Many people have been trying to understand the latest "pod" obsession. Thanks to Microsoft (iMac, iPod, iTunes), the suffix has been added to all sorts of products. Trend Hunter rounded up some of this year's best... and they aren't all related. Which leaves us wondering: what exactly classifies something as a "pod"?
We've seen it all, from pet-pods and perfume-pods, to anti-wrinkle eye pods, luxury Hov Pods and pod hotels in Amsterdam. Just to give you an idea of how many "pod" trends we've spotted, this collection only dates back to April 2007.
Check out some of the most intriguing "pod"ucts of the last 5 months.
Pods
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Pet Pods
Modern Interior Pet Design (UPDATE)
13
Hanging Fish Pod
Decorate Your Living Space
12
Transport Luxury Sleeping Pod
11
Designer Asthma Inhaler Cases
The Apod
10
New York Nap Capsules
MetroNaps EnergyPod
9
MindLab's Brainstorming Egg
Danish Whiteboard-Walled Capsule
8
MoPod Phone Charms
7
Amsterdam's 3rd Pod Hotel
CitizenM Concept
6
Mobile Pet Bed
The MeowMe Sleepypod
5
Mobile Pod Hotels
DWR Airstream RV
4
Pod Design Meets Perfume
Ryoko Series By Kenzo
3
The Lomme Luxury Egg Bed
Relaxation, Sound and Light Therapy
2
Eye Pods
Olay Regenerist Derma Eye Pods
1
Leisure Hovercraft
Hov Pod
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Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds
This Sony Earbuds Concept by Marc Senar is Futuristic
Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Barbie Tech Accessories
CASETiFY and Barbie Launch a New Tech Accessory Collection
Speaker-Like Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'POCO' Portable Capsule Coffee Machine is Handy
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Contemporary Racing Simulators
Studio Casti Designs the DrivePod with Modern Aesthetics
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
K-Pop Tech Accessories
Casetify and Aespa Collaborate on a Tech Accessories Line
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Beauty Refill Pod Systems
JUNOCO Furthers Its Sustainability Efforts with a New Packaging System
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines
The Drip Pod Youbi Can Be Customized via an App
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
3D-Printed Gaming Console Docks
The Holoprops Japanese Cloud Dock Has an Ethereal Design
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Skincare Refill Pods
Drunk Elephant Has Launched Refill Pods for Two of Its Best-Sellers
Clippable Furniture Collections
ClipHut Revolutionizes the Was in Which We Join Furniture
Solid Shower Gels
The F SolidPod Shower Gel Reduces Plastic Usage & Increases Ease of Use
Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases
Casetify's New AirPod Case Replicates the Iron Man Helmet
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Ultra-Durable Earbud Cases
The Onionthings All-Weather AirPods Case is Waterproof
Rounded Portable Projector Units
The Conceptual 'TRIPO' Projector by Hana Belassi is All-in-One
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Stylish Earbud Colorways
Beats Debuts the Studio Buds+ in Pink and Silver Metallic
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Sci-Fi-Themed Metallic Potty Pods
Jupe Designs The Portal with Sharp-Edges and Contemporary Cues
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Empowering Zodiac Phone Accessories
Be Rooted and PopSockets Debut a Limited-Edition Collection
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Collectible 3D Eyeshadows
HipDot's Eyecons Sculpted Pigments are the First-Ever 3D Eyeshadows
Health-Tracking Mattresses
The Eight Sleep Pod 3 Mattress Tracks Health Without Wearables
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Aromatherapy Toothbrush Pods
GuruNanda Recently Launched the Brush Pods with Essential Oil Vapor
Flexible Office Pods
Mute Design Aimed to Revolutionize the Office Essential Category
Minimalist Tech-Friendly Valet Boxes
Holme & Hadfield The Hub Stylishly Stows Essentials
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Feature-Rich Low-Cost Earbuds
The POCO Pods Boast 12mm Drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and More
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Illuminating Smart Home Devices
The Echo Dot with Clock Gets a New Range of Improvements
Fully Adjustable Pillows
The Twilla 'POD-PILLOW' Modular Pillow Encourages Customization
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
Mechanical Illumination Earbud Cases
The 'G-CUBE' AirPods Pro Storage Case Has an Armor-Like Form
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Tennis Ball-Shaped Speakers
hearO Develops a New Unique Audio Speaker Resembling a Tennis Ball
Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules
Grain Delivers the New Clover Collection of Playful Design
All-in-One Popcorn Pods
Cheerie Lane's Corn-Shaped Pods Make Pre-Portioned, Seasoned Popcorn
Lipstick-Inspired Wireless Earbuds
Nothing's Ear Stick is Inspired by a Lipstick Tube Design
Psychologically Supportive Work Pods
The Sensory Nook Supports Those with ADHD, Autism and More
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Luxe Leather Earbud Cases
Hermès Delivers Five New Tonal Premium AirPod Pro 2 Cases
Two-in-One Toilet Pods
Pourri's Before-You-Go Potty Pods Combat Odors and Clean Toilet Bowls
Creature-Themed Tech Cases
CASETiFY Debuts a Fun-Filled Collection in Collaboration with Minions
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Three-in-One Wireless Charger Docks
The MagEZ Slider 2 Has an All-in-One Construction
Sustainable Office Pods
Impact Acoustic Designs the New Assembled Chatpod 700 Office
Planet-Positive Pea Vodkas
Ten Locks Pod Pea Vodka Has a Range of Natural Flavor Notes
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules
The 'Go' Pods Boost the Quality Of Wireless Music-Listening
Temperature-Regulating Mattress Covers
The Eight Sleep Pod Cover Optimizes Nighttime Rest
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
Oversized Smartphone Embellishment Grips
The PopSockets Dimensionals Series is Limited-Edition
Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips
The PopSockets Dimensionals Star Wars Collection Includes Two Styles
Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds
ODDICY Presents a Look at the TWIG and TWIG PRO Earbuds
Foamy Hair-Growing Pods
Zylö Has Launched the Z-Pods Product Line for Hair Growth
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Contemporary Modular Office Pods
The Kameleon Office Booth Changes According to Needs
Podcast-Friendly Unclippable Microphones
Rode's New MK5 is the Fifth Iteration of the Iconic NT1
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Plant-Based Milk Pods
Veggie Lait's Pods Support Dairy-Free Hotel and Restaurant Guests
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Sitcom Smartphone Protectors
The Office x CASETiFY Collection Highlights Fan-Favorite Moments
Reverse Charging Headphones
AirPods Pro with USB-C Update the Apple-Branded Earbuds
Sustainable Multi-Purpose Cleaners
NuVinAir Launches a Dissolvable Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Refreshing Pea Vodkas
Ten Locks Unveils a Vodka Made From Peas Dubbed 'Pea Pod Vodka'
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Stand-Attached Smart Tablets
Google's Pixel Tablet is Connected to its Charging Speaker Dock
Dome-Shaped Smart Speakers
One Object Design Studio Creates the Dome Series of Speakers
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
MUT Design Creates the Tres Collection for Saba
Big-Headed Sculpture Pots
Javier Calleja and Case Studyo Release THE BIG TOP POT
Multipurpose Concentrated Pod Cleaners
The Zoflora Concentrated Pod Comes in Two Scents
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
Platform Podcast Transcriptions
Apple Announces its New Transcribed Apple Podcast Features
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
Nano Pods House Licensed Characters from Pop Culture
Dedicated Videoconferencing Office Pods
The SnapCab LinkPro is Built with Professionals in Mind
Deep-Cleaning Laundry Pods
P&G Debuts a New Concentrated Cleaning Detergent in Three Scents
Cartoon-Collaborative Ear Buds
Samsung Launches New Pokémon Themed Galaxy Buds 2 Cases
Futuristic Gaming Pods
Cooler Master's 'Orb X' Gaming Pod is Perfect for Elevating Any PC Setup
Lube-Warming Devices
Pulse's Holiday Bundle Includes a Warmer and a Pods Travel Kit
Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains
M.CRAFTSMAN Design Studio Designs the Functional PodChain
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Wireless Charging Technology Accessories
PITAKA Launches a New MagEZ Case Pro Case for iPads
Digitized Productivity Timers
The 'Pomodizer' Platform Helps Users Focus, Time and Plan
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Matter-Compatible Home Speakers
Apple Introduces a New and Improved 'HomePod' Speaker
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Streamlined Podcast Solutions
Podsqueeze can repurpose episodes into clips, blogs, and more
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features