Some time ago, Lego released a beautiful (and somewhat pricey) typewriter set that was modeled after one used by company founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen. To the disappointment of some, it ...

Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for programming mechanical properties into solid Lego-like building blocks. By controlling the solidity of hundreds ...

Electrically heated elements turn from solids to liquids to provide flexibility to robotic building blocks. We use cookies to ...

A man was arrested after threatening to kill a Bloomington police officer during a traffic stop, while a police dog search of ...

ART Inc. is a Peoria organization that uses art to create safe spaces for young people, provide mentorship and guidance, and help them navigate challenges, while also providing assistance to ...

I'll be honest: I have no green thumb. This is not hyperbole; I killed a succulent once, supposedly one of the easiest plants to care for. And yet, I could not do it. Embarrassing. That said, I still ...

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Probably my favorite thing about the Lego Smart Play system unveiled this week at CES is that it was designed for kids, first and foremost. In the past 10 years or so, Lego has increasingly courted an ...

CHICAGO — Gun violence prevention leaders in Illinois pushed for a first-of-its-kind law that takes aim at gun manufacturers. The law would require gun manufacturers to contribute to the public costs ...

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker face off in one of Lego's new Smart Play sets (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) Lego’s Smart Play system announced at CES 2026 earlier this week is a new embrace of digital ...

Lego's construction sets have been a fantastic choice for analog play for several decades now. These interlocking building blocks are set to get way more interesting with the inventive toy company's ...

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.