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Rubik’s Cube 50th Includes Batman, Marvel-Themed Solvable Puzzles

Although we think of the Rubik’s Cube as an ’80s phenomenon, the iconic brain teaser toy first came out in 1974. This means that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Rubik’s Cube in our lives. The toy, ...
NBC DFW

The Rubik's Cube turns 50: How a 3-by-3 grid captured hearts and market share

It took a month of twisting and turning for the first person to solve a Rubik's Cube. That person was Erno Rubik, now 79, the iconic puzzle toy's creator. Conceived as a mathematical tool to help his ...
Ars Technica

Rubik’s Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps

The Rubik’s Cube has been reinvented with more games and many more screens for much more money. What has long been cherished as a simple toy yet complex puzzle requiring nothing but a healthy amount ...
Yahoo

Rubik’s Cube is still selling millions after 50 years. Here’s how the old-school toy is keeping up with Gen Z’s digital shift

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever dabbled with a Rubik’s Cube, you know it isn’t the easiest puzzle to crack. Despite the challenging nature of the ...
Hackaday

Rubik’s WOWCube: What Really Makes A Toy?

If there ever was a toy that enjoys universal appeal and recognition, the humble Rubik’s Cube definitely is on the list. Invented in 1974 by sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik with ...
Ars Technica

Watch a 6-axis motor solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than a third of a second

The last time a human set the world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube, it was Max Park, at 3.13 seconds for a standard 3×3×3 cube, set in June 2023. It is going to be very difficult for any human to ...
Popular Science

The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The makers of the Rubik’s cube went small to celebrate the ...
Hackaday

Building A Rubik’s Cube That Solves Itself

If you’re really good, it’s possible to solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 10 seconds. For the rest of us, though, it can be an exceedingly tedious task. For that reason, you might like a Rubik’s Cube that ...
New York Post

World’s smallest Rubik’s Cube unveiled — and it comes with a hefty price tag

The world’s smallest Rubik’s Cube might have the world’s highest price tag, too. The fully functional six-sided puzzle cube by Japanese toymaker MegaHouse is so tiny it could fit under a finger nail, ...
NPR

The 'Purdubik's Cube' solves the beloved puzzle in record time

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Petrohay about his team's undergraduate project at Purdue University. They built a robot that set a new world record for shortest time to solve a Rubik's cube. The ...
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BArT Hosts World Cube Association Competition

On Saturday, January 24, Berkshire Arts and Technology (BART) Charter Public Charter School is hosting the first World Cube ...
Digital Journal

Forever fad: Rubik says his cube ‘reminds us why we have hands’

Success cubed: Hungarian inventor Erno Rubik, the man who created Rubik's Cube - Copyright AFP Douglas Magno Success cubed: Hungarian inventor Erno Rubik, the man who ...