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Top 100 Tech Trends in July

From Vision-Enhancing Eyewear to Virtual Reality Home Gyms

— July 25, 2015 — Tech
Highlighting innovations from all industries, these top July tech 2015 trends showcase relevant tech-powered progressions that are sure to shape the future.

An innovation that falls in line with several movements within the health and fitness realm, virtual reality home gyms promise to elevate at-home workout routines to the next level. Symbolic of the consumer desire for fitness regimes that feels like fun, VR-powered workouts can help hesitant individuals carve out a routine and stick to it.

Additionally, smart skincare devices prove that the beauty world isn't all tonics and potions. Way is a beauty device that collects and analyzes data regarding your skin and especially in relation to one's environment.

Finally, interactive retail mirrors promise to add a high-tech element of customization the dreaded fitting room process while speeding up the experience altogether.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
99
Choosy Listening Systems
Choosy Listening Systems
'Here Active Listening' Lets People Control Their Audio Environment
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98
High-Bandwidth USB Connectors
High-Bandwidth USB Connectors
The Thunderbolt 3 Interface Offers More Connectivity Options
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97
Story-Time Gadgets
Story-Time Gadgets
The StoryHome Facilitates Long-Distance Storytelling Among Families
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96
Supermodel-Inspired Cosmetics
Supermodel-Inspired Cosmetics
This New Luxury Beauty Line is Designed by Iman and Jay Manuel
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95
Updated Smart Car Dashboards
Updated Smart Car Dashboards
The Wireless Apple CarPlay Ensures Easier Controls for Drivers
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94
Bluetooth Trackpad Keyboards
Bluetooth Trackpad Keyboards
The Moky Keyboard Can Also Function As a Trackpad
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93
Dime-Sized Flash Drives
Dime-Sized Flash Drives
SanDisk Ultra Fit is the World's Smallest 128GB Design
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92
Affordable Private Wind Turbines
Affordable Private Wind Turbines
The 'Breezergy' From Germany Would Revolutionize Eco Efforts
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91
Sonic Digital Handpens
Sonic Digital Handpens
The Oval is a Light, Portable and High-Tech Musical Instrument
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90
Durable Aerial Cameras
Durable Aerial Cameras
The Hasselblad A5D Aerial Camera is Free of Moving Parts
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89
Intuitive Rechargeable Batteries
Intuitive Rechargeable Batteries
The Fiskars Torch is a Minimalist Rechargeable Battery Concept
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88
Smartphone-Paired Cameras
Smartphone-Paired Cameras
The DxO One Works With Your iPhone to Take DSLR-Quality Photos
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87
Indestructible Flash Drives
Indestructible Flash Drives
The 'Panzerflash' is an Industrial-Strength Data Storage Solution
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86
Swirly Bokeh Camera Lenses
Swirly Bokeh Camera Lenses
The Bokeh Control Art Lens Offers Great Control Over Bokeh Effects
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85
Travel Book-Making Apps
Travel Book-Making Apps
The 'Trippix' App Easily Turns Travel Pictures into Custom Photo Books
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84
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
The Remote Control Range Rover Sport is Made for James Bond
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83
Smartphone Lens Accessories
Smartphone Lens Accessories
The 'DxO One' Camera Turns Any Phone into a Lens-Style Shooter
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82
Depth-Giving Guitar Pickups
Depth-Giving Guitar Pickups
The Submarine Pickup Can Make One Guitar Sound Like Two
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81
Luxurious Leather Smartphones
Luxurious Leather Smartphones
The Bellperre Touch Combines Smart Aesthetics with Luxury Design
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80
3D-Printed Rats
3D-Printed Rats
These Artificial Rodents Help Make Dissection a Safer and More Humane Process
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79
Vision-Enhancing Eyewear
Vision-Enhancing Eyewear
The 'SmartSpecs' Device Helps Legally Blind Users to See Again
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78
Stunning Spacewalk Photography
Stunning Spacewalk Photography
These Breathtaking Photos Were Taken Over Decades of Space Activity
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77
Sunlight-Mimicking Lightbulbs
Sunlight-Mimicking Lightbulbs
The Silk LED Lightbulb Accurately Mimics Natural Sunlight
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76
Next-Generation Passenger Aircraft
Next-Generation Passenger Aircraft
The Boeing 737 MAX Offers Increased Range and Fuel Economy
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75
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
The 'Embrace' Watch Helps People with Epilepsy Track Their Seizures
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74
Sound-Improving Phone Protectors
Sound-Improving Phone Protectors
The Hibiki Phone Case by +Simplism Reduces Noise Vibrations
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73
Jacked Hard Drives
Jacked Hard Drives
The SanDisk Extreme 500 Packs Tons of Storage Space
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72
Immersive Scuba Diving Games
Immersive Scuba Diving Games
'Abzû' is a New Underwater Adventure Game Based on Ocean Exploration
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71
Architectural Volcanic Projections
Architectural Volcanic Projections
The ROM Celebrates a Museum Exhibit with a Grand Display
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70
Vacant Stare Photography
Vacant Stare Photography
Donna Stevens Captures Captivated Children Watching Television
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69
Retro Gaming Cases
Retro Gaming Cases
PureGear's Retro Game Case Features an Old-School Appeal
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68
Future Career Path Charts
Future Career Path Charts
This Infographic Features Potential New Age Jobs for Gen Y and Gen Z
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67
Keyboard Shortcut Charts
Keyboard Shortcut Charts
This Infographic Lists the Best Keyboard Shortcuts Across Platforms
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66
Sneaker-Compatible Skates
Sneaker-Compatible Skates
The On Wheelz Platform Converts Sneakers Into Skates
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65
Bicycle Shock Devices
Bicycle Shock Devices
The ShockWiz Makes it Easier to Install Mountain Bike Shocks
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64
Multiplayer Drone Games
Multiplayer Drone Games
'Game of Drones' Will Allow You to Race and Fight Your Friends' Drones
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63
Inflatable Bike Carriers
Inflatable Bike Carriers
This Clever Bicycle Carrier Makes It Easier to Attach a Bike to a Car
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62
Hypersonic Military Jets
Hypersonic Military Jets
The Air Force X-51 WaveRider Can Travel Five Times the Speed of Sound
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61
Co-Branded Designer Headphones
Co-Branded Designer Headphones
Proenza Schouler x Master & Dynamic Promote Audio Luxury
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60
Handheld Electrotherapy Devices
Handheld Electrotherapy Devices
Ziip is a Connected Device That Delivers Electrical Home Facials
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59
Free-Configurable Keyboards
Free-Configurable Keyboards
The Lenovo Wake Up Keyboard Can Be Rearranged to Suit Computing Needs
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58
Superhero Wearable Technology
Superhero Wearable Technology
Disney Playmation Lets Children Immerse Themselves as Favorite Heros
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57
All-in-One Speaker Systems
All-in-One Speaker Systems
The Phantom by Devialet is a Game-Changer for Audio Technology
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56
WiFi-Providing Palm Trees
WiFi-Providing Palm Trees
The Solar-Powered Smart Palm Offers WiFi and Device Charging
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55
Camera Lens Flippers
Camera Lens Flippers
The Clip and Lens Flipper System
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54
Arborous Device Chargers
Arborous Device Chargers
This Design-Conscious Solar Charging Station Resembles a Ginkgo Tree
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53
Dual-Beam Bike Lights
Dual-Beam Bike Lights
The Ding Light Keeps Cyclists Visible at Night
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52
Economical Fitness Trackers
Economical Fitness Trackers
The Trasense Wearable Fitness Tracker Retails for Under Twenty Dollars
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51
Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Jim Beam's Virtual Reality Simulator Puts You in the Place of Whiskey
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50
Printed Retail Structures
Printed Retail Structures
The RIBA Shanghai Windows Project Exhibits a 3D-Printed Custom Display
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49
Card-Carrying Phone Cases
Card-Carrying Phone Cases
Bellroy's Card Phone Cases Provide an Alternative to the Wallet
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48
Mini Origami Robots
Mini Origami Robots
These Self-Folding Robots are Multi-Talented Machines
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47
Solar-Powered Ovens
Solar-Powered Ovens
The Solavore Sport Oven Cookes and Bakes With the Power of the Sun
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46
Fashionable Performance Denim
Fashionable Performance Denim
Dish Performance Denim Designs Stylish Jeans for Active Lifestyles
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45
Printed Solar Cells
Printed Solar Cells
This Inexpensive and Ultra-Thin Technology is Great for Developing Countries
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44
Invisible People Ads
Invisible People Ads
The PopClik Headphones Campaign Helps Listeners Escape Boring Events
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43
Treat-Dispensing Pet Cameras
Treat-Dispensing Pet Cameras
This Smart Pet Camera Can Distribute Food When No One is Home
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42
Kinetic Adjusting Desks
Kinetic Adjusting Desks
The Stir Kinetic Desk Can Be Used at Different Heights
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41
Energy-Generating Kites
Energy-Generating Kites
'KiteGen' Technology Produces Wind Power by Harnessing Giant Kites
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40
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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39
Multi-Store Shopping Apps
Multi-Store Shopping Apps
The 'Voonik' App Combines Multiple Stores on a Single Shopping Platform
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38
Assistive Fishing Drones
Assistive Fishing Drones
The Aguadrone Spots Fish and Flies Your Lure Towards Them
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37
Compact Rechargeable Torches
Compact Rechargeable Torches
This Plug-in Flashlight Offers Great Convenience to Use and Rejuice
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36
Invisible Hearing Aids
Invisible Hearing Aids
These Futuristic Hearing Aids are Designed for the Modern Consumer
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35
Tunable Smart Windows
Tunable Smart Windows
These Windows' Tints Can Be Adjusted to Control Brightness and Opacity
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34
Workout-Advertising Robots
Workout-Advertising Robots
Nike's Billboard is Supported by a Robot Constantly Doing Chin-Ups
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33
Color-Shifting Sneakers
Color-Shifting Sneakers
'rehabstudio' Has Developed a Customizable Fabric Just for Shoes
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32
Effortless Protein Shakers
Effortless Protein Shakers
This Hands-Free Mixer Can Blend Drinks in a Matter of Seconds
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31
WiFi-Enabled Neckties
WiFi-Enabled Neckties
These Smart Ties Make It Easier to Connect to the Internet Anywhere
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30
Replica 3D-Printed Faces
Replica 3D-Printed Faces
MirrorMe3D Introduces 3D Printing to the Cosmetic Surgery Industry
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29
Student-Oriented Bikes
Student-Oriented Bikes
'adam' is an E-Bike Designed for Students and Features a Detachable Speaker
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28
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
This Clever Photo Framing System Requires No Hammers, Hooks or Levels
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27
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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26
Simple Smart Home Devices
Simple Smart Home Devices
Cube by The Family of the Arts Makes Home Automation Extremely Easy
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25
Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The Scalevo's Retractable Tracks Allow it to Climb Stairs
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24
Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
New York's Lowline Lab Will be a Prototype of the Real Lowline
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23
Dinosaur Education Websites
Dinosaur Education Websites
This Site Lets Users Learn Real Facts about Jurassic Park Dinosaurs
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22
Compact Outdoor Ovens
Compact Outdoor Ovens
The Portable 'Roccbox Outdoor Oven' Helps Users Cook in the Great Outdoors
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21
Fish-Finding Sunglasses
Fish-Finding Sunglasses
These Fishing Sunglasses are an Ideal Accessory for Reeling in a Big Catch
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20
3D-Printing Pens
3D-Printing Pens
The 3DSimo Mini Facilitates the Manual Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Creations
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19
Futuristic Hoverboards
Futuristic Hoverboards
The Lexus Hoverboard Wil Star in the 'Amazing in Motion' Ad Campaign
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18
App-Connected Veggie Packaging
App-Connected Veggie Packaging
This City Farm Shop Concept Features Only Hyper-Local Produce
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17
Floral 3D-Printed Jewelry
Floral 3D-Printed Jewelry
This Gorgeous Jewelry Line is Inspired by the Growth of Flowers
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16
Eco-Friendly Device Docks
Eco-Friendly Device Docks
The Gingko Solar Tree Charges Smartphones in a Sustainable Way
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15
Fruity Fashion Sketches
Fruity Fashion Sketches
This Artist Transforms Everyday Foods into Chic Fashion Illustrations
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14
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Tactum by MadLab Uses Interactive Projections to Design Bracelets
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13
Skin Health Apps
Skin Health Apps
ModiFace's New Apple Watch Skin Care App Uses Skin Scanners and Real-Time Cameras
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12
Industrial Exoskeletons
Industrial Exoskeletons
The Robo-Mate is the World's First Industrial Exoskeleton
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11
Anti-Sunburn Swimwear
Anti-Sunburn Swimwear
Marie Spinali's Line of Smart Swimsuits Helps Protect Against Sun Damage
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10
Temporary Door Locks
Temporary Door Locks
The 'Easylock' is a Convenient Security Solution for Travelers and Renters
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9
Hand-Held Wall Printers
Hand-Held Wall Printers
This Design Tool Lets You Print Graphics Directly onto Your Wall
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8
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Icaros by HYVE Provides a Stimulating and Entertaining Way to Work Out
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7
Bedside Charging Stations
Bedside Charging Stations
This Bedside Lamp is an All-in-One Easy Charging Station for Electronics
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6
Interactive Tech Retail
Interactive Tech Retail
The Intel Ultra Store is an Immersive Retail Experience in Beijing
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5
Interactive Retail Mirrors
Interactive Retail Mirrors
Samsung's Mirror and Transparent OLED Makes Retail Visually Engaging
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4
Leg-Centric Photography
Leg-Centric Photography
The 'Citi Legs' Body Positive Photo Series Celebrates Women's Legs
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3
3D-Printed Faucets
3D-Printed Faucets
'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures
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2
Extreme Concept Hypercars
Extreme Concept Hypercars
The Tomahawk VGT Will Rip It Up in the Vision Gran Turismo Video Game
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1
Skin-Scrubbing Devices
Skin-Scrubbing Devices
The Labelle Ultrasonic Spatula by Trophy Skin Removes Dirt Without a Brush
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