In brief: Tetris and the Rubik's Cube remain two of the world's most iconic puzzle games, enjoyed by millions of people for decades. When their creators met for the first time late last year, they ...

If someone says they solved a Rubik’s Cube in under half a second, you’d probably think they’re joking. That’s less time than it takes to blink, sneeze, or even realize you’re holding the puzzle.But ...

April 29 (UPI) --A 23-year-old German YouTuber jumped out of a plane to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to solve a rotating puzzle cube while in freefall. Tom Kopke, aka Tooleko ...

The robot completed the puzzle in just 45.3 seconds, breaking its own record of 55 seconds made just moments earlier. By Mack DeGeurin Published Mar 12, 2026 1:04 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in ...

Chemical bonds hold this Rubik's cube together. Credit: Adv. Mater. The name and representations of the Rubik’s Cube® used by permission of Rubik’s brand Ltd. The Rubik’s cube—a popular toy puzzle ...

There’s something special about the gadget that “just works.” Technology can open opportunities for those devices but also complicate and weigh down products that have done just fine without things ...

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Something to look forward to: For most of the past 51 years, a "simple" puzzle box has been enough to make the Rubik's Cube an enduringly popular and notoriously difficult toy for both kids and adults ...

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 ...

Toys have the unique power to turn curiosity into skill, and play into lifelong memories. They shape childhoods and often act as gateways to technology and creativity. The most successful ones endure ...

Walking through a toy store, one of the most recognizable items you’ll see is the iconic cube with six colored sides: the Rubik’s Cube. Chances are you’ve played with one, received it as a gift, or ...