LEGO, the brick and SMART Play
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A company called Kite Bricks is out to disrupt the construction business starting with the humble brick. Kite Bricks has developed "Smart Bricks" (S-Bricks) made out of high-strength concrete that can be used to make buildings rapidly, cheaply and energy ...
Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture explores creative ways to incorporate brick into design ...
Now, Lego is bringing the culmination of this technology and play features to a galaxy far, far away with its new Smart Play system. Unveiled at CES 2026, I had a chance to see exactly how Lego is upgrading its Star Wars theme with lights,