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Top 100 Multimedia Trends in March

From VR News Generators to Intelligent Photography Robots

— March 20, 2016 — Tech
These March 2016 multimedia innovations range from intelligent photography robots to VR news generators that help audiences stay connected and informed like never before. Top tech device examples include virtual reality smart cameras that offer 360 degree views and mobile connectivity features along with touchscreen display projectors that marry a sleek and compact design with convenient capabilities.

When examining the month's newest apps, the March 2016 multimedia trends include GIF-specific search engines that are designed to appeal to avid social media users along with live face-swapping apps that have already become a viral sensation among Millennial and Gen Z consumers.

Additionally, the month's other memorable multimedia innovations include like VR painting experiences like a virtual Hieronymus Bosch art gallery visit, conceived by creative digital agency BDH.
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Activity
Freshness
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Portable Photo Scanners
Portable Photo Scanners
Studio is a Digital Scanning Solution for Antiquated Family Photo Albums
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99
Customizable Display Headsets
Customizable Display Headsets
The 'TeraGlass' Head-Mounted Display Can Display Both 2D and 3D
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98
Weather-Resistant Loudspeakers
Weather-Resistant Loudspeakers
The KOAR Sound System Design is Engineered for All Weather Use
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97
Interactive Film Experiences
Interactive Film Experiences
This Screening of the Muppet Movie Invites Kids to Sing Along
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96
Immersive Content Headsets
Immersive Content Headsets
The LG 360 VR Headset is a Slim, Discreet Device to Experience Content
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95
Waterproof Action Microphones
Waterproof Action Microphones
The 'REMOVU M1' Camera Microphone is Compatible with the GoPro
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94
Celebrity-Inspired Musical Emojis
Celebrity-Inspired Musical Emojis
These Expressive Video Clips are Designed by Paul McCartney
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93
Hand-Oiled Wooden Headphones
Hand-Oiled Wooden Headphones
Grain Audio Over Ear Comfortable Headphones Provide Rich Audio Output
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92
Cinematic Portable Projectors
Cinematic Portable Projectors
The JmGO View Lets You Project HD and 3D Video Onto Flat Surfaces
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91
Fashion-Forward Fitness Trackers
Fashion-Forward Fitness Trackers
The Alta is a Fitness Band for Style-Conscious Consumers
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90
Panoramic Makeup Tutorials
Panoramic Makeup Tutorials
This Beauty Brand Has Produced the First 360-Degree Makeup Video
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89
Crowdsourced Resume-Building Services
Crowdsourced Resume-Building Services
This Platform Helps Users Create Peer-Authored Resumes
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88
GIF-Specific Search Engines
GIF-Specific Search Engines
This Platform Now Includes a Native GIF Search Feature
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87
Cloud-Connected Security Cameras
Cloud-Connected Security Cameras
The Kodak CFH-V15 Video Monitoring Security Camera is Automated
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86
Intelligent Photography Robots
Intelligent Photography Robots
The Smart Shoot Enables Any Smartphone to be a Hands-Free Camera
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85
Animated Humanitarian Ads
Animated Humanitarian Ads
This United Nations Ad Uses Cinema Screens to Promote Development Goals
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84
Gaming Soundtrack Vinyl Records
Gaming Soundtrack Vinyl Records
The Monument Valley Game Soundtrack Can Be Yours On Vinyl
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83
Telemarketer-Trolling Apps
Telemarketer-Trolling Apps
The Jolly Roger Telephone Co. Keeps Telemarketers on the Phone for Ages
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82
Hype-Free Headphones
Hype-Free Headphones
These Status Audio Headphones Focus Solely On Sound Quality and Comfort
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81
Ambient Noise-Enhancing Earphones
Ambient Noise-Enhancing Earphones
The AfterShokz 'Sportz 3' Open-Ear Stereo Headphones are Modern
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80
Podcast-Revolutionizing Platforms
Podcast-Revolutionizing Platforms
Acast Provides Podcast Advertising Opportunities to Marketers
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79
Heartbeat-Sensing Apps
Heartbeat-Sensing Apps
The Hear and Now App Measure a User's Heartbeat in Order to Relieve Stress
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78
Mobile Parking Meter Payments
Mobile Parking Meter Payments
This City Now Accepts Smartphone Parking Payments
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77
Advertisement-Free Music Platforms
Advertisement-Free Music Platforms
This Website Offers Ad-Free Music Streaming Online
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76
Data-Obfuscating Plugins
Data-Obfuscating Plugins
This Browser Extension Makes Browsing Data Unusable for Advertisers
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75
Freelance Management Apps
Freelance Management Apps
The 'WeLancer' App Helps Freelancers Manage Client Relationships
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74
Virtual Gesture-Control Games
Virtual Gesture-Control Games
This VR Shooter Lets You Use Real Physical Gestures
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73
Relationship-Tracking Apps
Relationship-Tracking Apps
The 'Tigli' App Helps Users Maintain Relationships Over Time
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72
Fitness-Focused Photo Apps
Fitness-Focused Photo Apps
The 'GymSelfie' App Helps Consumers Visually Track Their Progress
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71
Virtual Reality Race Streams
Virtual Reality Race Streams
The NASCAR Daytona 500 Race Will Be Streamed In Virtual Reality
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70
Small Business Discount Apps
Small Business Discount Apps
This App Helps Small Business Owners Offer Exclusive Deals
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69
MIDI Controller Bracelets
MIDI Controller Bracelets
The T8 Bracelet Offers Full Control On Digital Musical Performance
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68
Audio-Streaming Headphone Hubs
Audio-Streaming Headphone Hubs
The 'ekko' Hub Enables Audio Sharing for Up to Ten Listeners
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67
Virtual Reality Smartphones
Virtual Reality Smartphones
Lenovo's VIBE K4 Note Smartphone Features a Virtual Reality Kit
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66
Floating Imagery Systems
Floating Imagery Systems
This Mitsubishi Electric Technology Allows For Floating Aerial Displays
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65
Speaker-Embedded Television Stands
Speaker-Embedded Television Stands
The Geneva Sound System XXL Operates with a Dual-Purpose Design
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64
Concussion-Simulating VR Apps
Concussion-Simulating VR Apps
The 'BrainGainz' App Uses Virtual Reality to Simulate a Head Injury
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63
Free Content Cable Boxes
Free Content Cable Boxes
The Sky 'NOW TV' Smart Box Provides Both Free and Premium Channels
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62
Handcrafted Eco-Friendly Electronics
Handcrafted Eco-Friendly Electronics
The Thinksound 'On1 Supra-Aural' Headphones are Sustainable
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61
Virtual Immersive Experiences
Virtual Immersive Experiences
The Virtually Dead Attraction Blends Theater and Virtual Reality
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60
Algorithmic Alcoholic Beverages
Algorithmic Alcoholic Beverages
This Beer Was Developed by Tracking Human Emotions
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59
Wireless-Enabling Stereo Devices
Wireless-Enabling Stereo Devices
The 'TuneBox2' Wireless Media Player Transforms Existing Stereos
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58
Interactive Mental Health Apps
Interactive Mental Health Apps
This App Allows Users to Chat with a Dedicated Psychologist
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57
Immersive Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Immersive Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The Backbeat Pro+ Headphones Help You Tune Out Distractions
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56
Upgraded Extruder 3D Printers
Upgraded Extruder 3D Printers
The Airwolf 3D Axiom 3D Printer is Upgraded with Fast Dual Extruders
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55
Flatpack VR Headets
Flatpack VR Headets
The 'Goblin' Folding VR Viewer Collapses for Easy Transportation
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54
360-Degree VR Cameras
360-Degree VR Cameras
The 'Gear 360' from Samsung is Ideal for Shooting VR Video
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53
NFC-Enabled Speakers
NFC-Enabled Speakers
The Paww 'SoundBox 10' Compact Bluetooth Speaker Offers Precision Audio
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52
Digitally Replicating Amplifiers
Digitally Replicating Amplifiers
The Latest Marshall Code Amplifiers Replicate Iconic Sounds
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51
VR Shakespearean Performances
VR Shakespearean Performances
The 'I-CAVE' Project Brings Shakespeare to Life with Virtual Reality
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50
Olympics-Inspired Arcade Games
Olympics-Inspired Arcade Games
This Games Allows Players to Compete in Nine Olympic Events
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49
Next-Gen Wireless Speakers
Next-Gen Wireless Speakers
The Creative Airwave Bluetooth NFC Speaker Enables Enhanced Listening
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48
Light Fixture Security Systems
Light Fixture Security Systems
The Zmodo Smart Door Light Offers Total Customization
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47
Shape-Shifting Mannequins
Shape-Shifting Mannequins
The i.Dummy Changes Its Shape to Reflect Different Body Types
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46
Instructional Music Apps
Instructional Music Apps
The 'Scalebook' App is Designed to Help Violinists Improve Their Scales
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45
Virtual Art Exhibitions
Virtual Art Exhibitions
'Ai WeiWei 360' Lets You Enjoy An Immersive Tour Of the Artist's Exhibit
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44
VR News Generators
VR News Generators
This Portable Headset from Valve Creates VR News Content
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43
Nerve-Stimulating Headphones
Nerve-Stimulating Headphones
Nervana Headphones Stimulate the Pleasure Center of the Brain
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42
Pharmacy Photo-Printing Kiosks
Pharmacy Photo-Printing Kiosks
These Self-Serve Kiosks Provide a Convenient Way to Print Photos
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41
Social Media Food Reviews
Social Media Food Reviews
This App Helps Users Create Food Reviews to Share on Instagram
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40
Virtual Reality Studios
Virtual Reality Studios
Samsung is Opening a VR Studio in New York City
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39
Beauty Brand Discovery Platforms
Beauty Brand Discovery Platforms
This Marketplace Helps Consumers Discover Niche Beauty Brands
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38
Mood-Gauging Speakers
Mood-Gauging Speakers
The 'MoodBox' Offers Mood Enhancement Through Light and Music Therapy
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37
Touchscreen Display Projectors
Touchscreen Display Projectors
The ZTE Spro Plus Android Projector Features an AMOLED Display
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36
Detachable Subwoofer Speakers
Detachable Subwoofer Speakers
The Cowin Ark is a Compact Portable Speaker with a Modular Design
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35
Curable 3D Printer Resins
Curable 3D Printer Resins
The Tethon 3D Porcelite Ceramic Resin Can be Printed then Fired
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34
Online Apartment Rental Platforms
Online Apartment Rental Platforms
This Website Facilitates Group Apartment Rentals Online
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33
Augmented Reality Star Finders
Augmented Reality Star Finders
The 'Universe2go' Star Viewer Digitizes the Night Sky
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32
3D-Printed Tortoise Shells
3D-Printed Tortoise Shells
These Decoy Shells are Designed to Confuse and Deter Predators
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31
Dynamic Audiophile Headphones
Dynamic Audiophile Headphones
Sonorous' New Quality Headphones Offer Top-Notch Performance
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30
VR Gallery Tours
VR Gallery Tours
The Courtauld Gallery Now Allows Patrons to View Its Exhibits from Home
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29
Internet Terminal Tables
Internet Terminal Tables
This Chain Now Offers Internet-Connected Charging Stations at Its Tables
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28
Convenient Kiosk Ordering Systems
Convenient Kiosk Ordering Systems
This Restaurant Uses Digital Kiosks to Take Orders
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27
Virtual Reality Smart Cameras
Virtual Reality Smart Cameras
The LG 360 Cam Features Dual Fisheye Lenses
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26
VR Motion-Tracking Devices
VR Motion-Tracking Devices
The Leap Motion 'Orion' Hand Tracking Engine Enables Deeper Experiences
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25
Handcrafted Bamboo Speakers
Handcrafted Bamboo Speakers
These Speakers by Serene Audio Provide a Unique Listening Experience
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24
Fluid TV Streaming Services
Fluid TV Streaming Services
Sky's 'Fluid Viewing' Service Lets You Enjoy Content Across Devices
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23
Interactive Wine Tables
Interactive Wine Tables
Graphene 3D Lab and Ideum Elevate Wine Experiences with Technology
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22
Pocket-Sized Projectors
Pocket-Sized Projectors
The RIF6 CUBE Pico Projecting Device is Designed for on-the-Go Use
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21
Selfie Stick Phone Cases
Selfie Stick Phone Cases
This iPhone Case is Equipped with a Built-In Selfie Stick
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20
360-Degree Smart Cameras
360-Degree Smart Cameras
The Misafes 'Panoporter' Video Chat Camera Offers Comprehensive Coverage
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19
VR Painting Experiences
VR Painting Experiences
Hieronymus Bosch's Artwork Now Immerses the Viewer in Virtual Reality
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18
3D-Printed Picture Books
3D-Printed Picture Books
The Tactile Picture Books Project Helps Blind Children Follow a Story
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17
Horn-Inspired Speakers
Horn-Inspired Speakers
The OMA Imperia Home Sound System Features an Unexpected Design Aesthetic
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16
Surrealist World Simulators
Surrealist World Simulators
The 'Disney and Dali' Experience Takes Participants Inside Paintings
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15
Live Face-Swapping Apps
Live Face-Swapping Apps
The 'Face Swap Live' App Helps Users Digitally Trade Faces in Real Time
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14
Reactive Feather Jackets
Reactive Feather Jackets
This Feather-Covered Jacket Will Twitch When the Wearer is Facing North
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13
Discreet Rearview Mirror Cameras
Discreet Rearview Mirror Cameras
The 'GoSafe 260' HD Dashcam Features Motion-Detection Technology
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12
Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
This Device Can Produce 3D-Printed Objects in Mere Minutes
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11
Affordable VR Smartphone Headsets
Affordable VR Smartphone Headsets
The DSCVR Headset Enables Smartphone Virtual Reality with Ease
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10
VR Fashion Shows
VR Fashion Shows
The 'Democratic Front Row' App Mimics the Fashion Week Experience
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9
Digital Menu Boards
Digital Menu Boards
This Fast Casual Restaurant Targets Millennials with High-Tech Innovations
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8
Wireless Streaming Turntables
Wireless Streaming Turntables
The Akai Professional Turntable Offers Support for All Technologies
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7
Digitized Sketch Pads
Digitized Sketch Pads
This Tablet Allows Artists to Digitally Record Their Creations
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6
3D Body Scanning Pods
3D Body Scanning Pods
The 'mPort' is a Body Scanner That Helps Users Find the Right-sized Clothes
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5
VR Relaxation Pods
VR Relaxation Pods
This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes
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4
Bespoke Sound Systems
Bespoke Sound Systems
The YAR 'B-yond' Advanced Audio System is for Discerning Audiophiles
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3
Interactive Window Displays
Interactive Window Displays
This Department Store Used Interactive Displays to Track Customer Data
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2
Wraparound LCD Displays
Wraparound LCD Displays
This Flexible LCD Display Can Be Wrapped Around Your Wrist
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1
DIY Augmented Reality Books
DIY Augmented Reality Books
This Augmented Reality Book Requires No Apps or Special Glasses to Use
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