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The creative gadget trends seen on Trend Hunter during 2012 were unlike anything we’d seen before. In the past, the majority of gadgets released were made to enhance existing ones, such as phone or tablet attachments. In 2012, however, gadgets were entirely unique and stood on their own.

The ‘Halo’ digital business card, soapless Orbit Washing Machine and transportable toaster are among the most imaginative gadgets of 2012. Other pieces, like the social snapshot sunglasses or phone-charging purses, took mundane, everyday objects and instilled them with gadgetry to add a twist to everyday life.

The demand for specific types of gadgets is a great monitor for consumer behavior. Check out our Gadget Trend Report if you’re looking to make more connections between our micro trends and greater patterns.

Interior Greenery Technology
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Social Network Photo-Sharing Devices
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Seriously Studded iPhone Covers
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Transparent Digital Timepieces
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Painfully Pierced Watches
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Sleek Smartphone Charger Cases
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Pricey Superhero Graphics
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Cutting-Edge Compact Ovens
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Ductile Donut Docks
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Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
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Innovative Luminous Gloves
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Open Gadget Bands
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Compact Computing Timepieces
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LED Safety Straps
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Sky-Surfing Blimp Abodes
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Sci-Fi Device Protectors
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Notification Phone Covers
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Modern Mechanized Furniture
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Unreadable Luxury Watches
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Accordion-Like Smartphone Cases
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Powerless Phone Chargers
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Hi-Tech Emergency Kits
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Chiseled Bamboo iPhone Casings
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Aluminum-Framed Phone Cases
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Android-Operated Cycles (UPDATE)
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Social Snapshot Sunglasses
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Indoor Firework Lamps
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Wall-Mounted Slice Slots
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Timber Tablet Stands
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Luggage Sound Systems
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High-Endurance Tablet Protectors
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Slick Sixth-Gen Smartphones
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Musical Meal Warmers
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Camera Selection Infographics
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Graphic Wooden iPhone Decals
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Sweet-Smelling Headphones
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X-Ray Vision Headgear
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Eco Ocular Washing Machines
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Stationary Tablet Stands
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To-Do List Timepieces
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Phone-Charging Purses
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iPod-Like Electronic Cigarettes
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Smartphone-Controlled Timepieces
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Snooze-Discouraging Apps
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Digital Business Card Devices
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Smart Phone Projectors
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Sun Dial QR Codes
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Bedside Tablet Holders
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Game Boy Robots
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Sports Extremist Action Shots
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Techy Two-Wheelers
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Word-Reading Wrist Watches
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Rainbow Smartphone Camera Cases
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Rugged Smartphone Protectors
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DIY Sci-Fi Drink Coolers
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Diverted Attention Infographs
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Transparent Time Keepers
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Contemporary Cable Workstations
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Compact Accessible Cooktops
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Marvelous Mulitasking Illuminators
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Coffee Cup-Inspired Smartphone Covers
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MacBook Cord Minders
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Retro Digital Workstations
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Slim Sleeve Ovens
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Powerful Plug-In Bicycles
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Futuristic Fungi Espresso Machines
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Reggae Boombox Packs
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Pricey Apocalypse Kits
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Wireless Bicycle Speakers
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Projected Key Ring Keyboards
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Quilted Tablet Covers
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Do-It-All Timepieces
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iPod-Converting Applicators
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Pressure-Sensitive Tablet Pens
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High-Tech Serenity Gardens
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Damage-Resistant Mobile Devices
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Portable Diagnostic Imaging
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Corporate Giant Charts
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Dog-Sucking Vacuum Ads
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Vintage Video Game Blankets
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Mobile Device Laptop Docks
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Projector-Equipped Smartphones
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Smartphone Polaroid Cameras
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Artistically Interactive Apps
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Mobile Heath Monitor Add-Ons
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Digital Drawing Apps
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High-Tech Hands-Free Harnesses
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Mobile Backup Batteries
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Photo-Sharing Service Graphs
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Mobile Usage Stats
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Transportable Techie Toasters
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Pocket-Peeping Handsets
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Bulletproof Smartphone Covers
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Intoxicating Smartphone Sleeves
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Fortune 500 Infographics
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Gadget-Adorned Gamer Shoes
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Gangster Smartphone Protectors
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Electronic Callout Alerts
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Smartphone Comparison Infographics
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Pepper Spray Phones
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