These September 2018 multimedia trends range from luxe smart assistant speakers to modular mixed reality headsets. While the Harman Kardon Citation 500 speaker is a sleek audio accessory that can be conveniently synced with Google Assistant, the 'OJO 500' Headset goes beyond solo listening and can be shared by a group of people. The device also offers immersive audio features, and is fitted with a pair of LCD displays that boast "a total resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels."
Other notable September 2018 multimedia innovations include artful examples like the Smithsonian's virtual reality exhibits and Robert Spillner's kinetic installation titled 'Art Machine.' While the iconic American museum's VR exhibits -- a partnership with Intel and Linden Lab -- aim to immerse spectators into the world of art from the comfort of their homes, Spillner's bold art piece is a seamless marriage of movement, form and sophisticated technology.
Top 35 Multimedia Trends in September
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Shape-Shifting Robotic Sculptures
Ozel Office's Tech Artwork is Tech-Driven and Interactive
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Autonomous Digital Guitars
The 17" Jammy Travel Guitar from RnD64 Has a Detachable Neck
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Minimalist Home Theater Projectors
The Conceptual 'PHOS' Projector by Jacopo Mauro is Demure
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360-Degree VR Motion Seats
The 'Feel Three' Virtual Reality Motion Simulator Immerses Players
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Immersive Eye-Tracking VR Headsets
The StarVR One VR Headset is Integrated with AMOLED Displays
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Continuous Kinetic Art Pieces
Robert Spillner's Art Machine Creates Unique Designs with Technology
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Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
Zippin's Concept Store Shows a Next-Gen AI-Powered Shopping Platform
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Antiquated Omnidirectional Speakers
The Harmonically Superior Bluetooth Speaker is Premium
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Reclining Gamer Immersion Chairs
The Acer Predator Thronos Gaming Cockpit Enables Optimal Comfort
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Miniscule Pico Projectors
This Projector Can Transmit High-Definition Video From a 2-Inch Cube
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Industrial-Grade AR Glasses
The New Epson MOVERIO BT-35E Smart Glasses Have a Si-OLED Display
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Lion-Shaped Poetic Installations
Es Devlin's Public Artwork Harnesses Machine Learning Technology
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IoT Home Display Screens
The DAKboard Wall Display v2 Plus Details Your Daily Schedule and More
22
Audiophile-Approved Smart Speakers
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is the Brand's First Smart Solution
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Adaptable Two-in-One Headphones
The ClearDryve 200 Headphones Work for Music and as a Headset
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Advanced Overclocking Gaming Monitors
The New Dell Gaming Monitors Have the LED Edge-Light System
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Dynamic Portable VR Headsets
The GOOVIS G1 Headset Enables Immersive Experiences
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Modular Mixed Reality Headsets
The 'OJO 500' Headset Was Designed With Sharing In Mind
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VR Event Planning Tools
AllSeated's Virtual Reality Tool Helps to Visualize Venue Spaces
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Upscaling 8K TVs
This Samsung TV Can Upscale High-Definition Content Into Crystal-Clear 8K
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VR Museum Exhibitions
The Smithsonian Offers a Virtual Experience on a Social VR Platform
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Calorie-Burning VR Experiences
The VirZOOM 'VZFit' System Keeps You Entertained During Workouts
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Audio-Optimizing Smart Speakers
The Samsung Galaxy Home Has the All-New SoundSteer Technology
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AI-Created Vacation Soundtracks
Royal Caribbean's 'SoundSeeker' Turns Photos to Music with AI
11
Miniature Drum Machines
The 'BeatBuddy Mini 2' Generates Sounds Sampled From Professional Drummers
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360-Degree VR Walking Platforms
The Omnifinity Omnideck Further Immerses Players in Games
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Backseat Luxury In-Car Entertainment
RevoZport Entertains Passengers in the Back of the Tesla X
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Underwater 360 VR Experiences
Barceló Hotels Arranges an Immersive Tour in the Canary Islands
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Low-Cost Mobile Cable Services
The 'TV PLUS' Reduces Your Cable Costs by Up to 50%
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Multi-Device Bluetooth Speakers
This Innovative Bluetooth Speaker Can Be Paired with Five Phones
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Luxury Smart Assistant Speakers
The Harman Kardon Citation 500 Speaker Works with Google Assistant
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Futuristic Voice Assistant Soundbars
The Bose Soundbar 500 and 700 Optimize Your Favorite Audio
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Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Speakers
This Speaker Comes With the 'Amazon Alexa' Virtual Assistant
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Educational Holodeck Rooms
The Cognitive Immersive Room Teaches Language in a Technological Space
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Director-Curated Streaming Services
The byNWR Streaming Service Explores Exploitation Films
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Sizable Garage Art Installations
CYRCLE Paints Vivid Murals in an Underground Garage in Montréal
Movie-Themed VR Experiences
SPACES Offers a Multi-Sensory Terminator Virtual Reality Experience
Upgradeable Gaming PC Towers
The Alienware Aurora PC is Ready for VR Gaming and More
Interactive Communal Art Galleries
Bengo Studio Designed a Walk-By Art Gallery on Yuyuan Road
Portable Pico Projector PCs
The Masterkey 4.0 Pocket PC Boasts a Laser Keyboard and More
VR Cooking Toys
'4D Chef' Shares Interactive Recipes in Augmented and Virtual Reality
Immersive eSports VR Spaces
Greenwall Aims to Be the First eSports-Focused VR Social Space
Temperature-Reducing Festival Solutions
Alex Shtanuk Wants to Cover Burning Man 2018 in a Blanket
Minimalist Home Theater Projectors
The Conceptual 'PHOS' Projector by Jacopo Mauro is Demure
VR Moonwalking Experiences
'A Moon for All Mankind' Places Players in a VR Lunar Space
Entertaining High-Tech Coolers
The CoolBox is a Durable Product with Tech-Accommodating Features
Body-Drying Bathroom Scales
The Conceptual Samsung PEBBLE Scale Air Dries You After a Shower
Qi-Enabled Desktop Speakers
The 'Tevol' Speaker Charges Devices, Plays Tunes and More
Dynamic Dual-Diver Earbuds
The KNZ SoundFlux Headphones Produce Unparalleled Audio
Elegant Aesthetic Smart Speakers
The Cambridge Audio Yoyo (L) Speaker Boasts Built-in Chromecast
Immersive Eye-Tracking VR Headsets
The StarVR One VR Headset is Integrated with AMOLED Displays
Chic Affordable Bluetooth Speakers
JAM Audio's Chill Series is Both Highly Functional and Stylish
Antiquated Omnidirectional Speakers
The Harmonically Superior Bluetooth Speaker is Premium
Gilded Wireless Earbuds
The Brikk Lux AirPods Classic are Covered in 24K Yellow Gold
Colourful Digitally Printed Leather
Timorous Beasties & Bill Amberg Produce a Kaleidoscopic Line
Vibrant Immersive Art Exhibitions
The Color Factory Uses Color Inspired by New York City
Premium DIY Youngster Headphones
The Bose BOSEbuild Headphones Let Kids Personalize the Accessory
Compact 360-Degree Cameras
The Vuze XR Brings 360-Degree Video and a Wider Audience
Affordable 4K Touch-Screen TVs
The HELLO Touch is a Trustworthy Gadget for Presentations
In-Car Wireless Charging Pads
The Tesla Model 3 Wireless Charger Fast-Charges Two Smartphones
Charitable Elephant Ice Sculptures
Amarula and WildlifeDirect Team Up for World Elephant Day
Unlimited Sound-Upgrading Speakers
The 'Sound-vessel' Speaker Can be Paired with Multiple Devices
Professional Athlete Audio Equipment
The Murel Venom Headphones Have a 400-Foot Bluetooth Range
Digitally-Inspired Art Instillations
Paradis Perdus Wants Viewers to Question Their Own Realities
Visually Striking Smart Speakers
The Cavalier 'Maverick' Speaker Puts a Focus on Premium Design
Photography Brand Portable Projectors
The Kodak Pocket Pico Projector is Palm-Sized and Powerful
Buoyant Wireless Cork Speakers
House of Marley's New Bluetooth Speakers That are Durable & Stylish
Colorfully Curved Installations
The Very Many Create a Lightweight Pavilion for a Leisure Center
Responsive Illuminated Smart Speakers
The Second White 'AI Lighting Speaker' is Subtle and Modern
Digital Professional Projectors
The Sony MP-CD1 Projector is Pocket-Sized and Robustly Designed
Bouncy Art Playgrounds
Snarkitecture's Bounce is an Interactive Art Installation in Hong Kong
Flashlight-Inspired AR Projectors
The 'Lumen' Projector Boasts a Portable and Headset-Free Design
Industrial-Grade AR Glasses
The New Epson MOVERIO BT-35E Smart Glasses Have a Si-OLED Display
Lion-Shaped Poetic Installations
Es Devlin's Public Artwork Harnesses Machine Learning Technology
Biomorphic Interior-Exterior Installations
Crystal Wagner's Art Has a Hybrid Construction Approach
Crowd-Funded Sphere Artworks
BIG Architects Boasts a Mirrored Installation for Burning Man
Psychologically Disruptive Masks
This 'Masque' Alters a Person's Perception of Themselves
Voice Assistant Outlet Adapters
The i-box Ellipsis Saves Vital Space in Small Areas
Wearable Back-Mounted Robots
This Backpack-Style Robot Gives Wearers and Extra Set of Arms
Audiophile-Approved Smart Speakers
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is the Brand's First Smart Solution
Premium Dual-Driver Headphones
The FIIL Driifter Pro Earbuds Actively Eliminate Noise Around You
Sensory Scent-Based Devices
The 'OZONE' Device Helps Users Recall Cherished Memories
AR Home Decor Apps
'Homestory' Uses AI and AR to Help Users Pinpoint the Best Solutions
VR-Enabled Web Browsers
Google's Daydream VR Now Allows for Seamless Browser Access for Chrome
VR E-Shopping Kiosks
Amazon Set Up Interactive Virtual Reality Kiosks for Amazon Prime Day
Plastic Five-Ton Whale Sculptures
STUDIOKCA Embarks on an Ambitious Project with Ocean Plastic
Holographic AR Tabletop Games
Spatial's Augmented Reality Tabletop Gaming Requires No Headsets
Laser-Powered Projectors
The Xiaomi WEMAX ONE Short Throw Projector Needs Minimal Space to Operate
VR Event Planning Tools
AllSeated's Virtual Reality Tool Helps to Visualize Venue Spaces
All-in-One Digital Coolers
The 'Infinite Cooler' Offers Much More Than On-the-Go Refrigeration
Floating Soccer Ball Installations
Darío Escobar's Project Has a Deconstructed Approach to Art
World Champion-Approved Surfboards
The Slater Designs Surfboards are from Kelly Slater Himself
Youngster Hearing Protection Headphones
The Mpow Kids Headphones Have Built-in Volume Restriction
Heart Rate-Monitoring Wireless Headphones
BEEM UNITED Boasts the Perfect Headphones for Sport
Aftermarket Voice Assistant Devices
The MYRIANN Google Home Portable Battery Case is Convenient
Improved Flagship TVs
The New Sony Flagship TVs Vastly Improve on Existing Designs and Tech
VR Museum Exhibitions
The Smithsonian Offers a Virtual Experience on a Social VR Platform
360-Degree Shared VR Experiences
Igloo Vision Brings Viewers Together for Immersive Experiences
Calorie-Burning VR Experiences
The VirZOOM 'VZFit' System Keeps You Entertained During Workouts
Vibrational Music-Making Devices
The 'MUTE' Musical Instrument Lets Users Feel the Music
VR Viewfinder Apps
Toronto's CN Tower Viewfinder Brings the City to Life in Virtual Reality
Discreet Shelf Underside Speakers
The 'Aloft' Speaker Saves Space in Your Home or Office
Futuristic Underwater Camera Drones
This Drone Can Capture 4K Video at Depths of 1,000 Meters
Unbreakable OLED Screens
Samsung's New Screen Survives Huge Drops, Hammer Strikes and Much More
360-Degree VR Walking Platforms
The Omnifinity Omnideck Further Immerses Players in Games
Streaming Success Camps
The Twitch Creator Camp Helps Aspiring Streamers Build Their Careers
Shared Video-Watching Features
Facebook's 'Watch Party' Lets Multiple People View Videos Together
Volcanic Rock-Inspired Radios
The 'RADIOOO' Draws Inspiration from Lava and Volcanic Rocks
Augmented Amusement Park Experiences
Snapchat's Amusement Park Feature Enhances the Experience
Underwater 360 VR Experiences
Barceló Hotels Arranges an Immersive Tour in the Canary Islands
Bouncing Ball Drum Machines
The Oddball Pocket Drum Machine Responds to Bounces and Impact
Sing-Along Video Apps
The Smule App Lets Users Sing Along With Musical Megastars
Compact Wireless Guitar Amps
The Katana-Air Offers Musicians a Simple and Easy to Use Wireless Amp
Self-Driving Shopping Services
This Pilot Project Lets You Take Self-Driving Waymo Cars to Walmart
Multi-Device Bluetooth Speakers
This Innovative Bluetooth Speaker Can Be Paired with Five Phones
Massive 8K TVs
LG's 8K OLED TV Uses AI to Naturally Upscale None 8K Video
Immersive Binge-Watching Retreats
LG and Netflix's 'B&Binge' Stays are Styled Like Favorite Shows
Intelligent Voice Assistant Displays
The Lenovo Smart Display Supports Google Assistant and More
Child-Focused Streaming Services
Tankee is a Kid-Friendly Streaming Service for Video Games
Wearable AR Audio Devices
Clementine Wear's SnowOwl Picks up Selective Audio Frequencies
Multi-Stream Music Platforms
JD Sports Launched JD-X as a 24-Hour Music-Streaming Platform
Voice Assistant-Compatible Thermostats
The Hive Heating & Cooling Smart Thermostat is Precise
Discreet Necklace Headphones
The Klipsch R5 Neckband Headphones Offer Up to Eight Hours of Use
VR Drug Rehab Systems
Chinese Rehab Centers May Soon Use VR to Gauge Patient Progress