# VR Social Media Platforms The Swerve App Lets People Monitor Twitter Feeds in the Virtual Space By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swerve-app References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/06/social-media-for-virtual-reality-swerve-app-fourthwall.html) & [swervevr](http://www.swervevr.com/) The Swerve app shows just how close the world is to embracing virtual reality on a more domestic level. With the recent announcement of an [Oculus Rift Consumer Edition](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus-rift-consumer) as well as all of the affordable cardboard options out on the market, the Swerve app is a natural evolution of this next generation technology. Essentially, the Swerve app is a virtual reality social media platform. It allows users to monitor their Twitter feeds in a virtual space. Why? It's not only a dynamic interpretation of such platforms, but also a handsfree alternative to traditional browsing. The Swerve app was developed by London-based Fourthwall. Although Twitter is the first one to jump on the virtual reality bandwagon, it's clear that [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-worlds), [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sendit-app), [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchats-ai-video-lenses) and more can utilize the technology even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Social Media:** The emergence of virtual reality social media platforms like the Swerve app presents opportunities for immersive and interactive social networking experiences. - **Virtual Reality Technology:** The increasing availability and affordability of virtual reality technology, such as the Oculus Rift Consumer Edition, opens up possibilities for innovative applications and experiences beyond gaming. - **Handsfree Browsing:** The Swerve app's handsfree alternative to traditional browsing highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the way users interact with digital content and social media platforms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** The integration of virtual reality into social media platforms presents a new frontier for engagement and user experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** The advancements in virtual reality technology and its increasing presence in consumer markets create opportunities for disruption across various industries, including entertainment, education, and travel. - **Technology Development:** The development and adoption of virtual reality technologies in social media and other industries require innovations in hardware, software, and user experience design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR-Based Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevermet.md) - [Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipboard-surf.md) - [Social Metaverse Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-worlds.md) - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Immersive VR Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytheresa-vision-pro.md) - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Spatial Computing Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alo-sanctuary1.md) - [App-Facilitated VR Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-4.md) - [Fitness-Focused VR Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemvr.md)