Top 100 Multimedia Concepts in July

From Mind-Controlled Televisions to 360-Degree Cameras

— July 26, 2015 — Tech
Many of the most popular July 2015 multimedia ideas can be split into one of two categories, created for the purposes of either work or play. This kind of immersive technology is now making it easier than ever to tap into sources of entertainment or training programs. Examples of this include virtual reality comedy programs, as well as simulators for professionals working in mining, construction, the military and law enforcement.

Purpose and entertainment converge in examples like the Getty Images VR Database, which is accessible with an Oculus Rift and provides access to a whole new realm of photo and video content.

Looking to the future of multimedia, BBC Digital developed a concept Mind Control TV, which would do away with the need for remote controls, buttons and touch technology of all kinds.
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99
Comprehensive Music Services
Comprehensive Music Services
Apple Music Will Stream Music and Boost Artist-Fan Interaction
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98
Employee Discount Platforms
Employee Discount Platforms
The Perkopolis Platform Provides Discounts for Workers
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97
Prioritizing Email Applications
Prioritizing Email Applications
'Spark' is an Application That Will Organize Important Emails
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96
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Comcast's Xfinity Share Helps Create and Share Livestream Video Content
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95
Map-Based Lodging Tools
Map-Based Lodging Tools
This New Website Provides Travelers with Map-Based Hotel Searches
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94
Standalone Streaming Services
Standalone Streaming Services
Showtime Launches Over-the-Top Service with Existing Branding
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93
Minimalist Music Apps
Minimalist Music Apps
The 'Onesong' App Lets You Share Just One Track at a Time with Friends
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92
Serendipitous Dating Services
Serendipitous Dating Services
'Tab' is a Dating Tool That Matches Up Users Entirely at Random
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91
Limited Livestreaming Apps
Limited Livestreaming Apps
The New 'Outcast' App is Designed for 15-Second Live Broadcasts
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90
Motivational Fitness Platforms
Motivational Fitness Platforms
The Flabuless System Encourages Employees to Get in Shape Together
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89
News Streaming Platforms
News Streaming Platforms
The Watchup Apps Brings Curated Television Reporting to Smartphones
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88
Palm-Held Musical Controllers
Palm-Held Musical Controllers
The OWOW Midi Controller Lets You Create Music On the Fly
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87
Gesture Recognition Projects
Gesture Recognition Projects
Google's Project Soli Imagines the Future of UI for Objects
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86
Augmented Reality Engines
Augmented Reality Engines
The Cimagine System Lets You Place Objects in Virtual Reality
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85
Streaming-Enabled Audio Recorders
Streaming-Enabled Audio Recorders
This Wireless Recording Device Can Capture and Stream Audio
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84
Mock Interactive Videos
Mock Interactive Videos
Namie Amuro's Golden Touch Music Video Simulates Interactivity
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83
Flexible Video Cameras
Flexible Video Cameras
'Flex Cam PIC' is a Versatile Camera Designed to Capture Everyday Moments
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82
Conference-Style Messaging Apps
Conference-Style Messaging Apps
The 'Popcorn Buzz' App Facilitates Free Group Calls and Chats
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81
App Recommendation Services
App Recommendation Services
This New Mobile App Will Help You Find Other Apps to Download
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80
Immersive Underwater Maps
Immersive Underwater Maps
The New Google 'Ocean Street View' Provides a Look at Life Under the Sea
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79
Off-Road Terrain Maps
Off-Road Terrain Maps
'Magellan' Plans to Release a New Navigation System for Unmarked Backroads
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78
Optimal Outfit-Choosing Tools
Optimal Outfit-Choosing Tools
This New Tool Helps Users Find the Most Instagram-Worthy Outfit
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77
Seamless Synchronization Apps
Seamless Synchronization Apps
The 'WeMesh' App Allows Users to Watch Videos in Sync with Friends
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76
Check-In Charging Bars
Check-In Charging Bars
Japan Airlines' New Travel Charging Kiosks Top Up Mobile Devices
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75
Skilled Employee Apps
Skilled Employee Apps
The CA Technologies Talent Development Platform Targets Expert Workers
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74
Domestic Getaway Tools
Domestic Getaway Tools
This New Travel Startup Wants to Help Travelers Choose Their Destination
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73
Thoughtful Reminder Apps
Thoughtful Reminder Apps
The 'Sincerely Sunday' App Helps You Start Your Work Week with a Smile
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72
Book Recommendation Apps
Book Recommendation Apps
The 'ReadThisNext' App Helps You Choose the Perfect Book to Read
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71
Calorie Estimation Apps
Calorie Estimation Apps
Google's 'Im2calories' App Will Gauge How Healthy a Meal is from a Photo
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70
Task Organization Apps
Task Organization Apps
This Clever Cross-Platform Service Helps You Manage Your Daily Goals
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69
360-Degree Cameras
360-Degree Cameras
The iris360 System Lets Businesses Upload Photos Onto Google Street View
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68
Hip-Hop Rapping Robots
Hip-Hop Rapping Robots
Finish Researchers Have Developed the World's First Mechanical Rapper
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67
Gesture-Controlled Touchpads
Gesture-Controlled Touchpads
The 'Moky' Keyboard Uses Laser Sensors to Create a Visual Touchpad
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66
Team-Building Food Services
Team-Building Food Services
The Foodee Platform is Designed Specifically for Employee Dining
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65
Seamless Photo-Sharing Apps
Seamless Photo-Sharing Apps
This New App Helps Users Share and Receive The Photos They Didn't Take
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64
Journalist-Tracking Platforms
Journalist-Tracking Platforms
'Anewstip' is a Service That Hunts Down Relevant Media Contacts
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63
Backpacker Community Platforms
Backpacker Community Platforms
The 'Penroads' Website Helps Travelers Make Friends on the Road
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62
Menu Translation Apps
Menu Translation Apps
This Clever App Translates Any Menu into a Traveler’s Native Language
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61
Ticket-Purchasing Apps
Ticket-Purchasing Apps
This App Makes It Easier to Purchase Tickets While Traveling
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60
Curated News Apps
Curated News Apps
‘Nuzzel’ is a New App That Shows Users What Articles Their Friends are Reading
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59
Employee Recognition Systems
Employee Recognition Systems
The WorkStride Platform Allows Workers to Acknolwedge Achievemets
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58
Custom News Creation Tools
Custom News Creation Tools
The Criticl Platform Lets Users Create Their Own Journalistic Content
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57
Immersive Audio Headphones
Immersive Audio Headphones
The 'Here Active Listening' Earbuds are Made for Real World Audio
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56
Exclusively Online Banks
Exclusively Online Banks
This UK Bank Will Operate Almost Entirely as a Mobile Banking App
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55
Mind-Controlled Televisions
Mind-Controlled Televisions
The BBC's Mind Control TV Offers Enhanced Accessibility
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54
Rental Management Services
Rental Management Services
'Lodgify' Enables Vacation Rentals Owners to Create Their Own Websites
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53
In-Ear Audiophile Headphones
In-Ear Audiophile Headphones
The M4U 4 Earphones Offer Beautifully Balanced Sound
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52
Professional Food Delivery Services
Professional Food Delivery Services
The Office Grocery Platform Delivers Edibles to Working Teams
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51
Retail Traffic Trackers
Retail Traffic Trackers
This Technology Helps Businesses Track Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic
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50
LED Juggling Balls
LED Juggling Balls
'Juggglow' Takes Juggling to the Next Level with Intelligent Smart Technology
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49
Audio-Enabled Light Bulbs
Audio-Enabled Light Bulbs
This Wirelessly Controlled LED Light Bulb Features Built-in Speakers
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48
Emergency Communication Devices
Emergency Communication Devices
This Tool Allows First Responders to Communicate Without a Signal
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47
Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps
Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps
The New 'Duolingo' App Prosises to Help Anyone Become a Polyglot
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46
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
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45
Employee Motivation Tools
Employee Motivation Tools
The iDoneThis Software Stimulates Workers Through a Collaborative System
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44
Gesture-Controlled Smartwatch Devices
Gesture-Controlled Smartwatch Devices
The 'Aria' Provides an Easy Means of Using Wearable Devices
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43
Paternal Lifestyle Guides
Paternal Lifestyle Guides
'Fatherly' is a New Parenting Website Designed for Modern Fathers
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42
Extra-Sensory Vests
Extra-Sensory Vests
The 'Vest' is a Form of Wearable Technology for Those with Hearing Impairments
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41
Employee Reinforcement Platforms
Employee Reinforcement Platforms
The Tap My Back App Encourages Positive Workplace Behavior
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40
UpCycling Battery Packs
UpCycling Battery Packs
'Better Re' Allows Consumers to Use Leftover Energy to Charge New Devices
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39
VR Comedic Shorts
VR Comedic Shorts
CBS Debuted the First Virtual Reality Comedy Short at Cannes Lions
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38
Scent-Based Maps
Scent-Based Maps
The 'Smelly Maps' Project Helps You Explore the Urban Smellscape of Your City
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37
Video-Integrated Headphones
Video-Integrated Headphones
The New 'SiME Smart Headphones' Feature a High-Tech Video Display
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36
Personalized Email Advertisements
Personalized Email Advertisements
This Software Makes Consumers Reconsider Items They Didn't Buy
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35
Powerful Wireless Speakers
Powerful Wireless Speakers
The AxiomAir Speaker Uses a Raspberry Pi to Run its Audio Processing
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34
Digital Storytelling Devices
Digital Storytelling Devices
'StoryHome' is a Connected Device That Helps Families Share Stories
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33
Millennial Employment Apps
Millennial Employment Apps
This New App Will Help Recent Graduates Find Start-up Jobs
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32
Virtual Reality Photojournalism
Virtual Reality Photojournalism
The Getty Images VR Database Will Be Accessible with Oculus Rift
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Lifestyle Social Networks
Lifestyle Social Networks
The '6Tribes' Lifestyle App Connects Users Based on Interests
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30
In-Flight Entertainment Apps
In-Flight Entertainment Apps
Delta Airlines Created Its Own Free Video Streaming Service
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29
Diabetes-Tracking Lenses
Diabetes-Tracking Lenses
The new Google patent for contact lenses will target diabetics
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28
Miner-Training Simulators
Miner-Training Simulators
The Cybermine Simulator Emulates the Operation of Mining Equipment
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27
Personalized Recommendation Apps
Personalized Recommendation Apps
This App Provides Smart Recommendations Based on Expert Knowledge
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26
Diaper-Monitoring Devices
Diaper-Monitoring Devices
This High-Tech Diaper Can Measure and Track a Baby's Well-Being
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25
All-Subscription Retailers
All-Subscription Retailers
This New Store Lets You Rent Any Product in Exchange for a Monthly Fee
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24
High-Tech Airline Seats
High-Tech Airline Seats
Panasonic's X Series 'Jazz Seats' Entertain and Charge Devices
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Photo Curation Apps
Photo Curation Apps
The 'PicJoy' App Provides Advanced Ways of Categorizing Smartphone Pictures
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Wheelchair Navigation Apps
Wheelchair Navigation Apps
'Wheelmap' is a New Accessibility App Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Kick-Clicking Computer Chairs
Kick-Clicking Computer Chairs
The Segregation of Joy Seat Lets You Click With a Kick
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20
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
The 'Embrace' Watch Helps People with Epilepsy Track Their Seizures
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19
Personalized Shopping Apps
Personalized Shopping Apps
This App Uses Aggregation to Create a Personal Shopping Experience
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18
Multitouch Touchscreen Tables
Multitouch Touchscreen Tables
The KioPro Coffee Table Has a Wide Variety of Applications
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17
Virtual Reality Sports Events
Virtual Reality Sports Events
The 2015 U.S. Open Will Be Streamed in VR Technology
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Architectural Volcanic Projections
Architectural Volcanic Projections
The ROM Celebrates a Museum Exhibit with a Grand Display
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15
Wearable Audio Recorders
Wearable Audio Recorders
This Miniature Recording Device Can Help Users Capture High-Quality Sound
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14
Immersive Scuba Diving Games
Immersive Scuba Diving Games
'Abzû' is a New Underwater Adventure Game Based on Ocean Exploration
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13
Superhero Wearable Technology
Superhero Wearable Technology
Disney Playmation Lets Children Immerse Themselves as Favorite Heros
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12
Furniture-Printing Software
Furniture-Printing Software
This New Program Will Help You Create Your Own Flat-Packed Furniture
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11
Private Broadcasting Apps
Private Broadcasting Apps
'Skeegle' is a Mobile Live-Streaming App Exclusively for Private Groups
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10
VR Shooting Simulators
VR Shooting Simulators
VirTra Helps Law Enforcement Improve Shooting Accuracy, Virtually
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9
Voyeuristic Live Streaming Apps
Voyeuristic Live Streaming Apps
The 'Unicorns' App Lets Anyone Watch While You Use Your Phone
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8
Augmented Reality Bike Helmets
Augmented Reality Bike Helmets
This AR Cycling Helmet Prototype Boasts Blind-Spot Visualization
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7
Avant-Garde VR Headsets
Avant-Garde VR Headsets
This Stylish VR Helmet is Designed for Modern Consumers
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6
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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5
Multi-Store Shopping Apps
Multi-Store Shopping Apps
The 'Voonik' App Combines Multiple Stores on a Single Shopping Platform
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4
Invisible Hearing Aids
Invisible Hearing Aids
These Futuristic Hearing Aids are Designed for the Modern Consumer
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3
Affordable Audiophile Turntables
Affordable Audiophile Turntables
The Walker Audio Turntable Makes Quality Disc-Spinning Accessible
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2
Dinosaur Education Websites
Dinosaur Education Websites
This Site Lets Users Learn Real Facts about Jurassic Park Dinosaurs
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1
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Icaros by HYVE Provides a Stimulating and Entertaining Way to Work Out
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