Though virtual reality has the potential to be the ultimate fantasy escape entertainment, the March 2017 VR trends show that the technology doesn't have to isolate individuals. VR can be used for socializing just as effectively as it can be used to immerse people in personal, independent experiences, and producers are catching on to that notion.
In some cases, virtual reality socialization has an educational purpose. Mondly connects users in virtual environments and helps them to learn new languages. For instance, it might place users on a train and encourage them to communicate with each other as well as the usher when they come to take tickets.
vTime, on the other hand, is a virtual reality app that combines the fantastic possibilities of VR with face-to-face socialization. The app lets people create avatars and meet virtually, but these meetings can happen in impossible locales like space stations or the bottom of the ocean.
Top 35 VR Ideas in March
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Virtual Reality Nail Salons
WAH London's New Flagship Incorporates Tech into Its Business Model
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VR Language-Learning Apps
Mondly Uses Immersion to Teach Users New Languages
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Haptic Feedback VR Suits
The 'Hardlight' VR Suit Vibrates and Responds to Gameplay
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VR Supercar Systems
This Mercedes Driving Simulation Puts Users Behind the Wheel of a Race Car
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VR Driverless Race Cars
The Volkswagen 300 Concept Race Car is Controlled via a VR Headset
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Environment-Reacting VR Headsets
The 'VAR' Glasses Headset Merges VR and AR Technologies
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VR Shaving Simulators
Gillette's In-Store Experience Takes People on a VR Roller Coaster Ride
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VR Arcade Cabinets
The 'VR Sense' Cabinet Recreates Environmental Effects in Virtual Reality
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360-Degree Helmet Cameras
The 'Real720Helmet' Helmet Cam is Omnidirectional to Capture Everything
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Dementia-Focused VR Tools
The Virtual Reality Empathy Platform Helps Architects Design Inclusively
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VR Civil War Films
PBS 'My Brother's Keeper' Brings New Techniques to Virtual Reality Filmmaking
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VR Blind Dating
'The League' is Hosting a VR Blind Date Party on Valentine's Day
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Conceptual VR Console Headsets
The Nintendo Switch VR System Headset Imagines Capabilities
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AR Rainforest Exhibitions
The ArtScience Museum's 'Into the Wild' Features Tech from Google
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360-Degree VR Communication
The Connections Lab's Creations Bring Distant Loved Ones Closer
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Live VR Football Highlights
Fox Sports VR Replays for Super Bowl LI will be in Real Time
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Camera-Syncing VR Apps
VR Video App Camarada is Making VR Content More Accessible to Consumers
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VR Movie Theaters
The IMAX VR Center Recently Opened in Los Angeles
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Online VR PC Networks
The 'VRLD' Online VR Platform Offers Intuitive Experiences for Users
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Smartphone VR Game Headsets
The 'NOLO' Mobile VR Headset Lets Users Play SteamVR Games
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VR Portal Attractions
Doraemon Fans Can Now Step Through the Character's 'Anywhere Door'
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Surrealist VR Exhibitions
Sotheby's is Using a Virtual Reality Art Experience to Drive Sales
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In-Store VR Kiosks
Best Buy's Playstation VR Kiosks Increased Consumer Engagement
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Mixed Reality Roller Coasters
'The New Revolution Galaxy Attack' will Use Samsung Gear VR Headsets
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Virtual Socialization Apps
vTime Lets Users Meet Up with Each Other in Any Virtual Environment
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Sitcom-Based VR Experiences
'Project Badass' is Based on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
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VR Flying Installations
The 'Hypersuit' Puts People in Position to Experience a VR Flight
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Award-Nominated VR Films
Google's Virtual Reality 'Pearl' Video May Win an Academy Award
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VR Sandbox Expeditions
Audi's Virtual Reality Driving Experience Puts Kids in the Driver's Seat
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Mixed Reality Workout Bikes
VirZOOM Transforms Stationary Bike Workouts with VR Video Games
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Kid-Friendly MRI Apps
'My MRI at King’s' Helps Removes the Fear of Undergoing an MRI Scan
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Body-Tracking VR Vests
The BluAtomVR System Allows Users to Turn Their Body into a Game Controller
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VR Rock Concert Games
Rock Band VR is Coming to the Oculus Rift
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Visual Input Virtual Keyboards
The 'Punchkeyboard' Offers an Input Method for VR Users
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'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
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
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
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
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
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
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
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
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
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
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
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
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
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
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
No-Code Metaverse Builders
'Viverse Create' from HTC Enables Easy Metaverse World Creation
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 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
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Comprehensive Web3 Super Apps
'MultiversX' is Combining Countless Web3 Services in One App
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
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
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
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
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
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
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
Virtual Reality Dance Games
Ubisoft Prepares to Launch Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
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
AI Fashion Tools
Virtualfit Lets Users Try on New Looks Instantly in a Digital Space
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
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 Collaboration Services
Tangle is an All-New Collaboration Platform For Remote Work
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Empathy-Building Anxiety Simulators
This Tool Let's You Practice Talking to Someone with Anxiety
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
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
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Interactive Scheduling Tools
Spatial Calendar Transforms Your Calendar into an Immersive, 3D Tool
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Social Media-Based AI Travels
Let’s Trip AI Simplifies the Process of Crafting Memorable Trips
Immersive Virtual Spaces
Timmerse Creates Customizable 3D Worlds for Work and Social Interactions
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
AI-Powered Avatar Generators
AI Magic Avatar Helps Users Create Their Digital Twin
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
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
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Lingo Looper Prioritizes Engaging Conversation to Help Learners
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
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
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
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 Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Calming Spatial Computing Apps
Lungy: Spaces, for Apple Vision Pro, Combines the Virtual and Real
AR-Powered Social Platforms
MMITA Launches a New Augmented Reality-Powered Social Platform
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Inclusive Custom Avatar Enhancements
Meta's Quest Avatars Get a Slew of More Inclusive Detail
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Virtual Meditation Platforms
Meditation Buddies Pairs You with a Partner for Virtual Sessions
3D Art Communities
Sparlit is the First Social App for Sharing and Interacting with 3D Art
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Social Travel Exploration Platforms
Roame.io Lets Users Swipe Through Curated Recommendations