LEGO’s new Smart Bricks will first appear in three all-in-one Star Wars sets, each with a different number of pieces, from 473 to 962, (Image source: LEGO) LEGO isn’t a brand you typically associate with CES, but this year the toy maker managed to grab some headlines. At CES 2026, the company unveiled Smart Bricks, a new version of its building blocks that contain electronic components. In a post, Lego said the new system is powered by Lego Smart Play, an interactive platform that “brings creations to life.

” The system includes 2×4 bricks, Smart Tag tiles, and Smart minifigures. Developed by the LEGO Group’s Creative Play team, the company says the Smart Bricks are powered by a custom 4. 1mm ASIC with integrated sensors, RGB lights, a radio stack, and an integrated speaker system with an onboard synthesizer.

It’s all powered by an internal rechargeable battery that charges wirelessly using an electromagnetic field, meaning it’ll still get power when used inside a LEGO set.