I tried Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets, and they’ve impressed a lifelong fan

Now, Lego is bringing the culmination of this technology and play features to a galaxy far, far away with its new Smart Play system. With its unveiling at CES 2026, I had a chance to see exactly how ...

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using Smart Brick technology to get kids to play together

As I detailed yesterday, the Smart Play system contains three elements. The Smart Brick is packed with technology like ...

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

The Smart Brick, shown publicly for the first time at CES 2026, is built around a custom ASIC smaller than a single Lego stud. It includes ...
Forbes

How Much Does It Cost To Brick Or Rebrick A House?

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...
The New York Times

I Bricked My Phone for 2 Weeks. My Brain Feels Much Better.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...
Architectural Digest

Exposed Brick Is Best and These 8 Rooms Prove It

Exposed brick, whether left in its natural state or painted, is a special architectural feature that livens up all types of spaces, ranging from attics to living rooms. Depending on the decor and ...
New York Magazine

How I Won the War Against My Phone — Thanks to the Brick

I don’t remember exactly when it happened. Probably around 2012, when I downloaded Instagram to my iPhone and posted my first heavily filtered image. In the years that followed, the iPhone, which had, ...
Architectural Digest

How to Whitewash Brick: A Step-by-Step Guide

Is whitewashing brick a good idea? “Now more than ever, people are searching for easy solutions to update and elevate the look of existing fixtures in their homes,” says Jess Chewning, assistant ...
Lifehacker

When to Worry About Exposed Brick Walls

Brick is a hardy, durable building material that conveys a sense of classic design and old-school charm. At the same time, it’s super tough and requires relatively little maintenance. That makes brick ...
CNN

New details on a mysterious Milky Way region called ‘The Brick’ reveal it’s even stranger than scientists thought

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A box-shaped cloud ...
Mashable

The Brick taught me how to be bored again

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. I'm not particularly proud ...
NPR

Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie

The ideal Italian pizza, be it Neapolitan or Roman, has a crisp crust flecked with dark spots — marks left by a blazing hot oven. The dough is fluffy, moist and stretchy, and the toppings are piping ...