As the September 2016 VR trends reveal, virtual technology is quickly moving beyond the world of gaming to change the way we view other forms of video content.
One form of entertainment that is being radically altered by VR is that of sports broadcasting. With virtual technology, fans are now able to fully immerse themselves in a game in the same way they would if they were watching it live. This technology has already been tested with sports such as soccer and was recently used to bring fans closer to the action during the Rio Olympics.
The September 2016 VR trends also reveal that more traditional forms of media are embracing virtual technology. For instance, the documentary film 'charity: water' was recently screened in VR to help viewers better understand the water crisis in Ethiopia. Similarly, the news agency Reuters recently teamed up with Samsung to help viewers move beyond news headlines.
Top 40 VR Ideas in September
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Portable VR Desktop Computers
This Lenovo Computer's Hardware is Stuffed Into a 2K Monitor
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Haptic VR Guns
The 'Infinity V1' Can Simulate Weapons in Virtual Reality
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Augmented Reality Architecture
Greg Lynn Utilizes VR Software to Design Layouts Prior to Building
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Futuristic Transportation VR Apps
'Hyperloop VR' Gives Users a Demo Ride on the Future Tranport
36
Water Crisis VR Films
charity: water's Virtual Reality Event Tells a Powerful Story About Water
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Historic Rum Pop-Ups
The 'Casa Havana' Club Pop-Up Features a VR Storytelling Experience
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Space-Expanding VR Structures
'Unlimited Corridor' Creates the Illusion of Walking Long Distances
33
Open-Source VR Kits
The OSVR Upgrade Kit Helps You Evolve Your VR Ecosystem
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Sporty Technology Pop-Ups
Samsung's Galaxy Studio Lets Fans Experience the Olympics in VR
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Wizardly VR Shooting Games
The 'Wands' Game Lets Players Battle with Magic Spells Online
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VR-Ready Gaming Computers
This Lenovo Computer Offers Unbeatable Compactness and Tech Specs
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Automotive VR Apps
The FordVR App Helps Users Learn About Ford's Race Car Engineering Efforts
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Speech-Improving VR Apps
'Speech Center VR' Teaches and Trains Users on Public Speaking
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Depth-Sensing VR Horns
A New Attachment for the HTC Vive Could Aid in Environment Tracking
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VR Car Dealerships
Vroom's Virtual Showroom Contains Hundreds of Makes and Thousands of Models
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Educational VR Mapping Games
'Verne: The Himalayas' Teaches Kids About the Eastern Mountain Range
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Standalone VR Headsets
The Project Alloy Headset Offers Holographic and Mixed Reality Experiences
23
360-Degree Olympic Coverage
The BBC Sport 360 App Will Give Viewers a 360-Degree View of the Games
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Video Streaming VR Promotions
This Netflix Clip Introduces People to the 'Stranger Things' Series
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Sound-Synced VR Paintings
Google's 'Tilt Brush' VR Paintings React to Audio Inputs Like Music
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360-Degree Soccer Broadcasts
Fox Sports & NextVR Will Broadcast German Soccer In Virtual Reality
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VR Theatre Studios
The National Theatre is Incorporating VR into Its Creative Process
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VR Classical Music Experiences
'The Hubble Cantata' Scores a VR Trip Through Space with Live Music
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Virtual Reality Taxis
Alcatel is Touring the UK with a Cab That Offers VR Experiences
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VR Cycling Experiences
Interactive Lab Sets Virtual Reality in Motion with an Electric Trike
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360 Degree News Platforms
This Media Outlet Collaborated with Samsung to Create VR News Content
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Virtual Reality Scent Devices
The 'Nosulus Rift' is for 'South Park: The Fractured but Whole'
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VR App Stores
The Viveport Store Will Focus On HTC's Virtual Reality Offerings
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360-Degree Fragrance Films
Charlotte Tilbury's Debut Fragrance is Being Teased with a VR Film
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Virtual Reality Certificates
Students at Cogswell Polytechnical College Can Now Specialize in VR
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VR Mall Lounges
Dixie Outlet Mall is Engaging Back-to-School Shoppers with Virtual Reality
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Mechanical Exoskeleton Gloves
The Dexmo Glove Helps You Engage With Objects In the Virtual World
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Sleek VR Headsets
The Homido V2 is Compatible With a Huge Array Of Smartphones
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University Sports VR Channels
University of Miami is Launching the First College Sports VR Channel
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Virtual Reality Satellite Cameras
'SpaceVR' Aims to Livestream 360 Degree Footage from Space
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Immersive VR Drones
The Vidius VR Drone Offers Boosted Resolution and Color Capture
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VR Panoramic Cameras
The Camorama Allows You To Capture and Share 360-Degree Video
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VR Building Games
The Popular Minecraft Game is Available in VR on the Oculus Rift
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VR Continent Tours
Liqueur Brand Amarula Created an Experience to Show Off a Taste of Africa
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Upgraded VR Headset
The New Samsung VR Headset Features a Tweaked Design
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Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
AR Beverage Launches
Monster Energy Revealed Fantasy Ruby Red in Augmented Reality
Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
Practically Styled AR Glasses
The Conceptual 'One-Week' AR Glasses are Smartly Designed
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
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
Body-Tracking Metaverse Shoes
These Full-Body Tracking Shoes Translate Wearer to Player Movements
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
Full-Body VR Workouts
Total Body by Liteboxer Prioritizes One-on-One Interactions
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Dynamic Metaverse Billboards
Roblox is Allowing Brands to Put 3D Promos in Virtual Worlds & Games
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Virtual Sportswear Ambassadors
Nikeland on Roblox Lets Players Create Nike-Branded Digital Avatars
Connected Golfer Headsets
The 'HIO' AR Golf Glasses Concept by Taeyang Kim are Streamlined
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launched Real Virtual Beauty to Dismantle Gaming Stereotypes
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Mixed-Reality Blood Donations
Abbott Unveiled a Mixed-Reality Experience at CES 2023
Gamified Virtual Beauty Houses
Sephoria: Virtual House of Beauty is a Place to Explore Brands
4K-Enabled Underwater Drones
This Drone Can Capture Crystal-Clear Video In Deep and Dark Waters
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
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
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
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
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
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
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
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
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
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
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
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
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
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
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Virtual Reality Design Apps
'Live Home 3D' from BeLight Software Uses VR for Home Renovations
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
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
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
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Custom Virtual Reality Accessories
Apple's Vision Pro Gets a New Developer Strap
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
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
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
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
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
Precision Visuals VR Headsets
The DPVR E4 PC VR Gaming Headset Features Fresnel Lenses
Mixed Reality Workout Classes
FitXR Slam Has Over 1,000 Classes Available
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
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
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
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
VR-Based Sensory Exhibits
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm Launch a New Virtual Reality Experience
VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments
Veterans Affairs Facilities Write Prescriptions of RelieVRx
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Virtual Makeup Try-Ons
Parfums Christian Dior Launches a Virtual Try-On Consultation Service
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
Modern Technology Conferences
NVIDIA is Hosting its AI and Metaverse 'GTC' Conference Virtually
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Virtual Mixed-Reality Headsets
Canon Unveils the New MREAL X1 Headset During CES 2023
Interactive Digital VR Games
Horizon Worlds Launches the New Super Rumble Social VR Game
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
Collaborative XR Headsets
Samsung Confirmed its Upcoming XR Headset with Qualcomm
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
Educational Esports Metaverses
Amazon University Esports Launches a Metaverse Experience
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Football-Focused Esports Worlds
Roblox and FIFA Launch 'FIFA World' Through Their New Partnership
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
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
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
Inclusive Esports Tournaments
Xbox and Special Olympics Will Host the 'Gaming for Inclusion' Event
Esports Deep-Dive Events
Esports Insider Launched the 'Esports Industry Week' in London
Compact Featherlight VR Headsets
The Bigscreen Beyond Headset Has 5K OLED Microdisplays
Vietnamese Esports Media Deals
ESL FACEIT Group and VTVcab Sign a Multi-Year Media Rights Deal
Esports Infrastructure Partnerships
Verizon Works with World Champion Fantasy to Develop PlayerX
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
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
Ghost-Hunting VR Games
Ghostbusters VR is Confirmed to Release in 2023 Alongside Sony's VR Headset
Integrated Streamed Sports Platform
Roku Launches a New Sports-Centric Content on the Home Screen
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience