Summary
Lego launched new tech-filled "Smart Bricks" that light up and make sounds, responding to movement. Some experts worry the technology might take away from traditional imaginative play. The Smart Bricks are part of Lego's broader Smart Play System, set to debut in March with a new Star Wars set.
Key Facts
- Lego introduced "Smart Bricks" that use technology to respond with sound and light.
- The new product line was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2026.
- Smart Bricks include sensors, lights, a sound synthesizer, and a silicon chip.
- They are part of a system including Smart Minifigures and Smart Tags, which interact digitally.
- Play experts are concerned that Smart Bricks might reduce imaginative play for children.
- Lego sees the technology as a way to blend digital and physical play.
- The Smart Bricks and related products communicate wirelessly to produce varied play responses.
- There are ongoing concerns about the privacy and security of tech-enabled toys.
