Top 100 Tech Trends in 2010
From iPad Clones to Villainous Illustrations:
Trend Hunter Robot — Dec 25, 2010 — Tech
For 2010, these are the top 100 tech trends, which include iPad Clones, Leather iPad Protectors and Surreal Imagination Photos. The rankings are based on millions of views and 30,000 new trends.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our Technology Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Sun-Kissed Femtography
Maya Tetter Celebrates Women in her Photos
97
Surreal Imagination Photos
These Photography Manipulations are Wickedly Original
96
iPad Clones
The iPed is a Black Market Version of the iPad
95
Luxurious Private Flights
Nick Gleis Captures How The Rich And Famous Fly High
94
Captivating Scenario Collages
David Sword Blends the Bold and Beautiful in his Gorgeous Artworks
93
Futuristic Hi-Tech Homes
The Home of an IT Entrepreneur is a Technological Marvel
92
Adorable Puppy Afros
'Dogs Gods' by Tim Flach Breeds Funny Canine Coifs
91
Ultra Thin iPhones
The Official Announcement of the iPhone 4G at the WWDC
90
Sleek Video Mobiles
The iPhone 4G FaceTime Video Calling Feature Allows You to Talk Face to Face
89
Superhero Laptop Skins
‘Iron Man' Decal by SkinAT is the Latest in Badass iPad Persona
88
Leather iPad Protectors
The Temple Bags iPad Case Will Make All the Other Tablets Jealous
87
Photoshop Schadenfreude
Dumage Digitally Packs Pounds on Skinny Celebrities
86
Lawnmower Superbikes
Solif Concept Motorcycles Will Blow Your Ever-Lovin' Mind
85
Realistic Superhero Art
Pascal Ackermann Makes Profound Computer Graphics
84
Watery Transparent Phones
The Samsung 'AQUA' Concept is Inspired by Drawing with Water
83
Spray-On Color Contacts
The Liquid iSee Spray Lens Makes Putting on Contacts Hassle-Free
82
Typography Nerd Tees
'Not My Type' Shirts Proclaim Your Font Allegiance
81
Face-Flipping Family Portraits
'About-Face' by Studio PR Turns Tots Into Parents
80
Face Transplants
Spanish Doctors Claim World's First Full-Face Transplant
79
Planes With Balconies
The Avro Business Jet Explorer One is Luxurious Living at its Finest
78
Otherworldly Digital Art
Peter Gric Mixes Abstract 3D With Spiritual Practice
77
Creative Digital Worlds
Artist Nikita Veprikov Creates Imaginative Life
76
Video Game Duvets
The NES Bedding Set Completes a Gamer's Chambers
75
Big Screen Cosplay
New Tekken 2010 Trailer Makes This Action Flick a Little Hotter
74
Multitasking Appliances
The Moshi Multifunctional Kitchen is a Three-in-One Gizmo
73
Ghastly Princess Stickers
The Zombie Snow White iPad Decal is Truly Frightening
72
Child-Chic Editorials
Virginie Dubois Photographs are Disney-Suffused Spreads
71
Hot iPad Decals
Customizing Your Tablet has Never Been Easier
70
Portable Personal Shelters
The Topeak Bikamper Doesn't Need Tent Poles to Stand
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Villain iPad Decals
Make Nerdy Accessories Look Gnarly with Comic Book Stickers
68
Heartbreaking Photography
Paul Fusco's 'Chernobyl Legacy' Penetrates Powerfully
67
Villainous Illustrations
The Art of Benoit Ladouceur is Breathtakingly Amazing
66
Protective Phone Armor
The i4 iPhone 4 Case is Perfect to Protect Your Gadget
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Aggressive Anatomical Retouching
JWOWW Maxim Shoot Omits 'Jersey Shore' Jenni Farley's Navel
64
Digital Workdesks
Table Connect for iPhone is a Smartphone on Steroids
63
Facebook-Inspired Advertising
Social Networking Heads Out of the Home to Billboards & Print Ads
62
3D Printed Body Armor
Iron Man 2 Suits Were Made with Hi-Tech 3D Printers
61
DNA Tattoos
The Dattoo Turns Your Body into an Online Interface
60
3D Swimsuit Shoots
Harper's Bazaar China June 2010 3D Issue is Fashionably Advanced
59
Social Media Layout Cards
The Twitter Business Card Helps You Promote Yourself in a Stylish Way
58
Moleskine iPhone Cases
The Little Black Book iPhone 4 Case Brings Old-Fashioned Charm
57
Sleek iPhone Covers
The New Suave Line of Belkin iPhone 4 Cases
56
Twitter High-Tops
Daniel Reese Customized Sneakers Feature Pop Culture Heavyweights
55
Nerdy Cute Laptop Decals
These Apple Art Vinyl Decals Add Humor and Personality to Your MacBook
54
Informative Laptop Decals
Hu2 Design's Macbook Decorations Give Good Advice
53
Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
52
Marvelous Mobile Photography
Aik Beng Chia Shoots Amazing Artistic Photos from an iPhone
51
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
The Philips Fluid Looks Great on Both Your Ear and Your Arm
50
Luxury iPad Sheaths
Gucci iPad Cases Protect Your Tablet in Style
49
Power-Generating Bicycles
The HMK 561 Ultralight Motorbike Does All the Work for You
48
Gravity-Defying Bikes
The Design of the Hoyoung Lee Flying Bike is Not So Down-to-Earth
47
iPad T-Shirts
Custom Fashion that Spoofs the Apple iPad Includes Lots of Period Jokes
46
Amphibious Super Cars
The Audi Hydron is a Futuristic Mode of Transportation
45
MP3 Timepieces
The iPod Nano Watch Fits Perfectly on Your Wrist
44
Stick-Thin Photoshopping
Ralph Lauren Model Tao Okamoto was Photoshopped to be Rail Thin
43
Homebody Photography
The ASOS AW10 Campaign Photographed by Todd Selby
42
Geeky Wedding Favors
Letting Nerds Be Nerds, One Wedding Favor at a Time
41
Hipster iPad Bags
The pocketBar Lets You Tote Your Tablet Stylishly
40
Real Life Sci-Fi Weapons
DIY Star Trek Phaser is Real and Really Dangerous
39
Social Media Artists
The 'G/RL: Girls in Real Life' Exhibit Praises Flickr and Tumblr
38
Super Nerdy Laptops
Macbook Decals Transform Your Computer into Geek Central
37
Tablet Notebook Disguises
Dodocase Moleskine iPad Case Looks Sophisticated and Tech Savvy
36
Portable Washing Machines
The Dismount Washer Makes Laundry Much Easier
35
Illuminating Heels
These Light-Up Stilettos From Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Rock
34
Sci-Fi Pin-Ups
Justin Maller's Tech-Savvy Female Portraits Are Bangin'
33
Spy Cam Dolls
The Barbie Video Girl Records Those Special (or Secret) Moments
32
Real Life Pandora Landscapes
Jim Richardson's Photography Inspires Films like Avatar
31
Weather-Responsive Mobiles
Window Concept Phone's Facade Changes According to the Forecast
30
Lifeless Lake Photography
Jessica Castro is an Amateur Photographer With a Pro Attitude
29
Lightning Powered Bikes
The Yog by Arun Thomas is an Eco-Friendly Tricycle
28
Woodland Fairy Hair
Blogger Frida Johnson Pumps Up the Volume with Turbans & Hats
27
Luxe Leather iPad Cases
The Kenton Sorenson Leather iPad Portfolio is Pure Perfection
26
Auto-Correct Fails
'Damn You Auto Correct' Captures Unintended iPhone Text Miscues
25
Luxury iPad Sleeves
The Salvatore Ferragamo Leather iPad Cases are Yummy
24
Oil-Free Fryers
The Philips Airfryer Uses Air to Fry Foods
23
Handmade iPad Accessories
Jositajosi Makes Apple iPad Cases & Even iPad Wings
22
Jelly Food Storage
Futuristic Gel Bio Robot Fridge is Unlike Anything You've Seen
21
Badass Phone Covers
The Machined iPhone 4 Case is Tough as Nails
20
Holographic Mobiles
The Black Hole Concept Phone for 2020 Has a Levitating Mouse Ball
19
Honeycomb Housing
Recycled Paper SwissCell Panels Will Provide Shelter for Haitians
18
Personalized iPhone Covers
The Customizable Uncommon iPhone 4 Case is Made to Your Liking
17
Shell-Covered Motorbikes
The SunRed Solar Moped Features a Retractable Photovoltaic Roof
16
Retrofied iPad Stickers
MacSlaps iPad Decals Proclaim Your Penchant for Personalization
15
Personal Spy Copters
Air Hogs Hawk Eye Remote-Control Helicopter by Spinmaster
14
Computer Coffee Tables
The Sony Fusion Table Combines Work and Relaxation
13
iPhone-Like Watches
ADR Studio Releases the iWatch Concept Design
12
Artsy Engraved Cases
The EXOvault Metal iPhone 4 Case Provides Extra Protection
11
Homemade Handguns
Taiwanese Gangsters Use 12 Gauge DIY Handgun Revolvers
10
Luxury Car Mobile Phones
Nokia BMW Video Phone Concept Brings Bimmer Style to Cell Phones
9
Switchblade Mobile Phones
The LG Flutter by Dua Xiong Splits Open to Reveal a Touchscreen
8
19th Century iPhone Cases
The Gresso iPhone 4 Case Uses 200-Year Old African Wood
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Etched Phone Protectors
The Grove iPhone 3G Case by Jonny Wan is Made of Bamboo
6
Straw and Hemp Homes
Modcell Prefab Homes are Good Looking and Sustainable
5
Bedazzled iPhone Covers
The Decora Series iPhone 4 Crystal Cases are Blinged-Out
4
Laser-Engraved iPhone Cases
The Customizable Grove iPhone Case has a Natural Groove
3
Airplane Playgrounds
Evergreen Aviation Museum Wings and Waves Water Park from Recycled 747
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Emoticon iPhone Cases
The iLuv iPhone 4 Cases are Colorful and Fun
1
TV-Like Networking
Flip Through iBuddz's Channels for Integrated Social Networking
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Mermaid Photo Shoots
Legendary Matthew Rolston Shoots For America's Next Top Model
Sparkly Femme Photography
Tamara Lichtenstein Creates Beautifully Hazy Images
Explosive Liquid Shoots
Edward Horsford Popped Water Balloon Photography Makes a Splash
Futuristic Supercars
The Bugatti Aerolithe is Inspired by a 1935 Prototype
Nerdy Hipster Photography
Antonio Andrade's Fashion Spreads Are Too Cool for School
Realistic Superhero Art
Pascal Ackermann Makes Profound Computer Graphics
Transsexual Culture Photography
Paola De Grenet Explores the Lives of Transvestites
Wildly Dressed-Up Femmes
Paula Parrish Photography of Ladies in Crazy Costumes & Makeup
Sultry Mutilation Art
Brian Viveros Creates Vivid Imagery Through Illustrations
Futuristic Concept Cars
The Jaguar 2040 Questions Luxury in Future Decades
Hot House Party Photography
Photographer Johanna Brinckman Shoots Wild and Crazy Nights
Implausible Photoshopping
Kevin Griffin Photographs Epic & Impossible Scenarios
Moleskine iPhone Cases
The Little Black Book iPhone 4 Case Brings Old-Fashioned Charm
Intimate Moment Lookbooks
The Stolen Girlfriends Club FW11 Line is Super Romantic
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
The Philips Fluid Looks Great on Both Your Ear and Your Arm
Juxtaposed Gender Bending
Artistic Androgyny by Mario Torres for The Ones2Watch Magazine
Marvelous Magnified Beauties
The Work of Brandon Showers is Vividly Intimate and Scintillating
Beach Bum Photography
The Fun in the Sun Mossimo Asia 2011 Ad Campaign
Epic Home Entertainment
Sprint Firsts in Surreal Sound and Visuals
Rad Touchscreen Technology
Sprint Firsts in Awe-Inspiring Gadgetry
Creative Illusion Portraits
Dan Escobar Constructs Amazing Digital Art
Delicate Ballerina Shoots
Cade Martin's Photography Has Plenty of Fun Fair Flair
Saucy Breastography
The 3DD Book Glorifies the Female Figure
19 Tantalizing Vixen Spreads
From Bardot-Inspired Tattoography to Vintage Car Editorials
10 Wicked iPhone 4 Cases
From Personalized iPhone Covers to Crocodile Phone Protectors
Minimalist Contemporary Kitchens
The MAGIKA Kitchen by Pedini is Luxuriously Beautiful
Aircraft Aluminum iPhone Cases
The ElementCase Vapor4 is Strong and Sleek
Dogs as Tarantulas
Gus Shows off His Handmade Pug-Spider Halloween Costume
Comical Comic Innuendos
'Comically Vintage' Pokes Fun at an Old Pasttime
3D Facial Art
Artist Gregos Plasters his Own Face on City Walls
Butterfly Masks & Tattoos
Jean-Francois Carly Shoots Ink-Covered Subjects With an Avant-Garde Edge
Feral Frocks and Frills
Nan Goldin Shot Erin Wasson in Fierce Photos for Scanlan and Theodore
3D Graffiti
Paper Donut's Wall Art Plays With Scale and Dimension
Comical Canine Coifs
Torkil Gudnason Captures Bourgeois Dogs Looking Woofsational
Surreal Nature Portraits
'Mergery' by Ross James is Creepily Eccentric
Uber Intimate Close Ups
This Series by John Coplans is Up Close and Personal
Mini Photo Manipulation
'Tilt Shift' from Robert McLaughlin Features Lilliputian Landscapes
50 Uncanny Illustrations
From Bold Mutilation Art to Maggot-Infested Collages
'Morning After' Fashion Photography
Vice 'There's Juice in the Fridge...' is Full of Regrets
Romantic Fashion Adventures
This Mustang Baby by Zanita Spread is the Teenage Dream
54 Unusual iPhone Cases
From Sushi Sleeves to iPhone Lingerie
Slanted Desert Dwellings
Simon De Aguero's 'Brittlebrush' is a Salvaged Vacation Spot
Super Sleek iPhone Cases
The Incase Monochrome Slider Protects Your iPhone 4 in Style
Ink-Enhancing Creams
Tattoo Brite Will Make Your Ink More Vibrant
Classy Canine Jackets
The Westerly Trench Coat is for Daper Dogs
Deconstructed Fashion Collages
Katharina for Amanda de Simone in The Dirty Durty Diary
Standup Hairstyles
Nathalie Odette Takes Hair-Raising Photographs
Political Prostitution Photography
Ernst Coppejans 'Mr. Loverlover' Series Features Male Gigolos
Standing Cellphones
The Nokia Kinetic Cellphone Design Allows for Visual Notifications
Curving Backdrop Photography
The Andrea Klarin for Pierre Cardin is Simply Stunning
Retro-Styled Photo Manipulation
Sergey Konotopov Blends Old Cars & Hot Women
Multitouch Side Tables
The Cosmikart Digital Coffee Table Reuses an Old iBook G4
Surrealist Sensual Sketches
Vincent Bakkum Illustrations Depict Beautiful Women in the Buff
25 Eye-Catching Murals
From Stacked Hipster Graffiti to Surreal Subway Murals
Tattoo-Bearing Gowns
Angelina Jolie Shows Off Her Fit Body at the 'Salt' Japan Premiere
Forsaken Photography
Photographer Davide Paulesu Shows That There is 'Emptiness All Around'
Chomping Cartoon Decals
The Homer Simpson iPhone Sticker Satisfies Your Decal Hunger
Miniature Touchscreen MP3s
The New iPod Nano is a Mixture of an iPod Shuffle and an iPod Touch
Meticulous 3D Digital Art
Extremely Realistic 3D Masterpieces by Eugenio Garcia
Rave-Ready Phones
The Light Pool Mobile Phone is a Treat for Your Eyes
Feasting Photography
The Terry Richardson Crystal Renn Editorial is Disgustingly Delish
iPhone Mocking Ads
The Samsung Galaxy S Ad Plays on the iPhone 4 Reception Problem
Minimal Compact Campers
The ‘Bufalino' Camper for the Minimalist Travelling Techie
Crocodile Phone Protectors
The Vaja Leather iPhone 4 Case Keeps Your Phone Sleek
Contemplative Fashion Lookbooks
The Asos Fall 2010 Collection is for the Studious and Stylish
Female Fencing Photography
Maciej Boryna's 'Ghost in the Shell' is Stark and Apocalyptic
Mind-Bending Collages
Artist Chrissie Abbott Recreates the '60s
Console Coffee Tables
Another Nintendo-Inspired Storage and Entertainment System
Elongated Neck Spreads
'Crash' for the Gilles Et Dada Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign
Wrist-Bound Music Players
Dinard Da Mata's MP3 Bracelet is a Fashionable Way to Rock Out
Cozy iPhone Cases
Soft iPhone Cases are Enough to Snuggle with
Illustrated Online Cartography
Alejo Malia's 3D 'Googles World' Drawings are Virtually Foreign
Smoke-Filled Photography
'Ria' by Georgie Turner-Noble Explores Vintage Fashion & Fog
Killer Combustion Photography
The Herczeg and Kaehr Explosion Series Causes Fireworks
Dark Woodland Photography
The Moni Haworth 'Because Today is Black' Shoot is a Gothic Dream
Android-Powered Washing Machines
The Moshi*Matic Lets You Do Laundry from Your Cell Phone
Intelligent Meeting Tables
The MemTable Records Your Work and Can Display It for Future Use
Disintegrating Illustrations
Sam Weber Draws Dark, Moody and Surreal Images
Germ-Fighting Mobiles
The HTC 1 Offers a Minimalist Look and Kills Bacteria
Feminine Eco Phone Concepts
The Samsung Flaske is Fuel Cell Powered and Social Media Savvy
Sleek Slidable Phones
The BlackBerry Torch is Fit for Cellphone Lovers Everywhere
Computer Savvy Stickers
The iMac Shortcuts Reminder Trains New Apple Users
Ethnic Homage Photography
The Erik Hijweege 'Noir' Series is a Tribute to African People
iPhone Case Stands
The Quirky iPhone 4 Tilt Case Keeps Your Phone Safe in Style
Wallet Photo Photography
'Photographic Power' Project Uncovers What Photos Mean to the Public
Carrier Changing iPhone Cases
The iPhone 4 Dual Sim Adapter Case Lets You Easily Change Service
Cuddly Canine Photoshoots
The ‘Pets: Capturing our Hearts' Album is Filled with Furry
Witty Vending Machines
These Juicy Drench Dispensers Will Take Your Brain Power as Cash
Gaming Dinner Tables
The Koraltaruk Bilardo Converts from a Pool Table to a Dining Table
Versatile Phone Holders
The Griffin Elan Passport Wallet iPhone 4 Case is a Handy Carrier
Sci-Fi Kitchen Appliances
Bruno Oro's Futuristic Plan for a Food Replicator
Cuisine Phone Sleeves
The iPhone 4 Food Cases Look Real Enough to Eat
Big City Babe Snapshots
The Lope Navo Blend Magazine Spread is an Homage to NYC
Meaty iPhone Sleeves
The iPhone Bacon Case Provides Mouth-Watering Protection
Urbantastic Phone Covers
Stussy and Zozotown Pair Up to Design Interesting iPhone Cases
Massive Touchscreen Tables
The Hyundai 70" Table Monitor is a Touchscreen Television/Table
$33,622 iPhones
This 24K Solid Gold iPhone 4 Gives a Midas Touch to Tech
Glam Desert Photography
Steven Lippman Captures Fantastical Images
Recreated Cartoon Characters
Matt Kaufenberg Draws Superheroes in His Own Way
Mythical Magic Illustrations
I Chen Lin Takes Inspiration for his Art from Ancient Times
Prize-Winning Collages
Matthew Richardson Claims V&A Illustration Award 2010
Molecule-Inspired Graphics
Boolean Taxidermy is a 3D Rendition Done Through Kontaktschmelze
Tattooed Marble Sculptures
Fabio Viale Uses the Human Form as his Canvas
Perforated iPhone 4 Cases
Incase Hops on the Colorful Apple Accessory Bandwagon
Tech Failure Analysis
'Nintendo Hardware: the Infograph' by Cracked Points Out the Mistakes
Desolate Shipyard Photography
'Nowhere' from Maciej Leszczynski Features Solitary Settings
Surreal Story-Telling Collages
Artist Mark Boellaard Uses a Simple Approach to Art
Insanely Intricate Collages
Seiko Kato's Collages Demonstrate Great Patience and Skill
Naughty Pin-Up Collages
Artist Mario Zoots Creates Lustful Art Pieces
Digital Dichotomy Photography
Pieter Hugo's 'Permanent Error' Depicts Tech Waste in Ghana
Musician Portrait Photography
David Black Captures the Musical Side of Life
Cosmetic iPhone Cases
The Shine iPhone 4 Case Lets You Primp Wherever You Are
Beautifully Bashful Celebrities
The Jessica Szohr Asos Editorial Shot by John Lindquist
Mobile Laundry Units
Mitch Shivers' Washing Machine is Powered by a Bicycle
Soccer Champ iPhone Cases
The Uncommon World Cup iPhone Case Line Celebrates Spain's Victory
Secret Laptop Tables
Rebwar Failli's Office Table Brings School Desks to the Workplace
Futuristic Mirror Displays
Tat Creates 'Minority Report'-Style Technology for All of Your Screens
Upcycled Coin Cases
The Cellphone Wallet is a Creative Way to Save the Environment
Tourist Identity Photography
Remi Chapeaublanc Explores Being Both the Watcher and the Watched
Songster Phone Covers
The John Mayer iPhone Case is for the Broken-Hearted
Energized Illustrations
Charis Tsevis' Neo Futuristic Vector Art is Alive with Motion
Multicolored Aliens
Pokedstudio Makes Creative 3D Illustrations
Sports-Themed Phone Covers
These Basketball iPhone Cases are for Hardcore Ball Fans
Simple Solitary Photo Prints
Wang Yuanling Captures a Sparse Yet Serene Setting in China
Gamer End-Tables
The Super Nintable is Perfect for Boring Break Rooms
Miniature MP3 Cases
The New Wristlet iPod Nano Case by Griffin Will Protect Your Small Gadget
Off-Duty Elvis Shoots
Shawn Gust Triggers Memory and Thought Through Photography
Augmented Reality Worlds
Keiichi Matsuda Shows Us the Future in 'Augmented City'
Musical Game Controllers
The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud
Tablet Gaming Tables
Foosball Hero Turns Your iPad into a Rec-Room Essential
Simulated Casino Tables
The Texas Hold 'Em Video Tournament Arcade Will Deal You Fun