From memory loss simulating programs to virtual theme park attractions, the July 2016 VR trends reveal that new technology is being used for both practical and recreational purposes. Indeed, it is becoming overwhelmingly clear that VR technology can not only improve our lives, but can also enrich them in unexpected ways.
On the more practical side, VR technology has proven extremely valuable when it comes to research and education. For instance, Alzheimer's Research UK recently created a VR program to help people understand what it is like to live with dementia. Another example is a VR program created by the startup Lifeliqe, which uses the technology to help kids learn about different subjects in a more engaging way.
However, not all VR applications are created for educational purposes. Indeed, the July 2016 VR trends reveal that the technology has also become a popular way to augment experiences such as sports games, international travel and concerts. Some examples of such recreational VR applications include VR Hockey Experiences, VR Theme Park Attractions and VR Brewery Tours.
Top 40 VR Ideas in July
From Memory Loss Simulators to Virtual Theme Park Attractions:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 31, 2016 — Tech
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VR Gaming Cafes
This Partnership Will Bring VR Content to China's Gaming Cafes
39
VR Fitness Platforms
Holodia is Using VR Technology to Make Fitness More Fun and Accessible
38
VR Shooter Games
'VR Shoot' is an Immersive Video Game That Makes Use of Room-Scale Tracking
37
Wearable VR Computer Packs
The Alienware VR Backpack Computer Frees Users from Stationary PCs
36
VR Brewery Tours
Glenfiddich Launched a Brewery Tour to Showcase the Making of Its Scotch Whiskey
35
Charity Ball VR Presentations
The Charity Water VR Was Presented at Its Annual Black-Tie Gala
34
Fashion-Forward VR Glasses
'Dlodlo Glass V1' is a Pair of VR Glasses for the Modern Gamer
33
Augmented Reality Travel Apps
The 'See Thru Thailand' App Uses VR Content to Promote Tourism
32
VR Observation Scopes
At the Tokyo Skytree, Exclusive VR Experiences Will Be Offered on Rainy Days
31
Holographic VR Games
The 'Tactera' Game Applies Holographic Visuals to a Tabletop Gaming Scene
30
VR Hockey Experiences
The Air Canada Centre Uses VR to Bring Visitors Closer to the Game
29
VR Bus Shelter Spas
This Public Bus Stop Uses Virtual Reality to Come to Life as a Swimming Pool
28
Inexpensive All-in-One VR Headsets
The V3 Virtual Reality Computer Headsets are Powerful and Cheap
27
Virtual Reality Controllers
The Long Awaited Oculus Touch Will Soon be Set for Release
26
Victorian Virtual Reality Devices
The Lead Guitarist of Queen Designs a Virtual Reality Device
25
Retooled VR Games
Bethesda Softworks Announced Fallout 4 VR for the HTC Vive at E3
24
Accessible VR Headsets
The Sony PSVR Offers an Affordable Gaming Headset For Augmented Reality
23
VR Theme Park Attractions
This Company is Bringing VR and Mixed Reality to China's Theme Parks
22
VR-Focused Graphics Cards
Radeon's New Graphics Card Boosts Virtual Reality Computing Performance
21
VR Pride Parades
Google's 'Pride for Everyone' Captures Pride Celebrations in 360 Degrees
20
Memory Loss Simulators
This VR Experience Shows What It's Like for People Living with Dementia
19
Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Oculus Bridge Virtual Reality Helmet is Sleek and Hands-Free
18
Virtual Racing Simulators
Audi's Interactive Virtual Reality Takes Fans to the Indy Circuit
17
Prescription VR Lenses
This DIY Prescription Lens Adapter was Created for the Oculus Rift
16
Virtual Reality Safety Devices
This Safety-Ensuring Device Prevents Accidents During VR Immersion
15
VR Sensory Overload Simulators
This Video Gives Viewers Insight On The Reactions Of Autistic Kids
14
Commercial VR Headsets
The HTC Vive Business Edition Headset is Ready for the Business Environment
13
Distracting Recovery VRs
This VR Game Was Designed to Help Burn Victims During Their Treatment
12
Immersive VR Games
The 'Twilight Pioneers' Game Brings Action Role Gaming to Virtual Reality
11
Comfortable Virtual Reality Masks
This Cotton Mask Makes Virtual Reality Viewing More Comfortable
10
VR Music Systems
'The Music Room' Creates Real Music with Virtual Instruments
9
Internet Cafe VR Games
'The Brookhaven Experiment' Horror Video Game is Coming to Chinese Cafes
8
VR Magazine Advertorials
ELLEMEN China's May Issue is Accompanied by a Short VR Movie
7
Untethered VR Headsets
The Eny 'EVR01' Virtual Reality Computer Headset is All-in-One
6
VR-Enabled Educational Programs
The VR Content from Lifeliqe is Designed to Keep Students Engaged
5
360-Degree VR Performances
Bjork Livestreamed a 360-Degree Concert in Virtual Reality
4
Historical City Simulators
This Virtual Reality Project Introduces a Walking Tour of Edo
3
High Fidelity VR Consoles
Microsoft's Project Scorpio Offer Increased Playing Performance
2
Incentivized VR Apps
Moosejaw Offers Rewards for Playing Its Virtual Reality Games
1
VR Console Game Controllers
The PlayStation VR Aim Controller Provides Unparalleled Tracking
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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
AR Museum Eyewear Headsets
The 'MetMate' AR Glasses Concept Elevates Museum Goer Experiences
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Powered Content Creation Platforms
Niloom.ai's Platform for Creating AR/VR Content Uses AI
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
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
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
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
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Uplifting Beauty Metaverses
Sol de Janeiro Universe Inspires Joy & Confidence Within Roblox
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
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
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
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
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
AI Facial Treatment Visualizers
The Skincare Pro Aesthetic Simulator Visualizes Procedures
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI Past Life Storytellers
Past Life AI Offers a Glimpse Into the Past Using Images and Questions
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
AI Alzheimer's Avatars
Lenovo & Innovations in In Dementia Launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Audio Guide Tourism Apps
Tourly Uses AI and Audio to Make Every Landmark Speak
Spatial OS AR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs the visionOS Operating System
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
AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
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
Connective Metaverse Ballparks
The MLB Virtual Ballpark is a Destination for the Global Community
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Sensor-Enabled Performance Running Tracks
Feldspar Limited Aims to Revolutionize Live Sports
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Custom Virtual Reality Accessories
Apple's Vision Pro Gets a New Developer Strap
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
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
AI-Generated Elizabethan Experiences
The Museum of Shakespeare Will Recreate 16th Century England
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
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
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
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences
The Roddenberry Archive Virtually Recreates a Star Trek Bridge
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Immersive Soccer Player Experiences
The Messi Experience Lets Visitors Interact Through AI
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
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
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
Young-Adult Metaverses
Roblox Announced a New Section on its Platform for Age 17+ Content
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
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Theme Park Line Assessments
AllTheLines Uses AI to Optimize the Visitor Experience at Theme Parks
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
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
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
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
Focus Group Simulators
This Tool Enables You to See a Product Through Thousands of Perspectives