DVICE (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Rubik's Cube must rank as one of the geekiest toys of all time, so art isn't the first thing that normally comes to mind when most people pick one up. That didn't stop John Quigley, who uses thousands of...
Super Tech News / Published News (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
What do you get when you’ve got a crapload of Rubik’s cubes lying around the house, and some serious artistic talent? You make some major pixel art, that’s what.These Rubik’s pixel portraits by Irish artist John Quigley are truly mind-boggling. Not only did he have to map out the precise pixel positions for each cube in these creations, he had to rotate the sides of each c 8...
Gizmodo (Free subscription) | yesterday
First, the venerable Rubik's Cube recreated the masterworks of Da Vinci . Today's example, while not quite as grandiose, is still impressive. Ladies and Gents, the Space Invaders are here. And Sonic. And Pac-Man. Even President Obama makes an appearance, although I don't think Hope: The Video Game is out just yet. For reference, artist John Quigley says the Obama one took about 20 hours to complete....
medinnovationblog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Prelude: A public relations firm has asked me to do this interview to explain my recent book. 1) What is the title of your book? The title is Obama, Doctors, and Health Reform. The subtitle is Doctor Assesses the Odds for Success: The Health System from the To-Down to Bottom-Up, As Seen through Lens of Cultural Complexity. 2) Who is the intended audience? The intended primary audience is the American...
blogpig.co.uk (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
How long did the Rubik’s Cube take you to complete? When I was growing up I pleaded with my Mum and Dad to get one…..eventually I did. I spent hours in my room, watching TV, travelling to school etc praying that one day I would finally complete the puzzle. Hours of enjoyment turned to frustration [...]
UniqueDaily.com (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
“From an MP3 player that only plays when you solve a Rubik’s cube puzzle, to another one attached to your toilet; meet twelve of the craziest music players out there.” w/ photos
The Storialist (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Tetris Candy-coloured building blocks drop from the sky. I am the builder. It’s my job to pull them into Even lines, not to stop their falling, but To ease them into waiting spaces. There’s music, too, To contend with. It sets a pace, or maybe I do. The blocks flutter down like confetti, Rubik’s cube shrapnel, So I breathe and gather myself. There’s work to be done here.
PC Mag (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
A Rubik's Cube for the iPhone generation.
About Collectibles (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
From the Strong National Museum of Play : The Ball officially joins the Stick (among last year's toy inductees) as it bounces into the prestigious halls of the National Toy Hall of Fame at Strong National Museum of Play along with the iconic Big Wheel® and innovative Nintendo Game Boy®. The three toy honorees were selected from among 12 toy finalists that included: The Ball, Big Wheel, Cabbage...
Walyou (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
There are so many different versions of the Rubik’s Cube that vary in size, shape and always aim to deliver a challenging puzzle, and here is another version that delivers the same cube but made completely out of paper... This is a post from Walyou , who bring you the best New Gadgets gadgets , Cool Gadgets and Hi Tech News. Cool Paper Rubik’s Cube is Not Any Easier
Barrie Summy (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Welcome one and all to the TENTH get-together of The Book Review Club. The TENTH! I can't believe it! Although considering that last month, I posted it was the NINTH meeting, you'd think I would've realized where we were headed! Anyway, please pull up a comfy chair. Inhale deeply; the room is filled with the friendly aroma of coffee and sugary donuts. Gaze around. Our shelves are stocked with books....
The J-Walk Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Only $149.95: Touchscreen Rubik's Cube . This is the touchscreen version of the Rubik's cube that first challenged puzzle-solvers nearly 30 years ago. Instead of turning each face of the cube to line up colors, modern-day players need only lightly swipe a section of lights with a finger in the same manner as the original. Touch sensors on all sides detect your finger and a motion detecting accelerometer...
Sify (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Britain's Charlotte Cooper, 23, has become the fastest female Rubik's cube solver, who can complete the Cube blindfolded in 15 seconds.
The Daily Dust (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Charlotte Cooper can solve a Rubik’s cube faster than you can move the stickers around. Fifteen seconds. What can you do in fifteen seconds? Pour a cup of tea? Read a text message? Lock your front door? Well Charlotte Cooper (23) can solve a Rubik’s Cube. One of Britain’s speedcubers she can solve the six [...]
nufc1892 blog on Absolute Radio (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Britain's fastest female Rubik's cube solver is 23-year-old Charlotte Cooper, who can spin the colours in 15 seconds and complete it blindfolded. The student, who only learned how to solve the Cube two years ago, competes in 'speedcubing' competitions around the world. Unlike most of her male counterparts, she is not a maths genius and spends the rest of her time reading novels for her English Literature...
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