These September 2016 multimedia trends range from VR afterlife experiences to 360-degree soccer game broadcasts. When looking at the future of traditional media channels, one can see the growing prevalence of streaming as consumers' preferred way to enjoy their favorite TV shows or films.
Standouts in the streaming realm include examples like convenient video apps that offer HD image quality on one's mobile device and while on the go. Additionally, examples like presidential VR conversations let news viewers experience discussions and debates in real time while feeling like they are in the center of the action.
Other notable September 2016 multimedia trends include immersive food innovations like talkative recipe apps and even virtual dining competitions that are recorded and live-streamed for foodies across the globe.
Top 100 Multimedia Trends in September
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Printed 3D Hologram Cards
Lumii Technology Lets Users Create 3D Holograms with Consumer Printers
98
Multi-Sensory Beauty Installations
teamLab's Interactive Gallery Explores L’Occitane's Products
97
Fitness-Focused Earphones
These Wireless Earphones Are Sweat-Resistant and Tangle-Proof
96
Planted Wireless Speakers
The 'Nalo' Speaker Forces Listeners to Connect with the Environment
95
Dual Speaker Wireless Chargers
The 'Duo Speaker' Comes with a Chic and Convenient Wireless Charger
94
Morphing Flower Installations
teamLab's 'Transcending Boundaries' Projects Flowers on People
93
Futuristic Transportation VR Apps
'Hyperloop VR' Gives Users a Demo Ride on the Future Tranport
92
Walnut Wooden Speakers
These Grovemade Speakers Offer Stunning Performance and Aesthetics
91
Water Crisis VR Films
charity: water's Virtual Reality Event Tells a Powerful Story About Water
90
App-Connected Footwear Shops
Aldo's Connected Retail Store Concept Integrates eCommerce
89
Vinyl-Digitizing Turntables
This Sony Turntable Lets You Convert Records to Digital Files
88
Open-Source VR Kits
The OSVR Upgrade Kit Helps You Evolve Your VR Ecosystem
87
Historical Street View Projects
The 'OldNYC' Project is Google Street View for Historical New York
86
Automated Follower Drones
The 'Staaker' Drone Locks onto its User to Film Their Activities
85
Immersive Reading Apps
The Campfire App Transforms the Way Kids and Families Read
84
Universal Encyclopedia Visualizations
'Wikiverse' Portrays Wikipedia Articles as Stars in a Cosmos
83
Furniture-Inspired Televisions
The 'Beovision 14' is Reminiscent of Early TV Sets
82
Computer-Containing DJ Mixers
The Invader Mixer Has Its Own On-Board Computing Device
81
Lightweight Electrostatic Headphones
The Sharkk Bravo Headphones Offer Dynamite Sound Quality
80
Gigantic Curved-Screen Monitors
LG's New Monitors Promise Spectacularly Immersive Viewing
79
Automotive VR Apps
The FordVR App Helps Users Learn About Ford's Race Car Engineering Efforts
78
Responsive AR Environments
'Interactive Dynamic Video' Lets Virtual Characters Move Real Objects
77
Speech-Improving VR Apps
'Speech Center VR' Teaches and Trains Users on Public Speaking
76
Portable Multimedia Projectors
This Mobile Projector Allows For Crystal-Clear Image Resolution
75
Virtual Afterlife Experiences
Gabriel Barcia-Colombo Lets Users Digitally Visit The Deceased
74
VR Car Dealerships
Vroom's Virtual Showroom Contains Hundreds of Makes and Thousands of Models
73
Holographic Disney Campaigns
These Prisms Capture the Hong Kong Disneyland Star Wars Experience
72
Glowing Drawing Pads
'LumoPad' is Like an Etch-a-Sketch That Uses Light to Make Drawings
71
Digital Health Platforms
This Nutritional Platform Empowers Consumers to Manage Their Own Health
70
Linguistically Derived Translators
The Ludwig Search Engine Helps Users Write English Phrases
69
Color-Picking Paint Apps
The 'Pantone Studio' App Digitally Breaks Down Real-World Colors
68
Standalone VR Headsets
The Project Alloy Headset Offers Holographic and Mixed Reality Experiences
67
360-Degree Olympics Broadcasts
The BBC's UK-Based Viewers Can Enjoy 360-Degree Olympics Broadcasts
66
Jogging Tourism Apps
The RunGo App Lets Travelers Experience Cities While Getting Fit
65
Laser-Deflecting Lightsaber Patents
This Disney Patent Would Let People Use Lightsabers on Lasers
64
Animating Photo Platforms
The Plotapgraph Pro Software Transforms Still Images into GIFs
63
3D-Printed Campus Maps
This Tactile Braille College Map Was Designed for the Visually Impaired
62
Virtual Earphone-Sharing Apps
Lisn Helps People Listen to the Same Music Without Sharing Earphones
61
Sound-Synced VR Paintings
Google's 'Tilt Brush' VR Paintings React to Audio Inputs Like Music
60
360-Degree Soccer Broadcasts
Fox Sports & NextVR Will Broadcast German Soccer In Virtual Reality
59
VR Crucifixion Films
The 'Jesus VR - The Story of Christ' Movie Tells the Account of the Martyr
58
Government-Focused Wellness Apps
The 'Felix' App Improves Happiness in the Public Sector
57
Magnetically Mounted Speakers
This Wireless Speaker Can Be Attached to Any Metal Surface
56
Trailblazing USB Headphones
These JBL Headphones Are the First to Use USB Type-C Connections
55
VR Theatre Studios
The National Theatre is Incorporating VR into Its Creative Process
54
VR Classical Music Experiences
'The Hubble Cantata' Scores a VR Trip Through Space with Live Music
53
Image Compression Algorithms
Google's New Compression is More Efficient than JPEGs
52
Robotic Video Chat Avatars
The 'PadBot T1' Can Carry Around Phones and Tablets During Video Chats
51
Designated Driver Apps
The Driverseat App Helps You Instantly Recruit Someone to Drive You Home
50
Virtual Dining Companions
At the Sasayama Restaurant, People Eat Alongside VR Videos
49
Dynamic Soccer Broadcasts
The 'Goal Rush' Feature Ensures That NBC Sports Viewers Don't Miss Goals
48
LGBT Streaming Apps
The Revry App Focuses On Streaming LGBT Multimedia Content
47
Talkative Recipe Apps
The 'Napkin' App Talks Users Through Recipes
46
Projection-Mapped Flower Installations
Flowers by Naked: Paradiso Puts Digital Flowers on Display
45
Virtual Olympic Venues
Google Street View is Taking Users Inside All of the Olympic Venues
44
Character-Creating Neural Networks
A Researcher Used Google's 'Deep Dream' to Create New Pokemon
43
VR App Stores
The Viveport Store Will Focus On HTC's Virtual Reality Offerings
42
Compact Portable Projectors
The New Minibeam Projector Offers Image Clarity & Boosted Battery Life
41
Video Game-Enhancing Sneakers
The Vixole Matrix Shoes Vibrate When the Wearer is near Pokémon
40
Connected Shared Housing Apps
The 'Ping' App Helps Airbnb Hosts Inform Guests about the House
39
Accent-Recognition Software Crowdsourcing
Companies are Turning to Reddit to Get Accent Samples
38
Painted Video Apps
The 'Artisto' App Turns Ten-Second Videos into Moving Paintings
37
Mechanical Exoskeleton Gloves
The Dexmo Glove Helps You Engage With Objects In the Virtual World
36
8K Olympic Broadcasts
Japan's Public Broadcaster Will Show 8K During the Rio Olympics
35
Sleek VR Headsets
The Homido V2 is Compatible With a Huge Array Of Smartphones
34
Virtual Reality Satellite Cameras
'SpaceVR' Aims to Livestream 360 Degree Footage from Space
33
Ear-Training Tuning Apps
'Fender Tune' is Both a Standard Tuning App and an Ear Training Tool
32
Streaming Smart Antennae
The WatchAir Antenna Lets You Stream and Record Live TV Content
31
Sketch-Based Search Engines
The 'Splash' Search Engine from 500px Finds Images Based on Drawings
30
Elderly Rideshare Initiatives
grandPad Teamed Up with Uber to Help Seniors Get Around
29
Wood-Framed Digital Instruments
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28
Shift Worker Chat Apps
'Project Sonoma' Helps Shift Workers Coordinate with Each Other
27
Teenage-Focused Video Apps
This App Helps Teens Create Videos That Represent Their Character
26
HD Video-Streaming Apps
The Alively App Lets Users Stream High-Quality Videos to Their Friends
25
Email Responsiveness Algorithms
Respondable Judges the Likelihood of an Email Getting a Response
24
Bizarre Wooden Organs
This Musical Organ Features Individual Volume Knobs and a Conical Driver
23
Tone-Tweaking Pickups
The P-Link Guitar Pickup System Allows For Easy Tone-Swapping
22
Customizable TV Apps
The New Apple TV Remote App Helps You Get More Out Of Your Multimedia
21
Swing-Adding Music Tools
The 'Swingify' App Modifies Any Song to Give it a Swing Beat
20
LEGO-Inspired Modular Keyboards
The Kombos Keyboard Can Be Split In Half and Separated Into Blocks
19
Selfie-Focused Social Feeds
Facebook's New Feed Features an Olympic-Themed Camera as its Focus
18
Nutrition Management Platforms
This System Helps Nursing Homes Track Residents' Food Preferences
17
Efficient Legal Research Apps
Logikcull Makes the Discovery Phase of Trials Easier for Lawyers
16
Running Track LEDs
'TrackPacer' Uses LED Lights to Help Runners Visualize Their Running Pace
15
Musical Messaging Apps
The 'Bars' App Helps You Text In Song Lyrics
14
Biking Trail-Mapping Apps
The Trailforks App Offers a Mountain Bike Trail Database
13
VR Continent Tours
Liqueur Brand Amarula Created an Experience to Show Off a Taste of Africa
12
Nursing Home Training Videos
This Company Makes Training Videos for Nursing Home Employees
11
Supercharged Graphic Cards
This NVIDIA Graphics Card Offers Increased Bandwidth and Memory
10
Rapid Graphics Cards
This Radeon Graphics Card Offers Increased Clocking Speeds
9
Humorous Movie Apps
The Rifftrax App Helps You Sync Hilarious Commentary to Movie Tracks
8
Upgraded VR Headset
The New Samsung VR Headset Features a Tweaked Design
7
Expansive Football Streams
The NFL Network Offers 24x7 Football Coverage On PlayStation Vue
6
Multipurpose Remote Controls
This Remote Wand Can Identify and Control Various Appliances
5
Streamlined Video Calling Apps
The Google Duo App Aims to Make Video Calling More Straightforward
4
Streamlined Movie Theater Apps
This Moviegoing App Lets You Swipe to Book Movies and Buy Food
3
Presidential VR Conservation Experiences
This VR Experience Lets You Explore Nature With Obama
2
Connective Cinema Apps
The CineBee App Brings Fans Of Indian Movies Together
1
Expansive E-Book Apps
The Gutenberg Books App Includes Over 50,000 Downloadable Titles
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AI-Based Football Predictions
Field Vision Debuts Field Vision Sports, a New Curated App
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
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
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
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
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 Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
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
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
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-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
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
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
Comprehensive Web3 Super Apps
'MultiversX' is Combining Countless Web3 Services in One App
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Connective Metaverse Ballparks
The MLB Virtual Ballpark is a Destination for the Global Community
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
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
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
AI-Powered Learning Platforms
Echo360’s AI-Powered EchoVideo Platform is Gaining Recognition
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Soccer-Inspired Mural Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its Beyond Glory Mural Campaign
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
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
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Paid Online Platform Experiences
The New YouTube Premium Features Elevate the Experience
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
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
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
Immersive Soccer Player Experiences
The Messi Experience Lets Visitors Interact Through AI
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
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
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
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
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
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
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
TV Streaming App Updates
The Samsung TV Plus App Has Over 100 Free Channels
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Enhanced Video Streaming Features
Google is Rolling Out '1080p Enhanced' to YouTube TV
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
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
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Android-Compatible Esports Apps
ONE Esports Debuts a Mobile App for Southeast Asian Consumers
App-Backed Streaming Bundles
YouTube Debuts the Primetime Channels Feature for German Consumers
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Seamless Sports Betting Apps
theScore Bet Debuts New Commercial Spots as part of Fall Campaign
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
European FAST Football Channels
Rakuten TV Launches a New Football FAST Channel Called FIFA+
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics