The August 2016 VR trends reveal that while brands are expertly using new technology to promote their products, charitable organizations are using similar tactics to promote their own causes.
One of the benefits of VR technology to brands is that it helps them create a more immersive experience around their products. For example, Jack in the Box recently promoted its new Brewhouse Burger by immersing customers in the atmosphere of a brewery. Similarly, Mercedes-Benz was able to transport Tokyo residents to a virtual showroom that would not normally be found in large urban centers.
While brands have expertly used VR technology to sell their products, charities and other organizations are using similar tactics to spread messages of their own. Indeed, the August 2016 VR trends reveal that the technology can be just as effective in spreading messages about social good as it is for selling new products. One excellent example of this is the WWF's tiger conservation campaign, which used VR to help convey the dangers of poaching.
Top 30 VR Ideas in August

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Virtual Battle Simulators
The 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Uses Computers to Imitate Combat

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Adult VR Festivals
A Virtual Reality Festival in Japan Simulated a Series of Sensual Experiences
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Tiny VR Cameras
The Miniscule 'Nico360' Records High-Quality 360-Degree Footage
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Expressive VR Headsets
This New VR Headset Translates Your Facial Expressions
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VR Burger Releases
Jack in the Box's Brewhouse Burger Augmented Reality Puts Patrons Inside a Bar
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Chronic Pain Simulations
'Seeing Is Believing' Uses Immersive Experiences to Simulate CRPS
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VR Dining Experiments
'Project Nourished' Pairs 3D-Printed Food with Virtual Reality
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Virtual Meditation Experiences
These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech
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South Korean VR Films
'Time Paradox VR' Gives Korean Viewers a New Way to Experience VR Technology
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Olympian VR Experiences
Samsung Users Will Be Able to See the Olympics in Virtual Reality
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VR-Ready Graphics Cards
This New Nvidia GPU Can Handle Heavy Virtual Reality Applications
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Virtual Vineyard Tours
Brancott Estate Shares Virtual Reality Vineyard Tours at Festivals
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VR Drone-Racing Games
First-Person Drone Racing is a Reality with This New Game
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Immersive Painter Apps
'The Night Cafe' Lets Users Step Into the Mind of Vincent Van Gogh With VR
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VR-Ready Smartphones
Alcatel's Virtual Reality Phone Offers a Futuristic Smartphone Experience
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Automotive Bookstore Showrooms
This Virtual Mercedes-Benz Showroom is Set Up in a Tokyo Bookstore
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VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
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VR Modeling Programs
Oculus Medium Enables the Creation of Sculptures with Virtual Clay
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Charitable Virtual Gardens
Cancer Research UK Celebrates Its Supporters with a VR Flower Garden
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Expansive VR Worlds
MetaWorld is a VR Experience That Will Stretch Nearly 10,000 Square Miles
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Wildlife Protection Simulators
WWF's Newest Tiger Conservation Campaign Leverages Virtual Reality
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Cardboard VR Headsets
The Nunulo Virtual Reality Comes With Fully Adjustable Lenses
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Virtual Tennis Experiences
Jaguar Introduced a #FeelWimbledon Virtual Reality Experience
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Virtual Carnival Games
Nvidia’s VR Funhouse Simulates Whack-a-Mole, Shooting Galleries and More
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Kaleidescopic VR Flooring
Funky Magic Carpets Bring Mesmerizing Patterns to Milton Keynes
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Virtual Home Viewers
PropertyGuru Gives Prospective Buyers House Tours in VR
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VR-Centric Graphics Cards
This ZOTAC Graphics Card Features Heat-Dissipation Technologies
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360-Degree VR Performances
Bjork Livestreamed a 360-Degree Concert in Virtual Reality
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Leisurely Sports Games
The VR 'Rec Room' Game is Part Chatroom and Part Online Multiplayer Game
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VR Music Studios
The SoundStage Lets You Engage In Virtual Music Creation
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AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
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Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides
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Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
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GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
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VR Tequila Experiences
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Compassionate Travel Platforms
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Entertaining AI-Driven Experiences
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AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
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Groundbreaking AR Posters
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Viral Social Shopping Apps
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Immersive Brand Concepts
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Virtual Modeling Metaverses
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AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
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Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
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Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Promotional Metaverse Experiences
Warner Bros. Debuts [Beetlejuice] Escape the Afterlife on Roblox
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Digital Footwear Experiences
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AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Virtual Flavor Simulators
Researchers Developed a Device to Stimulate Taste in Virtual Worlds
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Metaverse Music Festivals
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Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Volumetric Video Creation Tools
Gracia AI Raised $1.2 Million to Bolster its AI Video Tools
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
AI-Powered Video Generators
Avataar's AI Video Tool Creates Immersive Visual Content for Brands
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Mixed Reality Business Acquisitions
Google is Acquiring a Large Part of HTC's Vive XR Team
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Lightweight VR Headsets
The Pimax Dream Air Represents a Notable Advancement in Virtual Reality
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Interactive AI Sommeliers
Chronic Cellars' Mascot Answers Wine Questions in Augmented Reality
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Car Metaverse Worlds
Hyundai Launched a Marketing World on Roblox to Reach Gen Alpha
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Virtual Pet Races
Purina Arena Pet Racing Reaches a New Generation of Pet Lovers on Roblox
Virtual Brand Fragrance Experiences
L'Occitane en Provence Launches a Line of Summer Fragrances
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Virtual Sneaker Authentication Services
Real Authentication Has Expanded to the Sneaker Market
Olfacory Experience Metaverses
Guardians of Memories Helps Gen Z & Alpha Discover Fragrance
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Enhanced Metaverse Immersion Solutions
KIWI Design Debuts the RGB Vertical Stand on Meta
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
Metaverse Dating Platforms
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Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
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Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
3D Royalty-Based Museums
The Princess Diana Museum Features a Virtually Guided Experience
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
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High-Motion VR Action Games
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Holographic Video Game Characters
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Casual MR Gaming Companies
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