Fifty years ago, as he sat in his mother’s apartment in Budapest, Hungary, young professor, Ernő Rubik, finally finished the prototype of his “Magic Cube.” A teacher at the Department of Interior ...

[Rickysisodia] had a few dead ATmega128 chips laying around that he didn’t want to just throw away, so he decided to turn them into his own light-up fidget toy. The toy is in the form of a six-sided ...

Inventor Erno Rubik demonstrates his cube in London in 1981. * Photo: Associated Press/John Glanvill * __1975: __Erno Rubik files for a patent on his twisty toy cubes. He'll get the patent and, later, ...

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 ...

Which infinity cube fidget toys are best? Fidgets toys have become widely praised for their ability to help curb individuals’ anxiety, help with focus and attention and offer a fun mental distraction.

The Rubik's Cube celebrates its 40-year anniversary this year. Reuters/Laszlo Balogh The Rubik’s Cube has finally hit its mid-life crisis as it reaches its 40 th anniversary this year. Invented in ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

The D Eternal Speed Cube Bundle is the ideal tool for fostering your kid's imagination, creativity, and spatial awareness. Along with a pyramid cube, it has five cubes that can be sold. This speed ...

At 29, Ernö Rubik was too old to be playing with blocks. But the Hungarian professor of architecture couldn’t help himself: He was fascinated with shapes and spent much of his free time building and ...

Hope Reese is a writer and editor in Budapest, Hungary. Her writing has appeared in the Atlantic, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, Playboy, Vox, and other publications. This story originally ...