"Cubios debuted an earlier version of the WOWCube a few years ago, but in 2024 the company announced a collaboration with Spin Master, which had acquired the Rubik's brand in early 2021, for an officially licensed version of the device. It's now finally available for preorder for a steep $299, with shipping expected ahead of the holidays this year. Battery life is claimed to be up to five hours, and the WOWCube comes with a proprietary charger."
"In addition to being able to rotate the 24 screens, the WOWCube features sensors allowing games to be played by tilting the entire cube, shaking, or tapping it. Through a mobile app you have access to the WOWCube's app store which includes a mix of free and paid titles that are sent to the device wirelessly over Bluetooth. Cubios also offers an SDK for developers wanting to make their own apps or games."
"The selection isn't anywhere near as expansive as what you'll find on Apple or Google's app stores, but it includes versions of popular games like Space Invaders, 2048, and Cut the Rope that have been customized with unique gameplay for the WOWCube. There are also productivity apps like timers, screensavers that create tiny aquariums, and widgets that can display the weather, upcoming appointments, and even stock prices."
Rubik's WOWCube is a 2x2 cube with 24 tiny color LCD displays replacing colored squares. The device rotates like a traditional Rubik's Cube while using those mechanics to play games, such as aligning track pieces to guide a race car. Cubios partnered with Spin Master for an officially licensed version available for preorder at $299, with up to five hours of battery life and a proprietary charger. The cube includes motion and tap sensors, a Bluetooth-connected app store with free and paid titles, and an SDK for developers. Available titles include Space Invaders, 2048, Cut the Rope, plus timers, screensaver aquariums, weather and calendar widgets. The device can also function like a traditional Rubik's Cube.
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