Emerging technologies have changed Halloween in several ways, both in terms of how it's celebrated, how people create spooky immersive experiences, and how haunted houses have changed.

How Halloween is celebrated:

• Online shopping: Emerging technologies have made it easier and more convenient to shop for Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy. Online retailers offer a wide variety of products, and customers can compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase.

• Social media: Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are used to share Halloween photos and videos, as well as to organize Halloween events and parties. Social media has made it easier for people to connect with others who share their love of Halloween.

• Mobile apps: There are several mobile apps that can help people to celebrate Halloween. For example, some apps can provide directions to haunted houses, help people find the best candy deals, and even create custom Halloween costumes.

How people create spooky immersive experiences:

• Virtual reality: Virtual reality (VR) is being used to create immersive Halloween experiences. VR headsets can transport users to haunted houses, cemeteries, and other spooky locations. VR experiences can also be used to create interactive games and simulations.

• Augmented reality: Augmented reality (AR) is being used to add spooky elements to the real world. AR apps can overlay digital objects and effects onto the real world, which can create a more immersive and engaging Halloween experience.

• Smart home devices: Smart home devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home can be used to create spooky Halloween experiences. For example, smart home devices can be used to control Halloween decorations, play spooky music, and even tell scary stories.

Here are some specific examples of how emerging technologies are being used to celebrate Halloween:

• Haunted houses: VR headsets are being used to create haunted house experiences that are more immersive and terrifying than ever before. For example, the company HauntVR offers a VR haunted house experience called "The Exorcist: Legion VR."

• Halloween decorations: AR apps are being used to create Halloween decorations that are more interactive and engaging. For example, the app "Ghostly Encounters" allows users to place virtual ghosts in their homes.

• Halloween candy: Smart home devices are being used to create Halloween candy bowls that are more interactive and fun. For example, the company Sugar Bowl Technologies offers a smart candy bowl called the "Sugar Rush." The Sugar Rush dispenses candy and plays spooky music when people approach it.

Overall, emerging technologies have had a positive impact on the way we celebrate Halloween.

Emerging technologies make it easier and more convenient to shop for Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy. Emerging technologies are also being used to create new and innovative ways to celebrate Halloween, such as VR haunted houses and AR Halloween decorations.

As emerging technologies continue to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative and exciting ways to use them to celebrate Halloween in the future.