From augmented reality sneakers to virtual reality art galleries, the top July 2017 multimedia ideas explore the many ways in which AR and VR are transforming the familiar into entirely new experiences.
A number of tangible objects, including everything from greeting cards to casino cards, are now receiving high-tech updates, introducing new forms of entertainment, payment and more. To make the process of creating and sharing virtual reality content easier, several brands are launching specialized equipment that boasts the ability to capture immersive 360-degree content, such as the streaming VRDL360 camera.
Just as a rise in AR and VR content has caused for the creation of dedicated equipment for viewing and creating, there is also a demand for tools like Google's new Heatmaps, which help to visualize where VR viewers are looking as they are inside of a virtual world.
Top 60 Multimedia Ideas in July
From Immersive Elevator Experiences to Speaker-Upgrading Devices:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 29, 2017 — Tech
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Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Smart Beam by UO is the World's Tiniest Projector
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Holographic Mall Advertisements
'Hypervsn' by Kino-Mo Projects Floating 3D Advertisements
58
Immersive Elevator Experiences
Panormia's Virtual Windows Turn Elevators into Magical Journeys
57
Team-Building eSports Platforms
The HypSports App Helps Gamers Build a Team and Play New Events
56
Modular Mobile Projectors
The 'iBeamBLOCK' Projection System Works with PCs, Tablets and More
55
Responsive Haptic Clothing
'Ripple' Lets the Wearer Know If Someone is Looking at Them
54
Spherical Multi-Position Projectors
The Conceptual 'Orbit' Projector Can be Used on Any Surface
53
20-Foot 4K Televisions
The C Seed 262 is the World's Largest 4K Widescreen TV
52
Affordable 4K Projectors
The Optoma UHD60 4K Projector Offers Impressive Specs at a Low Price
51
Multiple Sound Driver Headphones
The Primer Studios 'P-42' Headphones Offer True Surround Sound
50
Zooming Macro Camera Lenses
This Tamron All-in-One Lens Offers Zooming and Macro Shot Capabilities
49
Dual-Lens Car Dash Cams
The Cansonic 'UltraDuo Z2' Offers Two Cameras to Capture Everything
48
Interactive Smart Mirrors
The Surface of This Reflective Glass is Motion-Controlled
47
VR Father's Day Cards
Hallmark's Father's Day Greeting Cards Include 360-Degree Videos
46
Animal-Shaped Digital Assistants
'Line' is Releasing a Range of Adorable Smart Speakers
45
Immersive Gaming Monitors
The Samsung QLED Curved Gaming Monitor Has a 144Hz Refresh Rate
44
Virtual Anime Roller Coasters
J-World Tokyo's Dragon Ball-Themed Flying Nimbus Delivers 3D Thrills
43
Automated Video Editing Software
The 'MovieSlice' Automatic Video Editor Creates Quality Content
42
Productive Smart Lamps
Peak Lights Up to Alert You of Your Most Productive Hours
41
DIY Posture-Correcting Devices
This Slouch Alert Device Will Vibrate to Promote Proper Posture
40
Medieval Musical Kits
This Hurdy Kit Combines Jigsaw Puzzle and Musical Instrument Sensibilities
39
Photographic Dance Machines
The Pop n’ Lock Dance Machine Blends Stop Animation and GIFs
38
Streaming VR Cameras
The 'VRDL360' Camera Records and Streams 360-Degree Content
37
Life Size AR Games
Super Mario AR Allows You to Play the Nostalgic Game Outside in the Real World
36
Conceptual Futuristic Objects
This Speculative Design Exhibit Guesses the Future of Human Needs
35
4K Short Throw Projectors
The Dell Advanced 4K Laser Projector Works from Four Inches Away
34
Cord-Winding Earphones
The 'SnapReel' Earphones Snap Together and Keep the Cord Tangle-Free
33
App-Based Original Shows
The 'musical.ly' App is Now Launching Its Own Original Shows
32
Camera-Embedded Backpacks
The 'GIPFLbag' GoPro Camera Bag Puts the Focus on Your Activity
31
Convertible Necklace Headphones
'ROZEBUDS' Fashion Earphones are Worn as Jewelry When Not in Use
30
Professional Photo Editor Apps
The 'Mendr' App Connects Users to Freelance Photo Editors
29
Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Jonathan Moneta Provides a Preview of the MakeLab Trend Safari
28
VR Video Heatmaps
Google's Heatmaps Help Content Creators See Where Viewers are Looking
27
Concussion-Detecting Apps
The Brightlamp Smart Phone App Can Detect a Concussion in Five Seconds
26
Deceptive Virtual Reality Rooms
This Mixed Reality Room Comes to Life as You Walk Through It
25
eSports Management Systems
ReadyUp is Debuting a New Platform That Help Manage eSports Teams
24
Revolutionary Radio Apps
The Stationhead App Allows Anyone to Become a DJ and Broadcast Playlists
23
Gesture Control 360-Degree Speakers
The 'ORION360' Speaker Charges Wirelessly for Easy Usage
22
Facial Recognition Home Cameras
The Nest 'Cam IQ' Security Camera Continuously Monitors Your Home
21
Speaker-Upgrading Devices
The 'Darlite' Unlocks Sonos Speakers to Play Audio from Any App
20
Augmented Reality Sneakers
The Monte Z High-Tech Sneakers Have a Design That Comes to Life in AR
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Qi-Enabled Charging Speakers
The 'Tilt' Speaker Wirelessly Charges Your Smartphone
18
VR Art Cars
Artist Cao Fei Uses Virtual Reality to Bring Her Art to Life
17
Cloud-Connected Security Cameras
The Logitech 'Circle 2' Security Camera Captures Footage Anywhere
16
VR Art Platforms
Acute Art Creates a Platform for Artists to Express Themselves Through VR
15
Lung-Monitoring Vests
The 'Sensivest' Remotely Monitors Patients' Lungs Using Radar
14
Biometric Casino Cards
France's Pleinair Casino is Implementing Cards with Fingerprint Sensors
13
Retractable Outdoor Speakers
The C SEED 125 Speakers Pop Up from the Ground on Your Property
12
Collaborative Video Apps
The Vitcord App Encourages Users to Share and Build Video-based Stories
11
Search Engine Art Galleries
Google is Turning Searches for Art Into Virtual Museum Visits
10
AR Lunar Models
AstroReality's 3D-Printed Moon Model Comes Alive with Augmented Reality
9
Rugged Adventure Speakers
The LifeProof Aquaphonics Speaker Can Withstand Almost Anything
8
Fear-Controlled Roller Coasters
This Ride Speeds Up or Slows Down Based on How Frightened You Are
7
Streamlined Smart TV Cables
The InnCable Allows Hotels to Easily Upgrade to Smart TV Functionality
6
Content Suggestion Apps
The 'Little Movies' App Gives Users Daily Suggestions for What to Watch
5
Small-Space Conference Cameras
The Logitech 'MeetUp' 4K Conference Camera is for the Modern Office
4
Celebratory Film Domes
The Sesqui Dome is Touring Canada to Celebrate the Sesquicentennial
3
Podcast-Enhancing Apps
'RemixPod' Upgrades Podcasts with Your Choice of Music
2
Customizable Sound Headphones
The VEOSPORT V1 Bluetooth Headphones Enable Total Customization
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Curved Quantum Dot Displays
The ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ Monitor is for Serious Gamers
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Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
AR Beverage Launches
Monster Energy Revealed Fantasy Ruby Red in Augmented Reality
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
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
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
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-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
AI-Powered Content Creation Platforms
Niloom.ai's Platform for Creating AR/VR Content Uses AI
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
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
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
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
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
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
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
Visualized Audio AR Glasses
The XRAI Glass Enables the Wearer to See Conversations in Real Life
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
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
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
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
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
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
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
AR-Suggested Cocktails
Threedium Developed 3D Cocktail Visuals for Tanqueray No.TEN
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
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
Sculptural AR Installations
Revolut's Platinum Portal Shares the Benefits of a Luxury Card
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
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
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
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Advanced AI Video Generators
Google Introduces Veo to Develop Videos with Text Prompts
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Immersive Scent-Based Devices
Aromajoin Unveiled Two Immersive Scent Devices for VR Gaming
Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles
LAYER Design & Saga Holographic Create the Dynamic HoloBike
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
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
AR-Powered Cereal Games
General Mills Releases a New Digital Monster Game for Consumers
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
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
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
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
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms
The Holobox by HoloConnects Creates a 3D Scaled Visual
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
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
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
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
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
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
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
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Interactive Scheduling Tools
Spatial Calendar Transforms Your Calendar into an Immersive, 3D Tool
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Hyper High-Resolution Cameras
The 'Big Sky' Camera System Allows For Ultra-Immersive Experiences
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
AR 3D Model Apps
Arrea is an AR app for iPhone That Lets Users Explore Augmented Reality
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Virtual DEI Exhibits
DRDA ART's 'New Horizons. Echoes of Unity' Exhibit Features Global Talent
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
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
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
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
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds