Figment VR

A sleek iPhone case hides an easily accessible stereoscopic 3D viewer to take virtual reality anywhere

Launching today, Figment VR is vying to be another way to make virtual reality more accessible. Zi Wang, an ex-Googler, wanted to design something more portable and durable than what Google Cardboard could offer. “It is a good way to at least give people a general, quick intro to what virtual reality is,” Wang tells CH, as Cardboard’s low price and mobility makes it much …

Arthur Buxton’s “Colourstory” Show and App

Create abstract, digital prints from your photos

At the recent Rooms Festival in Bristol, UK, one of the rooms was slightly hidden away from the others. Visitors had to wander down a long corridor and then up a winding staircase to get to the festival’s gallery space, which—unlike most of the other rooms—was dedicated to the work of just one person. On the walls hung Arthur Buxton’s “Colourstories,” the result of years …

Nigeria’s New Malaria Test Will Save Thousands of Lives

The world’s first urine malaria test will soon be available in Nigeria, marking a major advancement in the battle against the disease. Like pregnancy tests, the malaria test uses a dipstick to detect the Plasmodium parasite inside a sample of urine. Because of its ease of use and quick diagnosis time (just 20 minutes), the test could be a huge boost in the fight against …