Although some may argue otherwise, TikTok offers valuable benefits to society. TikTok allows hobbyists with niche interests- such as cubing, access to communities that may be unavailable in their vicinity. Furthermore, TikTok popularizes these niche hobbies, bringing them to the mainstream. The Rubik’s cube is a hugely popular puzzle, and TikTok is spreading it like …
Invented in 1974 by Ernõ Rubik, a professor from Budapest in Hungary, the colourful puzzle was initially dreamed up as a device to help students achieve a better understanding of 3-D spaces. His first prototype- then ‘Magic Cube’ was such a success with his students that Rubik persisted in patenting the invention, bringing it to …
The Rubik’s Cube has majorly evolved in multiple ways over the years. The top factor that has helped revive speedcubing in the early 2000’s has been the hardware improvements. The first cubes in the 1980’s were cumbersome and difficult to handle. Hardware improvements triggered more interest in twisty puzzles and sparked the invention of better …
The international speedcubing community welcomes cubers of all backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. When attending cubing events there can be a lot of new people to meet, and it may feel awkward at first. A natural icebreaker for meeting new cubers is a twist on the official speedcubing events, but more casual. The following is a …
Over the last 50 years, the world of cubing has grown exponentially. If you read any cubing blogs or forums, there are a plethora of tips and tricks for solving the cube faster. This has sparked the development of specific cubing terms. This guide is part 2 defining different terms in the world of cubing …
Since the advent of smartphones, distraction has become an indispensable part of our day-to-day life. In fact, statistics estimate that the average American checks their phone 262 times per day, or once every 5.5 minutes. Despite the fact that learning to focus is essential to complete challenging tasks, for many of us it is a …
The Rubik’s Cube was invented more than 40 years ago and until today is still one of the best-selling and popular toys in the world. Unfortunately, its popularity led to issues with its patents over many years. There are multiple companies in the speedcubing industry creating variants of the cube, and their work has come …
Rubik’s Cube lovers are always on the hunt for new and exciting ways to cube. Some of the most popular, WCA endorsed events include solving the cube one-handed, with feet, or blindfolded. One cool specialty hobby is solving the cube while juggling. In this article, we take a closer look at some records that were …
