Whether it is gadgets that improve accessibility for those with physical challenges or products that are simply for fun, the November 2016 tech trends reveal a wide range of technological advancements.
On the more practical side, technology is being used to make life easier for consumers who have traditionally been ignored by brands. For instance, products such as the Medtronic MiniMed 670G helps those with Type 1 diabetes by automatically adjusting the level of insulin needed. Similarly, the Dot Watch uses a braille display to help the visually impaired tell time.
Of course, not all technological innovations are designed for improving health and wellness. As the November 2016 tech trends reveal, there is still a significant demand for tech innovations that entertain consumers. Some examples include, portable handheld PC consoles, fashionable instant cameras and folding backpack boats.
Top 100 Tech Ideas in November
From Aluminum Braille Timepieces to Folding Backpack Boats:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 26, 2016 — Tech
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Self-Watering Connected Gardens
The Taiga Tower is a Smart Home Garden Ideal for Any Space
99
Connected Technology Investors
HIGHLINE is a Flexible VC Firm That Invests in Goal-Driven Startups
98
Restaurant Concierge Apps
The Ritual App Makes Everyday Purchases Easy and Extraordinary
97
Stylish Anti-Theft Wallets
The 'V Wallet 2.0' is an Ultra-Thin Wallet That Blocks RFID Theft
96
Levitating Cloud Speaker Lights
'Making Weather' Plays Music and Creates a Natural Light Show
95
Augmented Reality Bike Helmets
The DCA Optic Bike Helmet Monitors Traffic and Guides Riders
94
Wearable Wireless Audio Systems
The 'Sound' System Offers Revolutionary Over-Ear Audio Listening
93
Hydrodynamic Scuba Equipment
The 'Pearl Diver' Scuba Regulator Streamlines Underwater Movement
92
Motion-Activated Lightbulbs
The 'TRiLIGHT' Garage Lights are Easy to Install and Use
91
Shock-Absorbing Handlebar Stems
The ShockStop Absorbs Bumps and Vibrations On City Roads
90
Modular Wooden Tech Desks
'Deskbloks' Enable Users to Build a Desk to Their Exact Needs
89
Bioluminescence Night Lights
The 'LUME' Lighting Solution Provides Natural Illumination
88
Compact Electric Commuter Bikes
The Tern Vektron Folding Electric Commute Bike is Bosch-Powered
87
Next-Generation Electric Pipes
This Smoking Device Commemorates Sherlock Holmes' Iconic Pipe
86
Dream-Augmenting Wearables
The 'Lucid Dreamer' Helps Enable Users to Control Their Dreams
85
Reactive Mirror Fragments
This Mirror Responds to People as They Look into It
84
Non-Slip Charging Cables
Native Union's Anchor Cable Won't Slide Off of Tables or Desks
83
Modular Styrofoam Drones
The Airblocks Drone Kits Enable Makers to Create Floating or Flying Units
82
Efficient Modular Light Systems
The Kiën 'LICHT 1' Light Emulates Daylight within Homes
81
Modular Music Headphones
The 'Krome' Headphones are Capable of Being Changed for Different Genres
80
Disaster Zone Rescue Drones
The DDS Rescue Robot Walks or Drives to Those in Need
79
Insectival Macro Lenses
The Laowa 24 Millimeter Lens Looks Like an Insect's Proboscis
78
Sporty Chinese Smartwatches
The ZeBlaze Blitz Gives You Wrist-Worn Smartphone Functions For $89.99
77
Ergonomic Ear-Shaped Headphones
The 'Sound by Human' Ear Cup Headphones are Contoured
76
Stackable Garden Boxes
These Indoor Garden Squares Allow Users to Grow Food at Home
75
Minimalist Smartphone Protectors
This New iPhone 7 Case Offers Safety Without Hiding the Device
74
All-in-One Solar Panels
The 'SolPad' Home Solar Panel Can be Used On or Off the Grid
73
Printed Heartbeat Rings
The 'Crafted by My Heart' App Helps People Make Unique Jewelry Pieces
72
Pocket-Sized Touchscreen Computers
The 'Ockel Sirius' Packs Windows 10 and a 6-Inch Touchscreen
71
NASA-Inspired Garden Walls
The Click & Grow 'Wall Farms' Grows Fresh Produce in Just Weeks
70
Portable Handheld PC Consoles
The 'SMACH Z' Handheld Gaming PC Runs Windows Games
69
Robot-Made Sneakers
adidas' Futurecraft M.F.G Sneakers are Made Almost Entirely by Robots
68
Digital Feline Scratch Posts
The Laser Cat Scratching Post Provide Playful Options for Felines
67
DIY Wooden Cameras
These Cameras Fuse Modern and Vintage Design Elements
66
Laser-Based Holographic Displays
The 'Holovect' Holographic Vector Display Draws in the Air
65
Smart Heated Coffee Mugs
The Glowstone Smart Fine Bone China Mug Keeps Beverages Hot
64
Luggage Purse Smartphone Cases
The Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Luxury Case is for the iPhone
63
Precision Kitchen Prep Appliances
The Cedarland Culinary Bellini Intelli Kitchen Master is Helpful
62
Typhoon-Strength Wind Turbines
Atsushi Shimizu's Wind Turbine Can Withstand Gale Force Winds
61
Folding Backpack Boats
The K-Pak Boat Can Be Carried to the Lake On Your Back
60
Portable Clean Energy Units
The X200 Power Hub Provides Green Energy to Appliances and Devices
59
Naturalistic Garden Stake Illuminators
These Solar Cattails Offer Discreet Illumination in Gardens
58
Charitable Wildlife Jewelry
Profits from aoku 3D's Unique 3D-Printed Jewelry Goes Towards Charity
57
Self-Rocking Smart Cribs
The 'Snoo' Crib Makes Putting Infants to Sleep Much Easier
56
Edgeless Smartphone Devices
The Xiaomi Mi Mix is a Concept Smartphone with a Ceramic Body
55
Immersive Fashion Installations
'Gucci 4 Rooms' Will Showcase Work from Different Japanese Artists
54
Magnetic Smartphone Charging Connectors
The 'MagBolt' Magnetic Connector Ensures Optimal Usage
53
Aerodynamic 360-Degree Speakers
This Beosound Wireless Speaker Unit Concept is Abstractly Designed
52
Wearable Clip-On Speakers
The Polk Boom Bit Rechargeable Speaker Can be Clipped Almost Anywhere
51
Table Tennis-Teaching Robots
The FORPHEUS Table Tennis Robot Can Analyze and Improve Your Game
50
Electric Car Brand Drones
The Tesla Video Drones Concept Provides 4K Capturing Capabilities
49
Stealth Aquatic Military Vessels
The Guardian is an Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capable of Submerging
48
Clothespin Visibility Lights
The made in vain Light Clip Attaches to Just About Anything
47
Robotic Knifefish Prototypes
Florida Atlantic University has Received Funding from the US Navy
46
Climate-Controlled Pet Houses
The 'Aridus Den' Provides Warmth or Cooling for Pets
45
Fashionable Smartphone Chargers
The Minimalist Mobile Hub Houses a Battery and Data Transfer Cords
44
Smartphone-Connected DSLRs
The 'DSLRUOCK' Professional Camera Incorporates Smartphones
43
DIY IOT Devices
The 'MODI' Robotic Devices Enable Users to Create Their Own Smart Solutions
42
Wooden Omnidirectional Speakers
The 'Hype' Hi Fi Speaker is Crafted from Fine Fabric and Raw Wood
41
Soccer Training Sensors
The Zepp Play Soccer Wearable Helps Footballers Improve Their Game
40
Audio Jack Smartphone Protectors
The 'Fuze' iPhone 7 Adapter Case Brings Back the Audio Jack
39
Chic Chinese Smartphones
The UMi Plus Extreme Offers Premium Features and Designs
38
Heart Rate-Monitoring Headbands
The Moov HR Tracks Wearers' Heart Rates with Impressive Accuracy
37
Throwing Dart Cameras
The AER Lets Consumers Throw Their GoPros for Aerial Shots
36
DIY Device Kits
Kano is Moving Beyond DIY Computers to Include Other Technological Devices
35
Customization-Focused Coffee Machines
The 'Kallpa' Capsule Coffee Maker Allows for Personalization
34
Illuminating Smartphone Protectors
The 'SPECTRE' Light-Up Case for the iPhone is Stylishly Useful
33
Holographic Chat Apps
HoloBeam Uses Microsoft's HoloLens to Beam Holographic Projections of People
32
Chic Compact Cameras
The Olympus PEN E-PL8 Offers Affordable Style and Performance
31
Smartphone-Powered Laptops
The HP Elite x3 Lap Dock Brings the Smartphone to a Computer Interface
30
Smart Analog Watches
This Watch Combines Classic Design with Modern Functions
29
Home Security Companion Robots
The 'Roboming Fellow' Roving Robot is for the Home or Office
28
Chromatic Social Media Sunglasses
The Snapchat Spectacles Enable POV Phone-Free Recording
27
Trailblazing Mirrorless Cameras
The Sony A6500 Comes Equipped With Five-Axis Image Stabilization
26
Aluminum Braille Timepieces
The 'Dot Watch' is a Light Watch That Tells Time Through Touch
25
Portable Aluminum Hookahs
The 'JIMMY'Z' Shisha Electronic Hookah Features Intelligent Heating
24
Drone-Syncing Goggles
These First Person View Goggles Pair With the New DJI Mavic Pro Drone
23
Miniature Bluetooth Trackers
The Tile Mate Trackers Can Be Attached to Smaller But Expensive Items
22
Ergonomic Seating Vehicles
The 'E-legance' Personal Automobile Makes it Easy to Get In and Out
21
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The 'LyfieEye' 360-Degree Smartphone External Camera is Easy to Use
20
Smartphone Port Splicers
The 'Wizician' Audio Adapter Cable Expands iPhone Port Functionality
19
Fruit Skin-Removing Appliances
The Pelamatic Fruit-Peeling Machine Removes Produce Skin Quickly
18
Planet-Mining Robots
NASA is Calling the RASSOR a "Blue Collar Robot"
17
Programmable Smart Buttons
The 'TiBe Connect' Buttons Can be Customized to do a Bevy of Tasks
16
Action Camera LED Lights
The 'LitraTorch' LED Lighting System is Designed Especially for the GoPro
15
Infrared Smart Light Bulbs
The LIFX+ Bulbs Emit Invisible Infrared Light for Enhanced Security
14
Fashionable Instant Cameras
Michael Kors and Fujifilm Collaborated on the Chicest Camera to Date
13
Connected Cabinet Locks
The 'Smart Cube' Wireless Lock Provides Intuitive Locking Capabilities
12
Dog-Tracking Collars
The Link AKC Smart Collar Keeps Dogs from Getting Lost
11
Reinvented Dating Apps
Hinge's New Dating App Prioritizes Relationships Over Casual Flings
10
Tech-Accommodating Body Supports
The 'Lazy Pad' Body Rest Supports the Chest During Device Usage
9
Touchscreen-Enabling Devices
The 'GoTouch' System Creates an Interactive Whiteboard on Any TV
8
Geological Pocket Compasses
The Brunton Axis Pocket Transit Provides Directional Readings and More
7
Voice-Analyzing Health Platforms
'Beyond Verbal' Hopes to Assess Medical Conditions Through Voices
6
LED Lantern Heaters
The Indoor Lantern Infrared Heater Provides Soothing Warmth Discreetly
5
Camera-Storing Jackets
This Smartphone Jacket Functions as a DIY Body Camera
4
Wearable Hybrid Insulin Pumps
The Medtronic MiniMed 670G Monitors Blood-Glucose Levels and More
3
Authentic Food Games
Chipotle's 'A Love Story' Challenges Players to Avoid Additives
2
Camera-Embedded Smart Locks
The 'Gate' Home Door Lock is Equipped with a Motion-Activated Camera
1
Directional GPS Sunglasses
These Glasses Feature a GPS Function to Aid the Visually Impaired
Related Ideas
Levitating Cloud Speaker Lights
'Making Weather' Plays Music and Creates a Natural Light Show
Animal-Inspired Paper Lamps
OWL Paperlamps' Lighting Collection Looks Like Large-Scale Origami
Portable Cardboard Tables
The 'Table-Case' Cardboard Table is Crafted from One Piece of Paper
Spherical Wall-Mounted Desks
The Pill by EMKO Work Desk Design is Fit for Small Living Spaces
Luxury Dual-Hull Catamarans
The Baikal 16 Catamaran Yacht Boat Features Exquisite Appointments
Baby-Holding Coffee Tables
The 'Boida' Table Allows Busy Parents to Multitask
Refashioned Ancient Jewelry
Arsaeus Creates Intricate Handmade Accessories Inspired by Antiquity
Compact Cannabis Grinders
The 'Pensimple' is a Convenient Gadget for People Who Smoke Marijuana
Urban Electric Cars
The Uniti Electric Car is Targeted Towards Short-Range Trips
Luggage Purse Smartphone Cases
The Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Luxury Case is for the iPhone
Supportive Sleeping Bras
NightLift Lifts and Supports While Wearers Sleep
Table Tennis-Teaching Robots
The FORPHEUS Table Tennis Robot Can Analyze and Improve Your Game
Electric Car Brand Drones
The Tesla Video Drones Concept Provides 4K Capturing Capabilities
Grinning Pablum Packaging
Yumyum Baby Food is Simple, Sweet and Designed to Make Parents Smile
Wooden Omnidirectional Speakers
The 'Hype' Hi Fi Speaker is Crafted from Fine Fabric and Raw Wood
Chic Chinese Smartphones
The UMi Plus Extreme Offers Premium Features and Designs
Holographic Chat Apps
HoloBeam Uses Microsoft's HoloLens to Beam Holographic Projections of People
Home Security Companion Robots
The 'Roboming Fellow' Roving Robot is for the Home or Office
Trailblazing Mirrorless Cameras
The Sony A6500 Comes Equipped With Five-Axis Image Stabilization
Pancake Pendant Lamps
The Aplomb Large Light Is Seemingly Impossibly Made from Ultra-Thin Concrete
Cryptocurrency-Mining Apps
The BitMaker App Lets You Earn Bitcoins With Minimal Effort
Fingerprint-Scanning Smart Lamps
The 'Oma' Indoor Light Lamp Remembers Individual User Settings
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The 'LyfieEye' 360-Degree Smartphone External Camera is Easy to Use
Flattened Wireless Chargers
The Convenicharge Pad Charges Mobile Devices Placed On Its Platform
Smartphone Port Splicers
The 'Wizician' Audio Adapter Cable Expands iPhone Port Functionality
Programmable Smart Buttons
The 'TiBe Connect' Buttons Can be Customized to do a Bevy of Tasks
Fashionable Instant Cameras
Michael Kors and Fujifilm Collaborated on the Chicest Camera to Date
Connected Cabinet Locks
The 'Smart Cube' Wireless Lock Provides Intuitive Locking Capabilities
Bio-Inspired Folding Drones
This Drone's Folding Mechanisms are Inspired By Beetles' Wings
Mesmerizing Effect Lenses
The Lensbaby Trio 28 Offers Distinctive and Memorable Visual Effects
Canine Companion Robots
Hasbro's 'Joy For All' Companion Pets for Seniors Now Includes a Dog
Lightweight 360-Degree Cameras
The Theta SC Offers Affordable and Portable Spherical Photography
Camera-Embedded Smart Locks
The 'Gate' Home Door Lock is Equipped with a Motion-Activated Camera
Social Good VR Shirts
Gimme360's Wearable Technology Brings You Closer to Your Social Impact
Magnificent Mirrorless Cameras
The Fujifilm X-T2 Offers a Gorgeous Design and Stunning Images
Boat Maintenance Drones
The 'Keelcrab' Underwater Drone Performs Boat Cleaning and Inspection
Portable Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch Combines the Best Of Console and Handheld Gaming
Smart Payment Kiosks
South Korea's Lotte Department Store Boasts an Intuitive Check-Out Experience
Precision Heart-Tracking Watches
The Polar M200 GPS Running Watches are for Training Athletes
Self-Balancing 3D-Printed Figurines
These 3D-Printed Models Use Ball Bearings For Balance
Water-Restricting Irrigation Systems
'Exilong' Watering Systems Can Reduce Water Use by 75%
Durable Budget Phones
The Blackview A8 Max Offers Great Features Considering Its $80 Price
Music-Enhancing Portable Speakers
The Mifa M9 Stereo Speaker Dynamically Adjusts Audio
Powerful Micro-Thin Laptops
The HP Spectre x360 is a New Laptop with Convertible Features
Humanizing Alarm Clocks
Luna Can Carefully Wake Multiple Users with Vibrations, Music and Light
Superior Smartphone Photo Lenses
The 'Lensta' Professional Camera Upgrades Smartphone Capabilities
Startup-Soliciting Websites
This Target Website Encourages Collaboration With Startups
Precision Cutting Power Tools
The 'Kuicut' Power Cutter Slices Through a Variety of Materials
Untethered Hopping Robots
This One-Legged Robot Was Constructed By Disney Research
Colorful Hand-Free Watches
Mr Jones' 'Colour Venn' Watch Tells Time By Blending Colors
Autonomous Garden Robots
The 'Kobi' is a Robot That Maintains Yards in Every Season
Modernized Retro Game Consoles
The Atari Flashback 7 Recreates the Classic Atari 2600 Console
Converted Office Lofts
The 'REWE Digital' Office Space Provides a Playful Open Plan
Virtual Reality Action Cams
The 'Vyu360' 4K Ultra HD Camera Captures Immersive Adventure Footage
Modular Baby Carriers
Suki Transforms from a Papoose into a Rocker
Holistic Health Monitors
The Withings Pulse Ox Tracks a Bevy of Vital Signs Comprehensively
Smart Watch Straps
Maintool's 'Classi' Band Turns Regular Watches into Smart Technology
AI Robot Companions
The Kirobo Toyota Robot Was Designed to Tackle Loneliness in Japan
Security-Centric Smartphones
This Secure Smartphone Has a Print Sensor & Secure Operating System
Inexpensive Smart Alarm Clocks
The Xiaomi Mi Alarm Speaker Clock Features a Minimalistic Design
Assistive Parenting Apps
The Hiro Baby App Helps You Navigate Your First Year Of Parenthood
Vibrant Child-Inspired Desks
Roberto Gil of Casa Kids is the Designer Behind the 'DUMBO Desk'
Versatile Lost Item Locators
The 'Chipolo Plus' Bluetooth Tracker Provides an Ultra-Loud Alert
Compact Wall-Mounted Heaters
The DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater Provides Warmth without Hogging Space
LED Plant-Supporting Lights
The 'Aspect' Grow Light Puts Plants on Display and Helps Them Flourish
Integrated Smart Doorbells
The 'Ding' Doorbell Ensures That Homeowners Do Not Miss Any Visitors
Affordable Elevated Monorails
BYD's 'SkyRail' is a Cost-Effective Alternative to Subway Systems
Multiplayer VR Consoles
The Modal VR Can Simultaneously Process Ten Players' Gestures and Actions
Customizable Concept Cameras
The Hasselblad V1D Camera Can Be Equipped With Different Accessories
Weatherproof Security Cameras
The Arlo Pro Camera Works Perfectly Well In Rain and Snow
VR-Ready Computer Sets
The HTC Vive Ready HP Computer Bundle Packs Everything for VR
Man-Made Monster Apparel
These BAPE Hoodies and More Feature a Baby Milo Frankenstein
Intelligent Garden Trackers
The Xiaomi Mi Flora Flower and Plant Health Monitor Measures Vitals
Phone-Charging Powered Skateboards
The 'Leafboard' Skateboard Travels Up to 11-Miles on One Charge
Graphics-Upgrading Peripherals
The PowerColor 'DEVIL BOX' External Graphics System is Powerful
Analog Posture Trackers
The 'POZE' Device Helps Teach Back Posture in a Simplified Way
Rubberized Professional Cameras
The Leica x Rolf Sachs M-P Grip Camera Features a Pop Art Design
Presidential Pet Video Games
'Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill' Will Be Re-released After the Election
Digital Photo Albums
The Joy Tablet is the Modern Equivalent of a Hard Copy Photo Album
Automated Kitchen Coffee Makers
The WMF 5000 S Automatic Coffee Machines Provide Perfect Java
Smartphone LED Lens Clips
The Vinsic Smartphone Camera Lens Kit Illuminates and Optimizes Photos
Precision Steel Timepieces
The 'Plan B' is an Affordable Watch with Luxury Detailing
Sleep-Disturbing Devices
The 'Thim' Helps Users Get Better Sleep Through Initial Disruptions
Dessert-Inspired Citrus Juices
This Juice Drink Puts a Healthy Spin on Creamsicle Flavors
Controller-Accommodating Speakers
This Home Speaker System Features a Dock for the Remote Control
Novelty Ear Bud Catchers
M3D's Air'rings are 3D-Printed Earrings with Nets for Catching Air Pods
Reactionary Gaming Headsets
The Sennheiser GSP 350 Game Headset Performs Well During Intense Games
Retail Payment Apps
The Kohl's Pay App Consolidates Payment Details, Rewards and Discounts
Artificially Constructed Bee Homes
The Synthetic Apiary Has Created a Habitable Space for Bees
Photo Organization Backup Devices
The 'Flash Porter' Can Backup Photos from a Multitude of Sources
Cartoon-Covered Children's Apparel
This Release from Stussy Kids Makes Use of the Peanuts Cartoon
Spooky Burrito Promotions
This Festive Chipotle Burrito for Halloween is Branded as a 'Boorito'
Sound System Microphone Brooms
The 'Sweep N Sing' Sweeping Broom Makes Cleaning More Fun for Kids
Durable Tangle-Free Headphones
These Wired Earbuds are Made Tough for Android and iOS Devices
Offline-Only Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus is Available In Indian Stores Only
Device-Charging Solar Panels
This Solar Charger Can Juice Up Your Devices Via a USB Connection
Tactile Hair Clips
This High-Tech Hair Clip Lets the Deaf Feel Sounds Through Their Hair
Hypoallergenic Baby Porridges
Bonavi Baby Foods are Created Using Goat's Milk
Digital Graffiti Sculptures
This Holographic Type Sculpture Comes to Life with Microsoft HoloLens
Stylish Aluminum Smartwatch Bands
The 'JUUK' Apple Watch Bands are Crafted with Swiss Precision
Expressionist Painting Robots
The Electropollock Pays Homage to Jackson Pollock
Senior-Centric Ride Services
UberCentral is Targeted Towards Seniors Without Smartphones
Professional Live Streaming Apps
Periscope Producer Lets Users Live Stream with Pro Equipment
Promotional BOGO Packaging
This Dual-Chambered Shrink Sleeve Brings Awareness to a BOGO Deal
Rapid-Charging Smartphones
The Vernee Mars is a Slim Smartphone With Robust Functionality
Motion-Controlled Switches
The 'Wireless and Batteryless' Panasonic Switch is an IoT Innovation
Beach Safety Apps
Surf Life Saving Australia's Pocket Patrol App Uses AI to Show Swimmers Currents
Voice-Controlled Payments
ABN Amro's 'Tikkie' App Permits Payments Through Apple’s Siri
Gesture-Monitoring Remote Controls
The 'Bixi' Enables Gesture Controls for the Home, Car and More
Astronaut-Inspired Camera Heads
The Gigapan Epic Pro V Makes Shooting Time Lapse and Panorama Easy