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
30
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
27
Depth-Sensing VR Horns
A New Attachment for the HTC Vive Could Aid in Environment Tracking
26
VR Car Dealerships
Vroom's Virtual Showroom Contains Hundreds of Makes and Thousands of Models
25
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
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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
Related Ideas
Limited Gaming Eyewear
Viture × Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Appear as a Limited Anniversary Release
Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses
The Xynavo Lightweight AR Glasses Offer a 70-Degree Field of View
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets
Pimax Debuts Three New Models at CES 2026
Sports-Focused Vision Enhancement Systems
Crystal Palace FC Joins GiveVision & Shared Access
Athletic Recovery Wearables
Oura Ring 5 Athletes Kane and Rice Have Became Brand Ambassadors
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
Small-Space VR Platforms
Snack VR Operates in Just Five Square Meters
Extended Reality Glasses
The XREAL AURA Spatial Computing Glasses Offer Up to Five Virtual Screens
Spacefaring VR Adventure Games
'Star Wars: Beyond Victory' is Coming Soon to VR Headsets
Augmented Reality Glasses
Snap Specs Combine Immersive Displays with Standalone Smart Eyewear
VR Creation Platforms
Chop Reality Lets Users Create and Share Personalized VR Worlds Easily
Console VR Simulations
Microsoft Flight Simulator Expands VR Gameplay to PlayStation 5
Human-Focused Wearables
Even Realities Introduces the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring
AI-Powered AR Translation Glasses
LLVision Will Debut Leion Hey2 at CES 2026
Immersive XR Board Games
SPORTRACK is Powered by AI and Physical Learning
Moon Scanner AR Lenses
Xbox and Snapchat Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Augmented Reality Lens
Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets
The Conceptual Argus AR Helmet is Controlled by the Wearer's Eyes
Telecom Event Ticket Campaigns
Verizon and David Beckham Teamed Up for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
Ultra-Bright AR Display Eyewear
The TOZO VIZO V1 AR Glasses are Adjustable
Tech Fashion Sport Campaigns
Athletic Intelligence is Here Debuts with Oakley Meta at Super Bowl
AR Documentary Series
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Links Content with QR Codes
Mixed-Reality Fitness Applications
Kinneta Showcased a Variety of VR Fitness Apps at AWE 2025
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Mixed Reality Headsets
The vivo Vision Discovery Edition is Cutting Edge and Immersive
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Mixed Reality Headset Prototypes
Play for Dream Technology Presents Its Play for Dream MR Headset
Camera-Integrated Wireless Earbuds
Vuebuds Let Users Ask About Their Surroundings in Real Time
Elevated Smart Glasses
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Have Built-In Display of Real-Time Translation
Expanded AR Field-Of-View Smartglasses
Lumus FOV Achieves a Wider Field of View at CES 2026
Clinical Wearable Data Integrations
Samsung Partners With Verily Pre Platform
Immersive 360 camera debuts
The DJI Osmo 360 Unveils 360° imaging with an 1‑inch square sensor
Compact Sports-Ready Cameras
GoPro Has Introduced Updates to Its Compact HERO Action Camera
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
AR Cinema Glasses
Xreal 1s Glasses Expand the One Series Ar Ecosystem with 1200p Optics
Mixed Reality Business Acquisitions
Google is Acquiring a Large Part of HTC's Vive XR Team
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
World Cup Payment Campaigns
Visa Launched Its Tap In FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Virtual Live-TV Experiences
DIRECTV Launches Its DIRECTV on Meta Quest Viewing
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Streaming Platform Format Updates
Streaming Platform 'Twitch' is Adding New Resolution, Formats
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Fan Streaming Platforms
Deltatre NEXUS Powers New Zealand Rugby's With Their Digital Fan Hub
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Disruptive Headphone Technologies
Linkage Global Collaborates on Two Headphone Models
Mobile-First Athlete Training Platforms
Ember Sports' Tech Trains Baseball & Softball Players
Visceral Soccer-Fandom Spots
Coca-Cola Debuts its 'No Better Feeling' Spot for FIFA 2026
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
AI-Powered VR Toolkits
Meta's Agentic Workflow for IWSDK Democratizes WebXR Development
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Comprehensive XR Lineups
Goertek Spotlights Its Extended Reality Range at CES 2026
AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies
PsyTechVR Offers Clinicians & Patients Sophisticated Tools
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Phone Case Collaborations
TORRAS Dropped Its Portugal National Team Ostand Phone Case
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
AR Astronomy Tools
Space Gate Delivers An Immersive AR Astronomy Experience
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Swiss-Engineered Virtual Presentation Systems
The ShowCase Caters to the Needs of Luxury Brands
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Accessible Cinema Production Tools
Kinefinity Delivers Full-Frame 6K Filmmaking at Lower Cost
Video-Centric World Models
Runway Launches Its First World Model
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
Intelligent Athletic Eyewear Styles
The Oakley Meta Vanguard Records Videos in 3K Resolution
Assistive Sports Entertainment Technologies
St. Louis CITY SC Incorporates Touch2See's Technology
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
Wearable Olfactory VR Modules
Institute of Science Tokyo Introduced Scent Headset Prototype
Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts
IMMERSION VR Concert Film Brings Fans Virtually on Stage
Soccer-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its Own the Moment Campaign for FIFA 2025
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
AR Virtual Space Hangouts
Meta Hyperscape Capture Now Supports Communal Hangouts Anywhere
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Extended Reality Headset Updates
Samsung Offers a Key Software Update for the Galaxy XR
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
Soccer-Themed Cruise Experiences
Princess Cruises Will Deliver the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
3D Holographic Game Experiences
VividQ Launched a New Modern Warfare 2 3D Experience
Research-Informed Accessible Tech
The Royal National Institute of Blind People Works with Samsung
Tournament Tech Partners
Salesforce Has Signed On as an Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Tech Partner
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Cycling Esports Partnerships
Trainingpeaks Will Platform USA Cycling's Esports Competitions
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
360°-Degree Action Cameras
Insta360 Launches the Flagship X5 Camera in the Philippines
Mobile Sports Simulation Gaming
MLB The Show Brings Team Building and Gameplay to Mobile
Horror-Themed VR Worlds
Blumhouse is Creating the 'Horrorverse' for Meta Quest 3
Real-Time 3D Engines
Unity Enables 2D, 3D, VR & AR Project Development Across Industries
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Branded Content Partnerships
LG Electronics and Fantasy Life Renew and Expand Their Partnership
Celebratory VR Promotions
Zero Latency VR is an Expert in Free-Roam Virtual Reality Entertainment
Technology-Fusing Laboratory Spaces
WindsorPatania Architects Designs the XR Lab
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience
PubNub Partners with DAZN for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
World Cup Collectors Phones
The Razr Fifa World Cup 26™ Debuts as a Limited Edition Foldable
Groundbreaking LED Panel Technologies
CineCity Studios & GLRT Improve Virtual Production Workflows
VR Rail Carriages
The St Vincent’s Express Takes Senior Care Residents to 10 Countries
Interactive AI Headsets
The Samsung Galaxy XR Runs the Android XR Platform
Freeride Brand Partnerships
GoPro Will Be Front Row and Center at the 2025 Freeride World Tour
Prescriptive VR Therapy Platforms
VA Rolls Out Mynd Immersive MyndXR Across 45 Centers
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Educational VR Florist Programs
The Texas State Florists' Association Debuts a Unique VR Program
Gender Gap-Alleviating Grant Programs
VOICEINSPORT Initiated a New Multi-Year Grant Program
Extended Platform Support Agreements
Unity and Meta Extend Their Multi‑Year Platform Agreement
AI-Powered AR Smart Glasses
Snap Specs AR Glasses Add Spatial AI And Gaming
AI 3D Conversion Tools
Sony Uses AI to Turn 2D Visuals into 3D
Immersive Dance Analysis
Cornell’s DanXeReflect Uses XR Avatars to Help Dancers Refine Movement
World Cup Gaming Contests
Splash Sports Launched Its $3M World Cup Survivor Contest
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Game-Changing Sports Fan Experiences
Telstra Touch and Track Technology Debuts at Marvel Stadium
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Web-Based VR Games
Slice of Music Delivers an Interactive Rhythm Game for Apple Vision Pro
At-Home Trail-Running Experiences
Kinomap Enters Partnership with Golden Trail World Series
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Portable XR Screens
RayNeo Air 3s Pro — Affordable 201‑Inch Virtual Display
Swipeable Content Discovery Experiences
Verts is a Fun Way to Explore What to Watch on Disney+
Digital Urban Replica Systems
RealityMaps Serves Governments, Urban Planners, and Developers
3D Glasses-Free Gaming Monitors
The Samsung Odyssey 3D G90XH Has a 6K Resolution
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Esports Training Facility Upgrades
Virtus.pro Announces a Deal with Samsung Electronics
Tech-Led Accessibility Festival Weeks
Samsung Hosts Its Third Annual Access-Focused Event
Second-Screen Golf Experiences
IRCODE’s Player Profiles Connect Fans to On-Screen Athletes
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Fantasy Sports Apps
bet365 Launched Its Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports App Ahead of World Cup 2026
Immersive Fitness Apps
Gym Spatial Brings Immersive Environments To Apple Vision Pro Workouts
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Interactive Travel Showcases
Sseenn.app Creates 3D Globes To Highlight Your Travel Journey