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Entertainment Immersion

Traditional media gets a virtual overhaul to increase mass appeal

Implications - The incorporation of virtual reality into traditional media like TV shows is accelerating its appeal. Incorporation of immersive experiences in rudimentary activities like web browsing is making the technology more applicable and appealing to consumers of all kinds.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Integration - Virtual reality integration into traditional media like TV shows is accelerating its appeal and creating immersive experiences, opening opportunities for entertainment and gaming industries to create innovative content and devices.
2. 3D and Tactile Technology - Advancements in 3D, tablets and tactile technologies are creating new levels of user immersion, providing an immersive experience beyond the traditional dimensions and opening opportunities for tech industries to create gadgets with engaging new functionalities and features.
3. Virtual Reality Navigation - The introduction of virtual reality navigation devices, such as The FireBox or the Oculix app, can elevate the online browsing experience, creating a new immersive world to connect and interact with virtual content, presenting opportunities for e-commerce companies to redesign and enhance online shopping experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The integration of VR in some of the examples provided, such as Jerry's Place and The Voice, presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to create engaging and immersive experiences, opening up studios to produce new content and products.
2. Technology Industry - Advancements in 3D, tablet and tactile technologies, as well as virtual reality navigation, can enhance traditional tech products and services, pushing technological boundaries to create innovative products and experiences.
3. E-commerce Industry - The introduction of virtual reality navigation devices can elevate the online shopping experience, creating a new immersive world to connect and interact with virtual content, and designing eCommerce sites to provide online buyers with an unforgettable experience can differentiate brands in a very crowded space.
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Featured Examples

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It is easy to see why there is a love/hate relationship when it comes to 3D technology; Neo3do is a three dimensional tablet that addresses one of the biggest complaints. Ditching the silly... MORE
play_circle_filledVirtual Reality Movie Selections
Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
At the occasion of the Netfix Summer Hack day, hackers Ian McKay, Steve McGuire, Rachel Nordman, Kris Range, Alex Bustin et M. Frank Emanuel, purposed an awesome interface to browse Netfix movies... MORE
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Jerry’s Place is a project that revives a cult classic. Seinfeld was a huge show in the 90s and still holds incredible significance to this day. Jerry’s apartment was the main set piece... MORE
Virtual Reality Movie Trailers
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Google Glass Preview Will Let Users See Trailers Wherever They Are
Google Glass Preview is an app that is going to change the way we look at the world, again. Google Glass is quickly establishing itself as the newest and greatest tech invention to come out in the... MORE
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Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
The Oculus Rift Voice experience allows fans of the program to be a judge. The Voice is a reality singing competition; now it’s going virtual reality, with the help of Oculus Rift. NBC has... MORE
play_circle_filledVirtual Reality Internet Browsers
Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
The FireBox is a virtual reality tool that allows users to experience the Internet in a whole new light. Instead of thinking about the Internet as made up of various pages, the inventor of The... MORE
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Tactile Textured Tablets
This Fujitsu Tablet Lets Users Experience Real Textures
This Fujitsu tablet is giving users an experience that no other one the market has been able to replicate. This tablet will allow users to feel realistic textures through the screen. For those who... MORE

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