The best tech trends of the year include everything from iPhone cases to the new iPhone itself. This year saw an improvement to the popular Apple phone, as well as fierce competition from Android.
Many products were also launched to support popular tech devices, including stands for tablets and cases for phones. The number of accessories for these tech gadgets increased greatly over the last year.
For those in the technology industry looking to delve deeper into demographics, Trend Hunter's Technology Trend Report is a great tool. Providing an in-depth analysis within this field, it'll answer your questions about what's coming up in the tech sector for 2013.
Top 100 Best Tech Trends in 2012
From Underwater Dog Photography to Cellphone Plug Charms:
Jamie Danielle Munro — Jan 18, 2013 — Tech
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Colorblocked Assassin Attire
The Kenway Jacket Will Give You a Totally Lethal Look
99
Rebellious Party Photography
Daniel Schreiber Snaps Documentary-Like Photos of Rebellious Partying
98
Underwater Dog Photography
Seth Casteel Captures Adorable and Frightening Pets Swimming
97
Backwards Movie Ads
The LG Home Theater 3D Sound Campaign Shows Every Side of Sound
96
Storm Preparation Photography
Prepare for Hurricane Sandy with New York Precautionary Measures
95
Vertigo-Inducing Photography
Photographer Dennis Maitland Isn't Afraid of Heights
94
Controversially Untouched Olympic Photography
The Joe Klamar Olympic Photographs Cause Outrage
93
Corporate Phone Cases (SPONSORED)
The Bondi Holder Promotes Your Brand Through Personalized Design
92
Accessorized Kitty Captures
Snoopy the Cat Photos are Adorable and Addictive
91
Flying Baby Photography
Rachel Hulin Mysteriously Captures Little Henry in Mid-Air
90
Comedic Canine Telecommunications
The 'Text From Dog' Tumblr Features Messages from Humorous Pet
89
Textured Underwater Portraits
Fish Heads by Tim Tadder Captures Submerged Individuals
88
Segway-Riding Sculptures
Alexey Morosov Crafts Statues of Women Using the Odd Personal Transport
87
Instagram Storm Blogs
The Hurricane Sandy Instacane Website Posts As-It-Happens Photos
86
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
85
Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
The ‘Polchemy 3D Printed iPhone Case’ Stands Out
84
Cellphone Plug Charms
The 'JasminTcreations' iPhone Earphone Plug Accessories are Adorable
83
Social Network Photo-Sharing Devices
The Instagram Socialmatic Camera is a Must-See Gadget
82
Segmented Cyborg Faces
Billy Nunez Illustrates Stunning Androids with Detachable Visages
81
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Viktor Hertz Transforms Apple Inc.'s Emblem in Dozens of Ways
80
Sinister Smartphone Shells
The iPhone Skull Case is a Ghoulishly Great Halloween iPhone Case
79
Pricey Superhero Graphics
The 'Cost of Being Batman' Infographic Totals the Astronomical Number
78
Storm Destruction Photography
These Beginner Hurricane Sandy Photos Are Devastating
77
Menacing Mech Designs
Markus Vogt Renders Badass Looking Robots & Machines
76
Social Media Sleepers
The FBed Concept is Inspired by the Facebook Logo
75
Photoshopped Athletic Attacks
The Shark Olympics Series is Dangerously Competitive
74
Interior Greenery Technology
The E Home Concept Connects People with Nature Using Digital Tech
73
Instagram Throw Pillows
'Stitchtagram' Creates Handmade Memories
72
Personified Japanese Cartoons
Anastasiya Shpagina Becomes a Real-Life Anime Doll in This Series
71
Sleek Smartphone Charger Cases
The JuiceTank Allows One to Plug Their Phone in Anywhere
70
Mountain-Sized Monster Depictions
Nicolas Ferrand Renders Gigantic Creatures Terrorizing Citizens
69
Ductile Donut Docks
The iLoop Smartphone Stand Surrounds Your Cell as a Secure Prop
68
3D-Printed Wedges
Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles
67
Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster
66
Camera Selection Infographics
The 'What Type of Camera Should I Get' Chart is Realistic
65
Fake Hurricane Features
The Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos are Trolling the Internet
64
Glowing Sci-Fi Bicycles
The WinCycle 001 Was Designed as Muscle-Powered Tron Transport
63
Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
62
Portable Solar Abodes
This Design by Mehdi Hidari Badie is Well-Traveled
61
Painfully Pierced Watches
'iDermal' by Dave Hurban Uses a Lot of Bloody Effort to Strap on a Watch
60
H2O-Transporting Two-Wheelers
Water on Wheels Brings the Life Liquid to Thirsty Towns
59
QR Coded Pavilions
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibits Technology
58
Hilarious Instagram Parodies
These Facebook x Instagram Filters Will Enhance Your Social Profile
57
Dream-Inspired Captures (UPDATE)
The Martin Stranka Captures Blend Fantasy and Reality
56
Concealed Compartment Phone Covers
The iLID MK-1 iPhone Wallet Declutters Your Pants Pockets
55
Seriously Studded iPhone Covers
The Felony Case Gives Your Phone a Sharp Look
54
Luminescent Life-Replicating Prisms
The 'rAndom International Future Self' Exhibit is Beautiful
53
Aluminum-Framed Phone Cases
The Esterism Embrace 4 Bumper Case Floats in its Shell
52
Pop Culture Mobile Icons
iOS Icons by Konstantin Datz Would Bring a Playful Punch to Computers
51
Latched Smartphone Covers
The Grat Leverage iPhone Case is Designed for Elegance and Protection
50
Slim Solar-Powered Smartphone Sleeves
Keep Eco-Friendly With the EnerPlex iPhone Case
49
Vintage Oriental Artwork
Don Hong-Oai Echoes the Traditional Asian Art
48
Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Koneko Store Etsy iPhone Cases are Adorable and Colorful
47
Touchscreen Bracelets
F. Bertrand's Watch the Future is Like a Wearable Smartphone
46
8-Bit Movie Cast Caricatures
Ty Lettau Renders Star Wars Characters in Mega Man-Like Style
45
Helicopter Bicycles
The FBike Concept Allows Long Leaps to Avoid Traffic Congestions
44
Sky-Surfing Blimp Abodes
The 'Wolke 7' Flying Home Sets Eyes High for Future Housing
43
Virtually Magnified Photos
The David Copithorne ‘3D Geometric Photography' Set Distort
42
Realistic Game Character Renderings
Lili Ibrahim Gives Cartoony Figures Correct Anatomy
41
Transparent Digital Timepieces
Tokyoflash Aeon LCD Watch Integrates a Fascinating Futuristic Face
40
Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
The Orbit Washing Machine Lets You Do Laundry Anywhere
39
LED Safety Straps
The Halo Belt Provides Fashionable Visibility in the Dark
38
Pocket Monster Phone Protectors
These Pokeball iPhone Cases Let You Show Your Nintendo Love
37
Deep Sea Sand Sculptures
Yoji Ookata Discovers Giant Underwater Crop Circles
36
Repurposed Fridge Furnishings
Van der Kooij Endless Collection is Robot-Made from Old Appliances
35
Accordion-Like Smartphone Cases
The TidyTilt iPhone Protector is Packed with Functional Features
34
Monstrous Storm Photography
'The Big Cloud: The Lovely Monster' Photo Series is Breathtaking
33
Mathematics-Based Fashion
Arena Page's Collection is Made Using 3D Modeling
32
Skater Smartphone Covers
The Skate Deck iPhone Case is Perfect for Tech-Savvy Boarders
31
Edible App Icons
Julian Burford Renders Food Favorites to Denote New Cuisine-Related Program
30
Slick Sixth-Gen Smartphones
This iPhone 6 Concept Features a Clean Button-Free Face
29
Floating Refuelling Rafts
The S2S Project Makes it Possible to Live Light on the Earth's Oceans
28
Robotic Street Artistry
Aditya Permadi Illustrates Androids with an Urban Stylistic Edge
27
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
26
Unreadable Luxury Watches
Tag Heuer Mikrogirder Measures Time to the 1/2,000th of a Second
25
Complete Camera Smartphone Concepts
The 'iPhone Pro' Turns Apple to High Quality Captures
24
Modern Mechanized Furniture
The Astrolab Dining Table Extends Via Remote Control
23
Vintage Gangster Lookbooks
Mashkulture.net Collects Sharp and Classy Historical Mugshots
22
Smartphone-Oriented Jewelry
The 'iPhone Wallet Necklace' Holds Cell Phones
21
Reflective Eyeball Sculptures
The Architect's Eye Installation Mirrors its Stunning Surroundings
20
Solar System Chocolates
Japanese Chocolate Makers 'L'eclat' Create Out-of-This-World Treats
19
Open Gadget Bands
The Nanolet by Curve Creative Holds its Form to Hug Your Wrist
18
Notification Phone Covers
The FLASHr iPhone Case Ensures You'll Never Miss a Call
17
Dual-Firing Guns
The AF2011-A1 Double Barrel Pistol by Arsenal Firearms is a One-Shot Kill
16
Sweet-Smelling Headphones
The 'Sound Like Chocolate' Headphones from Fu-Bi are a Treat
15
Eco Smartphone Protectors
The Nite Ize BioCase Boasts an Environmentally-Friendly Chemical Makeup
14
Canine Smartphone Covers
The iPUP Case & Card Holder is Cute and Convenient
13
High-Endurance Tablet Protectors
Griffin Technology Introduces a New Line of Hip iPad Cases
12
Cutting-Edge Compact Ovens
The Electrolux Cooik Practically Prepares Supper for You
11
Graphic Headphone Decals
The Beats by Dr. Dre Gelaskins Add Personality to Your Gear
10
Sparkling Gilded Headgear
Beats by Dre Swarovski Glamour Series Headphones is Not for the Subtle
9
Color-Changing Concert Boats
The 'Allochroous' Yacht is Built for High-End Extravaganzas
8
Aerial Volcanic River Photography
The Andre Ermolaev Icelandic Volcano Pictures are Stunning
7
Wall-Mounted Slice Slots
The Slim Toaster is a Space Age Solution to Reducing Countertop Clutter
6
Badass Scorpion Workstations
The MWE Emperor 200 is Geeky with Attitude
5
Solar-Charging Cases
Stay Eco-Friendly with the Monster Watts Hybrid Solar Case
4
Cinematic Video Game Posters
Ron Guyatt Re-Imagines Xbox, PS3 & Nintendo Titles as Movies
3
Frosted Phone Covers
Mr. Kate Shows How to Make Delicious-Looking Protectors
2
Retro Game Controller Cushions
Felt Sew Good Churns Out Geeky Pillows for Nintendo Fans
1
Android-Operated Cycles (UPDATE)
The Shadow eBike 2.0 Contributes Thrust and Records Your Rides
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Sporty Glam Photoshoots
The Harper’s Bazaar Turkey July 2012 Editorial Stars Jessica Stam
Controversially Untouched Olympic Photography
The Joe Klamar Olympic Photographs Cause Outrage
Glamorously British Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar China 'Fabulous London' Stars a Luxe Bonnie C
Quirky Digital Dames
Cintia Gonzalvez Illustrates Women with Oddball Personalities
Glamorized Athlete Editorials
The Olympians by Joanna Kustra is Featured in Papercut Magazine
Somber Streaky Watercolor Portraits
Catherine Hennessey Renders Impressive Melancholy Faces
Instagram Storm Blogs
The Hurricane Sandy Instacane Website Posts As-It-Happens Photos
Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
The ‘Polchemy 3D Printed iPhone Case’ Stands Out
Cellphone Plug Charms
The 'JasminTcreations' iPhone Earphone Plug Accessories are Adorable
Pricey Superhero Graphics
The 'Cost of Being Batman' Infographic Totals the Astronomical Number
Storm Destruction Photography
These Beginner Hurricane Sandy Photos Are Devastating
Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster
Handmade Colossal Movie Posters
150ft The Dark Knight Rises Ad in Manhattan Generates Mad Hype
Dapper Gamer Accessories
The 8-Bit Bow Tie Has Fun Written All Over It
Interactive Bat Caves
Pepsi Promotes The Dark Knight Rises With Mountain Dew Gotham City Campaign
Satellite Storm Snapshots
NASA Helps to Capture Monstrous Hurricane Sandy Pictures
British Olympics Statistics
London Games 2012 Infographic Shows Brief History This Host Country
Porcelain Doll Editorials
Vogue Italy Beauty August Features a Bold Array of Looks
Aluminum-Framed Phone Cases
The Esterism Embrace 4 Bumper Case Floats in its Shell
Slim Solar-Powered Smartphone Sleeves
Keep Eco-Friendly With the EnerPlex iPhone Case
Everyday Champion Advertisements
The Nike 'Find Your Greatness' Commercial is Empowering
Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Koneko Store Etsy iPhone Cases are Adorable and Colorful
Block-Made Batman Figurines
LEGO Releases the Dark Knight Rises Characters
Monstrous Storm Photography
'The Big Cloud: The Lovely Monster' Photo Series is Breathtaking
Photo-Sharing App Outfits
Be a Literal Stereotype with the Instagram Hipster Halloween Costume
Chiseled Bamboo iPhone Casings
The Glorat Wooden Engraved iPhone Cases are Elegant
Smart Phone Projectors
The 'PRJ016 iPhone Micro Projector' Displays Your Work on the Big Screen
Transparent Time Keepers
The 'Chameleon Clock' for iPhone or iPad Blends In
Animal Head Fashion Collages
The Larissa Haily Aguado Mixed Media Pieces are Comical
Kitty Costume Catwalks (UPDATE)
The 'Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show' is a Cat Lady's Paradise
Notification Phone Covers
The FLASHr iPhone Case Ensures You'll Never Miss a Call
Poised Power Suit Photoshoots
Karlie Kloss for Harper’s Bazaar Russia September 2012 is Play
Crystalized Futuristic Photo Shoots
Baiba Ladiga Muses Fashion in the Ice Age
Superhero Film Shoes
The Dark Knight Rises Toms Shoes Commemorate the Final Batman Installment
Haute Kitty-Centered Photoshoots
The 'Glamour Puss' Editorial in V Magazine Stars a Cute Feline
Comic Hero Blogger Comparisons
'Who are the Dark Knights of Tech Blogging?' Analyzes News Breakers
Vintage-Patterned Phone Protecters
These SWASH London iPhone Case are Old-School Chic
Metallic-Dusted Captures
The 'Mi-Zo' Editorial in Velvet Magazine Features Avatar-Like Faces
Dual Personality Editorials
The Dansk 'Garb of the Groupie' Photoshoot Stars a Fanatic Kate King
Pooch Storm Protectors
The Greyhound Rain Coat Will Keep Your Dog Safe from Hurricane Sandy
Golfing Clown Photoshoots
The Exit Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 Mueller Photoshoot is on the Green
Geeky Gamer Undergarments
The Xbox 360 Controller Bra is a Nerd-Themed Female Chest Supporter
Superimposed Kitty Blogs
The Nicholas Cage Cat Tumblr is Hilarious
Horse Crop Circles
The 'Walking Drawings' by Evewright are Masterpieces
Drag Queen Barbies
The Blonds Blond Diamond Doll Makes Cross-Dressing Super Glamorous
Web Purchase Infographics
These US Online Spending Statistics Highlight the Power of the Internet
Slope-Slotted Smartphone Stands
The Ripple iPhone Stand Simple Manages Cursed Cords
Rugged Smartphone Protectors
The 'SYSTM' Collection by Incase Offer Cases Made to Withstand it All
Submerged Face Self-Portraits
Laurence Demaison Artistically Experiments with Images of Herself
Celestial Combustion Captures
The Fabian Oefner 'Bursting Soap Bubbles' Series is Magical
Utiliatarian Smartphone Clips
The franc iPhone Card Case is Minimalism at its Best
Luminary Weather Artwork
The Caitlan r.c. Brown CLOUD Installation is a Public Night Light
Sturdy Concrete Watches
Dzmitry Samal Creates A Series Of Strong Timepieces
Fishy iPhone Holders
The Smartphone Stand by Sushi Holds Up the Phone With a Big Appetite
Digital Interior Design Data
The 'Social Media is Revolutionizing Home Decorating' Chart Reveals
Folksy Geometric Cases
The Clare Rojas Incase Collection Embraces Technology and Art
Decorative Tattooed Dolls
These Edgy Figurines by DolliPopVintage are Exceptional
Dual Function Smartphone Holders
The Ö Case by Löytö Esineiden Has a Kickstand and
Insured Phone Sleeves
The ‘Cell Helmet’ is a Great Warranty Investment
Storage-Concealing Smartphone Cases
The iStash Keeps Questionables Under Wraps
Minuscule Yarn Landscapes (UPDATE)
The Wooly Sagas by Eszter Burghardy Recreates Nature Scenes
Instagram Camera Commercials (UPDATE)
ADR Studio Unveils an Advert on the Socialmatic Camera
Fashion Icon Feline Spreads
The Harper's Bazaar 'Kat Daddy' Piece Shows the World of Choupette
Sarcastically Advertised Movie Spoofs
The 'Honest Trailers: Dark Knight' Video is Weirdly Accurate
Furry Phone Accessories
'The Faux Tail' Will Keep You Company with a New Fun Friend
Athletic Parenting Acknowledgements
The London 2012 Olympic Procter and Gamble Commercial is Sweet
Squiggly Line Time Tellers
Kisai Online is a Watch Read with a Secret Code
Cute Stealthy Timepieces
Ninja Time Watch Rethinks Traditional Time-Telling
Media-Inspired Mobile Add-Ons
The Paparazzo iPhone Camera Flash Improves Picture Quality
Couture-Clad Anime Characters
The Magomed Dovjenko 'Domo Arigato' Series is Pop Culture-Infused
Waterproof Smart Phone Casings
The 'Outride' by Mophie Turns iPhones into Underwater Cameras
Trash-Utilizing Umbrellas
The EcoBrolly Is A Recycled Newspaper Parasol
Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
The Custom Erosdiy Pokemon Hoodie by Eros DIY Design is Perfect for Gamers
Paint-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Watercolor Set iPhone Case is Truly Artistic
Footwear-Inspired Phone Protectors
The MSTRPLN Minimal Sneaker iPhone Cases are Iconic
Olympiad Soldier Editorials
This Pawel Fabjanski Series is Inspired by History
Streamlined Cellphone Protectors
The Ag ++ iPhone Case Shields with the Robustness of Metal
Pay Grade Scaling Infographics
The 'Intuit' Chart Shows Small Businesses How to Establish Salaries
Automated Home Electronics
The WeMo Plug Allows You to Control Your Surroundings With an App
Track-Tweaking Apps
The triqtraq Jam Sequencer Enables Mixing Music Professionally on Your Mobile
Plush Toy Feline Shoes
The 'Hello Kitty Sneakers' are Soft and Stylish
Candid Office Captures
Florian van Roekel Wonders in This Series 'How Terry Likes His Coffee'
Circling Cellphone Hubs
The RING iPhone Dock Revolves for a Range of Viewing Orientations
Companion Searching Stats
The History of Mobile Dating Infographic is An Amusing Read
Underwater Crusader Parodies
'The Shark Knight' Video is a Mash-Up of Epic Porportions
3D Dark Knight Designs
Batman Street Art in Madrid for the Premiere of the Dark Knight Rises
Phone Security Cases
The Yellow Jacket iPhone Stun Gun is a Safe Purchase
Kitschy Patterned Prints
This Kendra Dandy Artwork is Hipster Chic
33 London 2012 Games Finds
From Consolidated Olympic Websites to Athletic Warmup Portraits
DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
Leese Design iPhone Cases Let You Needlepoint Whatever You Like
Caped Crusader Hashtags
The Jimmy Kimmel #FakeDarkKnightSpoiler Segment is Clever
Giant Story-Telling Emblems
Tide 'My Story. Our Flag.' Campaign Invites Americans to Share
Mobile Sales Infographics
The Trinity Digital Marketing Chart Explains the Rise of Cell Phone Use
Nautical Tattooed Dolls
The Crank Bunny Puppet Collection is Incredibly Surreal
Web-Searching Charts
The 'How Big is the SEO Industry on the Internet?' Infographic is Smart
Scannable Beer Labels
Digital IPA Offers a QR Code That Takes Drinkers to Brewing Instructions
Affluent Male Spending Graphs
The 'iProspect' Chart Depicts Men's Shopping Habits
Attachable Smartphone Memorandums
The Strapya World 'Binder iPhone 4S/4 Case' Allows for Notes
Fresh Fruit QR Codes
Taco Bell Uses Lemons and Avocados to Create Giant Code
Commencement Goodie Charts
'The Gifts Grads Get' Infographic is Revealing
Nostalgic Miniature Mobile Speakers
Mini Boombox Speakers are an Awesome 90s Playback
Sophisticated Athlete-Inspired Totes
The WANT 2012 Olympic Tote Bag is Colorfully Sophisticated
Internet Feline Competitions
The Cat Video Film Festival Features the Best Kittys Around
Powerful Weather Simulators
The FIU Wall of Wind Prevents Hurricane Destruction and Damage
Hilarious Extreme Weather Clips
The Ultimate Hurricane Reporter Fails Compilation is Amusing
Live Jaws Training
The UStream Shark Cam for Shark Week is Live Footage of Awesomeness