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Rubik's Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps

7 hours ago
  • #Rubik’s WOWCube
  • #Digital Puzzle
  • #Smart Toys
  • The Rubik’s WOWCube is a modern reinvention of the classic Rubik’s Cube with digital screens.
  • It features six faces with 2×2 grids, each square being a 240×240 IPS display (24 screens total).
  • Composed of eight 'cubicle modules,' each with three IPS screens and a dedicated SoC.
  • Uses patented magnetic connectors for seamless data flow and power distribution during rotation.
  • Displays can show solid colors for puzzle-solving or play various games like Block Buster and Space Invaders.
  • Includes a gyroscope, 6-axis accelerometer, eight speakers, and a battery lasting up to seven hours.
  • Games/apps are added via the WOWCube Connect app (iOS/Android) over Bluetooth.
  • App store currently lists 47 games (some paid, some unavailable), running on CubiOS OS.
  • Free DevKit available for developers.