I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

The iconic world of Mario Kart is zooming into the brick-building universe as LEGO has unveiled a first look at bringing high-speed action and fun to life. LEGO is no stranger to video game-themed ...

For example, the most attention-grabbing thing you can do with Lego’s flagship set is have a lightsaber battle. Two Smart ...

When people talk about Nintendo, the brand is almost immediately associated with its iconic mascot. Mario has been a mainstay with several games under his belt for every console and platform released ...

For a while now, the online Lego community has been puzzled by cryptic clues about a Super Mario collaboration between the Danish brick merchants and Nintendo. We’ve had Lego video games, and ...

Now, Lego is bringing the culmination of this technology and play features to a galaxy far, far away with its new Smart Play system. With its unveiling at CES 2026, I had a chance to see exactly how ...

"Lego Mario time!", chirps the voice of Charles Martinet as Mario the legendry video game character and Nintendo mascot from the 35 year running Super Mario franchise, all at once I'm taken back to my ...

Hands-on: Lego Super Mario's Luigi update is a great model for interactive Lego sets, but not always a great game. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, ...

Minecraft is seemingly taking over the gaming world with its accessible gameplay and simple (but fun) mechanics. The game is appealing to all ages of gamers and even serves as a learning tool in ...

While we wait for the real Super Mario theme park to open in the US, we’ll have to make do with watching YouTube videos of LEGO Mario Kart roller coaster rides like the one below. If the rides and ...

We just copied Mario for the E3 demo. Dan: What is a brick in 3D Mario? In 2D Mario, they served their purpose. They were a platform and something you could deform to get around. In 3D Mario they just ...