APPS
Tap — July 14, 2016
This is a ball used for a game that is a cross between pinball and tennis. Tap it, and it floats toward another user over a virtual divide. As levels progress, more difficult terrain is added. If it hits a surface too hard, it explodes.
Brand — July 13, 2016
This is a brand-based personal shopping service. Users pick their favorite brands using a bubble system, similar to Apple Music’s artist selection. The larger the bubble, the more they like the brand. Recommendations are tailored based on these preferences, and users can talk with virtual sales associates. The service could include ad blocking, customizing ads in the user’s environment.
Art — July 13, 2016
This concept showcases 3D animated virtual art in a garage setting. In the future, speakeasy galleries and museums may be prime spots for digital art. Purchased items can be downloaded and displayed in designated spaces. Digital watermarks and DRM can ensure limited editions, integrated into an immersive operating system or a standalone viewing app.
News — July 6, 2016
A virtual news channel featuring a reporter who shares updates about friends via room cameras. In this example, a man surprises a woman with a Valentine’s Day trip to Italy, visualized with animated maps and effects. The event is then shared on her network, narrated by a virtual news anchor.
Voice — July 6, 2016
An astrology app with palm reading and a virtual assistant. It combines voice recognition with AI, analyzing emotions and body language. The app could allow users to change their character, mimicking voice and gestures based on a library of known non-verbal communication methods.
Message — July 4, 2016
A program that packages audio, video, images, and 3D media into a single, shareable message. Users can collaborate in real time, creating multimedia gifts or sharing data for projects. The app allows for seamless annotation and multimedia collaboration.
OS — July 19, 2016
A top-level overview of a system for storing files in Augmented Reality. A Personal Concierge indexes and retrieves data, categorizing files based on AI analysis of text, titles, and user descriptions. The system uses a hierarchy of boxes, binders, tabs, and lists, eliminating the need for complex folder structures.
Stage — July 13, 2016
A concept for Virtual Reality movies presented as immersive theatre, with virtual sets and actors on 3D stages. The design emphasizes creative scene transitions and rich set design, providing a new way to experience storytelling.
Avatar — July 12, 2016
A user selects a new avatar in a virtual mirror, inspired by Vernor Vinge’s "Rainbows End." Users can become anything from airplanes to cartoon animals, choosing new looks and experiences in various environments.
Business — July 12, 2019
A virtual meeting tool that allows users to take notes silently through an assistant or UI. It streamlines collaboration by letting participants share finished documents that can be instantly downloaded by recipients.
Concert — July 12, 2016
A VR concert experience where users at home appear as avatars to those at the venue. Users can view themselves in third person and choose their avatars, enhancing the shared experience.
Payment — July 6, 2016
A concept for a virtual eCard with payment features, allowing users to send money or pay for entry at events. The interactive card takes over the recipient’s environment, making the experience more engaging.
Flip — July 5, 2016
A button animation that flips like a coin in slow motion, adding a playful interaction.
I hope to see great ideas come from this.