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A 7-year-old boy in Middlesex County, New Jersey, was recently recognized by the federal government for being one of the youngest patent holders in the country for his invention of color-changing ...

Lego sets are getting an interactive boost with the introduction of Smart Bricks, but the new gadgets come with some ...

A 7-year-old boy in Middlesex County was recently recognized by the federal government for being one of the youngest patent holders in the country for his invention of color-changing building bricks.

Calling all parents. There’s a new invention that — if it ever actually hit store shelves — would make sure you never, ever step on your kid’s LEGOs again. You (and your feet) will be eternally ...

Lego bricks come in a bunch of shapes and sizes, but they’re getting a big technical upgrade in 2026 thanks to news announced at CES this year. Meet the Lego Smart Brick, a standard-sized 2 x 4 brick ...

The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.

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While most 7-year-olds are learning to read and write, Matthew Sleman has added "awarded first patent" to his list of accomplishments. As part of its Young Innovators series, the youngster from Monroe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While most 7-year-olds are learning to read and write, Matthew Sleman has added "awarded first patent" to his list of ...