NPR

The Rubik's cube is turning 50. This is how the iconic puzzle really works

The Rubik's Cube was created 50 years ago by Hungarian inventor Ernő Rubik. Over 500 million of them have been sold. Needless to say, the 3D puzzle has captured the imagination of countless students ...
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 ...
NBC New York

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

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 ...
CNET

This Light-Pulsing Rubik's Cube Is a Dazzling Way to Play in the Dark

Exclusive: The Rubik's Pulse Cube from Spin Master transforms from a bland mirror cube to a light show puzzle. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and ...