These November 2016 multimedia trends range from 360-degree smartphone cameras to VR cartoon experiences like a recent partnership between Google and The Simpsons. The collaboration resulted in a VR couch gag and celebrated the television franchise's 600th episode.
When examining similar VR innovations, the month's other standouts range from VR basketball broadcasts to terrifying truck PSAs that encourage truck driver safety training with a Halloween-themed campaign.
Other November 2016 multimedia innovations to take note off include intuitive speaker systems that can be programmed to recognize a user's taste in music along with holographic chat apps that are changing the digital communication landscape.
Additionally, examples like rotating 3D photo booths ensure that important moments and special events are captured in a way that is more immersive than ever before.
Top 70 Multimedia Trends in November
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360-Degree Recording Glasses
'ORBI Prime' Lets Its Wearer Record HD 360-Degree Videos
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Laser-Based Holographic Displays
The 'Holovect' Holographic Vector Display Draws in the Air
68
Handheld Android Projectors
'ODIN2' Mini Projectors Enable Multimedia Projection and Video Calls
67
Affordable Virtual Reality Systems
The Xiaomi Mi VR Headset is Priced at Just $29
66
Wooden Omnidirectional Speakers
The 'Hype' Hi Fi Speaker is Crafted from Fine Fabric and Raw Wood
65
Photo-Realistic 3D Avatars
Metapixel's Image Capturing System Creates Incredibly Lifelike Avatars
64
Holographic Chat Apps
HoloBeam Uses Microsoft's HoloLens to Beam Holographic Projections of People
63
Palliative Pharmacy Apps
Apotek Hjartat's 'Happy Place' is a VR Experience to Help Mitigate Pain
62
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The 'LyfieEye' 360-Degree Smartphone External Camera is Easy to Use
61
Nightmarish Image Generators
MIT's 'Nightmare Machine' Creates Scary Images Using AI
60
Immersive TV Speakers
The Onkyo LS7200 Sound Bar Speaker Adds Audio Depth without Heft
59
Rotating 3D Photo Booths
Google Cloud Spin is a Photo Booth That Captures Images from 180-Degrees
58
Untethered VR Gaming Headsets
The MVR Ascend Wireless VR Headset Works with Game Consoles and PCs
57
Cartoon Sitcom VR Experiences
Google and 'The Simpsons' Have Partnered to Release a VR Couch Gag
56
Sleek Set-Top Boxes
The I/O Set-Top Box Breaks the Mold of Boring Black Electronic Casings
55
Light Socket Projectors
The 'Beam' Light Projectors Can be Installed in a Light Fixture
54
Music-Isolating Headphones
The iLive Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Ensure Sound Isolation
53
American-Made Sound Systems
The Detroit Audio Lab Speakers are Handcrafted in Michigan
52
Music-Enhancing Portable Speakers
The Mifa M9 Stereo Speaker Dynamically Adjusts Audio
51
Compact Portable Projectors
The 'Layer' Projector Packs Everything into One Minuscule Box
50
Virtual Reality Music Venues
VR Events Now Extend Further With Opportunities in Live Music
49
Super-Sized Smart TVs
The LeEco uMax85 4K Television is Staggering in Size and Performance
48
Crystal-Clear OLED TVs
The Panasonic OLED Transparent TV Disappears When Not in Use
47
Virtual Reality Action Cams
The 'Vyu360' 4K Ultra HD Camera Captures Immersive Adventure Footage
46
Escapist VR Games
'I Expect You To Die' is a New PlayStation VR Game for Cunning Gamers
45
Luxury Auto-Inspired Speakers
These All-In-One Speakers Bring Car-Like Surround Sound To Your Home
44
VR Basketball Game Streams
NextVR and the NBA Have Partnered to Offer Live VR Streams of Games
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Magical Franchise VR Games
A Harry Potter Game Will be One of the First Offerings on Daydream
42
Multiplayer VR Consoles
The Modal VR Can Simultaneously Process Ten Players' Gestures and Actions
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VR-Ready Computer Sets
The HTC Vive Ready HP Computer Bundle Packs Everything for VR
40
Graphics-Upgrading Peripherals
The PowerColor 'DEVIL BOX' External Graphics System is Powerful
39
Frightful VR Coasters
The New Rage of the Gargoyles VR Coaster is Designed to Terrify Riders
38
Customizable Aluminum Earphones
The 'GameON' Bass Headphones from Atari by ROAM are Versatile
37
User-Sensing Speakers
The 'EVOKE' Mobile Speaker Reacts When a Hand is Nearby
36
Flaw-Analyzing Mirrors
The Panasonic Smart Mirror Identifies Skin Flaws and Prints Makeup
35
Wireless-Enabling Headphone Adapters
The 'AirMode' Wireless Switch Transforms Wired Headphones
34
Surfer Ear Protectors
The 'SurfEars' Ear Plugs Prevent Problems without Restricting Hearing
33
VR Apartment Viewings
Companies in Singapore are Offering Virtual Tours to Prospective Buyers
32
Controller-Accommodating Speakers
This Home Speaker System Features a Dock for the Remote Control
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Rewarding Livestreaming Apps
The Busker App Helps Multimedia Creators Maximize Their Earnings
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Inexpensive eCommerce Music Plans
The Amazon Music Unlimited Streaming Plan Starts at $4 a Month
29
Musical LED Illuminators
The 'WySky' Speaker Lamp Provides Chromatic Lighting and Music
28
Hybrid Headphone Speaker Systems
The Boomphones 'RE-UP' Headphones and Case are a Perfect Couple
27
Rewarding Mexican Restaurant Apps
The TJ Rewards App Helps Taco John's Customers Earn Free Food
26
Advanced Cubic Sound Systems
The Aerix Duet Music Systems are Packed with 360-Degree Technology
25
Real-Time Video Translators
Skype's Live Translations Aim to Break Down Language Barriers
24
Polished 3D-Printing Techniques
Printoptical's Printing Technology Requires No Post-Processing
23
Governmental GIF Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is Collecting GIFs
22
Collage-Creation Apps
This VR Camera App Lets You Create Psychedelic Collage Art
21
Collaborative Social Video Apps
'Lifeslice' Enables Collaborative Video Creation Between Friends
20
VR Eye-Tracking Systems
Google's Eyefluence Will Let Users Control VR with Their Eyes
19
Music Taste-Learning Speakers
The Hurricane DJ System Packs AI to Learn Your Music Preferences
18
Multimedia Communication Hubs
The 'Loop' Multimedia Device Makes Video Calls and More
17
Terrifying Truck Driver PSAs
The Zombie Dispatch Halloween Game Promotes Truck Driver Training
16
Simulated Social Experiences
Facebook is Developing a "Social Reality" Complete with VR Emojis
15
Durable Tangle-Free Headphones
These Wired Earbuds are Made Tough for Android and iOS Devices
14
Dark Superhero VR Experience
'Batman: Arkham VR' Lets Consumers Play as Batman in First Person
13
All-in-One Multimedia Streamers
The Naim Uniti Wireless Hub and Streamer Packs it All
12
Dynamic Image Projections
Ishikawa Watanabe Lab's DynaFlash Projects Images onto Moving Objects
11
VR Everest Summits
'Capturing Everest' Shows an Everest Climb in Virtual Reality
10
Digital Graffiti Sculptures
This Holographic Type Sculpture Comes to Life with Microsoft HoloLens
9
Eye-Tracking PC Peripherals
The Tobii Eye Tracker 4C Enhances Gameplay with Tracking Capabilities
8
Physically Pixelated Displays
The JOLED Display Uses Tactile Spheres That Can Rotate Separately
7
Professional Live Streaming Apps
Periscope Producer Lets Users Live Stream with Pro Equipment
6
Professional-Grade PC Monitors
The Eizo ColorEdge CG2730 and CS2730 27-Inch Monitors are Powerful
5
VR-Focused Earphones
Oculus' New VR Earphones are Designed For the Oculus Rift
4
3D-Modeled Historic Cities
Researchers at Lund University Have Created a Model of Old Pompeii
3
Multi-Device Livestreaming Apps
The Eastlink Stream Lets Canadians Watch Shows On Phones & Laptops
2
Streamlined Second Screen Platforms
Soundlly Lets Smartphones Augment Televi
1
Lightweight Music-Recognition Apps
The Shazam Lite App Uses Less Data and Storage Space
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Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
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
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
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Powered Personalized Avatars
Google Presents the VLOGGER AI to Replicate Users Digitally
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
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
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
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
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
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
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Content Features
YouTube Enhances its AI Offerings with Two New Creator Features
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
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
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
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Content-Creation Touchscreen Tablets
ZTE's 'Nubia Pad 3D' Enables 3D Recording and Viewing
AR-Powered Cereal Games
General Mills Releases a New Digital Monster Game for Consumers
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Interactive Music Photo Frames
The WICKED x Samsung Music Frame Features Three Photographs
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Antihero-Inspired Phone Accessories
HMD Celebrates the New Venom Film with the Smart Outfits
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Video-Friendly Search Engines
Google Introduces the New Ask with Video Feature
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
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
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
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
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
3D-Spatial Sound Phone Calls
Nokia Successfully Creates a 3GPP Immersive and Audio Service
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
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
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Enhanced Video Communication Gadgets
EMEET Introduces the SmartCam S800 and the NOVA 4K
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Multipurpose 4K Dash Cams
This Dash Cam Takes Driving Footage & Provides Multimedia Entertainment
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
TV-Focused Webcams
LG Released a Dedicated Webcam to Take Calls on its Smart TV Lineup
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
AI-Generated Video Showcases
Sora Videos Offers Realistic and Imaginative Scene Creation
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
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
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
QLED-Equipped Smart TVs
Motorola Launches the Envision X Smart TV Series in India