Lining up nine squares on the six-sided, primary-colored 3D puzzle had kids competing against themselves when the Rubik’s Cube debuted in 1980. Originally named the Magic Cube, the toy’s popularity made finishing fast a sport, with the first speedcubing Rubik’s World Championships in Budapes...
“There’s no question kids relate to Elmo because he sees the world as filled with boundless potential,” says Loredo. “We wanted that enthusiasm to come across in the skill.” When a young user says, “Alexa, open Sesame Street,” Alexa as...