Talk:Rubik's Cube

Reference for god's number

I think the following reference should be added as the definitive one, no ?

https://epubs.siam.org/doi/abs/10.1137/140973499

2A01:E0A:4E1:42D0:5EF:3C3:E809:7E61 (talk) 11:26, 9 August 2025 (UTC)

WOWCube

For the very end of § Variations:
"WOWCube
The WOWCube is a digital evolution of the Rubik's Cube that combines physical manipulation with interactive technology. It consists of eight connected modules, each with its own processor and three screens, creating a total of 24 touch-sensitive displays. Instead of static colored stickers, the WOWCube shows dynamic graphics and supports a variety of games and programs that respond to twisting, tilting, and rotating. The device runs on its own operating system, CubiOS, and users can download new content through a companion mobile app. It has a gyroscope, 6-axis accelerometer, and eight speakers. Developed by Cubios in partnership with Spin Master, it is officially part of the Rubik's brand."

References

--62.166.252.159 (talk) 09:47, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate.Slomo666 (talk) 10:33, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

The request states the material is meant for the very end of the Variations section, and the material includes reliable sources. --62.166.252.159 (talk) 10:47, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

My apologies. I must have missed that. Your request remains open, but I do not personally have the time to verify all the sources and statements right now. Happy editing and I hope someone else can soon look at your request. Slomo666 (talk) 11:23, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

 Done Nubzor [T][C] 19:12, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Thanks. --62.166.252.159 (talk) 19:55, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Sorry why are we adding all this obviously promo language? I will cut it back to something that doesn't sound like an ad spot. --JBL (talk) 21:22, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Which portion(s) contain promo language or sound like an ad spot; can you be more specific? And are you willing to discuss things on this Talk page first, so we can all reach a consensus before you start cutting? --62.166.252.159 (talk) 21:25, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

I actually agree with JBL

I also thought, the second or third time I read your request, that it read as somewhat promotional. The first part especially. Slomo666 (talk) 21:34, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

The vast majority of the text you added (concerning specific technical details of this commercial product) does not strike me as encyclopedic or due. Nothing about the references suggests this product should have a whole subsection devoted to it. Per WP:BOLD, I have made my edits; you are of course willing to use the normal discussion and consensus-building processes if you think of ways to further improve the text. --JBL (talk) 21:58, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

I'd say that the entirety of it reads like an advertisement. What encyclopedia would use a phrase like "a digital evolution", for example? Stepwise Continuous Dysfunction (talk) 03:44, 11 October 2025 (UTC)

After giving it more thought, I think the concerns raised are largely valid. On second look, the original text does lean on buzzwords and has a tone that can come across as promotional. While I believe the WOWCube has meaningful independent coverage and a documented connection to the Rubik's Cube brand, the phrase "digital evolution" in particular implies progress and improvement; a value judgment that sets a tone of innovation. I initially saw "evolution" as relatively neutral, especially compared to "revolution," but I now see how it still carries promotional weight. --62.166.252.159 (talk) 07:48, 11 October 2025 (UTC)

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Possible bio

I am the composer M.M. mentioned in the article, and as such, I am disclosing a conflict of interest. I probably meet notability guidelines, based on independent coverage, such as: - mention in an interview with Philip Ball, on music and quantum mechanics/computing: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-use-quantum-computers-to-make-music/ - podcast: https://physicsworld.com/a/quantum-melodies-the-intersection-of-music-and-quantum-physics/ - Lotze Medal: http://www.hlotze.com/2021ff/Maria%20Mannone.pdf - a chapter within the Italian book "Sei facce di genialità" https://www.icar.cnr.it/notizie/intervista-di-maria-mannone-sul-cubeharmonic-allinterno-di-un-volume-di-paolo-virtuani/ - another Wikipedia page, on sonification (in Italian): https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonificazione - a short interview on my scientific research: https://www.epj.org/epjst-news/2824-epjst-highlight-modelling-brain-networks-in-parkinsons-disease

If any editor is interested in creating a standalone article, these sources might be useful. Rosalia1313 (talk) 18:28, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

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Requested grammar fixes

• Inexpensive clones do not have screws or springs: [colon, not comma] all they have is a plastic clip to keep the centre piece in place and freely rotate.
• component parts such as for example Skewb, Pyraminx or Impossiball [because "such as for example" is redundant phrasing]

~2026-43293-17 (talk) 20:31, 6 August 2026 (UTC)

 Done although the first one felt more like a semicolon situation to me (so that's what I did). --JBL (talk) 23:19, 7 August 2026 (UTC)