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Since its invention in 1974, the Rubik's cube has taken the world and its hobbyists by storm. But the brightly-colored block puzzle has also fostered some fierce competition, as global puzzle fanatics ...

Ten-year-old George Pelham, from Hobart, can solve a full-sized Rubik’s Cube in less than 30 seconds — and is now working on slashing his time further. “I only have 19 more algorithms to learn and ...

As a preteen, Max Park couldn't unscrew the cap of a water bottle, let alone try to tackle a Rubik's cube. He lacked the fine motor skills, a symptom of his autism. Now, at 21, Max can solve a Rubik's ...

Australian Feliks Zemdegs is defending his Red Bull Rubik’s Cube 3x3 speedcubing title in Moscow on November 17. The 23-year-old, dubbed the Usain Bolt of Rubik’s Cube solving in some circles for his ...

Charlie Eggins has broken the world record in blindfolded Rubik's cube solving Toby Seufert won the 2023 National Speedcubing Championship in the 3x3 division The two boys became friends at a 2021 ...