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50 Examples of Sharing-Enabled Tech

From Miniature 4K Cameras to Smart Social Glasses

— March 4, 2019 — Tech
These sharing-enabled tech innovations range from miniature 4K cameras to smart social media glasses. When it comes to of-the-moment gadgets, products like Tencent's Weishi smart glasses and the MK1 Snow Goggles feature POV filming capabilities and are designed for fans of live streaming and content creation. While Tencent's product targets anyone looking to create and share video content, MK1's goggles are geared towards extreme sports athletes.

Similarly, designer Joshua Han's conceptual 'Solo' Headset is designed to record everyday moments and adventures, displaying them back for users and allowing for easy sharing. While still in its design stages, the product is reflective of the future of POV filming gadgets and suggests that users will eventually go beyond specifically curated content to capturing more obscure, everyday moments of their life on film.

Other sharing-enabled tech standouts include expressive social media filters that incorporate augmented reality features -- Snapchat's set of 'Snappables' filters can be controlled by motion, expression and touch -- along with those that are adapted by major brands to sell a product. A winning social lenses marketing example is a collaboration between Clairol and Snapchat in which the two brands launched specialty AR hair color filters, allowing social media users to try on hair color options virtually before getting a chance to buy the shades they liked most directly.
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Instantly Shareable Action Stories
Instantly Shareable Action Stories
The New GoPro Stories Feature Lets Users Share on Instagram
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49
Social Video Invitation Apps
Social Video Invitation Apps
The LivnList Messenger Encourages Friends to Spend More Time Together
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48
Stripped-Down Photo Apps
Stripped-Down Photo Apps
Instagram Lite Cuts Down Storage Size and Decreases Data Usage
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47
Social Media Voice Notes
Social Media Voice Notes
Instagram's Walkie-Talkie Direct Lets Users Send Voice Notes
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46
Updated Social Media Glasses
Updated Social Media Glasses
'Spectacles V2' Improve Upon Snapchat's First Recording Glasses
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45
Engagement-Boosting Social Lenses
Engagement-Boosting Social Lenses
Snapchat's 'Lens Challenges' Help to Increase User Participation
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44
Social Media Polling Features
Social Media Polling Features
The Election Day Snap Map Will Add Social Aspects to Voting
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43
Accessible Image App Features
Accessible Image App Features
Instagram Will Be Offering Alternative Text Features for the Blind
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42
Responsive Animated Camera Apps
Responsive Animated Camera Apps
The Panda App Automatically Uses Filters Based on Conversation
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41
Heat-Mapped Awareness Campaigns
Heat-Mapped Awareness Campaigns
WWF France's Arctic Snap Map Hotspot Highlighted Global Warming
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40
Photographical Timeline Apps
Photographical Timeline Apps
'FotoStory' Organizes and Shares Favorite Memories with Loved Ones
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39
Convertible 4K Camera Devices
Convertible 4K Camera Devices
The 'QooCam' Offers 4K and 360-Degree Recording Capabilities
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38
Dog-Friendly Social Lenses
Dog-Friendly Social Lenses
The Snapchat Dog Lenses Humorously Animate Furry Companions
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37
GIF-Sharing Social Media Updates
GIF-Sharing Social Media Updates
A New Update Enables Users to Post GIFs to Instagram Stories
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36
Photo-Based Travel Bookings
Photo-Based Travel Bookings
easyjet's 'Look&Book' Feature Appeals to the Instagram Generation
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35
Incentivized Social Video Apps
Incentivized Social Video Apps
This App Rewards Content Creators for Crafting Engaging Videos
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34
Gamified AR Lenses
Gamified AR Lenses
Snapchat 'Snappables' Can Be Altered by Touch, Motion and Expression
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33
Scented QSR Stickers
Scented QSR Stickers
Chipotle's Digital Giphy Stickers Inspired Tangible Scented Stickers
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32
POV Content Creator Headsets
POV Content Creator Headsets
The 'Solo' Headset Easily Records Your Everyday Adventures
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31
Festive AR Retail Experiences
Festive AR Retail Experiences
Walmart's Holiday AR Lets Shoppers See Aisles Through a New Lens
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30
Shoppable In-App Searches
Shoppable In-App Searches
Snapchat 'Visual Search' Identifies Real-Life Objects to Buy on Amazon
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Social Video Mashup Apps
Social Video Mashup Apps
The 'YuVie' Social Video App Infuses You into Popular Media
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Action Cam-Integrated Goggles
Action Cam-Integrated Goggles
The MK1 Snow Goggles Capture Every Moment of Your Ride
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App-Only Collaboration Hats
App-Only Collaboration Hats
The Levi's x Disney Collaboration Features a Snapchat-Exclusive Style
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Social Media-Focused Video Editing
Social Media-Focused Video Editing
Adobe's Premier Rush CC Offers Cloud-Based Video Editing
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25
Encoder-Free Live Streaming Features
Encoder-Free Live Streaming Features
The New YouTube Webcam Feature Helps Creators Stream Content
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Story-Enhancing Social Tools
Story-Enhancing Social Tools
'Storybeat' Adds Music to the Story Features on Social Media
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23
Social Media Car Experiences
Social Media Car Experiences
BMW's AR Experience is Available Through Snapchat
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22
GIF-Centric Film Festivals
GIF-Centric Film Festivals
The GIPHY Film Festival Explores Stories Told in Just 18 Seconds
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21
Teleconference Kitchen Connectivity Hubs
Teleconference Kitchen Connectivity Hubs
The GE Kitchen Hub Maximizes Cooking Capabilities
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20
Promotional AR Pets
Promotional AR Pets
Three's 'Puggerfly' Mascot is the First-Ever Augmented Reality Snapchat Pet
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19
Streamer-Focused Webcam Software
Streamer-Focused Webcam Software
'Logitech Capture' Brings Webcams Into the Future
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18
Social Media Story Agencies
Social Media Story Agencies
'Unfold' is a Design Agency Expressly for Stories on Social Media
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High-Tech Football-Streaming Pens
High-Tech Football-Streaming Pens
Havas Düsseldorf Developed a Smart Pen for Football Fanatics
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Fashionable Social Media Templates
Fashionable Social Media Templates
Tommy Hilfiger Launched a Range of Instagram Story Templates
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15
Social Media Phone Features
Social Media Phone Features
Samsung's Instagram Mode Makes for a Seamless Social Media Experience
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14
Social Series-Sharing Updates
Social Series-Sharing Updates
Instagram Users Can Now Share Netflix Shows in Their Stories
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13
Discreet Sharing-Friendly Dash Cams
Discreet Sharing-Friendly Dash Cams
The 'Dride Zero' Lets You Share Footage with One Press
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12
Smart Social Glasses
Smart Social Glasses
Tencent's Weishi Smart Glasses Have a Front-Facing Camera for POV Filming
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11
Camera Plug-In Stores
Camera Plug-In Stores
The 'Plug-In Store' Increases the Capabilities of the RICOH THETA V
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10
Miniature 4K Wearable Cameras
Miniature 4K Wearable Cameras
The Mokacam 'Snap' Operates as a Powerful Action Camera
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9
Color-Changing AR Hair Ads
Color-Changing AR Hair Ads
Clairol and Snapchat are Testing Shoppable Augmented Reality Ads
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8
Pizza-Purchasing Social Lenses
Pizza-Purchasing Social Lenses
Domino's Shoppable AR Snapchat Lens Lets Users Easily Order Pizzas
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7
AR Art Gallery Lenses
AR Art Gallery Lenses
Snapchat's Virtual Art Gallery Celebrates Black History Month
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6
Dual Mini Recording Cameras
Dual Mini Recording Cameras
The 'OPKIXOne' Wearable Camera Transforms the Recording Experience
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5
AR-Enabled Billboards
AR-Enabled Billboards
Snapchat's Vertical Billboard Promotes a Snap Original Show
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4
Social Media Noodle Machines
Social Media Noodle Machines
The Foodbeast Dream Machine Accepts Instagram Posts as Currency
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3
Social Media Sneaker Try-Ons
Social Media Sneaker Try-Ons
adidas' Ultraboost 19 Style Can Be Previewed in AR on Snapchat
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2
Wearable Livestreaming Cameras
Wearable Livestreaming Cameras
This Camera Can Stream Live Video While Affixed to Attire
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Branded Avatar Outfits
Branded Avatar Outfits
Hollister Created a Spring Collection of Bitmoji Outfits for Snapchat Users
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