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Popular This Week1. 45 iPhone Accessories - From iPhone Lingerie to Rocking Multimedia Docks (CLUSTER)  Now that the iPhone has revolutionized the cell phone as we know it, it’s important that the iPhone accessories are just as innovative. Although it may feel as though the iPhone requires no additions,…2. LED Tattoos - Silk Silicon Chip Implants Turn Your Arm Into a TV  There is a new tattoo coming soon to a body part near you. LED Tattoos, are being developed by Researchers from MIT, the University of Pennsylvania and Illinois. Unlike traditional inked tattoos, the…3. 32 Hip Headphones - Strapping Ways to Rock Out to Music (CLUSTER)  If you're sick of little ear buds that pop out, or you never adopted them to begin with, rejoice because there are plenty of hip headphones on the market. While they may not complement as many outfits,…4. 23 Innovative Remote Controls - From Magic Wands for Grownups to Coffee Table Remotes (CLUSTER)  I predict (not very original, I know) that everything will one day be remote-controlled. I further this claim by (safely) stating that eventually only one universal remote will be needed. Until that time,…5. 16 Stunning Stun Guns - From Personal Protection Devices to Props for YouTube Videos (CLUSTER)  Even though they’ve been touted as the non-lethal alternative to fire arms, stun guns remain a controversial topic. The problem may be their wide availability and ubiquitous presence.
If you’re a fan…6. Vampire Power Slayers - iGo Power Smart Wall & Power Smart Tower Reduce Standby Power by 85% (VIDEO)  Today’s economy has us all thinking of ways to save money. We add an extra can of water to frozen juices, walk or bike to work and yet every time you sleep or leave your home; a phantom lurks. It’s Vampire…7. Exhibitionist Showers - The Transtube 360 is Fully-Encompassed Cleaning (GALLERY)  The Transtube 360 Shower by Spanish design firm Roca is a cleaning cylinder for your body. Containing a motion-sensored rotating door, with no eye-sore-inducing hinges, screws or handles, the Transtube…8. 24 Counter-Intuitive Cameras - Unconventional Cameras, from Golf-Improvement Cams to Projector Brace (CLUSTER)  To most, a camera is a camera. You use it to snap a photo; nothing more, nothing less. Innovators, however, are consistently creating counter-intuitive cameras, cameras with ulterior motives and nontraditional…9. Ear Warming Headphones - The Furry Ear Muff Earphones are Cute and Cozy (GALLERY)  The worst part about winter is that it gets really, really cold. But the upside is that people get really clever and create great gadgets, like the furry ear muff earphones. Perhaps the greatest winter…10. Tardy Game Consoles - Brazil Officially Gets Sony PlayStation 2, Nine Years Later (GALLERY)  Suffice it to say, do not move to Brazil if you are an avid gamer. The Sony PlayStation 2 just now landed in the South American country and is going for a staggering $462. Not that I would ever want to…11. iPhone-Controlled Cars - Austin Engineers Combine the Auto With Mobile Technology (VIDEO)  A bunch of Austin-based engineers have produced the ultimate futuristic mobile application, using the iPhone as a remote control device to drive a car. These remote control-happy scientists prefer to live…12. USB Heating Kneepads - Keep Your Knees Toasty With This Warming Gadget (GALLERY)  Oh USBs, what can’t you do? The USB Heating Kneepads are the latest in USB heating devices—we’ve seen chest heaters and mug heaters among others—and stands to be the most necessary for the winter season…13. Computer Contacts - The Wireless Opto-Electronic Contact Lenses Can Display Data  Computers that fit in your eyes—that’s what opto-electronic contact lenses are. Dr. Babak Parviz of the University of Washington recently revealed a prototype of this special lens, which can display “biosensor…14. Bottle Cap Tripods - Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere (GALLERY)  There are a bunch of handy portable tripods out there these days, like the Gorillapod, now that everyone and their brother carries a digital camera with them on the go. But perhaps no tripod is more portable,…15. Emotion Sensor Seats - The Interactive Mood Chair Changes Color According to How You Feel (VIDEO)  This limited edition interactive Mood Chair from UK studio Aether & Hemera will change color depending on what its sensors perceive from the user and the environment.
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Popular This Month1. 45 iPhone Accessories - From iPhone Lingerie to Rocking Multimedia Docks (CLUSTER) Now that the iPhone has revolutionized the cell phone as we know it, it’s important that the iPhone accessories are just as innovative. Although it may feel as though the iPhone requires no additions,…2. 75 Touchscreen Innovations - From Touchscreen Sculpting to Coffee Table Remotes (CLUSTER)  We've gathered a collection of modern touchscreen innovations featured on Trend Hunter in the slideshow above.
Touchscreen innovations have changed the way we interact with our world. Although we are…3. 56 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)  It was only a few years ago that wooden computers, disposable laptops, and solar-powered phones were virtually unknown concepts. Fast forward to today, and the number of eco-friendly tech devices is astounding.…4. 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…5. 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. Prosthetic Race Controversies - Aimee Mullins Confronts Athletic Advantage & Disability (VIDEO)  Aimee Mullins, an athlete, speaker, actress and model has written an extremely thought-provoking article for Gizmodo titled, Racing on Carbon Fiber Legs: How Abled Should We Be?. The article is about challenging…7. 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…8. 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…9. 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. 32 Innovative Sensors - From Emotion-Sensing Office Gadgets to Motion Sensor Remotes (CLUSTER)  Innovative sensors are everywhere making it easy for people to cut corners and offering a ticket to laziness. Unique sensors mean you don’t have to physically lift your finger to press a button to change…11. 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…12. 27 iPod Namesakes - Innovations Branded With an 'i', from iBlinds to ibreath (CLUSTER)  The mega tech brand Apple has a mega hold over society, and the mega amount of iPod namesakes is proof. The creation of everything from iBlinds to iBoxers should convince you. True, some are Apple-branded…13. 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…14. 72 Small-Scale Solarized Innovations - From Solar Tables to Solar Sunglasses (CLUSTER)  With the eco-craze becoming less of a fad and more of a way of life, it’s not surprising that companies are creating and releasing more accessible environmentally-friendly products. By encouraging greener…15. 14 Fashionable Female Headsets - From Spiral Earring Phones to Feminine Wireless Headsets (CLUSTER)  Cellphones are a permanent part of society now. Everyone (or nearly everyone) owns one. Yet what hasn't really caught on, yet, are headsets. The fact that we can answer our phones anytime, anywhere, we… |
Popular Last Month1. 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…2. 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…3. 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…4. 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…5. 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…6. 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…7. 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.…8. 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…9. Retro Innovation Fails - Life Magazine Gallery Shows Inventions That Didn't Make the Cut (GALLERY)  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…10. 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…11. 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…12. Easy Rider iPhone Cases - The iBike Rider Lets Motorcyclists Stay Connected on the Road (GALLERY)  Allowing bikers to carry their iPhones on them as they tackle the open road, the iBike Rider will make it easier to be an Easy Rider (and easier to reach one, too).
The iBike Rider is an iPhone case…13. Hookup Apps - The iPhone AMP Up Before You Score' App Encourages Female Conquests (VIDEO)  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. $1,200 Peripherals – The Intelligent Design Titanium ID Mouse Defies the Recession (GALLERY)  This $1,200 Intelligent Design Titanium ID Mouse is, pound for pound, perhaps the priciest PC peripheral I’ve ever seen. This bad boy features hand-formed grade 1 titanium, a three-button design and a…15. Inkless Filmless Cameras - Matty Martin's Punch Camera Creates Artful Images (GALLERY)  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… |
