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Top 50 Tech Trends in September 2011

From Space Age Concept Vans to Dazzling Digital Drawings

— September 29, 2011 — Tech
For the month of September 2011, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Space Age Concept Vans, Retractable iPad Keypads and Black Hole Wristwatches. The rankings are based on millions of views and 1995 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Matt Ho (320 trends), Souzan Michael (205), Amelia Roblin (202), Michael Hines (164), Omar Yusuf (158), Marie C. Hudson (119), Meghan Young (98), Susan Keefe (81), Marriska Fernandes (66), and Ana Lo (61).

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Intuitive Nonprofit Site Templates
Intuitive Nonprofit Site Templates
Easy-to-Build Websites by Bellstrike Could Double Donations
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49
Gigantic Immersive Images
Gigantic Immersive Images
The Gigalinc Project Puts You Inside the Photograph
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48
Futuristic Search-Inspired Mags
Futuristic Search-Inspired Mags
Think Quarterly Embodies Google's Spirit of Innovation
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47
Click-In Closets
Click-In Closets
Netrobe is a Handheld Virtual Wardrobe That Will Reorganize Your Clothing
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46
Interactive Fountains
Interactive Fountains
The Tropism Well Senses Your Presence, Offers Water
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45
Dazzling Digital Drawings
Dazzling Digital Drawings
Seikou Yamaoka Creates Startling Portraits with His iPod Touch
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44
Stylish Military-Grade Headsets
Stylish Military-Grade Headsets
The Jawbone ICON HD + THE NERD Offers Sleek Quality
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43
Erosive Foreclosed Houses
Erosive Foreclosed Houses
'Scenes From Surrendered Homes' Faces the Financial Crisis
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42
Skewed Laptop Skins
Skewed Laptop Skins
The Deface Laptop Skins Will Turn Heads and Induce Laughs
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41
Twee Typography Tools
Twee Typography Tools
Japanese Designers Spread Happiness with the Animal Font App
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40
Malleable Mobile Keypads
Malleable Mobile Keypads
The SmartKeyboard Offers the World's Thinnest Physical Smartphon Keyboard
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39
Mysterious Sculpture Stunts
Mysterious Sculpture Stunts
‘The Big Hands' by Nikon is a Ground-Breaking Camera Campa
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38
Time-Traveling Tech Graphs
Time-Traveling Tech Graphs
'The Internet of Yesterday and Today' Travels from 1996 to 2011
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37
Artsy Mobile Decals
Artsy Mobile Decals
The SlickWraps Starry Night iPhone Skin is a Masterpiece
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36
Cellular Traveller Captures
Cellular Traveller Captures
Jason Hill's iPhoneography Uses His Cell Phone
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35
Sleek Pivoting Presses
Sleek Pivoting Presses
This Iron by Adam Wendel Affords a More Fluid Maneuverability
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34
Next-Gen Gadget Guardians
Next-Gen Gadget Guardians
The Case-Mate iPhone 5 Cases Quell Suspicions About Apple's New Look
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33
Open-Source Auto Apps
Open-Source Auto Apps
Ford Introduces OpenXC, a Plug-and-Play Platform for Cars
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32
Solar-Powered Tablet Shields
Solar-Powered Tablet Shields
LilyPad 2 is an Eco-Friendly and Multifunctional iPad 2 Case
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31
Opulent Lighting Displays
Opulent Lighting Displays
Bentley Meeker Creates a Unique Brand of Party Enhancement
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30
Realistic Digital Paintbrushes
Realistic Digital Paintbrushes
The Sensu Brush is the Ultimate Painting Device for iPad
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29
Preferential Packaging Concepts
Preferential Packaging Concepts
Eyo Cellphone Branding Appeals to Different Tastes
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28
Sci-Fi Tablet Cases
Sci-Fi Tablet Cases
The Trooper Limited Edition ClamCase Protects Your iPad with The Force
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27
Future-Predicting Motorbikes
Future-Predicting Motorbikes
The Gladiators Bike Offers a Glimpse into the 22nd Century
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26
Power Button Bling
Power Button Bling
The iNecklace by Adafruit Makes Computer Tech an Accessory
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25
Privacy-Pushing Campaigns
Privacy-Pushing Campaigns
The CBS Person of Interest Interactive Billboards are Borderline Creepy
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24
Paired Transparent Mobiles
Paired Transparent Mobiles
The Space3 Smartphone Keeps You on the Map
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23
Sleek Cellular Skins
Sleek Cellular Skins
The Calypso Crystal Phone Case is Comfortable and Luxurious
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22
Audacious Audiophile Telephones
Audacious Audiophile Telephones
The Samsung B&O Concept Phone is Designed to Save the Music
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21
Social Media Players
Social Media Players
A Facebook Music Service Will Promote More Procrastination
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20
Emotive Smartphone Docks
Emotive Smartphone Docks
The Koriko iPhone Dock Features a Shape-Shifting Tail
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19
Badass Shell Tricycles
Badass Shell Tricycles
The Hase Bikes KLIMAX is a Three-Wheeled Terror
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18
Gamer-Themed Board Games
Gamer-Themed Board Games
Fallout Monopoly Fuses Video and Analog Pastimes Into New Entertainment
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17
Water Strider Rescue Boats
Water Strider Rescue Boats
Molnarka by Daniel Lorincz is Fit for Saving Struggling Swimmers
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16
Heroic Light Paintings
Heroic Light Paintings
Photos By Dennis Calvert Are Dazzlingly Superhuman
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15
Hue-Infused Branding
Hue-Infused Branding
Josa Lightbulb Packaging Emits More Color Than Most
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14
Sun-Loving Subcompacts
Sun-Loving Subcompacts
The BASF Smart ForVision Will Make the Most of Renewable Power
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13
Traumatic Alarm Clocks
Traumatic Alarm Clocks
The OKITE App Will Embarrass You on Twitter if You Hit the Snooze Button
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12
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
No One Will Know You're on the Phone Thanks to the EARonic
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11
Tron Concept Kitchens
Tron Concept Kitchens
The i Food Kitchen Features a Touch-Screen Fridge and Stove
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10
Lifeguard-Inspired Concept Bikes
Lifeguard-Inspired Concept Bikes
The Sharpshooter Rescue Bicycle Features a Built-In Winch
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9
Slim Mobile Cover Chargers
Slim Mobile Cover Chargers
The ppyple Active Case AC4 Expands Battery Life without the Bulk
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8
Retractable iPad Keypads
Retractable iPad Keypads
Levitatr iPad Keyboard Provides a Stylishly Elevating Accessory
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7
Projected Touch-Screen Computers
Projected Touch-Screen Computers
Augmented Interface Turns Any Surface Into a Touchable Display
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6
Addictive Avian App Infographics
Addictive Avian App Infographics
'The Global Appeal of Angry Birds' Takes Flight
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5
Arboreal Eco Lampposts
Arboreal Eco Lampposts
KiBiSi Street Lights Treat Urban Illuminators Like Trees
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4
Black Hole Wristwatches
Black Hole Wristwatches
The SF View Concept Watch is a Minimalist Sci-Fi Tribute
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3
Cordless Stone Stoves
Cordless Stone Stoves
The Electrolux Stoov Cooker Suctions to Pots to Start Them Simmering
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2
Slim Leather Tech Bags
Slim Leather Tech Bags
The Match Point Laptop Case Totes Computer and Tablet
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1
Space Age Concept Vans
Space Age Concept Vans
The Citroen Tubik is the Sleek People Mover of the Future
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