These July 2016 multimedia trends range from wearable VR backpacks to motion-sensing music systems like 'Point Motion,' an audio device that translates human movement into sound that can be later used to create rhythmic combinations.
Other July 2016 multimedia standouts include interactive album release parties like a recent event hosted by indie rock icons Radiohead. Radiohead's latest album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' was celebrated with an event series that took place in various record store locations across the globe. Those who were unable to attend could experience the interactive parties virtually by following all the fun online, through social media channels or with live-streams made by attendees.
In addition to a handful of music-themed examples, other standouts include professionally themed photo editors like a sophisticated tool that helps to take mobile selfies to a level of cinematic quality.
Top 50 Multimedia Trends in July
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VR Gaming Cafes
This Partnership Will Bring VR Content to China's Gaming Cafes
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Handbag Authentication Tags
Maria&Donato Uses NFC Tags to Ensure Originality
47
VR Fitness Platforms
Holodia is Using VR Technology to Make Fitness More Fun and Accessible
46
Pixelated Superhero Portraits
This French Artist Creates Adorable Pixel Superheroes
45
Touchscreen Computer Projectors
The 'PaperLight' Computer Projector Turns a PC into a Smart Board
44
Wearable VR Computer Packs
The Alienware VR Backpack Computer Frees Users from Stationary PCs
43
Telecom-Connected Multimedia Projectors
The ZTE Spro 2 is Now Available from T-Mobile
42
Trailblazing 4K Projectors
Optoma's New Projector Can Project a Huge Screen From Two Inches Away
41
DIY Toy Store Figurines
The 3DplusMe Kiosks Allow Consumers to Create Personalized Action Figures
40
Arboreal Retro Turntables
The Audiowood Barky Turntable Plays Vinyl On a Slice of a Tree Trunk
39
Fashion-Forward VR Glasses
'Dlodlo Glass V1' is a Pair of VR Glasses for the Modern Gamer
38
Portable Smart Home Projectors
The 'Hal 2010' Projector from Studio Montag is Versatile
37
3D Entertainment Projectors
The Sony Full HD 3D Home Theater Projector Offers Enhanced Technology
36
Bluetooth Briefcase Speakers
The G-Boom Wireless Sound System is Designed for Party Music
35
Wearable Necklace Speakers
This Wearable Speaker Lets You Enjoy Hands-Free Music and Chat
34
Inexpensive All-in-One VR Headsets
The V3 Virtual Reality Computer Headsets are Powerful and Cheap
33
VR Theme Park Attractions
This Company is Bringing VR and Mixed Reality to China's Theme Parks
32
Old-School Mac Emojis
Apple's 'Classic Mac' Emojis Bring Back iMac Imagery
31
VR Pride Parades
Google's 'Pride for Everyone' Captures Pride Celebrations in 360 Degrees
30
Small Business Loyalty Programs
'flok' is a Customer Engagement App for Small Business Owners
29
Powerfully Precise Audio Systems
The Phantom Gold Offers 4,500-Watts of Power For Deep Base Songs
28
Digital Dome Installations
teamLab's Immersive Installation is Set in an Ethereal Enviroment
27
VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
26
Virtual Wingman Applications
'Wingman Barney' is a Virtual Assistant for Online Daters
25
Incentivized Household Chore Apps
The OurHome App Rewards Family Members for Doing Various Chores
24
Prescription VR Lenses
This DIY Prescription Lens Adapter was Created for the Oculus Rift
23
Gamified Kitchen Cleanup Apps
The 'Who Made Coffee' Platform Helps Keep Office Kitchens Clean
22
Indestructible Music Players
The Astell & Kern AK JR Portable Audio Device Has an Aluminum Build
21
Gesture-Controlled Audio Devices
The Soli Gadget Can Be Used to Orchestrate Symphonies of Sound
20
Augmented Reality Earbuds
These Smart Earbuds Carry Out Real-Time Audio Filtering
19
Commercial VR Headsets
The HTC Vive Business Edition Headset is Ready for the Business Environment
18
Cinematic Selfie-Editing Tools
'Lollicam' is an App That Allows Users to Edit Selfies in Real-Time
17
Mobile Loyalty Program Platforms
CARDFREE Creates Mobile Rewards Programs for Large Merchants
16
Rhythm-Tapping Devices
This Rhythm Machine Lets You Tap and Record Percussive Beats
15
VR Music Systems
'The Music Room' Creates Real Music with Virtual Instruments
14
Gamified Distracted Driving Apps
The 'ten&two' App Rewards Drivers for Not Checking Their Phone
13
Chinese eSports Streaming Platforms
'Longzhu TV' is an Alternative Streaming Service for Gamers
12
Supercomputer Art Projects
This Art and Science Project Had Artists Collaborate with IBM Watson
11
Website Font Editors
Change Fonts and Features on Any Website with the FontFit App
10
Morphing Candy Billboards
This Ad for Snickers Candy Bars Surprises with Facial Recognition Tech
9
Cubic Child-Centric Speakers
The Speaker Cube Teaches Children About the Concepts Of Sound
8
Free Urban Music Cubes
The Temple is a Concrete Square that Plays Music for the Public Area
7
Amplified Electric Guitars
This New Electric Guitar Pumps Sound Out Through a Dual Speaker Setup
6
Filmmaker Demo Apps
The 'Reel.ly' Platform Enables Actors and Filmmakers to Make Demo Reels Easily
5
Motion-Sensing Music Systems
The Point Motion System Translates Movements Into Music
4
Interactive Album Release Parties
Radiohead is Celebrating Their New Album with Free Merchandise
3
VR Console Game Controllers
The PlayStation VR Aim Controller Provides Unparalleled Tracking
2
Intelligent Voice Memo Editors
The Eddie App Streamlines the Editing of Voice Memos
1
Daily Playlist Subscriptions
Apple Music's 'For You' Offers Curated Music Based on Taste
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Ecologically Efficient Desks
The Purely Chair and Desk Provides a Space-Saving Option for Offices
Earphone-Headset Hybrids
The Jabra Halo Smart Headphones Go Around the User's Neck
Padded Compartment Backpacks
The Terracomo Archer Backpack is Designed for Functional Airflow
Precision Fit Wireless Earbuds
The ELWIN Fit In-Ear Earphones Comes with 48 Earbud Pieces
Emotion-Detecting Dresses
Ying Gao's Couture Garments Can Decode the Wearer's Feelings
VR Shooter Games
'VR Shoot' is an Immersive Video Game That Makes Use of Room-Scale Tracking
Interactive Speaker Controls
These Speakers Use a Unique Method to Control Volume
Touchscreen Computer Projectors
The 'PaperLight' Computer Projector Turns a PC into a Smart Board
Open-Ear Headphones
The AfterShokz TREKS Audio Buds Sit Outside the Ear Lobe for Easy Listening
Telecom-Connected Multimedia Projectors
The ZTE Spro 2 is Now Available from T-Mobile
Trailblazing 4K Projectors
Optoma's New Projector Can Project a Huge Screen From Two Inches Away
Superhero-Themed Attractions
Shanghai Disney's 'Marvel Universe' Caters to Superhero Fans
VR Brewery Tours
Glenfiddich Launched a Brewery Tour to Showcase the Making of Its Scotch Whiskey
Bionic Gaming Hands
The Deux Ex Arm Turns the Virtual Cyberpunk Universe into a Gaming Accessory
Augmented Reality Travel Apps
The 'See Thru Thailand' App Uses VR Content to Promote Tourism
Portable Smart Home Projectors
The 'Hal 2010' Projector from Studio Montag is Versatile
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
This Device Offers Support and Information to Alzheimer's Patients
Modern Digital Radios
These Tivoli Audio Radios Combine Retro With Modern Features
Outdoor Surround Sound Speakers
The Libratone One Speaker Features a Compact Shape and Secure Clip
Geometric Dome Playhouses
Geodome is a Colorful Area for Children to Explore Their Imaginations
Tennis Ball Speakers
HearO Gives Championship Tennis Balls New Life as Portable Audio Players
Autonomous IoT Vehicles
'Olli' is a 3D-Printed Local Motors Car That's Powered by IBM Watson
Special Effect Selfie Apps
LINE's 'egg - Action Selfie Cam' Enhances Photos with Masks and Effects
3D Entertainment Projectors
The Sony Full HD 3D Home Theater Projector Offers Enhanced Technology
Directional Audio Speakers
The Soundlazer VR Speakers Create a Private Sound Bubble for the User
Luxe Portable Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins and Burberry Collaborated to Make a Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth Briefcase Speakers
The G-Boom Wireless Sound System is Designed for Party Music
Interactive Doll Retailers
The American Girl New York Shop is Dubbed "The Store of the Future"
Low-Cost Prescription Sunglasses
IOLLA Makes Affordable Polarized and Prescription Sunglasses
Gamified Finance Apps
'Pocket Change USA' Teaches Financial Literacy with Interactive Challenges
LGBT Aquarium Events
The 'A Night At The AQUEERium' Event Celebrates Toronto Pride Month
Inexpensive All-in-One VR Headsets
The V3 Virtual Reality Computer Headsets are Powerful and Cheap
Reciprocal Recipe Apps
The Food52 App is Like Instagram For Recipes
Basketball Player Emojis
Steph Curry Has Been Added to the Now Extensive List of Celebrity Emojis
Modern Translucent Speakers
These Transparent Speakers Use Glass To Optimize and Focus Sound
Wireless Fitness-Tracking Earbuds
The Gear IconX Earbuds Allow Users to Track Fitness Metrics
AR-Powered Doll Displays
Mattel's App-Connected Barbie Display Features Scannable Products
VR Theme Park Attractions
This Company is Bringing VR and Mixed Reality to China's Theme Parks
Competitive Sporting Apps
The FanZcall App for Sports Fans Helps Make Game-Time Predictions
Emoji URL Shorteners
'Emoticode' Creates Shortened Emoji-Based URL "Links in a Snap"
Gamified Youth Fitness Apps
The Owl Fitness Tracker is Designed to Turn Exercise into a Game
Compact Cubic Speakers
This Small Speaker Concept Features a Touch Display
Algorithm-Based Storybooks
These Storybook for Kids Feature Satellite Images of a Child's House
Powerfully Precise Audio Systems
The Phantom Gold Offers 4,500-Watts of Power For Deep Base Songs
DIY Instrument Platforms
The AR Music Kit Enables You to Create Virtual Musical Instruments
MicroSD Card Adapters
The Nifty MiniDrive Replaces the Need for Clunkier Hard Drives
Gamified Kitchen Cleanup Apps
The 'Who Made Coffee' Platform Helps Keep Office Kitchens Clean
Indestructible Music Players
The Astell & Kern AK JR Portable Audio Device Has an Aluminum Build
Payment-Processing Rings
VISA's New Payment Ring Allows Consumers to Buy Things with Their Jewelry
Voice-Command Bluetooth Speakers
The Ultimate Ears Wireless Sound Systems Now Include Push-to-Talk
Gamified Programming Apps
Apple's 'Swift Playgrounds' Teaches Kids to Code Through Play
eSports Streaming Platforms
Panda TV is a Chinese Video Game Streaming Platform Launched in 2015
Composting Festival Latrines
These Environmentally Friendly Latrines Replace Portapotties
VR Sensory Overload Simulators
This Video Gives Viewers Insight On The Reactions Of Autistic Kids
Gesture-Controlled Audio Devices
The Soli Gadget Can Be Used to Orchestrate Symphonies of Sound
Cosmic Bluetooth Speakers
Jay Hyun Kim's 'Cosmos' Speaker Celebrates Galactic Imagery
Patriotic Beach Parties
Canadian Olympians are Celebrating Canada Day with a Beach Party
Commercial VR Headsets
The HTC Vive Business Edition Headset is Ready for the Business Environment
Cellular Free-Form Lenses
The Oowa Camera Lenses Provide Smartphones into DSLR Capabilities
Combative Superhero Games
'Marvel: Contest of Champions' is a Top iOS Mobile Game in China
Controllable Noise Cancellation Earbuds
The Bose Quietcontrol 30 Earphones Lets the Real World In
Retro Wooden Headphones
The Ebony Encore Portable Audio System Improves the Tonal Music Experience
Wireless Running Headphones
The UNDERCOVER x Beats By Dre Offer High-Fashion Sport Accessories
Humanitarian Video Game Festivals
The Games for Change Festival Links Gaming With Social Good
School Selection Services
InstiChoose Helps Parents Discover and Choose Schools For Their Children
Mobile Loyalty Program Platforms
CARDFREE Creates Mobile Rewards Programs for Large Merchants
Handlebar Sound Systems
The NYNE Cruise Bluetooth Bike Speaker Affixes Easily onto Bicycles
VR Music Systems
'The Music Room' Creates Real Music with Virtual Instruments
Ethnic Restaurant-Finding Apps
The 'Ethnic Eats' App Connects Users to Nearby Eateries
Typographical Coding Apps
The 'Typeshift' App Allows Designers to Test Out Website Text
Sign Language Translators
This Technology for Deaf People Translates Voices Into Sign Language
Rewarding Business Discovery Apps
The Vicinity App Helps Users Collect Rewards by Shopping Locally
VR Magazine Advertorials
ELLEMEN China's May Issue is Accompanied by a Short VR Movie
Untethered VR Headsets
The Eny 'EVR01' Virtual Reality Computer Headset is All-in-One
Story-Rewinding Games
Episodic Video Game Life is Strange Lets Players Affect Previous Events
Customer Appreciation Apps
The T-Mobile Tuesdays App Rewards Customers Weekly For Their Loyalty
VR-Enabled Educational Programs
The VR Content from Lifeliqe is Designed to Keep Students Engaged
AIDS Awareness Apps
The Positive Project App Uses Selfies to Fight HIV Stigma
Gramophone-Inspired Speakers
These Wood Speakers Were Designed To Look Like a Gramophone
Diagnostic Search Engines
A Search for Symptoms on Google Now Calls Up Related Conditions
Gamified Motivation Apps
Proof! Lets Users Complete Goals While Competing with Peers
High Fidelity VR Consoles
Microsoft's Project Scorpio Offer Increased Playing Performance
Swimming Aide Pods
The PoolPod Helps Those with Injuries or Disabilities Enter and Exit Pools
Blossoming Donation Stations
NFC Wristbands Scanned at This Terminal Activate a Floral Animation
Neural Emoji Apps
Dango Chooses Emojis By Tapping Into Your Neural Networks
LGBTQ-Friendly Aboriginal Events
The Two-Spirit Rainbow Pow Wow Celebrates Indigenous Culture
Cubic Child-Centric Speakers
The Speaker Cube Teaches Children About the Concepts Of Sound
Incentivized VR Apps
Moosejaw Offers Rewards for Playing Its Virtual Reality Games
Musical Social Media Campaigns
The New Toyota Campaign Taps Snapchat and Popular Latin Musicians
DIY Fashion Design Kiosks
American Girl's Truly Me Signature Studio Lets Users Customize Dolls
Competitive E-Commerce Expansions
The Amazon Music Streaming Service Plays Off Success of Echo
Points-Based Music Services
The 'Edge Music' App Gives Users Access to Premium Content
Stressful Subway Montages
Gothamist Shows New Yorkers Just Missing the Subway in a Comical Video
Mobile Punchcard Rewards
Perka Lets Users Earn Rewards at Their Favorite Local Businesses
Web Link-Saving Platforms
'Refind' Lets Users Find the Best Links on the Web and Catalogue Them
Classical Bar Performances
ClassyAF Combines Millennial Bar-Hopping and Classical Music
Highway-Highlighting Apps
This App Helps Commuters Navigate Services Along the Indian Highway
Location-Texting Platforms
Google Allows Message Notifications from Frequently Visited Places
Battery-Saving Web Browsers
The Opera Browser is Engineered to Provide Energy Efficient Viewing
Discounted Game Subscriptions
The Latest PlayStation Now Subscription Package Offers High Value
Streamlined Home Inspection APps
The Domain App Takes the Hassle Out Of Home Inspections
Multifaceted Graphics Card Lineups
The Latest MSI Graphics Card Lineup Has Four Powerful Options
Taxi-Aggregating Apps
The Instago App Aggregates Car, Two-Wheeler and Rickshaw Services