Pinć crowdfunding super slim VR headset

Toronto-based Cordon Media, Inc. has raised more than $21,000 Canadian dollars on a $50,000 Indiegogo campaign for a new virtual reality smartphone headset that works with both iPhones and Android devices, folds up into a slim 15mm phone case, and comes with an innovative multi-touch gesture interface.

Pinc comes with ring-style controls that work in conjunction with a phone's own camera. (Image courtesy .)
Pinc comes with ring-style controls that work in conjunction with a phone’s own camera. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)

The Pinć– pronounced “pinch” — doubles as a standard protective smartphone case and unfolds into a headset, strap included. In addition to the ring controllers, it also comes with a free virtual reality app.

Gesture controls in action. (Image courtesy  .)
Gesture controls in action. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)

The rings can be used to choose 3D videos to watch, to interact with a map, and even to type on a virtual keyboard.

A virtual reality keyboard. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)
A virtual reality keyboard. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)

The basic black case is available for a variety of Android devices for $99 Canadian, or about US$87. A limited edition case in metallic red is available for both Android and iPhone 6 for $149 Canadian, or about US $130.

Vevo navigation. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)
Vevo navigation. (Image courtesy Cordon Media.)

The campaign ends on December 23. Watch the video below for more information.

Maria Korolov