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Top 50 Tech Trends in January 2012

From Vertigo-Inducing Photography to Practically Professional C

— January 28, 2012 — Tech
For the month of January 2012, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Vertigo-Inducing Photography, Social Media Sleepers and Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE). The rankings are based on millions of views and 3516 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (353 trends), Katherine Vong (323), Jana Pijak (239), Amelia Roblin (229), Michael Hines (203), John Ibbitson (197), Souzan Michael (182), Susan Keefe (171), Jason Soy (151), and Matt Ho (145).

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Arachnid Assault Games
Arachnid Assault Games
Fight a Creepy Crawly With Mentos' Spider Swiper App
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49
Translucent Solar Windows
Translucent Solar Windows
The Lightfarm Collects Energy and Looks Appealing
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48
Bedscape Photography
Bedscape Photography
New York-Based Photographer Maya Barkai Shoots Bedding Landscapes
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47
Metal-Morphed Light Fixtures
Metal-Morphed Light Fixtures
The Kozo Pipe Lamp Adds Light and Style to Any Desk
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46
Position-Correcting Clothing
Position-Correcting Clothing
Posture Suspenders by Tobias Sonne Helps You Stop Slouching
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45
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Vehicles
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Vehicles
Lexus LF-LC Features Integrated Digital Features & Functions
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44
Dissolving Pictorials
Dissolving Pictorials
‘Everything is Melting' by Will Nolan Brings Back Childhood Memo
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43
Sundial-Inspired Clocks
Sundial-Inspired Clocks
Roshan Hakkim's Umbra Time Teller Relies on Shadows, Not Hands
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42
Beat-Blasting Carry-Ons (UPDATE)
Beat-Blasting Carry-Ons (UPDATE)
'BEOLIT 12 AirPlay' Speaker Creates Bold Sounds Anywhere
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41
3D Animal Art
3D Animal Art
Casio Unveils Secret 3D Pictures Printing Technique
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40
Mind-Made Furnishings
Mind-Made Furnishings
Varier Brain-Designed Furniture Heads to the Future of Design
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39
Touch-Less Sound Systems
Touch-Less Sound Systems
Emanuele Cecini's Manta Dock Features a Touchscreen Control
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38
High-Speed Java Photography
High-Speed Java Photography
Jack Long's Coffee Drops Series Will Awaken Your Senses
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37
Practically Professional Cameras
Practically Professional Cameras
The New Canon Powershot G1 X Has Arrived at CES 2012
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36
Transparent Smartphone Designs
Transparent Smartphone Designs
The Brick Concept Phone is Functionally See-Through
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35
Transparent Touchpad Laptops
Transparent Touchpad Laptops
CES 2012: Intel's 'Nikiski' Notebook Will Keep You Constantly Update
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34
Photographer Two-Wheelers
Photographer Two-Wheelers
The T-Bike Tripod Bike Integrates a Built-in Camera Mount
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33
Cable-Carrying Mobile Cases
Cable-Carrying Mobile Cases
CaseInity's Cord-On-Board Case Ensures iPhone's Never Run Out of Power
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32
Pressure-Sensitive Tablet Pens
Pressure-Sensitive Tablet Pens
Jaja is an Entire Electronic Pencil Case in One Cord-Free Implement
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31
Miniature Liquid Planets
Miniature Liquid Planets
A Breathtaking Photo Series of Water Droplets by Markus Reugels
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30
Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
The Porsche & BlackBerry P'9981 Model at CES 2012 is Revamped
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29
Slow-Motion City Snapshots
Slow-Motion City Snapshots
Yiu Yu Hoi Takes Photographs That are Seriously Stunning
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28
Slick Convertible Computers
Slick Convertible Computers
The Fujitsu Lifebook txiii Flips and Folds for Diverse Functions
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27
Kite-Powered Concept Cars
Kite-Powered Concept Cars
The Honda Kaze Harnesses Wind and Sun Power to Work
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26
Color Explosion Photography
Color Explosion Photography
Ian Sailer Uses a Pellet Rifle and a High-Speed Camera to Make Art
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25
Unreadable Luxury Watches
Unreadable Luxury Watches
Tag Heuer Mikrogirder Measures Time to the 1/2,000th of a Second
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24
Vintage Oriental Artwork
Vintage Oriental Artwork
Don Hong-Oai Echoes the Traditional Asian Art
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23
Transportable Techie Toasters
Transportable Techie Toasters
The Torradeira de Bolso is a Countertop Appliance for Your Desktop
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22
Fierce Futuristic Fashionistas
Fierce Futuristic Fashionistas
Tejal Patni Creates a World of Tomorrow in This Splash Calendar
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21
Hi-Tech Projecting Eyewear
Hi-Tech Projecting Eyewear
Lumus Glasses Lets You View Video, TV and Internet Content
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20
Sparkling Gilded Headgear
Sparkling Gilded Headgear
Beats by Dre Swarovski Glamour Series Headphones is Not for the Subtle
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19
Latched Smartphone Covers
Latched Smartphone Covers
The Grat Leverage iPhone Case is Designed for Elegance and Protection
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18
Dream-Inspired Captures (UPDATE)
Dream-Inspired Captures (UPDATE)
The Martin Stranka Captures Blend Fantasy and Reality
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17
Pocket Monster Phone Protectors
Pocket Monster Phone Protectors
These Pokeball iPhone Cases Let You Show Your Nintendo Love
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16
Moisture-Collecting Carafes
Moisture-Collecting Carafes
The NJORD Portable Water Creator Forms a Drink From Humid Air
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15
Open Gadget Bands
Open Gadget Bands
The Nanolet by Curve Creative Holds its Form to Hug Your Wrist
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14
Solar System Chocolates
Solar System Chocolates
Japanese Chocolate Makers 'L'eclat' Create Out-of-This-World Treats
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13
Social Media Sleepers
Social Media Sleepers
The FBed Concept is Inspired by the Facebook Logo
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12
Eco Ocular Washing Machines
Eco Ocular Washing Machines
The Swish Sustainable Diaper Cleaner Encourages Cloth Nappy Use
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11
H2O-Transporting Two-Wheelers
H2O-Transporting Two-Wheelers
Water on Wheels Brings the Life Liquid to Thirsty Towns
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10
Cutting-Edge Compact Ovens
Cutting-Edge Compact Ovens
The Electrolux Cooik Practically Prepares Supper for You
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9
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Viktor Hertz Transforms Apple Inc.'s Emblem in Dozens of Ways
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8
Vertigo-Inducing Photography
Vertigo-Inducing Photography
Photographer Dennis Maitland Isn't Afraid of Heights
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7
Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
The Orbit Washing Machine Lets You Do Laundry Anywhere
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6
Concealed Compartment Phone Covers
Concealed Compartment Phone Covers
The iLID MK-1 iPhone Wallet Declutters Your Pants Pockets
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5
Self-Washing Fish Tanks
Self-Washing Fish Tanks
NoClean Aquariums Ensures Hassle-Free Care of Your Pets
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4
Blocky Sci-Fi Spaceship Models
Blocky Sci-Fi Spaceship Models
This LEGO Hyperion Battlecruiser Recreates StarCraft 2 Vehicle
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3
Wall-Mounted Slice Slots
Wall-Mounted Slice Slots
The Slim Toaster is a Space Age Solution to Reducing Countertop Clutter
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2
Stationary Tablet Stands
Stationary Tablet Stands
The Bamboo iPad Station Props Your Tablet for an Easy Study Session
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1
DIY Paper Speakers
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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