Kickstarter-funded accessory for iPhone doubles as VR viewerNovember 18, 2015 - 00:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Virtual reality is about to get more portable thanks to a new Kickstarter-funded accessory for iPhone, Digital Spy reports. The Figment looks like any other durable handset cover on the surface, but it's housing a secret: a pair of flip-out VR goggles. The built-in glasses are compatible with virtual reality apps including Google Cardboard, Jaunt VR, VRSE, as well as the 360-degree videos that have started popping up on Facebook and YouTube. Built with durable plastic and 6000 series aluminium, the Figment is made from almost 30 different components, but you wouldn't know it - the accessory isn't much thicker than your average iPhone 6S cover. The Figment hit Kickstarter on November 17, seeking $75,000 to fund the case for a launch early next year. Backers can secure theirs by pledging $49 or more. Manufacturer Quantum Bakery is making models for the iPhone 6, 6S, 6 Plus, and 6S Plus, and also has plans to branch out to Android devices in the future. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |