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1. 56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)
56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)
It’s a crazy world out there. One minute you have to worry about a life-threatening hurricane or a killer tsunami, the next it’s a deadly virus you could get while taking the subway or shaking hands with…


2. 40 Delightful Digital Clocks - From Bed-Shaking Fire Alarms to DIY Timepieces (CLUSTER)
40 Delightful Digital Clocks - From Bed-Shaking Fire Alarms to DIY Timepieces (CLUSTER)
Although my iPhone acts as my timekeeper, I find that these delightful digital clocks are still necessary to keep our world in order. Digital clocks in general not only keep you on track, they are easy…


3. 44 Kids Tech Toys - Virtual and Hi-Tech Toys Signal the End of Old School Big Bird (CLUSTER)
44 Kids Tech Toys - Virtual and Hi-Tech Toys Signal the End of  Old School Big Bird (CLUSTER)
If you’ve used Google at all today, you might have noticed Sesame Street’s Big Bird legs. Why the sudden tribute to the iconic kid’s program? Well today is Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary. Yes, it’s been…


4. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)
Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)
Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these metallic shoes are the brainchild of junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys,…


5. 27 Memory Boost Innovations - From Memory Loss Photography to Reminder Wristwatches (CLUSTER)
27 Memory Boost Innovations - From Memory Loss Photography to Reminder Wristwatches (CLUSTER)
As I get older, it scares me that slowly my mind will deteriorate to the point that I become consistently forgetful. And with technology supplying us ways to remember things, it can actually work against…


6. 15 Microwaveable Innovations - From USB Bean Cookers to Tubular Microwaves (CLUSTER)
15 Microwaveable Innovations - From USB Bean Cookers to Tubular Microwaves (CLUSTER)
The microwave is the single most revolutionary cooking invention since, well, sliced bread. Used by lazy college students and disgruntled kids with plastic toys alike, the microwave has allowed us to have…


7. 17 Disposable Fashions - From Disposable Panties to Disposable Sunglasses (CLUSTER)
17 Disposable Fashions - From Disposable Panties to Disposable Sunglasses (CLUSTER)
I’m not sure I agree with the disposable culture that is arising. To be able to throw out something after one use seems to be irresponsible, not to mention wasteful. Nevertheless, these throwaway innovations…


8. 50 Massage Innovations - From Massage Chairs at the Dentist to Computer Mouse Massagers (CLUSTER)
50 Massage Innovations - From Massage Chairs at the Dentist to Computer Mouse Massagers (CLUSTER)
If you’ve been feeling the need to get kneaded, these unique massage innovations are sure to strike your fancy. Not your typical Swedish massage (sorry, Bjorn), these innovations range from at-home DIY…


9. Brush-In Hair Dye - The Hair Coloring Brush Lets You Sweep Away Grey Hair Woes
Brush-In Hair Dye - The Hair Coloring Brush Lets You Sweep Away Grey Hair Woes
Do you ever color your own hair and get frustrated with how messy it is? Well, the hair coloring brush is here to make sure that “if you are tired of that gray, you can just brush it away.” Simply fill…


10. 29 Examples of Dual-Purpose Winter Wear - From Musical Caps to Mobile Device Gloves (CLUSTER)
29 Examples of Dual-Purpose Winter Wear - From Musical Caps to Mobile Device Gloves (CLUSTER)
The winter months are fast approaching and that means you will have to start preparing for the cold. So, unearth those thick, knit sweaters, dust off those toques and unravel those scarves for another…


11. Directional Manhole Covers - ‘Eco Sign’ Finds Your Bus Stops, is Powered by Rain Drops (GALLERY)
Directional Manhole Covers - ‘Eco Sign’ Finds Your Bus Stops, is Powered by Rain Drops (GALLERY)
The ‘Eco Sign’ was designed by Cheolyeon Jo and Youngsun Lee and has to be one of the most efficient inventions of all time. The only minor hiccup is that you will probably get run over by a car while…


12. Flame-Throwing Gadgets - The Prometheus Device Packs Some Serious Heat (GALLERY)
Flame-Throwing Gadgets - The Prometheus Device Packs Some Serious Heat (GALLERY)
Have you ever wanted a superhero power? I wanted to do the Bat Dance like Adam West, but that is not really a power. How about shooting flames out of your palms? Everett Bradford created the Prometheus…


13. Compact Camera Tripods - DigiDudes are Keychain Tripods With Bodacious Attitude (GALLERY)
Compact Camera Tripods - DigiDudes are Keychain Tripods With Bodacious Attitude (GALLERY)
The bodacious looks of the Quirky DigiDude camera tripod are enough to make folks think it’s just a cutesy toy, but the tripod is a fully functional, highly portable device to steady your camera. Once…


14. Stealthy Auto Safety Systems - MOBILEYE C2-170 Jeep Hemi Unveiled at SEMA 2009 (VIDEO)
Stealthy Auto Safety Systems - MOBILEYE C2-170 Jeep Hemi Unveiled at SEMA 2009 (VIDEO)
Wednesday afternoon, the MOBILEYE C2-170 Jeep Hemi was unveiled at a press conference at SEMA 2009. From the outside, the Jeep looks like any other Wrangler, but its interior reveals an advanced auto safety…


15. Eco-Friendly Outlets - The Energy Conserving Power Outlet is Helping to Save the Planet
Eco-Friendly Outlets - The Energy Conserving Power Outlet is Helping to Save the Planet
Everyone knows that they should unplug any appliance they have when not in use (except you refrigerator). The sole reason being that the plugged-in object will still be using and wasting, energy. The energy…


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1. iPhone Diss Ads - Verizon Droid Phone Mocks Apple Favorite with iDon’t Ad (VIDEO)
iPhone Diss Ads - Verizon Droid Phone Mocks Apple Favorite with iDon’t Ad (VIDEO)
Will the Verizon Droid be a serious challenger for the iPhone’s title of World’s Sexiest Gadget? Motorola, Google and Verizon, who teamed up to deliver the Droid, clearly think so. An aggressive ad campaign…


2. 56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)
56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)
It’s a crazy world out there. One minute you have to worry about a life-threatening hurricane or a killer tsunami, the next it’s a deadly virus you could get while taking the subway or shaking hands with…


3. 40 Delightful Digital Clocks - From Bed-Shaking Fire Alarms to DIY Timepieces (CLUSTER)
40 Delightful Digital Clocks - From Bed-Shaking Fire Alarms to DIY Timepieces (CLUSTER)
Although my iPhone acts as my timekeeper, I find that these delightful digital clocks are still necessary to keep our world in order. Digital clocks in general not only keep you on track, they are easy…


4. 72 Clever Keyboards - From Woodsy PC Peripherals to Wrist-Worn Consoles (CLUSTER)
72 Clever Keyboards - From Woodsy PC Peripherals to Wrist-Worn Consoles (CLUSTER)
Keyboards are the lifeblood of today’s communication. In the past five years my WPM has increased tenfold, while simultaneously losing the ability to write in cursive. From woodsy PC peripherals to wrist-worn…


5. 44 Kids Tech Toys - Virtual and Hi-Tech Toys Signal the End of Old School Big Bird (CLUSTER)
44 Kids Tech Toys - Virtual and Hi-Tech Toys Signal the End of  Old School Big Bird (CLUSTER)
If you’ve used Google at all today, you might have noticed Sesame Street’s Big Bird legs. Why the sudden tribute to the iconic kid’s program? Well today is Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary. Yes, it’s been…


6. Emotion-Detecting Office Gadgets - The Rationalizer Tells You to Chill When Your Temper Flares (VIDEO)
Emotion-Detecting Office Gadgets - The Rationalizer Tells You to Chill When Your Temper Flares (VIDEO)
Most people encounter stress in their daily lives, and the Philips Rationalizer is a curious gadget that aims to alert its wearer of temper flares that could negatively impact their ability to reason.…


7. Retro Watch Revivals - Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages (GALLERY)
Retro Watch Revivals - Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages (GALLERY)
In the 50s, the Timex launched a new version of its timepieces that could be worn on the wrist. Now this watch is a fashion accessory that conveys a modern street style. The success is such that at the…


8. Computer Branded Toilets - Bizarre Apple Concepts Designed by Mac Devotees (GALLERY)
Computer Branded Toilets - Bizarre Apple Concepts Designed by Mac Devotees (GALLERY)
The Gadgets website has compiled a list of the top twelve most unusual and bizarre Apple concepts designed by fans of the brand. Either they have too much time on their hands or are supreme Apple loyalists…


9. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)
Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)
Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these metallic shoes are the brainchild of junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys,…


10. 20 Mind-Boggling Goggles - From Undersea Camera Specs to Prescription Beer Goggles (CLUSTER)
20 Mind-Boggling Goggles - From Undersea Camera Specs to Prescription Beer Goggles (CLUSTER)
Goggles are the awkward cousin of sunglasses. Used in swimming pools, training exercises and while lowering your standards, goggles always hold some sort of unique purpose. From undersea camera specs…


11. In-Room iPods - The Upper House Ditches Paper Directories (GALLERY)
In-Room iPods - The Upper House Ditches Paper Directories (GALLERY)
Dog-eared hotel guides and room service menus covered with coffee stains and ripped out pages are a thing of the past at The Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel. Guests open the drawer…


12. 46 Clever Keynovations - From Tactile Giggle Accessories to Precious Metal Pendants (CLUSTER)
46 Clever Keynovations - From Tactile Giggle Accessories to Precious Metal Pendants (CLUSTER)
I have lost so many keys in my life, I can’t help but dread the idea of owning any keys. In fact, my loved ones have become so fed up with my neglect towards keys that they’ve had to take measures to ensure…


13. Hookup Apps - The iPhone AMP Up Before You Score' App Encourages Female Conquests (VIDEO)
Hookup Apps - The iPhone AMP Up Before You Score
Being of the female variety, I imagine the revelation I have to present following this short sentence would have feminists itching to get their hands around my neck. I actually find the AMP UP Before You…


14. Convex Keyboards - Altug Toprak Designs Remote Control of the Future (GALLERY)
Convex Keyboards - Altug Toprak Designs Remote Control of the Future (GALLERY)
Looking like it should be flying its way around the Milky Way Galaxy, the rounded remote control featured here was designed by Altug Toprak. The concept design gives us a view of what keyboards and controllers…


15. Funny Retro Gadget Sites - The Obsolete Blog Helps Us to Remember the Forgotten (GALLERY)
Funny Retro Gadget Sites - The Obsolete Blog Helps Us to Remember the Forgotten (GALLERY)
Remember when you were super stoked to get a VCR and thought you were the coolest kid around for being able to rent a video and watch it at home? Well, 2 years has passed and that bad boy has become obsolete.…


Popular Last Month


1. 98 Futuristic Ideas For Home Decor - From Self-Drying Dishes to Origami Faucets (CLUSTER)
98 Futuristic Ideas For Home Decor - From Self-Drying Dishes to Origami Faucets (CLUSTER)
If you are looking for futuristic ideas for your home, this cluster can help you find the right piece of decor. From furniture to accessories, this collection offers a melange of innovation that would…


2. 57 Ingenious Earbuds and Headphones - From Jewel Earbuds to Psychedelic Headphones (CLUSTER)
57 Ingenious Earbuds and Headphones - From Jewel Earbuds to Psychedelic Headphones (CLUSTER)
Who isn’t tired of the same old earbuds that have been coming with the iPod for years? When I want to listen to my music and not bother anyone, I better be able to stand out visually since I can’t stand…


3. 27 Spectacular Concept Phones - Brilliant Designs, from Holograms to Self-Cleansing (CLUSTER)
27 Spectacular Concept Phones - Brilliant Designs, from Holograms to Self-Cleansing (CLUSTER)
The future is a time that is always constantly headed towards us and as our technology continues to become more advanced, so to have the designs for concept phones. Our smartphones these days can do just…


4. 50 Gadgets for Telecommuters - From Handheld Wireless Printers to Portable Internet (CLUSTER)
50 Gadgets for Telecommuters - From Handheld Wireless Printers to Portable Internet (CLUSTER)
The idea of what comprises a workplace continues to evolve with the advent of the Internet, and tech is increasingly enabling telecommuters to remain productive no matter where they are on the planet.…


5. Airless Army Tires - Resilient Technologies Develops Non-Pneumatic Gadgets (GALLERY)
Airless Army Tires - Resilient Technologies Develops Non-Pneumatic Gadgets (GALLERY)
Resilient Technologies, a Wisconsin-based company, has developed the non-pneumatic or airless tire (NPT) as part of a four-year, $18 million project with the U.S. Department of Defense and the University…


6. 45 Office Stress Relievers - Ways to Cut the Tension and Reduce Workplace Violence (CLUSTER)
45 Office Stress Relievers - Ways to Cut the Tension and Reduce Workplace Violence (CLUSTER)
We’ve heard a lot about workplace violence lately, whether it’s an executive offing himself or, most recently, the news that a Yale student was strangled. This horrifying wave of news has sparked a dialogue…


7. 34 Braillient Designs - Brilliant Braille Inventions, from Wine Bottles to Braille Tattoos (CLUSTER)
34 Braillient Designs - Brilliant Braille Inventions, from Wine Bottles to Braille Tattoos (CLUSTER)
We've been fortunate to feature plenty of braille inventions for the blind, keeping our readers on the cutting edge of new technology and advances for the visually impaired. As this cluster shows, there…


8. 45 Sculptural Speakers - From Creepy Eye Tweeters to Massive Multimedia Installations (CLUSTER)
45 Sculptural Speakers - From Creepy Eye Tweeters to Massive Multimedia Installations (CLUSTER)
These sculptural speakers blend together the needs of serious multimedia consumers and style-conscious ones who don’t want their stereo setup to consist of clunky black boxes. These bad boys blast audio…


9. 36 Cheeky Gadget Chargers - Staying Alive, From Breath Power to Fast Food Chargers (CLUSTER)
36 Cheeky Gadget Chargers - Staying Alive, From Breath Power to Fast Food Chargers (CLUSTER)
We all know how disabled we can become without the vital electronic devices that govern our everyday lives. These cheeky gadget chargers are amazing innovations that help to ensure we never run out of…


10. Retro Innovation Fails - Life Magazine Gallery Shows Inventions That Didn't Make the Cut (GALLERY)
Retro Innovation Fails - Life Magazine Gallery Shows Inventions That Didn
Yes, we are always on the lookout for what is new and innovative here at Trend Hunter. The toughest thing about innovation is that if something is seen as ingenious today, tomorrow can always rewrite the…


11. 21 Solar Fashions - Sun-Powered Style, from Solar Panel Necklaces to Solar Jackets (CLUSTER)
21 Solar Fashions - Sun-Powered Style, from Solar Panel Necklaces to Solar Jackets (CLUSTER)
Solar powered innovations are emerging at such a rapid rate, it's no surprise solar fashions are starting to hit the market. When we talk about solar fashions, we're including everything from accessories…


12. Kid-Approved Electronics - LEGO Releases More Made-for-Children Gadgets (GALLERY)
Kid-Approved Electronics - LEGO Releases More Made-for-Children Gadgets (GALLERY)
Listen up world, there are to be no more LEGO knock-off gadgets. The children’s toy makers have released an official LEGO electronic product collection. Ranging from digital cameras to boomboxes, the…


13. Sun-Powered Laptop Chargers - Solargorilla Solar Charger Sunbathes to Ensure You Stay Connected (GALLERY)
Sun-Powered Laptop Chargers - Solargorilla Solar Charger Sunbathes to Ensure You Stay Connected (GALLERY)
Netbooks and laptops continue to free workers from the restrictions of a traditional office, and the SolarGorilla Solar Charger takes this one step further by eliminating the need for electricity and access…


14. iPod & Kindle Killers - Dedicated Devices Face Off Against All-in-One Tech (GALLERY)
iPod & Kindle Killers - Dedicated Devices Face Off Against All-in-One Tech (GALLERY)
Slate has a new article about the death of the iPod. They’re not being literal, of course. The iPod name isn’t going anywhere—you may have a PC, but non-Apple MP3 players just aren’t cool. The point is…


15. Inkless Filmless Cameras - Matty Martin's Punch Camera Creates Artful Images (GALLERY)
Inkless Filmless Cameras - Matty Martin
The Punch Camera, invented by Matty Martin, made an apperance at the recent Intel University Design Expo. The camera’s novel feature is that it can print a halftone “rasterized” image on any type of paper…




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