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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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
Voice Suppression Microphones
Mutalk Mutes the User’s Voice to the Physical World
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
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
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Full-Body VR Workouts
Total Body by Liteboxer Prioritizes One-on-One Interactions
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
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
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines
The Fuzelo Metaverse Total Body Gym Features Yoga and Pilates
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Metaverse Social Spaces
Pax.world Partners with Design Studios to Create a Series of Social Spaces
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
Salon Hairstyle Try-ons
Perfect Corp. Created Virtual Try-On Technology for Hairstyles
Metaverse Stimulation Experiences
GMetriXR is an All-in-One Metaverse Platform for Elderly People
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
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
Virtual Mall Metaverses
Metamall Uplevels the Modern Shopping Experience
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Senior-Targeted Metaverse Services
MyndVR Partnered with Oroi to Create Tailored VR Experiences
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
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies
The Sandbox Recently Held Its First Metaverse Wedding
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Elderly VR Fitness Platforms
RendeverFit Merges Physical and Cognitive Fitness for the Elderly
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Metaverse Treatment Centers
XRHealth Partnered with HTC for Virtual Healthcare Offices
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
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
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Comprehensive Web3 Super Apps
'MultiversX' is Combining Countless Web3 Services in One App
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
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
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Model-Created Fashion Metaverses
Karlie Kloss' Fashion Klossette is a Virtual Fashion Destination
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
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
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Metaverse Technology Softwares
MeetKai Debuts an Array of New Technologies at CES 2023
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
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
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
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
Live-Streamed Music Venues
PIXELYNX Partners with Vita Motus on a New Metaverse Music Game
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
Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps
Idoru Helps Users Express Themselves Using Hyper-Realistic Avatars
Metaverse Dating Spaces
Dating.com Enters the Metaverse via new Partnership with Decentraland
Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets
HTC's Standalone VR Headset Can Now Be Preordered on Amazon
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
European Metaverse Initiatives
The European Commission Launched a Dedicated VR/AR Department
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles
Sony Introduces its New Playstation VR 2 with a Headset
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Virtual Collaboration Services
Tangle is an All-New Collaboration Platform For Remote Work
Celeb-Starring VR Horror Films
Meta Launches Vanessa Hudgens-Starring 'Haunted House' Expereince
Free-Roam VR Games
Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K is Getting a VR Experience from Zero Latency
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
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
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
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Singaporean Metaverse Platforms
Singapore Launches Its Very Own Metaverse Platform
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
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
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
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 Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
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
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
AR-Powered Social Platforms
MMITA Launches a New Augmented Reality-Powered Social Platform
Calming Spatial Computing Apps
Lungy: Spaces, for Apple Vision Pro, Combines the Virtual and Real
Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Inclusive Custom Avatar Enhancements
Meta's Quest Avatars Get a Slew of More Inclusive Detail
Virtual Esports Tournaments
Virtex Will Host an Entirely Virtual Esports Competition for Echo VR
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games
Netflix and Tender Claws Launch Stranger Things VR Game Set
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience