Startup Tenka Labs is today revealing Circuit Cubes, a new way for kids to build their own smart LEGO-like toys. The company has also raised a $2.1 million round of funding to expand its efforts.

Cubes still retain the qualities that made for a compelling TED demo two years ago. They’re 1.5-in. plastic blocks with clickable color screens on their top and batteries inside. (They provide ...

Infantino’s new set of activity blocks ($15) is designed to stimulate babies with crunchy sounds, bright colors and varied textures. Each of the four cubes is made from different fabrics from ...