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Top 60 Multimedia Ideas in July

From Immersive Elevator Experiences to Speaker-Upgrading Devices

— July 29, 2017 — Tech
From augmented reality sneakers to virtual reality art galleries, the top July 2017 multimedia ideas explore the many ways in which AR and VR are transforming the familiar into entirely new experiences.

A number of tangible objects, including everything from greeting cards to casino cards, are now receiving high-tech updates, introducing new forms of entertainment, payment and more. To make the process of creating and sharing virtual reality content easier, several brands are launching specialized equipment that boasts the ability to capture immersive 360-degree content, such as the streaming VRDL360 camera.

Just as a rise in AR and VR content has caused for the creation of dedicated equipment for viewing and creating, there is also a demand for tools like Google's new Heatmaps, which help to visualize where VR viewers are looking as they are inside of a virtual world.
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Customizable Sound Headphones
Customizable Sound Headphones
The VEOSPORT V1 Bluetooth Headphones Enable Total Customization
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Content Suggestion Apps
Content Suggestion Apps
The 'Little Movies' App Gives Users Daily Suggestions for What to Watch
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Streamlined Smart TV Cables
Streamlined Smart TV Cables
The InnCable Allows Hotels to Easily Upgrade to Smart TV Functionality
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Podcast-Enhancing Apps
Podcast-Enhancing Apps
'RemixPod' Upgrades Podcasts with Your Choice of Music
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Fear-Controlled Roller Coasters
Fear-Controlled Roller Coasters
This Ride Speeds Up or Slows Down Based on How Frightened You Are
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Small-Space Conference Cameras
Small-Space Conference Cameras
The Logitech 'MeetUp' 4K Conference Camera is for the Modern Office
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VR Video Heatmaps
VR Video Heatmaps
Google's Heatmaps Help Content Creators See Where Viewers are Looking
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VR Art Platforms
VR Art Platforms
Acute Art Creates a Platform for Artists to Express Themselves Through VR
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Cloud-Connected Security Cameras
Cloud-Connected Security Cameras
The Logitech 'Circle 2' Security Camera Captures Footage Anywhere
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Revolutionary Radio Apps
Revolutionary Radio Apps
The Stationhead App Allows Anyone to Become a DJ and Broadcast Playlists
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Collaborative Video Apps
Collaborative Video Apps
The Vitcord App Encourages Users to Share and Build Video-based Stories
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Curved Quantum Dot Displays
Curved Quantum Dot Displays
The ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ Monitor is for Serious Gamers
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AR Lunar Models
AR Lunar Models
AstroReality's 3D-Printed Moon Model Comes Alive with Augmented Reality
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App-Based Original Shows
App-Based Original Shows
The 'musical.ly' App is Now Launching Its Own Original Shows
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Celebratory Film Domes
Celebratory Film Domes
The Sesqui Dome is Touring Canada to Celebrate the Sesquicentennial
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Cord-Winding Earphones
Cord-Winding Earphones
The 'SnapReel' Earphones Snap Together and Keep the Cord Tangle-Free
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Rugged Adventure Speakers
Rugged Adventure Speakers
The LifeProof Aquaphonics Speaker Can Withstand Almost Anything
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Biometric Casino Cards
Biometric Casino Cards
France's Pleinair Casino is Implementing Cards with Fingerprint Sensors
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Speaker-Upgrading Devices
Speaker-Upgrading Devices
The 'Darlite' Unlocks Sonos Speakers to Play Audio from Any App
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Retractable Outdoor Speakers
Retractable Outdoor Speakers
The C SEED 125 Speakers Pop Up from the Ground on Your Property
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Search Engine Art Galleries
Search Engine Art Galleries
Google is Turning Searches for Art Into Virtual Museum Visits
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Qi-Enabled Charging Speakers
Qi-Enabled Charging Speakers
The 'Tilt' Speaker Wirelessly Charges Your Smartphone
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Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Jonathan Moneta Provides a Preview of the MakeLab Trend Safari
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Gesture Control 360-Degree Speakers
Gesture Control 360-Degree Speakers
The 'ORION360' Speaker Charges Wirelessly for Easy Usage
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Facial Recognition Home Cameras
Facial Recognition Home Cameras
The Nest 'Cam IQ' Security Camera Continuously Monitors Your Home
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Concussion-Detecting Apps
Concussion-Detecting Apps
The Brightlamp Smart Phone App Can Detect a Concussion in Five Seconds
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Streaming VR Cameras
Streaming VR Cameras
The 'VRDL360' Camera Records and Streams 360-Degree Content
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Immersive Gaming Monitors
Immersive Gaming Monitors
The Samsung QLED Curved Gaming Monitor Has a 144Hz Refresh Rate
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Professional Photo Editor Apps
Professional Photo Editor Apps
The 'Mendr' App Connects Users to Freelance Photo Editors
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Lung-Monitoring Vests
Lung-Monitoring Vests
The 'Sensivest' Remotely Monitors Patients' Lungs Using Radar
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eSports Management Systems
eSports Management Systems
ReadyUp is Debuting a New Platform That Help Manage eSports Teams
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Camera-Embedded Backpacks
Camera-Embedded Backpacks
The 'GIPFLbag' GoPro Camera Bag Puts the Focus on Your Activity
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VR Art Cars
VR Art Cars
Artist Cao Fei Uses Virtual Reality to Bring Her Art to Life
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4K Short Throw Projectors
4K Short Throw Projectors
The Dell Advanced 4K Laser Projector Works from Four Inches Away
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Augmented Reality Sneakers
Augmented Reality Sneakers
The Monte Z High-Tech Sneakers Have a Design That Comes to Life in AR
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Deceptive Virtual Reality Rooms
Deceptive Virtual Reality Rooms
This Mixed Reality Room Comes to Life as You Walk Through It
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Convertible Necklace Headphones
Convertible Necklace Headphones
'ROZEBUDS' Fashion Earphones are Worn as Jewelry When Not in Use
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Life Size AR Games
Life Size AR Games
Super Mario AR Allows You to Play the Nostalgic Game Outside in the Real World
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Animal-Shaped Digital Assistants
Animal-Shaped Digital Assistants
'Line' is Releasing a Range of Adorable Smart Speakers
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Virtual Anime Roller Coasters
Virtual Anime Roller Coasters
J-World Tokyo's Dragon Ball-Themed Flying Nimbus Delivers 3D Thrills
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Productive Smart Lamps
Productive Smart Lamps
Peak Lights Up to Alert You of Your Most Productive Hours
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Photographic Dance Machines
Photographic Dance Machines
The Pop n’ Lock Dance Machine Blends Stop Animation and GIFs
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Medieval Musical Kits
Medieval Musical Kits
This Hurdy Kit Combines Jigsaw Puzzle and Musical Instrument Sensibilities
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Responsive Haptic Clothing
Responsive Haptic Clothing
'Ripple' Lets the Wearer Know If Someone is Looking at Them
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Zooming Macro Camera Lenses
Zooming Macro Camera Lenses
This Tamron All-in-One Lens Offers Zooming and Macro Shot Capabilities
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Dual-Lens Car Dash Cams
Dual-Lens Car Dash Cams
The Cansonic 'UltraDuo Z2' Offers Two Cameras to Capture Everything
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Automated Video Editing Software
Automated Video Editing Software
The 'MovieSlice' Automatic Video Editor Creates Quality Content
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Affordable 4K Projectors
Affordable 4K Projectors
The Optoma UHD60 4K Projector Offers Impressive Specs at a Low Price
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Team-Building eSports Platforms
Team-Building eSports Platforms
The HypSports App Helps Gamers Build a Team and Play New Events
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20-Foot 4K Televisions
20-Foot 4K Televisions
The C Seed 262 is the World's Largest 4K Widescreen TV
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DIY Posture-Correcting Devices
DIY Posture-Correcting Devices
This Slouch Alert Device Will Vibrate to Promote Proper Posture
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VR Father's Day Cards
VR Father's Day Cards
Hallmark's Father's Day Greeting Cards Include 360-Degree Videos
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Spherical Multi-Position Projectors
Spherical Multi-Position Projectors
The Conceptual 'Orbit' Projector Can be Used on Any Surface
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Interactive Smart Mirrors
Interactive Smart Mirrors
The Surface of This Reflective Glass is Motion-Controlled
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Modular Mobile Projectors
Modular Mobile Projectors
The 'iBeamBLOCK' Projection System Works with PCs, Tablets and More
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Immersive Elevator Experiences
Immersive Elevator Experiences
Panormia's Virtual Windows Turn Elevators into Magical Journeys
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Multiple Sound Driver Headphones
Multiple Sound Driver Headphones
The Primer Studios 'P-42' Headphones Offer True Surround Sound
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Pocket-Sized Projectors
Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Smart Beam by UO is the World's Tiniest Projector
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Conceptual Futuristic Objects
Conceptual Futuristic Objects
This Speculative Design Exhibit Guesses the Future of Human Needs
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Holographic Mall Advertisements
Holographic Mall Advertisements
'Hypervsn' by Kino-Mo Projects Floating 3D Advertisements
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