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Top 50 Tech Trends in August 2010

From Luxurious Private Flights to Sturdy Laptop Backpacks

— August 29, 2010 — Top Lists
For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Luxurious Private Flights, Face-Flipping Family Portraits and Realistic Superhero Art. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2812 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Allison Love (403 trends), Meghan Young (380), Michael Hines (343), Tiana Reid (283), Vittoria Natarelli (279), Zoe Badley (256), Annie Ho (247), Joanne Lam (120), Katie Cordrey (77), and manzil (72).

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Vocabulary Translation Websites
Vocabulary Translation Websites
Unsuck-It is a Website that Untwists Jangled Jargon
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49
Projected Floral Fashiontography
Projected Floral Fashiontography
'GV' from Ivor Fuentes Mixes Faux Flowers and Hot Models
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48
Japanese Gamer Havens
Japanese Gamer Havens
The Super Potato in Osaka, Japan Will have Gamers Drooling
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47
Digital Stylist Programs
Digital Stylist Programs
The TeamLab 'Coordination' Project Puts Smart Hangers into Stores
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46
Almost Profane Ads
Almost Profane Ads
The Geek Squad Ads Will Save You Before You Curse
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45
Silicone Gadget Bracelets
Silicone Gadget Bracelets
'Stretchy Shapes' Look Like Your Favorite Geeky Gizmos
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44
Toy Music Tools
Toy Music Tools
This DJ Deck Built from LEGO will Add Some Geek to Your Style.
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43
iPad Rivalry Gadgets
iPad Rivalry Gadgets
The BlackBerry Tablet Will be a Strong Apple Competitor
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42
Backside Keyboards
Backside Keyboards
Microsoft's RearType Tech Places the Keyboard on Your Gadget's Back
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41
Shape-Shifting Electric Cars
Shape-Shifting Electric Cars
The Enyoii by Gerardo Delgado Martinez is an Open-Air Eco Roadster
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40
Transformable Laptop Stands
Transformable Laptop Stands
The Omax Laptop Stands Help You Kick Back and Compute
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39
Apple Toilets
Apple Toilets
The iPottie Tries its Hand at the Royal Flush
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38
Letter Tablet Cases
Letter Tablet Cases
The Old-Fashioned Dunhill iPad Cover is Addressed to Alfred Dunhill
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37
Offshore Wind Turbines
Offshore Wind Turbines
The Wind Lens Farms Could be More Efficient than Land Turbines
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36
iPad Easels
iPad Easels
The iSketch' Provides Sleek Support for iPad Sketching
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35
Life-Saving Wallpaper
Life-Saving Wallpaper
'Early Warning Effect ' Wallcovering Triggers Smoke Alarm Before Fire Starts
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34
Built-In iPad Beds
Built-In iPad Beds
The i-Con is Designed for Those Obsessed with High-Tech Gadgets
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33
Futuristic Computer Accessories
Futuristic Computer Accessories
Microsoft's New Keyboard Concept Could Change the Game
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32
Sci-Fi LEGO Spoofs
Sci-Fi LEGO Spoofs
The 'Inception' LEGO Recreation is Creatively Unique
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31
Vintage Photography Legends
Vintage Photography Legends
Lillian Bassman Embraces the Future With a Foot in the Past
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30
Quilted iPad Cases
Quilted iPad Cases
Japanese Label Headporter Has Released Its 'Black Beauty' Collection
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29
Artful Transmission Towers
Artful Transmission Towers
The 'Land of Giants' Transform Electricity Pylons into Human Sculptures
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28
On-the-Go Convertible Tablets
On-the-Go Convertible Tablets
The Futuristic Chip Tablet PC Design Concept
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27
Graffiti Drinking Fountains
Graffiti Drinking Fountains
The Philly Fountain Encourages Social Interaction
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26
Splintered Cellphones
Splintered Cellphones
The Sony Ericsson FH Mobile Phone Splits in Two for Double the Fun
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25
3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
The Freedom of Creation Textiles Show Permanently at MoMA
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24
Sleek Leather iPad Cases
Sleek Leather iPad Cases
The JAVOedge Case Promises Better iPad Protection
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23
Retro Facebook Ads
Retro Facebook Ads
These Social Media Ads by 6B Studio Brings You Back to the Days
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22
Geeky Cellphone Covers
Geeky Cellphone Covers
The R2D2 iPhone Case is for Diehard 'Star Wars' Fans
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21
Retro Twitter Ads (UPDATE)
Retro Twitter Ads (UPDATE)
Moma Propaganda Releases an Addition to Retrofied Social Media Campaign
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20
Chomping Cartoon Decals
Chomping Cartoon Decals
The Homer Simpson iPhone Sticker Satisfies Your Decal Hunger
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19
Sturdy Laptop Backpacks
Sturdy Laptop Backpacks
The Booq Boa Flow Lets You Store a Whole Lot
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18
Geeky Gamer Helmets
Geeky Gamer Helmets
The Master Chief Halo Mask is for Dedicated Cosplayers
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17
Manipulated Abstract Architecture
Manipulated Abstract Architecture
Filip Dujardin Reimagines Buildings Using Photoshop
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16
Photo Geek Cups
Photo Geek Cups
The Camera Lens Mug Quenches Your Thirst & Your Photographic Needs
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15
Slick Business Timepieces
Slick Business Timepieces
The Casio Edifice Collection is Branded as a Less Expensive Rolex
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14
Creative Illusion Portraits
Creative Illusion Portraits
Dan Escobar Constructs Amazing Digital Art
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13
Double-Duty iPad Docks
Double-Duty iPad Docks
The iPADock from Photofast Can House Up to Two iPhones and iPads
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12
DNA Tattoos
DNA Tattoos
The Dattoo Turns Your Body into an Online Interface
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11
Touchscreen Vending Machines
Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
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10
Amphibious Super Cars
Amphibious Super Cars
The Audi Hydron is a Futuristic Mode of Transportation
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9
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
The Philips Fluid Looks Great on Both Your Ear and Your Arm
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8
Face-Flipping Family Portraits
Face-Flipping Family Portraits
'About-Face' by Studio PR Turns Tots Into Parents
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7
Artsy Engraved Cases
Artsy Engraved Cases
The EXOvault Metal iPhone 4 Case Provides Extra Protection
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6
Futuristic Kitchenettes
Futuristic Kitchenettes
The IKEA 2040 Kitchen Equipment Features Plenty of High-Tech Appliances
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5
Realistic Superhero Art
Realistic Superhero Art
Pascal Ackermann Makes Profound Computer Graphics
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4
Geeky Gamer Furniture
Geeky Gamer Furniture
The Playstation Controller Table by Mark M is for Video Game Fanatics
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3
Luxurious Private Flights
Luxurious Private Flights
Nick Gleis Captures How The Rich And Famous Fly High
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2
Protective Phone Armor
Protective Phone Armor
The i4 iPhone 4 Case is Perfect to Protect Your Gadget
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1
Bedazzled iPhone Covers
Bedazzled iPhone Covers
The Decora Series iPhone 4 Crystal Cases are Blinged-Out
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