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Top 100 Tech Ideas in August

From 3D-Printed Gaming Cases to Kid-Friendly Smartphone Alternatives

— August 27, 2016 — Tech
From 3D-printed gaming cases to kid-friendly smartphone alternatives, the August 2016 tech trends reveal a significant focus on the needs of kids and young adults. Whether it is for entertainment or educational purposes, technology is gradually changing the way young children interact with the world.

Some of the most recent tech innovations for children and young adults relate to the mobile game Pokémon Go. The popularity of the new game has led a number of tech companies to produce products and accessories that help players get more out of the game. These products include special battery packs that extend playing time, 3D-printed phone cases that help players catch Pokémon with precision and digital maps that show players where rare creatures may be hiding.

Beyond Pokémon GO accessories, the August 2016 tech trends also reveal a number of other new youth-centric devices. These products include tracking-devices that function as an alternative to a smartphone, 3D printers designed for classroom purposes and DIY robot creatures that teach children how to program.
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Aquatic Filtered Camera Cases
Aquatic Filtered Camera Cases
The SANDMARC for GoPros Offers Filters to Contrast the Water Hues
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99
Mirrorless 4K Cameras
Mirrorless 4K Cameras
The Fujifilm X-T2 Camera Offers High-End Autofocus Performance
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98
Literary Smartphone Cases
Literary Smartphone Cases
The Bookshelf for iPhone Disguises the Device as a Leather-Bound Novel
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97
Expressive VR Headsets
Expressive VR Headsets
This New VR Headset Translates Your Facial Expressions
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96
Synthesizer-Mimicking Apps
Synthesizer-Mimicking Apps
The Korg Synth App Lets You Create a Variety Of Sounds and Tones
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95
Universal Network Extenders
Universal Network Extenders
The ZeusPro Maximizes WiFi Range and Quality for a Low-Cost Price
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94
Bluetooth Briefcase Speakers
Bluetooth Briefcase Speakers
The G-Boom Wireless Sound System is Designed for Party Music
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93
Handcrafted Video Games
Handcrafted Video Games
Lumino City is a Handmade Puzzle Adventure That Merges Digital with Crafts
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92
Streamlined Cable Cubes
Streamlined Cable Cubes
The Desk Tile is an Aluminum Block Designed to Ensure Organized Cords
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91
Virtual Document Shredders
Virtual Document Shredders
'Shredo' Permanently Erases Sensitive Documents
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90
Superpowered Radio Telescopes
Superpowered Radio Telescopes
The 'SKA' Has Revealed Over 1,200 Previously Undiscovered Galaxies
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89
Integrated Social Media Apps
Integrated Social Media Apps
The 'Airtime' App Integrates Different Social Media Interfaces
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88
Wireless Multi-Device Chargers
Wireless Multi-Device Chargers
The MonoCharge Provides a Cord-Free Pad to Reboot Tech Devices
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87
Hairstyle-Stealing Algorithms
Hairstyle-Stealing Algorithms
This Algorithm Works by Creating 3D Images of Celebrity Hairstyles
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86
Smart Measuring Tapes
Smart Measuring Tapes
The Bagel is a Measuring Tape with an App, Voice Recorder and Much More
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85
Anime Gaming Battery Cases
Anime Gaming Battery Cases
The Pokedex Battery Allows For Longer Pokemon GO Sessions
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84
Personalized Interior Design Apps
Personalized Interior Design Apps
The 'Homee' App Connects Users and Designers to Furnish Homes
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83
Customizable LED Ties
Customizable LED Ties
The Lumen Tie Was Made to Attract Attention and Give Youth Fun Style Options
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82
Auto-Steering Drones
Auto-Steering Drones
The Alphavein Offers a Panoramic View Outside a Car for Seamless Driving
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81
Smartphone-Surrendering Lamps
Smartphone-Surrendering Lamps
The Tranquillo Light Turns On When an Offline Mobile is Placed on It
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80
Sleeve Fan Attachments
Sleeve Fan Attachments
These Fan Attachments Help Combat Heat in The Summer
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79
Powerful Miniature Computers
Powerful Miniature Computers
Shuttle's Mini PC Systems Offer Astounding Power In Minute Packages
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78
Solar Hot Dog Roasters
Solar Hot Dog Roasters
This Solar Cooking Device Roasts Hot Dogs to Perfection Without Any Fuel
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77
Stylish Bamboo Speakers
Stylish Bamboo Speakers
Hazang Bamboo Speakers are Handmade in Vietnam
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76
Interactive Passport Encyclopedias
Interactive Passport Encyclopedias
'Passport Index' Tells Users What Rights Their Passports Afford
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75
Health-Tracking Headphones
Health-Tracking Headphones
This Device Supplies Its Wearer with Informative Health Updates
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74
Sound Wave Record Covers
Sound Wave Record Covers
This Concrete Cover Displays the Sound Waves from The Record's Music
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73
Smartphone-Charging Strollers
Smartphone-Charging Strollers
4moms' 'Moxi' Stroller Has Generators in Its Rear Wheels
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72
Turbocharged Racing Drones
Turbocharged Racing Drones
The Falcon FPV300 Helps You Stay Ahead Of the Competition
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71
Domesticated Chore Robots
Domesticated Chore Robots
Elon Musk is Creating a Robotic Cleaner to Simplify Home Errands
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70
Classroom 3D Printers
Classroom 3D Printers
XYZprinting's 'da Vinci miniMaker' Printer for Kids is Designed for School
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Powerful Mini PCs
Powerful Mini PCs
The Beebox-S Offers Surprising Processing Power From a Compact Package
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68
Weight Loss Eyeglasses
Weight Loss Eyeglasses
These 3D-Printed Glasses Monitor Use of the Chewing Muscles
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67
Trafficking-Combatting Photo Apps
Trafficking-Combatting Photo Apps
TraffickCam is Asking Travellers to Fight Sex Trafficking
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66
Open-Ear Headphones
Open-Ear Headphones
The AfterShokz TREKS Audio Buds Sit Outside the Ear Lobe for Easy Listening
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65
Video Game Photography Tools
Video Game Photography Tools
Ansel from Nvidia Takes In-Game Pictures from Any Angle
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64
Athletic Innovation Labs
Athletic Innovation Labs
Under Armour’s New Product Design Facility Uses Robots
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63
Printed Robot Salamanders
Printed Robot Salamanders
Thsi 3D-Printed Animal Replicates the Movements of an Amphibian
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Blink-Sensing Cameras
Blink-Sensing Cameras
The 'Blincam' Can Take Photos When the User Blinks or Winks
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61
Modular Outdoor Shovels
Modular Outdoor Shovels
The Shen Ao Shovel's Handle Includes a Flashlight, Knife and Whistle
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60
3D-Printed Pizzas
3D-Printed Pizzas
Beehex 3D Makes Uniquely Shaped Pizzas with Additive Manufacturing
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59
Tennis Ball Speakers
Tennis Ball Speakers
HearO Gives Championship Tennis Balls New Life as Portable Audio Players
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58
Artificial Memory Implants
Artificial Memory Implants
'Neurofeedback' Allows False Memories to Be Added to the Brain
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57
Obstacle-Evading Drones
Obstacle-Evading Drones
The Typhoon H Pro Drone Uses Intel RealSense Technology
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56
Tiny VR Cameras
Tiny VR Cameras
The Miniscule 'Nico360' Records High-Quality 360-Degree Footage
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55
High-Tech Bike Displays
High-Tech Bike Displays
This Company Makes High-Functioning Bikes for Eco-Friendly Transport
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54
Electric-Assist Bike Motors
Electric-Assist Bike Motors
This Smart Engine Can Be Attached to Any Bike to Make It Ride Faster
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53
Printed Musculoskeletal Masks
Printed Musculoskeletal Masks
Björk Created a 3D-Printed Mask Using Her Facial Structure
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52
Smart Moisturizer Sprays
Smart Moisturizer Sprays
The Susee Gadget Inspects Skin Texture to Provide Tailored Mist Skincare
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51
Cosmic Bluetooth Speakers
Cosmic Bluetooth Speakers
Jay Hyun Kim's 'Cosmos' Speaker Celebrates Galactic Imagery
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50
Charging Smartwatch Cases
Charging Smartwatch Cases
The TimePorter is Designed To Be a Traveling Digital Watch Charging Port
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49
DIY Robot Creatures
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
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48
Handbag Authentication Tags
Handbag Authentication Tags
Maria&Donato Uses NFC Tags to Ensure Originality
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47
Powerful Portable Boomboxes
Powerful Portable Boomboxes
The BeatBringer Can Be Carried Around In Your Backpack
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46
Luxury 3D Printers
Luxury 3D Printers
Pollen's Advanced 3D Printer Pam Can Print Multi Materials Simultaneously
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45
Grip-Boosting Gloves
Grip-Boosting Gloves
This Robotic Glove Uses Sensors and Actuators to Increase Gripping Strength
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44
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
This Device Offers Support and Information to Alzheimer's Patients
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43
Affordable Fitness Trackers
Affordable Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band is Simple, Long-Lasting and Motivating
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42
Reverse-Parking Cameras
Reverse-Parking Cameras
Pearl Auto's Rear Vision Camera Streamlines Your Parking Jobs
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41
Touchscreen Mini PC Cases
Touchscreen Mini PC Cases
This New Display Case Brings Touchscreen Packaging To the Raspberry Pi
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40
Sustainable 3D-Printing Pens
Sustainable 3D-Printing Pens
The Renegade Pen Uses Plastic Strips Derived From Bottles
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Ring-Shaped Portable Lamps
Ring-Shaped Portable Lamps
The Halos is a Rechargeable Lamp That Can Stick to Non-Porous Surfaces
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Portable Compact Printers
Portable Compact Printers
This Printer is Highly Functional and Designed to Look Good in Any Room
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Portable Pneumatic Casts
Portable Pneumatic Casts
Consumers Can Set Fractures Using the 'AirCast' Without Medical Training
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36
3D-Printed Gaming Cases
3D-Printed Gaming Cases
This 3D-Printed Phone Case Makes It Easier to Play Pokémon Go
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Kid Smartphone Alternatives
Kid Smartphone Alternatives
This Tracker Phone Was Designed to be a Simple Communication Device
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Timelessly Classic Smartwatches
Timelessly Classic Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G Blends Old-School and Modern Cues
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Connected Cycling Devices
Connected Cycling Devices
'Beakor' Brings the Internet of Things to Urban Cyclists
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Soap-Printing Pens
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
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Arboreal Retro Turntables
Arboreal Retro Turntables
The Audiowood Barky Turntable Plays Vinyl On a Slice of a Tree Trunk
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AI Colorization Software
AI Colorization Software
'Algorithmia' Uses Deep Learning to Colorize Black and White Photos
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Retro Arcade Consoles
Retro Arcade Consoles
'Dreamcade Replay' Offers Thousands of Classic Game Titles for Free
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Intelligent First Aid Kits
Intelligent First Aid Kits
'Gale' Modernizes the Traditional First Aid Kit with Tech
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Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys
Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys
The New Furby Connect Puts a High-tech Spin on the Popular 90s Toy
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Virtual Battle Simulators
Virtual Battle Simulators
The 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Uses Computers to Imitate Combat
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App-Controlled Trailers
App-Controlled Trailers
The Bruder EXP-6 Camping Trailer's Height Can Be Adjusted Using An App
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Surveillance-Blocking iPhone Cases
Surveillance-Blocking iPhone Cases
The 'Introspection Engine' was Designed by Edward Snowden
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Intelligent Robotic Suitcases
Intelligent Robotic Suitcases
'Olive' from Ikap Robotics Turns Your Luggage into a Robotic Helper
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Phone-Charging Wallets
Phone-Charging Wallets
VoltNow's Smart Leather Wallet Doubles as a Charger
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Holographic Fashion Shows
Holographic Fashion Shows
This Fashion Show Projected Holograms of Clothes onto Models
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Game-Saving Helper Drones
Game-Saving Helper Drones
The 'Pokedrone' Goes Where Pokemon Go Users Can't to Catch Pokemon
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The Insta360 Nano Extension Turns Mobiles into Adventure Cameras
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Smart Meditative Headbands
Smart Meditative Headbands
'Elf mmmit' is a Smart Wearable Device That Relieves Stress as Its Worn
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17
LEGO Pizza Dispensers
LEGO Pizza Dispensers
This Pizza Hut Vending Machine is Made Entirely Out of LEGO Bricks
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Electronic Circuit Pens
Electronic Circuit Pens
These Electronic Pens Can Draw Functional Circuits on Paper
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Omnidirectional Motorcycle Stands
Omnidirectional Motorcycle Stands
The Dynamoto Stand Makes It Easier to Move Motorbikes Around
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Automated Plant Watering Systems
Automated Plant Watering Systems
The Hydra is an Automated System For Easy Indoor Gardening
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Wireless Charging Devices
Wireless Charging Devices
This Device Uses Radio Waves to Charge Smartphones
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12
Solar-Powered Parasols
Solar-Powered Parasols
The 'LEAF for life' Solar Parasol Provides Shade and Collects Energy
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3D-Printed Face Masks
3D-Printed Face Masks
Facade Urbane Transforms Ordinary Air-Filtering Masks Into Art
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Modular Jet Drives
Modular Jet Drives
The Bixpy Jet Drive Promises Improved Watersport Performance
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Bespoke Printed Jewelry
Bespoke Printed Jewelry
Boltenstern and Cooksongold are Teaming Up for Direct Jewelry 3D Printing
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High-Tech Tape Measures
High-Tech Tape Measures
The Bagel Smart Tape Measure is Made for Calculating Precise Measurements
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Locating Anime Monster Maps
Locating Anime Monster Maps
The Poke Radar Shows Pokemon Go Players Where the Best are Hidden
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Digital Dome Installations
Digital Dome Installations
teamLab's Immersive Installation is Set in an Ethereal Enviroment
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Portable Backpack Workstations
Portable Backpack Workstations
The DTC Box is an Anti-Theft Mobile Office For Freelancers
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Prenatal Monitoring Devices
Prenatal Monitoring Devices
The 'Thread' System Gives Parents Pregnancy Updates
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Circular Coffee Machines
Circular Coffee Machines
This Coffee Machine Concept Was Inspired by Dyson
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Levitating Smartphone Chargers
Levitating Smartphone Chargers
The OvRcharge Dock Rotates to Wirelessly Reboot Cellphones
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Futuristic Levitating Drinkware
Futuristic Levitating Drinkware
This Flying Cup Defies Gravity
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