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
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
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
Interactive Beauty Mirrors
The Samsung MICRO LED Beauty Mirror Debuted at CES 2025
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Crisp eCommerce Brand TVs
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series is the Brand's Most Powerful Yet
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
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
Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies
TCL CSOT Highlights Its Approach to Automotive Display
Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors
The L’Oréal Mood Mirror is a CES 2025 Beauty-Tech Innovation
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
The DMOOSTER D76 Mini TV Wireless Earbuds Concept is Playful
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
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
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Personalized Entertainment Discovery Apps
Jim Lidestri's MoxieJam Focuses on Music, Movies & TV
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Three-in-One Smartphone Vlogging Devices
The 'MagMirror' Puts a Screen on the Rear of a Smartphone
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
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Musical Lighting Features
Samsung's SmartThings Enhances Music Sync with YouTube Music Integration
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
Collaboration Sci-Fi Smart Lights
The Govee x Dune TV Backlight 3 Lite Has Envisual Technology
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Home Healthcare-Ready Televisions
WebMD TV is a Smart Health Support Application for TVs
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
Cinematic AI-Powered Televisions
The Hisense 116-inch TriChroma LED TV Has RGB Local Dimming
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
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
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
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 Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
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
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
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
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Senior-Targeted Digital Journals
This Dual-Screen Journal Concept Helps Elderly Users
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
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
Curated Holiday-Themed Entertainment
The LG Channels Holiday Showcase Boasts a Festive Experience
Enhanced Metaverse Immersion Solutions
KIWI Design Debuts the RGB Vertical Stand on Meta
Immersive Holiday Experiences
Simons and Rodeo FX Debut a Stunning Multi-Media Experience
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes
The WiiM Voice Remote 2 Has an All-Aluminum Build
All-In-One Festive Lighting
Govee's New Holiday Lighting Experience Evokes a Sense of Togetherness
Entertaining Weather Apps
The 'Brzzy Weather' App Uses Fun Colors and GIFs to Display Reports
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Next-Generation Smart TVS
TCL Announced New Google TVS Featuring Gemini
Valentine’s Day Tech Campaigns
Yaber Technologies Has Unveiled a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
GenAI TV Wallpapers
Samsung's Generative Wallpaper Uses AI to Create Custom 4K Images
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
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
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
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
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
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mobile Content Creator Apps
Microsoft Brought its 'Designer' Copilot App to Android
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Weather-Centric Beauty Collections
Newbeauty's Winter 2024 TestTube is Your Winter Beauty Arsenal
Digital Holiday Light Apps
The 'Festivitas' App Puts Holiday Lights onto the Digital Desktop
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™
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Comprehensive Entertainment Apps
Bebuzee Has Expanded Its Platform by Adding Bebuzee TV
AI-Powered Smart TVs
Smart TV Brands are Implementing Assistive AI Features for Convenience
Large-Scale Drone Lightshows
Abu Dhabi will Host a Culturally Driven Show to Boost Tourism
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Accessibility-Centered Ads
Apple's Holiday Ad Highlights Accessibility with AirPods Pro 2
Digital Image Enhancement Technologies
Leia Inc. Launches the User-Friendly Immersity 4.0
Versatile Spatial Computers
The Play for Dream MR Was Unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegass
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Custom Screensaver Apps
Moments Screensaver App Transforms Your Vision Pro into Art
Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films
Apple Presents the I Made a Mixtape for You Short Film
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
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers
MUID Presents the Cellphone Hand Warmer Device to Keep Cozy
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
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
All-In-One TV Systems
Sky Glass Gen 2 Elevates Home Entertainment with Enhanced Sound and Display
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Interactive Multimedia Tool Promotions
HitPaw Has Launched Its Christmas and New Year Sale