The VR universe is quickly expanding, and the February 2017 VR trends give an indication of just how much. It's been decades since an entirely new medium has been invented, and the infancy of virtual reality is exciting to say the least. More than anything, the February 2017 VR trends show a willingness to get creative with that potential, crafting entirely new systems to suit the budding medium.
The most obvious application of VR technology is in gaming. However, don't let obvious stand in for trite or boring, as new VR titles being released are unlike anything that's come before. Knockout League, for example, is a three-dimensional boxing game in which players square off against characters like scimitar-wielding pirates and gentlemanly octopi.
There are less apparent uses for VR as well. Alibaba, the gigantic Chinese e-retailer, has created a virtual shopping mall called Buy+ in which consumers can make purchases that then get delivered in the real world.
Top 30 VR Trends in February
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Virtual Reality Shopping Centers
Alibaba Buy+ is a Virtual Mall Showcasing the Company's Products
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In-Mall VR Theme Parks
Landmark Entertainment is Releasing Its 'LIVE Centers' Across China
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Virtual Reality Cafes
HTC has Opened Several 'Vive VR Cafes' Across China
27
VR Campus Activations
Facebook's VR Tour is Giving Students a Chance to Test Out Samsung Gear VR
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VR Content Partnerships
Jaunt and Playstation VR Have Partnered to Release Cinematic Content
25
Augmented Reality Textile Games
The SpinTales Game Is Being Unveiled at CES 2017
24
Virtual Reality Shoes
The Cerevo Taclim Shoes at CES 2017 Let Users Move Their Feet in VR
23
VR Game Candles
The Resident Evil 7 4D VR Wax Candle Creates a Gaming Atmosphere
22
Pocket-Sized VR Cameras
The 'TwoEyes' 360 VR Camera Captures the Natural Human View
21
Virtual Reality Ultrasounds
The Aava Medical Centre and GE Helped to Create a 4D Ultrasound
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Automatic VR Trackers
The HTC Vive Tracker Turns Everyday Objects into VR Peripherals at CES 2017
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VR-Ready Gaming Laptops
The Lenovo Legion Y720 and Y520 were Announced at CES 2017
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Virtual Prisoner Rehab
This Inmate Rehabilitation Tool Helps Prepare Criminals for Life After Jail
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Augmented Reality Surgery Training
Touch Surgery's Scientifically Accurate Training is at CES 2017
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VR Skiwear Pop-Ups
Harvey Nichols' Perfect Moment Pop-Up Turns the Store into a Winter Village
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Immersive VR Journalism Platforms
Launching Soon, The Emblematic Group Produces VR News Stories
14
VR Horror Movie Trailers
The New Blair Witch VR Trailer Creates an Immersive Experience for Fans
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Compact VR Camera Concepts
UCSD's PMast Camera Can Record Professional-Grade 360-Degree Video
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Pop-Up VR Cinemas
This Temporary Activation Was Set Up at Milk Glass Co. in Toronto
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Style-Focused VR Headsets
Smart Theater Will Reveal New Fashion-Focused Headsets at CES 2017
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Widely Accessible VR Basketball
VR NBA Games Are Now Available on Google's Daydream Platform
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Virtual Medical Patient Experiences
SimforHealth Will Debut Its Doctor-Training VR at CES 2017
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Hand-Tracking VR Software
uSens' Hand-Tracking System is Being Demoed at CES 2017
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Affordable Lightweight VR Headsets
Lenovo VR Uses Windows Holographic and Was Debuted at CES 2017
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Cartoonish VR Boxing Games
'Knockout League' Features Bouts with Silly Arcade Characters
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VR-Ready Smartphones
The Asus ZenFone AR Smartphone is Ready for AR and VR at CES 2017
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Virtual Cuban Barrooms
Havana Club Offered a VR Experience at Its Casa Havana Pop-Up
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Branded VR Headset Spoofs
Tinder VR Teases the Unreality of Virtual Reality at CES 2017
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VR Dating Courses
'Dating Lessons' Shares Advice from Pickup Artist Magic Leone
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VR Martian Experiences
The NASA Future Flight Experience Will be at the Super Bowl LI in Houston
Related Ideas
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Compatible USB AR Glasses
XREAL Released its 'One Series' of AR Glasses for Multiple Devices
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
Wearable XR Neckbands
Viture's Pro Headband Enhances the Capabilities of its XR Glasses
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
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"
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
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
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Volumetric Video Creation Tools
Gracia AI Raised $1.2 Million to Bolster its AI Video Tools
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Virtual Reality Stealth Games
HITMAN World of Assassination is Coming to PSVR2
Haptic VR Controller Gloves
The SenseGlove Nova 2 Has Haptic Force-Feedback Technology
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
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
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
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
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Metaverse Beauty Events
Metaverse Beauty Week is the First Annual Beauty Festival in the Metaverse
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Collaborative Professional AR Headsets
The Almer Arc 2 Captures the User's Viewpoint with a Camera
Model-Created Fashion Metaverses
Karlie Kloss' Fashion Klossette is a Virtual Fashion Destination
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Immersive VR Headset Displays
The LG 4K OLEDoS Display Measures in at 1.3-Inches in Size
AI Fashion Tools
Virtualfit Lets Users Try on New Looks Instantly in a Digital Space
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
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
Detachable Controller Gaming Handhelds
The Pimax Portal QLED Plays Everything on Android and VR
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories
The HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker Enables 3D Spatial Tracking
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
VR Entertainment Theatres
iQIYI Launched its 'Love Between Fairy and Devil' Experience in Macao
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
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
3D Handheld Gaming PCs
The Tencent 3D One Doesn't Require Glasses for Immersive Graphics
Survival Horror VR Games
Survios is Developing 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' for Horror Fans
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
AR Try-On Technologies
Nextech3D.ai Intends to Acquire Designhubz to Expand Its E-Commerce Prowess
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Tech-Branded VR Headsets
This Nothing VR Headset Concept by Ratan Pande is Ultra-Modern
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Digital Remote Work Environments
Katmai Rolled Out its 'Virtual Office 1.0' for All Customers
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Responsive Feedback VR Controllers
The 'Bstick' Haptic VR Controller Immerses Players into Content
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Interactive Digital VR Games
Horizon Worlds Launches the New Super Rumble Social VR Game
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses
Canon Introduces its Small RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Compact Featherlight VR Headsets
The Bigscreen Beyond Headset Has 5K OLED Microdisplays
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level