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
69
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
43
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
41
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
31
Rewarding Livestreaming Apps
The Busker App Helps Multimedia Creators Maximize Their Earnings
30
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
Related Ideas
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
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
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
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
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Metaverse-Ready Projectors
The Updated Samsung Freestyle Projector Debuted at CES 2023
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
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
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
Dynamic Metaverse Billboards
Roblox is Allowing Brands to Put 3D Promos in Virtual Worlds & Games
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
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
Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launched Real Virtual Beauty to Dismantle Gaming Stereotypes
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
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
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
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
Optical MicroLED AR Glasses
TCL Unveils the New RayNeo X2 Glasses During CES 2023
Immersive Multimedia Tablets
The Lenovo Tab M9 Offers Dolby Atmos Audio and More
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Lightweight Smart AR Glasses
Nubia Released its Smart AR Glasses Called Neovision Glass
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
AR Halloween Costume Try-Ons
Snap Inc. and Disguise Release a New Halloween AR Shopping Feature
AI-Powered Billboard Campaigns
Revolve Showcases an AI-Generated Billboard Campaign and Collection
Hair Brand-Backed AR Lens
TRESemmé and Snapchat Collaborate to Create an AR Lens
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
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
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
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
Modernized-Retro Projectors
The Conceptual 'muTurn' Projector Balances New and Retro Styles
Multi-Camera Live Streaming
Logitech Launches Mevo Go for Streamers and Content Creators
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
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Revolutionary Video Creation Apps
Zoomerang Allows Creators to Monetize Their Creativity
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
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
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
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
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
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
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Celeb-Starring VR Horror Films
Meta Launches Vanessa Hudgens-Starring 'Haunted House' Expereince
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
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
Colorful Portable Music Players
Polaroid Delivers its Inaugural Set of Wearable Music Players
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Motion Tracking Digital Systems
Sony Breaches the Metaverse with the New Mocopi System
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Multipurpose 4K Dash Cams
This Dash Cam Takes Driving Footage & Provides Multimedia Entertainment
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
TV-Focused Webcams
LG Released a Dedicated Webcam to Take Calls on its Smart TV Lineup
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Virtual Mixed-Reality Headsets
Canon Unveils the New MREAL X1 Headset During CES 2023
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
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
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
Recycled Material Flagship Smartphones
The Google Pixel 7 Pro Highlights its Camera Bump
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion and Snapchat Partner on an AR Eyewear Shopping Lens
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Celebratory Tech Brand Promotions
Samsung Week Offers Deals on a Range of Devices
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
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
QLED-Equipped Smart TVs
Motorola Launches the Envision X Smart TV Series in India
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
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More