Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,569 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,979 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,979 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,569 cutting edge ideas.

Top 100 Tech Trends of 2016

From Selfie-Taking Soda Bottles to Levitating Cloud Speakers

— January 28, 2017 — Tech
Even by the standards of someone from just a few years in the past, the 2016 tech trends would seem ridiculously futuristic. Technologies that as recently as five years ago were in their most nascent stages have become full-fledged trends over the past year, with competitive industries arising to capitalize on them.

Transportation is one of the areas that has benefited the most from technological advancements recently. As public interest in sustainability and ecologically friendly transport has risen, designers and inventors have found ways to satisfy these desires. One interesting example is the Electron Wheel, which can convert any bicycle into an e-bike, helping riders to go further on their bicycles without having to burn harmful fuel.

Interestingly, another 2016 tech trend has been in the field of fitness. Though, in theory, fitness is all about simply using and moving one's body, wearables and other devices have arisen to help people measure their fitness activities with more precision.

As our FREE 2017 Trend Report shows, these trends show no signs of abating in the future.
6.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
100
Restaurant Concierge Apps
Restaurant Concierge Apps
The Ritual App Makes Everyday Purchases Easy and Extraordinary
<
99
Functional Commuter Scooters
Functional Commuter Scooters
The 'GiGi' Electric Folding Scooter is Easy to Ride and Transport
<
98
Construction Brand Smartphones
Construction Brand Smartphones
The CAT S60 Smartphone is a Strong Device with Plenty of Features
<
97
Reductive Handset Designs
Reductive Handset Designs
The Ophone Is Stripped Down to the Basics to Refocus Energy Elsewhere
<
96
Bespoke Sound Systems
Bespoke Sound Systems
The YAR 'B-yond' Advanced Audio System is for Discerning Audiophiles
<
95
Wireless Charging Devices
Wireless Charging Devices
This Device Uses Radio Waves to Charge Smartphones
<
94
Watertight Smartwatch Cases
Watertight Smartwatch Cases
This Catalyst Apple Watch Case from CES 2016 Enhances Protection
<
93
Device-Charging Backpacks
Device-Charging Backpacks
This Modern Backpack Keeps Your Electronic Gadgets Juiced Up
<
92
Food-Printing Restaurants
Food-Printing Restaurants
'Food Ink.' from byFlow is a Pop-Up 3D Printing Restaurant in Europe
<
91
High-Performance Phone Lenses
High-Performance Phone Lenses
This 'Zeiss ExoLens' Partnership Was Officially Unveiled at CES 2016
<
90
Chromatic LED Sneakers
Chromatic LED Sneakers
The Electric Styles LED High-Top Shoes Feature Illuminated Soles
<
89
3D Fashion Projects
3D Fashion Projects
This Project Will Create Streamlined Processes For Crafting 3D-Printed Fashion
<
88
Wireless Streaming Headphones
Wireless Streaming Headphones
The Asome Module Uses Bluetooth to Listen and Stream Music
<
87
Connected Technology Investors
Connected Technology Investors
HIGHLINE is a Flexible VC Firm That Invests in Goal-Driven Startups
<
86
Droplet Digital Cameras
Droplet Digital Cameras
This Curved Camera is Functionally and Ergonomically Enhanced
<
85
Ergonomic Bicycle Designs
Ergonomic Bicycle Designs
Paolo de Giusti's Modern Bicycle Toys with Wheel-Ratio Ergonomics
<
84
Euphoria-Promoting Beds
Euphoria-Promoting Beds
This Dry Bed Provides the Sensation of Floating without Getting Wet
<
83
Cuisine-Enhancing Farm Boxes
Cuisine-Enhancing Farm Boxes
The U-ING Hydroponic Grow System Keeps Fresh Herbs Constantly Growing
<
82
Sneaky Smartphone Camera Cases
Sneaky Smartphone Camera Cases
The 'COVR Photo' Smartphone Photography Case Snaps Covert Pics
<
81
Virtual Reality Girlfriends
Virtual Reality Girlfriends
This VR Service Provides Users with a Realistic Romantic Experience
<
80
Futuristic Smart Bikes
Futuristic Smart Bikes
These Futuristic Bikes Have Wheels That Light Up at Night
<
79
Powerful Water Jet Engines
Powerful Water Jet Engines
The SCUBAJET Supplies Aquatic Equipment with More Speed
<
78
Cord-Organizing Outlet Covers
Cord-Organizing Outlet Covers
The 'Loop' is a Cord Keeper for Encompassing Electrical Outlets
<
77
Locating Anime Monster Maps
Locating Anime Monster Maps
The Poke Radar Shows Pokemon Go Players Where the Best are Hidden
<
76
Non-Invasive Diabetes Wearables
Non-Invasive Diabetes Wearables
Glucowear by Malvin Gonzales Checks Glucose Levels Comfortably
<
75
Slim Power Banks
Slim Power Banks
These Portable Power Banks Are Highly Convenient
<
74
Flexible Paper-Thin Displays (UPDATE)
Flexible Paper-Thin Displays (UPDATE)
The Bendable LG Display Made Its Debut at Ces 2016
<
73
Smart Bottle Openers
Smart Bottle Openers
These Unique Bottle Openers Share Your Drinking Status with Friends
<
72
Futuristic Auto Cockpits
Futuristic Auto Cockpits
Peugeot's i-Cockpit Transforms Vehicular Control and Interior Appearance
<
71
Knit 3D-Printed Shoes
Knit 3D-Printed Shoes
JS Shoes Manufactures with 3D Printing and Automated Knitting Machines
<
70
Autonomous Taxi Drones
Autonomous Taxi Drones
The '184 Drone' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
<
69
Discreet Security Cameras
Discreet Security Cameras
The Kuna Toucan Device Can Be Attached to Walls and Lighting Fixtures
<
68
Intuitive Ergonomic Wheelchairs
Intuitive Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The 'Ogo' Wheelchair Design Doesn't Require Users to Use Arms
<
67
Ethereal Smart Gowns
Ethereal Smart Gowns
Intel's Intelligent Dress Displays Breathtaking Fluttering Butterflies
<
66
E-Bike Conversion Accessories
E-Bike Conversion Accessories
The TranzX Works is a Sleek Battery that Turns Bikes into E-Bikes
<
65
Anti-Drone Bazookas
Anti-Drone Bazookas
The SkyWall 100 Net Bazooka Offers Enhanced Airspace Control
<
64
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
This Piezoelectric Architecture Merges Design & Sustainability
<
63
Ultracompact Smart Scooters
Ultracompact Smart Scooters
This Foldable Scooter Weighs Only 4 kg But Boasts Fast Travel
<
62
Minimalist Metallic Wallets
Minimalist Metallic Wallets
Grovemade's Minimalist Wallet Offers an Anodized Aluminum Outer Shell
<
61
Personal Wind Turbines
Personal Wind Turbines
The 'Binopterus' Provides Wind Power Generation Even at Low Wind Speeds
<
60
Online Gaming Workout Bikes
Online Gaming Workout Bikes
Zwift Provides a Cycling Workout with a Video Game Twist
<
59
Detailed 3D Selfies
Detailed 3D Selfies
The Printing House Launches 3D Printed Self Portraits
<
58
Compactly Versatile Multi-Tools
Compactly Versatile Multi-Tools
The MSTR Key Multi-Tool Offers 20 Different Tools In One Package
<
57
Titanium Phone Protectors
Titanium Phone Protectors
This Bank-Breaking Phone Bumper Gives Your iPhone Ultimate Protection
<
56
Rugged Smartwatch Protectors
Rugged Smartwatch Protectors
The SUPCASE Apple Watch Case Protector Provides a Rugged Finish
<
55
Hi-Tech Playable Furniture
Hi-Tech Playable Furniture
The Ludi Table Boasts a Digital Surface for Physical Gaming
<
54
Power Exchange Device Plugs
Power Exchange Device Plugs
The 'STROMR' Power Exchange Cable Transfers Files and Electricity
<
53
Heartbeat-Sensing Rings
Heartbeat-Sensing Rings
The 'HB Ring' Allows Wearers to Feel the Pulse of Their Loved Ones
<
52
Wraparound LCD Displays
Wraparound LCD Displays
This Flexible LCD Display Can Be Wrapped Around Your Wrist
<
51
Multi-Functional Kitchen Appliances
Multi-Functional Kitchen Appliances
The Whirpool Levita Aims to Make Cooking More Convenient
<
50
Circular Coffee Machines
Circular Coffee Machines
This Coffee Machine Concept Was Inspired by Dyson
<
49
Fitness-Tracking Mirrors
Fitness-Tracking Mirrors
The Naked 3D Fitness Tracker Helps Users Visualize Body Changes
<
48
Sleek Connected Air Conditioners
Sleek Connected Air Conditioners
The 'Noria' Window Air Conditioner Can be Controlled via an App
<
47
Free-Rotation VR Pods
Free-Rotation VR Pods
The Rotating Krush Moveo Simulation Pod is Showing Off At CES 2016
<
46
Weather-Resistant Electric Bikes
Weather-Resistant Electric Bikes
This Electric Eco Bike Aims to Solve Pollution Issues in Cities
<
45
DIY LED Accent Lights
DIY LED Accent Lights
The 'mylight.me' LED Closet Lighting Kit Enables Soft Illumination Anywhere
<
44
Selfie-Taking Soda Bottles
Selfie-Taking Soda Bottles
This Coca-Cola Bottle Captures the Special Moment of Sipping Coke
<
43
Modern Modular TVs
Modern Modular TVs
This Deconstructible Screen Guarantees a Longer Life for the Electronic Device
<
42
Connected Smart Shoes
Connected Smart Shoes
The Digitsole Smartshoe at CES 2016 is Designed for Men and Women Alike
<
41
Autonomous Motorcycle Designs
Autonomous Motorcycle Designs
The BMW Motorrad Concept Z Can Drive without Driver Intervention
<
40
Smart Kitchen Islands
Smart Kitchen Islands
This Smart Island Concept Simplifies the Cooking Process
<
39
Intuitive Dinosaur Toys
Intuitive Dinosaur Toys
The CogniToys Dino Combines Fun and Learning in a High-Tech Way
<
38
Plastic Bottle-Recycling Cutters
Plastic Bottle-Recycling Cutters
This Plastic Bottle Cutter Turns Waste into Usable Materials
<
37
Interactive Dog Bones
Interactive Dog Bones
The Gobone is Designed to Play with Pets When Its Owners are Away
<
36
Electric Bike Conversion Wheels
Electric Bike Conversion Wheels
The Electron Wheel Turns Any Bike into an Electric Bike
<
35
Levitating Smartphone Chargers
Levitating Smartphone Chargers
The OvRcharge Dock Rotates to Wirelessly Reboot Cellphones
<
34
Live-Streaming Aquatic Cameras
Live-Streaming Aquatic Cameras
The 'FanCam' Fishing Camera Offers a Real-Time View into the Water
<
33
Underwater Drone Concepts
Underwater Drone Concepts
The 'Remote Operated Vehicle' is a Camera-Mounted Submarine Drone
<
32
Self-Watering Connected Gardens
Self-Watering Connected Gardens
The Taiga Tower is a Smart Home Garden Ideal for Any Space
<
31
Bioluminescence Night Lights
Bioluminescence Night Lights
The 'LUME' Lighting Solution Provides Natural Illumination
<
30
Modular Wooden Tech Desks
Modular Wooden Tech Desks
'Deskbloks' Enable Users to Build a Desk to Their Exact Needs
<
29
Health-Monitoring Patches
Health-Monitoring Patches
The 'BioStamp' Premiered at CES 2016
<
28
Compact Ring Tasers
Compact Ring Tasers
The 'Sting Ring' Handheld Stun Gun is a Discreet Self-Defense Device
<
27
Recycled Virtual Reality Viewers
Recycled Virtual Reality Viewers
Coca-Cola Provides 3 Hands-On Options for Eco-Conscious Techies
<
26
Smart Grocery Concepts
Smart Grocery Concepts
Coop Italia Imagines a Supermarket of the Future Powered by Microsoft
<
25
Fire-Starting Survival Watches
Fire-Starting Survival Watches
The Ascent Survivor Was Made to Keep Crucial Tools Close By
<
24
Efficient Home Renovation Tools
Efficient Home Renovation Tools
The Dremel Hyper-Oscillating Tool Features Interchangeable Heads
<
23
Portable Lunchbox Ovens
Portable Lunchbox Ovens
'HeatsBox' Warms Up Home-Cooked Food for Lunches
<
22
Strap-On Sneaker Wheels
Strap-On Sneaker Wheels
The New Strap-on Jetts Turn Any Pair of Shoes into Rolling Footwear
<
21
Futuristic Levitating Drinkware
Futuristic Levitating Drinkware
This Flying Cup Defies Gravity
<
20
Levitating Cloud Speaker Lights
Levitating Cloud Speaker Lights
'Making Weather' Plays Music and Creates a Natural Light Show
<
19
Multi-Terrain Electric Bikes
Multi-Terrain Electric Bikes
The Super 73 Electric Cruiser Bike is Designed for the Urban Rider
<
18
Night Vision Smartphone Lenses
Night Vision Smartphone Lenses
Snooperscope Lets Users See in the Dark While Hunting or Fishing
<
17
Streamlined Electric Bike Concepts
Streamlined Electric Bike Concepts
This Bike Features an Electric Motor System and a Carbon Frame
<
16
Breath-Storing Scuba Devices
Breath-Storing Scuba Devices
The 'M1' Underwater Breathing Device Extends Time Beneath the Surface
<
15
Interactive Nature-Themed Tables
Interactive Nature-Themed Tables
The 'Starry Sea' Table Was Inspired by the Caribbean Sea
<
14
All-In-One Fitness Equipment
All-In-One Fitness Equipment
The 'Move It' Device Helps Consumers Exercise at Home
<
13
In-Store Immersion Pods
In-Store Immersion Pods
The Bompas & Parr 'Taste Pod' Debuted a Thorntons Store in London
<
12
Optical Open-Source Telescopes
Optical Open-Source Telescopes
This Tracking Telescope Was Made Using a Raspberry Pi Computer
<
11
Cancer-Detection Apps
Cancer-Detection Apps
The Dermofit App Assists Early Stage Skin Cancer Detection Efforts
<
10
Flip-Top Vehicle Campers
Flip-Top Vehicle Campers
The Habitat Converts Your Toyota Tacoma Into A Proper Expedition Vehicle
<
9
Multi-Purpose Transforming Bags
Multi-Purpose Transforming Bags
The OWLBAG Changes Shape to Meet Your Every Need
<
8
Luxurious Weightless Chairs
Luxurious Weightless Chairs
The Elysium Chair was Developed by a Bioengineering Professor
<
7
Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
This Hi-Tech Bed is Equipped with a Built-In Projector and Audio
<
6
Collapsible Electric Scooters
Collapsible Electric Scooters
The 'Xcooter' is Set to Be Unveiled at CES 2016
<
5
Luxury Car Digital Experiences
Luxury Car Digital Experiences
This Bentley Digital Experience Took Over an Amsterdam Hotel
<
4
DIY Augmented Reality Books
DIY Augmented Reality Books
This Augmented Reality Book Requires No Apps or Special Glasses to Use
<
3
Hybrid Tablet Tables
Hybrid Tablet Tables
The CROSS2DESIGN Smart Table Adjusts to Satisfy Different Needs
<
2
Wearable Brand Activations
Wearable Brand Activations
This Fit Bit Event Invited People to Try Its Obstacle Course
<
1
Self-Building Concrete Blocks
Self-Building Concrete Blocks
The Block ARMO System Consists of Specially Shaped Concrete Blocks
<