Pinć's case transforms iPhone 6 into an augmented reality VR headset

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The popularity of Minority Report type augmented reality (or Tony Stark's holographic desktop) may be years away from coming to market but this hasn't stopped huge interest in VR or virtual reality headsets like Oculus Rift and even applications like Google Cardboard. Toronto-based tech hub Cordon has developed a new iPhone 6 Plus case  called Pinć (as in pinch) that doubles as VR goggles complete with an in-phone augmented reality user interface which is kicking off on Indiegogo campaign to help bring their concept to fruition. Hit jump for my first impressions and their full press release.

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Sago Mini Road Trip puts the fun of motoring on iOS

The new Sago Mini Road Trip puts kids in the driver’s seat. Designed for kids ages 2-5, Road Trip taps into the timeless fun of driving cars, giving kids full control of a trip from start to finish with fun surprises along the way.  

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SlideShow: First look at the Eaton Centre Microsoft Store

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Microsoft is opening a flagship store tomorrow at the Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto. Taking over the spot that used to serve as the Sony Store for many years (and effectively replacing the pop-up kiosk that's served as a storefront for two years), the new Sony Store opens tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. Hit jump for details.

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Review: Amazon's same-day delivery service is a big win for consumers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You really can't ask for anything more. If you're lazy to go out shopping, or need one or two elusive items right away, same-day delivery is well worth the money you spend on shipping and handling. 

While not as extensive in terms of products and categories offered as its larger US-based counterpart, Amazon.ca has developed into a very viable place to do one's online shopping. Thanks to the relative ease of use, that trusty One-Click purchasing button and some of the most informed user reviews. For Amazon users at a nominal price. I tested the service over the weekend and was quite impressed at how well it worked.

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