Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

These LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets make me want to rebuild the Millennium Falcon Daily
These LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets make me want to rebuild the Millennium Falcon Daily
When LEGO unveiled its Smart Play system at CES 2026, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Screen-free, interactive LEGO? Could It really compete with classic hands-on LEGO experience? But after digging into the system, I’m pleasently suprised. At the heart of..
LEGO Day for grownups who never really grew up
LEGO Day for grownups who never really grew up
January 28 is International LEGO Day. It actually marks a surprisingly important moment in toy history. On this day in 1958, LEGO filed the patent for the design that made every brick compatible with the next. That single decision turned..
CES 2026 XR glasses that prove display tech is growing up fast
CES 2026 XR glasses that prove display tech is growing up fast
Extended reality glasses are always a hit at CES, and CES 2026 XR glasses were no exception. This year, though, the conversation felt noticeably more serious. Instead of relying on flashy demos or “maybe someday” concepts, mixed reality makers showed..
This food-tracking camera might help if you’re always in survival mode
This food-tracking camera might help if you’re always in survival mode
The meal-recall effect isn’t easy to implement. Widely studied in the 2000s, this cognitive memory trick—where remembering a recent meal can reduce your next snack intake—takes self-discipline and, more importantly, time. If you’re like me and lunch is a grab-and-go..
The Nintendo Talking Flower will randomly make your day…sometimes
The Nintendo Talking Flower will randomly make your day…sometimes
I don’t usually get excited about novelty gadgets, but the Nintendo Talking Flower has me curious, and a little conflicted. Nintendo finally spilled the details on this quirky little desktop buddy it teased last September, and it’s every bit as..
Apple AI Pin leaks: Apple wants to put AI cameras on your chest
Apple AI Pin leaks: Apple wants to put AI cameras on your chest
News out of Cupertino suggests Apple is working on an AI pin, according to a report from The Information. Yes—that kind of AI pin. The same wearable concept Humane rushed to market and fumbled in spectacular fashion. The difference this..
The smart shoe-cleaning robot that makes you wonder how you managed before
The smart shoe-cleaning robot that makes you wonder how you managed before
I love my city. But here, pigeon-feeding is rampant (which means droppings are everywhere), and picking up after dogs is still a new concept. In short, the sidewalks can be downright gross—and my family’s shoes pay the price. I spend..
LEGO’s newest educational kit teaches computer science skills—with AI done right
LEGO’s newest educational kit teaches computer science skills—with AI done right
When I first heard about LEGO’s newest educational kit, the LEGO Education Computer Science & AI at CES 2026, I was skeptical. Over the years, I’ve watched how too much screen time, and more recently, AI chatbots, can affect kids’..
Sony is betting on TCL to survive the TV wars
Sony is betting on TCL to survive the TV wars
The Sony and TCL TV partnership isn’t the kind of headline that sparks instant excitement—but the more I think about it, the more necessary it feels. The TV market has quietly become one of the most brutal corners of consumer..
This oversized Bic Lamp is the kind of weird tech my living room deserves
This oversized Bic Lamp is the kind of weird tech my living room deserves
Some tech gadgets make you do a double-take; the Bic Lamp by designer Mario Paroli and Italian brand Seletti is one of them. At first glance, I swore this blown-up, illuminated iteration of the Bic Cristal ballpoint pen was AI...
Parenting in the age of AI: what the next 30 years could look like
Parenting in the age of AI: what the next 30 years could look like
I was born in the mid-80s, grew up in the 90s. Compared to today, my childhood seems practically free-range. My parents let me walk to the local playground and play there for hours with the neighborhood kids. Someone’s mom would..
2016 Gadgets: where they are now (and which ones you can still buy)
2016 Gadgets: where they are now (and which ones you can still buy)
It’s 2026, but all over the internet, people are reliving 2016—posting throwback photos, memes, and “remember this?” videos. Is it nostalgia for youth? A reaction to how fast tech has changed? Or just the internet romanticizing the past? Whatever the..

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