Top 35 Multimedia Trends in September

From Luxe Smart Assistant Speakers to Mixed Reality Headsets

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.

SCORE
4.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 62%
Freshness 8%
Director-Curated Streaming Services
CATEGORY
Tech
Director-Curated Streaming Services
Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Speakers
Futuristic Voice Assistant Soundbars
CATEGORY
Tech
Futuristic Voice Assistant Soundbars
Backseat Luxury In-Car Entertainment
CATEGORY
Autos
Backseat Luxury In-Car Entertainment
Low-Cost Mobile Cable Services
CATEGORY
Tech
Low-Cost Mobile Cable Services
Luxury Smart Assistant Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Luxury Smart Assistant Speakers
Miniature Drum Machines
CATEGORY
Tech
Miniature Drum Machines
Upscaling 8K TVs
CATEGORY
Tech
Upscaling 8K TVs
Audio-Optimizing Smart Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Audio-Optimizing Smart Speakers
AI-Created Vacation Soundtracks
CATEGORY
Marketing
AI-Created Vacation Soundtracks
VR Event Planning Tools
CATEGORY
Tech
VR Event Planning Tools
Educational Holodeck Rooms
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Educational Holodeck Rooms
Advanced Overclocking Gaming Monitors
CATEGORY
Tech
Advanced Overclocking Gaming Monitors
Modular Mixed Reality Headsets
CATEGORY
Tech
Modular Mixed Reality Headsets
Multi-Device Bluetooth Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Multi-Device Bluetooth Speakers
Audiophile-Approved Smart Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Audiophile-Approved Smart Speakers
Adaptable Two-in-One Headphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Adaptable Two-in-One Headphones
Dynamic Portable VR Headsets
CATEGORY
Tech
Dynamic Portable VR Headsets
Calorie-Burning VR Experiences
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Calorie-Burning VR Experiences
360-Degree VR Walking Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
360-Degree VR Walking Platforms
Industrial-Grade AR Glasses
CATEGORY
Tech
Industrial-Grade AR Glasses
IoT Home Display Screens
CATEGORY
Tech
IoT Home Display Screens
Miniscule Pico Projectors
CATEGORY
Tech
Miniscule Pico Projectors
Underwater 360 VR Experiences
CATEGORY
Eco
Underwater 360 VR Experiences
Lion-Shaped Poetic Installations
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Lion-Shaped Poetic Installations
Reclining Gamer Immersion Chairs
CATEGORY
Tech
Reclining Gamer Immersion Chairs
Immersive Eye-Tracking VR Headsets
CATEGORY
Tech
Immersive Eye-Tracking VR Headsets
Antiquated Omnidirectional Speakers
CATEGORY
Tech
Antiquated Omnidirectional Speakers
Continuous Kinetic Art Pieces
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Continuous Kinetic Art Pieces
360-Degree VR Motion Seats
CATEGORY
Tech
360-Degree VR Motion Seats
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
CATEGORY
Tech
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
Minimalist Home Theater Projectors
CATEGORY
Tech
Minimalist Home Theater Projectors
Autonomous Digital Guitars
CATEGORY
Tech
Autonomous Digital Guitars
VR Museum Exhibitions
CATEGORY
Art & Design
VR Museum Exhibitions
Shape-Shifting Robotic Sculptures
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Shape-Shifting Robotic Sculptures

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