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Top 50 Tech Trends in July 2011

From Professional Camera Smartphones to Smart Glass Surfaces

— July 28, 2011 — Tech
For the month of July 2011, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Professional Camera Smartphones, Flexible Phone Designs and Chalkboard Yearbook Portraits. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2924 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (463 trends), Matt Ho (372), Amelia Roblin (274), Deborah Kim (200), Jaime neely (141), Emily Evans (136), Jason Soy (131), Souzan Michael (128), Leslie Chen (118), and Jordan Sowunmi (109).

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Smart Glass Surfaces
Smart Glass Surfaces
Materials Manufacturer Corning Delivers a Startling Promise for Future Tech
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49
Cartilage-Covered Vehicles
Cartilage-Covered Vehicles
Emergent's Semi-Rigid Car Makes Its Own Fuel from Algae
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48
Global Internet Blueprints
Global Internet Blueprints
Greg Mahlknecht Compiles a Map of the Master Internet Cables
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47
Jedi Cubicle Guardians
Jedi Cubicle Guardians
The Yoda USB Desk Protector Guards Your Desk From Trespassers
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46
Counterfeit Store Fronts
Counterfeit Store Fronts
A Fake Apple Store Pops Up in Southwestern China
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45
Comical Networking Categories
Comical Networking Categories
These Google Plus Circles Will Help Organize Your Friends
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44
Aluminum Smartphone Shells
Aluminum Smartphone Shells
The Badass Vapor Pro Black Ops Case Has Looks That Could Kill
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43
Macaque Self-Portraits
Macaque Self-Portraits
David Slater Worked with a Money That Snapped Photos of Himself
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42
Artfully Interactive Clothing
Artfully Interactive Clothing
Ying Gao Creates Stunning Fashions that Respond to Their Environment
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41
Ultra Convenient Phone Covers
Ultra Convenient Phone Covers
The iPhone 4 Kioky Screen Protector is Super Practical
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40
Contact-Free Crossing Buttons
Contact-Free Crossing Buttons
This Pedestrian Traffic Switch is Motion-Sensored
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39
Multimedia Closets
Multimedia Closets
The SupreME Wardrobe Turns Your Duds Digital
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38
Computer Printer Coffee Brewers
Computer Printer Coffee Brewers
Huang Guanglei Designs a Machine That Prints Designs in Java
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37
Shuttered Vehicle Designs
Shuttered Vehicle Designs
The Touch Effect Concept Car Takes Virtual Reality to the Next Level
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36
Laser-Cut Acrylic Accessories
Laser-Cut Acrylic Accessories
Sarah Angold Studio Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Has Sci-Fi Style
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35
No-Sweat Chilling Foams
No-Sweat Chilling Foams
Japanese Summer Cooling Sprays Offer an Alternative to Air Conditioning
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34
$40 Million Thrill Rides
$40 Million Thrill Rides
Takabisha in Japan is the World's Steepest Roller Coaster
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33
Luxury Car Company Hookahs
Luxury Car Company Hookahs
The Porsche Design Shisha Pipes are Upscale Cool
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32
Chalkboard Yearbook Portraits
Chalkboard Yearbook Portraits
Russian High School Students Redefine Cheesy Annual Photos
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31
Social Media Timelines
Social Media Timelines
The 'Skype a Coming of Age Story' Infographic is Lighthearted & Info-Packed
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30
Huggable Tablet Protectors
Huggable Tablet Protectors
This iPad Panda Case is the Teddy Bear of Technology
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29
Limitlessly Bendable Stands
Limitlessly Bendable Stands
The Infinite Loop is the Ultimate Versatile Apple Accessory
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28
Adorable Animal Tail Mice
Adorable Animal Tail Mice
Elecom Nendo Oppopet Mouse Brings Cute Creatures to Technology
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27
Eco-Friendly Brewers
Eco-Friendly Brewers
Alexander Yakushin's Electric Coffee Maker is Energy and Space Efficient
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26
Personal Computer Chronographs
Personal Computer Chronographs
The WristPC Watch is Like a Laptop for Your Arm
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25
Camera Lens Cushions
Camera Lens Cushions
The Plushtography Pillow Encourages Kodak Moment Cuddling
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24
Ethereal Veiny Lighting
Ethereal Veiny Lighting
Nervous System's Hyphae Lamp is Modeled After a Leaf
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23
Hi-Tech Public Transit
Hi-Tech Public Transit
The B2us Hybrid Bus is a Smart Way to Commute
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22
Keyboard Skulls
Keyboard Skulls
Maurice Mbikayi Transforms Computer Peripherals Into Human Figures
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21
Slotted Tech Furniture
Slotted Tech Furniture
The Nomad Tablet Side Table Bridges the Gap Between Work and Relaxation
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20
Fat Cat Retouching Apps
Fat Cat Retouching Apps
The CatPaint App Lets You Paste Funny Felines Into Your Photos
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19
Smartphone Mesh Covers
Smartphone Mesh Covers
The Freshfiber 3D Printed iPhone Case is Simply Dazzling
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18
Minimalist Concept Amps
Minimalist Concept Amps
The Fiskars 88 has a Utilitarian Look with Edge
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17
Avian Gamer Goodies
Avian Gamer Goodies
Angry Birds Cupcakes by Dotatdabbled are an Ode to the Addicting Game
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16
Beer-Friendly Phone Protectors
Beer-Friendly Phone Protectors
The Opena iPhone 4 Case is Your New Drinking Buddy
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15
Coded Couture Illustrations
Coded Couture Illustrations
These Designs by Yiying Lu Feature Anna Wintour with a QR Code Top
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14
Compact Automated Cabs
Compact Automated Cabs
The OPTI Driverless Taxi Makes Urban Transport More Efficient
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13
Mind-Controlled Bicycles
Mind-Controlled Bicycles
The PXP Bike Lets You Switch Gears Using Brainwaves
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12
Sculptural Notebook Stands
Sculptural Notebook Stands
The Lounge-Wood Laptop Stand is for the Eco-Concious Computer User
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11
Smartphone Timepieces
Smartphone Timepieces
The Im Watch is a Super-Powered Android-Based Wrist Accessory
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10
Delicate Flash Drive Necklaces
Delicate Flash Drive Necklaces
These USB Lockets by Emily Rothschild are Intricate and Practical
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9
DIY Crafty Cases
DIY Crafty Cases
The Neostitch iPhone 4 Case Taps Your Inner Grandma Skills
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8
Thirsty Eco Computers
Thirsty Eco Computers
The Plantbook Laptop Fuels Up on Natural Resources
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7
Spiral Dial Timepieces
Spiral Dial Timepieces
Tactile Watch by Jake Rynkiewicz Allows the Blind to Feel the Hour
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6
Hybrid Appliance Coffee Cups
Hybrid Appliance Coffee Cups
The Steam Mug Humidifier Savors Every Last Drop
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5
Revolving Oven Refrigerators
Revolving Oven Refrigerators
The Orbital Food Organizer Makes Meal Prep Easy
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4
Flexible Phone Designs
Flexible Phone Designs
Heyon You Creates the Super Slim Samsung Galaxy Flexi Skin
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3
Tattooed Laptop Stickers
Tattooed Laptop Stickers
The Goth Princess Decal by Stickerman Prettifies your MacBook
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2
Professional Camera Smartphones
Professional Camera Smartphones
The iPhone SLR Mount Takes Pro-Grade Pictures
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1
Incognito Dishwashers
Incognito Dishwashers
This KitchenAid Briva Dishwasher is Embedded within the Sink
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