One common thread to the top December 2014 multimedia ideas is simulated experience, making it possible for people to enjoy entertainment and immersive experiences without having to leave their homes or venture out into the cold. Rather than having to travel around the world to see the Northern Lights, an installation in Tokyo simulated the Aurora Borealis with a number of artificial lights and provided a place for tourists to snap photos.
For homebodies who like to curl up on the couch for most of the winter, eyeSight's OneCue is a handy device that makes it possible to ditch your remote control and instead, use a gesture-based system to tell the TV what it is you would like it to do.
Top 35 Multimedia Trends in December
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
34
Textile Tech Designs
The Ora Ito Mobility Collection is Full of Soft Textures and Materials
33
Alien World Installations
SXSW Interactive's Stream Me Up Lets People Virtually Travel Space
32
3D-Printed Ceramics
Jonathan Keep's 3D-Printed Ceramic Art Blend Nature, Crafts and Technology
31
Achromatic Photography Apps
Lenka's Creative Photography App Goes Back to Photo Basics
30
Vehicular Audio Gadgets
The Alpine iLX-007 Uses Apple CarPlay Technology
29
Virtual Reality Immersion Art
The 'Seeing I' Project Will Explore Our Relationship With Technology
28
Immersive Yacht Cinemas
This Concept Theatre on a Yacht Projects Underwater CCTV Imagery
27
Coffee Cost Calculators
People Can Crunch How Much They Will Spend on Starbucks in a Year
26
Connected Home Apps
Wink Conveniently Coordinates Internet-Connected Household Items
25
Simulated Northern Light Shows
This Virtual Reality Light Show Replicates the Aurora Borealis
24
Panoramic Smart Cameras
The 360fly Will Capture a 360-Degree View in Nearly Any Condition
23
Intuitive Smartphone Apps
Yahoo Aviate is an Intuitive App for Smartphone Organization
22
Earphone Identifiers
The Apple ID Tags by Buoy Tags Ensure People Keep Track of Their Earbuds
21
Garden Advice Apps
The Fountain App Offers Gardening Help By Solving Problems in Real-Time
20
Wireless Streaming Headphones
The Beats By Dre Solo2 Can Stream Audio 30 Feet Away From Devices
19
Trailblazing Music Subscription Services
Bandcamp Enables Bands to Maintain Subscription Services
18
Portable Turntables
The PVTTBT8 Turntable Can Play Vinyls and Streamed Audio
17
Convenient Cricket Streaming Services
Willow TV Lets Cricket Fans Enjoy the Action Online
16
Cinema-Quality Monitors
LG's New 4K Monitor Has a Mind-Bogglingly High Resolution
15
Interactive Map Apps
The Human App Forms Maps Dependent on Users' Specific Movements
14
Responsive GIF Ads
These Netflix Movie Poster Ads Attract Pop Culture & Internet-Savvy People
13
Chat Compilation Books
Memeoirs Turns Your WhatsApp Chat History into a Hard Cover Book
12
In-Browser Editing Programs
Project Photoshop Streaming Provides Online Photo Editing in Chrome
11
Web-Based Video Services
Skype For Web Will Allow You To Skype Through Your Web Browser
10
Dual Device Chargers
This Ventev Powercell 5000 USB Charger Makes Use of Multiple Ports
9
Musical Video Subscriptions
Youtube Music Key is a New Paid Music Subscription Service
8
Handheld Gesture Control Devices
The OneCue Lets You Use Hand Gestures Instead of Remote Controls
7
Travel Streaming Apps
Bring the Popcorn's PLEX Plugin Lets You Stream Video Anywhere
6
VR Smartphone Cases
Pinc Lets You Harnesses the Power of Virtual Reality on the Go
5
Travel Tip Calculators
'Tip This Much' Details How Much to Tip Around the World
4
Hotspot-Seeking Speakers
These High-Volume Speakers Focus Sound To Specific Areas
3
Photo-Annotating Apps
Note Rocket is a Cool Photo App That Allows You to Stay Visually Connected
2
Recycled Metal Dice
Eagle Claw Designs Creates Quality Gambling Pieces Out of Aluminum
1
Cubical Musical Instruments
The Skoog 2.0 is a Whole New Kind of Musical Instrument
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Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Crisp eCommerce Brand TVs
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series is the Brand's Most Powerful Yet
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Attachable Eyewear Cameras
The VISOO Spatial Video Camera by Suosi Design is Immersive
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Suspended Removable Display TVs
The TCL Dune TV Has a Detachable LCD Touchscreen
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Content-Synced TV Light Systems
The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite Captures Any Color Instantly
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Collaboration Sci-Fi Smart Lights
The Govee x Dune TV Backlight 3 Lite Has Envisual Technology
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Dual-Camera Television Light Systems
The Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 Creates Visual Effects
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
In-Car Blockbuster Services
Mercedes-Benz Unites with Sony Pictures to Enhance the RIDEVU Service
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Briefcase-Bound Smart Displays
The 'StanbyME Go' Offers Versatile Viewing On the Go
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Malleable Furniture-Like TVs
This TCL Flexible OLED Display Offers a Smooth Visual Experience
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Smartphone-Converted Mounted Webcams
Belkin Unveils its New iPhone Mount with MagSage Abilities
Stylish Smart Home Projectors
These New VANKYO Home Projectors Come in Three Models
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Multimedia Ceramic Cooktops
SCHOTT's CERAN Luminoir® TFT Features a Full Color Video Display
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Enhanced Metaverse Immersion Solutions
KIWI Design Debuts the RGB Vertical Stand on Meta
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Home Theater-Packed Suitcases
LG's StanbyME Go is a Portable Compact Home Theater
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Centralized Webcam Display Models
The Veeo T35 OLED Display Enables Eye-to-Eye Video Calls
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
All-In-One Festive Lighting
Govee's New Holiday Lighting Experience Evokes a Sense of Togetherness
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Olfactory Entertainment Devices
'MovieScent' Uses Smell and AI to Achieve a 4D Experience
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Dual-Screen Smart TVs
The Telly TV is a Free Piece of Hardware Supported by Advertisements
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mobile Content Creator Apps
Microsoft Brought its 'Designer' Copilot App to Android
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
AI-Powered Streaming Services
Sky México Debuts the Sky+ AI-Infused Streaming Service for Android
Motion Sensor Automation Lighting
Philips Hue Launches a New Slew of Updates and Lighting
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
TV-Focused Webcams
LG Released a Dedicated Webcam to Take Calls on its Smart TV Lineup
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Adaptable Wireless TVs
Displace is Bringing Two TV Innovations to CES 2024
AR-Enabled Illumination Apps
The Philips Hue App Now Uses LiDAR to Provide an AR Preview
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease