The Morning After: The best of CES 2026

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Lego Smart Play Wins Big at CES 2026, But What Exactly Does It Do?

CES 2026 has come to a close, and while there were many exciting announcements from various tech companies, one product stood out above the rest: Lego Smart Play. This innovative system consists of a smart brick, tags, and minifigures that can respond to how you play with them or the sets you build. The smart brick is equipped with modern technology, including a 4.1mm ASIC chip, which senses motion, orientation, and magnetic fields. It also has a tiny built-in speaker that produces audio "tied to live play actions," not just canned clips.

One of the most impressive things about Lego Smart Play is its ability to interact with other parts in unique ways. Imagine building a setup with a duck and a police officer - the smart brick can detect their interaction and respond accordingly. The system's flexibility and creativity are unparalleled, making it an exciting addition to any child's toy collection.

Of course, Lego Smart Play isn't without its price tag. The first set, featuring a smart Darth Vader minifigure, one smart brick, and one smart tag, is priced at $70. However, for those looking for a special gift or birthday present, it might be worth the investment.

Other notable winners at CES 2026 include the Switchbot Onero H1 robot, WheelMove accessibility tech, LG's Wallpaper TV, Subtle Voicebuds AI hardware, IKEA Matter-compatible smart home, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold mobile tech, Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable concept, and IXI autofocus lenses emerging technology.

Meanwhile, NVIDIA has started production of its Vera Rubin supercomputer, which promises to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence. The company's latest announcements also include Alpamayo, a family of open-source reasoning models designed for autonomous vehicles, as well as DLSS 4.5 and G-Sync Pulsar for gamers.

In conclusion, CES 2026 has been an exciting event, with many innovative products vying for attention. Lego Smart Play stands out as a shining example of creativity and technology coming together to create something truly special.
 
I'm so stoked about Lego Smart Play 🤩! It's like, whoa, this thing is seriously cool 😲. I mean, building with Legos has always been awesome, but this new smart brick takes it to a whole different level 🔥. Being able to make the little figures talk and respond to how you play with them? Mind blown 🤯! And yeah, it's not cheap at $70, but if you're looking for something special for your mini-me, it might be worth splurging 💸.

What I love most about Lego Smart Play is how it lets your creativity shine through - just think of all the amazing combinations and scenarios you can create with those smart tags and minifigures 🤔! It's like having a whole new world to explore and play in 🌐. Can't wait to see what other innovations come out from Lego and their partners 💥!
 
I'm kinda loving the idea of Lego Smart Play... 🤩 but at the same time, I'm thinking maybe it's just gonna be a bunch of overpriced tech for kids 🤑. I mean, $70 for a set with a smart minifigure and tags is pretty steep, especially when you consider that some of these same parts are available in regular Lego sets for like half the price 💸.

But on the other hand, the potential for creativity and interactive play with this system is super cool 😎. I can totally see how it would be awesome to have a setup where the smart brick responds differently based on how you build or interact with the pieces 🤔.

And let's not forget that the tech behind Lego Smart Play is pretty advanced, so if they can make it user-friendly and accessible to kids (and adults too!), it could be a game-changer for educational toys and gifts 📚.
 
I'm not convinced about this Lego Smart Play thing yet... like how does it actually work? Is it just some fancy tech that's gonna be obsolete in 6 months? And $70 for the starter set? That's crazy! What's the point of paying that much for a toy that's just gonna sit on my shelf and collect dust? I need to see more demos, read some reviews, get my hands on one before I even consider shelling out that kind of cash. Where's the proof that this thing is actually worth it? 🤔👀
 
I'm totally stoked about the new Lego Smart Play system 🤩! I mean, who wouldn't want their kids' toys to come alive and respond to how they play with them? It's like having a whole new level of imagination and creativity built into the bricks themselves 💡! The price might be a bit steep for some, but trust me, it's worth it. My little nephew is literally obsessed with building sets now, and this smart brick just takes his playtime to a whole new level 🚀. Can't wait to see what other cool things Lego comes up with in the future! 💥
 
ces is all about innovation now but what does it mean when we play with these toys and gadgets? are we just entertaining ourselves or creating experiences that teach us something new... like how the smart brick interacts with its surroundings, it's not just a game, it's a lesson in problem-solving and critical thinking.
 
Wow 🤩 the idea of smart bricks that can sense motion, orientation, and magnetic fields is literally mind blown 💥 can you imagine building a whole Lego set with it? interesting how they're using this tech to make toys more interactive 😊
 
I gotta say, $70 for a single smart Darth Vader minifigure? 🤑 That's just ridiculous! I mean, what other toy can you get for that price that comes with actual tech? It's like they're trying to rob us blind. And don't even get me started on the prices of all these other "notable winners" at CES... it's just getting out of control. 🤑 What's next, a $1000 Lego Death Star? 😂
 
omg this is like literally the most amazing thing i've seen in ages 🤯! who needs screens when you can just build your own adventure with these smart lego bricks? my kid would FREAK OUT over having a talking darth vader lol and its so cool that it interacts with other parts in unique ways... i mean, what if you built a castle and then suddenly the flag on top starts waving because someone is approaching? genius!
 
I'm literally so excited about the Lego Smart Play! My kids are going to LOVE it 🤩. I mean, who wouldn't want their toys to come to life? The idea that the smart brick can detect how you play with it and respond accordingly is just genius. It's like having your own little sidekick in a toy box! My 7-year-old is already imagining all sorts of scenarios where he can use his favorite Lego minifigures to interact with each other...and me, I have to say, it's going to be a fun way to encourage creativity and imagination. The price point might be a bit steep for my wallet 🤑, but if it means I get to see my kiddos' little faces light up when they play with it, it'll be worth every penny 💸
 
omg can you even imagine playing with lego sets in a whole new way 😍 the smart brick thingy sounds like so much fun my kids would love this i mean, who wouldn't want their toys to come alive 🤖 but $70 for one set is kinda steep maybe they could make some more affordable options soon? or how about we get our kids into coding and robotics programs at school so they can actually use these techy things in a real way 💻
 
🤔 I mean think about it... Lego Smart Play isn't just some cool new toy, it's actually this deep dive into the nature of play itself 🌳. We're living in a world where so much of our interactions are mediated by screens and algorithms... and here comes this system that says, "Hey, let's bring back the joy of discovery and experimentation with physical objects" 🔍. It's like they're giving us permission to be messy, to make mistakes, and to learn from them all over again 🎨. And in a way, that's what AI is trying to do too... but I think Lego Smart Play does it in a much more accessible, more human way 😊.
 
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