lego and was loved by his mum. But in the last few months of his life, he suffered horrific, daily physical and psychological abuse at the hands ...
PC Magazine

Lego's Smart Brick Can Light Up Like a Lightsaber—With Whoosh Sounds to Match

New sensor-packed Smart Bricks introduced at CES add color, sound, and interactivity to classic Lego builds, debuting with Star Wars sets this spring. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...
Engadget

Lego unveils a technology-packed Smart Brick at CES 2026

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 ...
Newsweek

LEGO Makes Biggest Change To Bricks In 50 Years

LEGO has announced a huge update to its bricks, which the company is calling "one of the most significant evolutions" it's made in 50 years of LEGO history. According to its official press release, on ...
GCN

Fatal train derailment in Mexico triggers investigations into rail safety failures and corruption claims

Mexico’s railway system faces unprecedented scrutiny following a devastating weekend accident that claimed multiple lives. The derailment has exposed deep-seated concerns about infrastructure safety ...
TechCrunch

Lego Smart Bricks introduce a new way to build — and they don’t require screens

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 ...
The Verge

Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years

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 ...
Observer

LEGO’s ‘Smart Brick’ Gives Its Plastic Bricks the Power to See, Hear and Feel

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 ...
GameSpot

Lego Ninjago 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Set In Stock At Amazon, Sold Out Everywhere Else

Lego's new Ninjago Legacy 15th Anniversary building sets are selling out fast at major retailers. Launched January 1 alongside a bunch of other Lego Ninjago playsets, the trio of commemorative models ...
Gizmodo

There Is So Much New Lego You Can Buy in January

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 4 minutes A new ...
MassLive

LEGO to launch new detailed ‘Stranger Things’ set in the New Year — here’s what to know

LEGO builders and ‘Stranger Things’ fans alike are gearing up for an epic crossover: LEGO Icons Stranger Things: The Creel House is officially arriving on January 3, 2026 (January 1 for LEGO Insiders) ...
Lansing State Journal

Famous Michigan train could end up as Lego kit. What to know about PM 1225

Trains are a popular concept in the lengthy queue of Lego set fan ideas, and one potential set has ties to Michigan. Fans have started two separate petitions on the Lego website to get the Pere ...