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Top 50 Tech Trends in December 2010
From Amphibious Mobile Abodes to Luxuriously Icy iPhones:
Trend Hunter Robot — Dec 28, 2010 — Tech
For the month of December 2010, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Amphibious Mobile Abodes, Keyboard-Covered Walls and Flexible Eco Packaging. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2000 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (359 trends), Summer Luu (279), Amelia Roblin (245), Michael Hines (227), Armida (213), Amanda Chang (197), Matt Ho (76), Kamal Musharbash (72), Katie Cordrey (54), and manzil (44).Also make sure to check out Innovation Keynote by Jeremy Gutsche, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Tech Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Amphibious Mobile Abodes
The Gambo Design 'Thansadet' is Your Home on Land or Water
49
Clever Cord Hardware
The Wire-Wielding Designs of Karl Zahn Make Smart Extension Solutions
48
Keyboard-Covered Walls
Sarah Frost Creates Stunning Technological Artpieces
47
Flexible Eco Packaging
Billerud FibreForm is a Receptive and Recyclable Material
46
Ballooning Eco Abodes
These 'Binishells' Structures Bring the Hobbit Shire to Sustainable Reality
45
Tinted Windblown 'Dos
The Digital Delicacy of the Marcin Szpak 'Heterandria' Series
44
Alienesque Prosthetic Arms
Kaylene Kau Designs a Unique Limb for Handicapped Individuals
43
Mirrors With Cameras
The ‘Daily You' Mirror Logs Your Appearance Every Day
42
Bathroom Gaming Consoles
Toilet Gamers Don't Let the Call of Nature Take Them Away Gaming
41
Banned Gaming Posters
PlayStation Move Ad Throws a Few Too Many Punches for the Public Eye
40
Homogeneous Home Theaters
The All-in-One Jan Kaplicky 'Future Systems Sofa'
39
Facebook Founder Fashion
‘Mark’ by Mark Zuckerberg Parody
38
Curvy Cooking Appliances
The EEH-Ventilator & Gas Stove Make a Steamy Cook Contraption
37
Overweight Cat Entrances
The Fat Cat Flap Makes It Easier for Fat Cats to Come Home
36
Windows Error Art
Paul Destieu's 'My Favorite Landscape' is Inspired by Microsoft Windows
35
Techie Christmas Decor
Holiday Wreath for Geeks is a DIY Christmas Craft
34
Hidden Camera Spectacles
The HD Glasses Camcorder Records What You See
33
Screen-Saving Desk Storage
LCD Monitor Hub Station Keeps Your Workspace Nice & Tidy
32
Cranium-Embedded Cams (UPDATE)
The Realized Wafaa Bilal Head-Implanted Camera
31
Recycling Bath Systems
The Aquabox Shower by Massimo Brugnera Reuses Gray Water
30
Engraved Inspirational Tablets
ILoveDust Creates the Limited 'Dominate Another Day' iPad
29
Green Home Power Generators
The Wind Cube is Perfect for Eco Homeowners
28
Stunning Stove Stereos
Tyler Held's Cross-Culture Inspires the Re-Purposing of Old Appliances
27
Digital Beach Babe Apps
This FlipBoard App Sizzles in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
26
Warcraft Bathroom Fixtures
The GRAFF Stealth Faucet Design is Sleek and Sturdy
25
Anti-Smartphone Alternatives
The Simple 'John's Phone' Handset Embraces the Basics
24
Pinot-Popping Power Tools
The Bosch IXO Vino is a Cordless Screwdriver Drill and Corkscrew
23
Robot-Run Restaurants
The Dalu Rebot Restaurant in China is Making Mechanical Moves
22
Retrofied Game Art
Penney Design Creates an Angry Birds Early 90's Spoof
21
Luxe Grafiti Sound Systems
The Limited Edition Parrot Zikmu Speakers are Aesthetically Pleasing
20
Cinematic Noire Furniture
The See & Touch Marbella ‘Creation Cinema Chair' Screams Com
19
Vibrating Headphones
The 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima Turns Auditory into Kinesthetic
18
Sci-Fi Fanatic Headsets
The Daft Punk Edition 'TRON: Legacy' Headphones are Hardcore
17
Interactive Anatomy Sites
Google Body Browser Brings an Educational Experience Online
16
Smartphone Wallets
iMojito iPhone Case Fits Your Phone, Cash & Credit Cards
15
Tall Tablet Props
The iProp iPad Stand Positions Your Gadget for Ultimate Convenience
14
Social Media Wallpaper
Mashable is Redecorating Their Office with a Real-Life Facebook Wall
13
Santa Vending Machines
The Muji Christmas Machine Bring Cheer and Festivity to Barcelona
12
Retro Wireless Ringers
The PB Teen 'Grand Cordless Phone' is Cute and Customizable
11
Biodegradable Dragsters (UPDATE)
The Mercedes Benz 'Biome' Concept is Organic in Origin
10
Steampunk Mechanical Horses
Andrew Chase Creates Another Mechanical Masterpiece
9
Interactive Gift Wrap
The QRapping Paper Might Make the Present Inside Irrelevant
8
Comic Book Firearms
Army Tests XM-25 Individual Air Burst Weapon, aka the 'Judge Dredd' Gun
7
Texting Bracelets
eJoux by Biju Neyyan is for the Messaging-Obsessed
6
Status Update T-Shirts
Share & Wear Your Status With the UpdateMeTee Shirt
5
Luxuriously Icy iPhones
The iPhone 4 Diamond Spider is Frosted with Deluxe Diamonds
4
Circuit Board Cityscapes
Franco Recchia Breathes Life into Old Computer Components
3
Wintry Music Players
Audiobot Speaker is Dressed Warmly for the Winter Season
2
Revolutionary Online Runways
Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo Unveils ‘More with Google' Campaign
1
Gadget-Powered Christmas Concerts
The North Point iBand Plays Holiday Hits With iPhones and iPads
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Miniature Urban Abodes
A Prefab 'MEKA ALP320' Home has Been Plunked in Downtown NYC
100 Creative Decals
From Pimping Out Your iPad to Home Decor
Architecture-Inspired Storage
Sophie Mensen Designs Structurally-Supportive Storage
Forest Nymph Photography
Julia Galdo's 'Galatea in the Garden' is Magically Soft
Sleek Customized Supercars
The Mercedes-Benz Futuristic ‘Biome Concept‘ Car
Languid Liquid Photography
The Romain Laurent 'H2O' Shoot is Spectacularly Soaking
Delightful Docked Dwellings
The Modern Moored +31Architects 'Watervilla de Omval'
Teeny Tiny Teahouses
The Cloud Collective 'Hermits House' is a Compact Abode
76 Creative iPhone Cases
From Diamond iPhone Sleeves to Leopard Print iPhone Holders
Luxurious Wooden Washrooms
The Flora Style Fusion Bathroom Line is Rich and Refined
Topless Rooftop Photography
Dylan Forsberg Captures Gritty, Sunny Sensuality
Nanoscale Nomadic Abodes
The ‘Nine Tiny Feet' Cabin is a Practical and Portable Pad
Athletic Designer Prosthetics
The Adidas Symbiosis Provides More Organic Movement
Power-Saving Transparent Phones
The 'Second Life Mobile Phone' Dulls as it Drains
50 Pieces of Social Media Merchandise
Tangible Twitter Items and Facebook Fanatic Pieces
Pussycat Dream Homes
'The Cats House' is a Frisky Feline's Paradise Mansion
Social Media Shoes
The Adidas Facebook & Twitter Shoes Bring New Meaning to Follow Friday
Frontman Gadget Stickers
ImageLab3 Jim Morrison Decal Joins Dylan, Zappa and Marley
Avant-Garde Furniture Events
Designers Unveil Creations at Melbourne Movement
Cozy Winter Decor
These DIY Holiday Decorations are Both Fun and Unique
Epic Apocalyptic Photography
Julius Bramanto's 'Odd and Ends' Editorial for Amica
Hyperrealistic Human Sculptures
Bert Simons' 3D Paper Portraits Reflect his Artistic Skills
Vibrant Cord-Free Headsets
The 'Jaybird Sportsband SB2' Blends Retro Style and Modern Tech
Pencil-Drawn Packaging
MLK Dairy Products' Branding has a Personal Touch
Custom Facebook Books
The EgoBook Allows you to Reminisce Over Status Updates
Illusory Rainbow Art
Gabriel Dawe Recreates the Colorful Spectrum with a Twist
Post-Apocalyptic Vegetable Farms
Lettuce-Growing Vending Machine Produces Sunless Salad Greens
Chic Wardrobe Bags
DEDE DextrousDesign Makes a Hangtastic Shopping Bag
Realistically Painted People
The Pablo Guzman 'Cuadros' Portfolio is Impressively Deceptive
Shimmering Shape Photography
The Joao Unzer 'Constellation' Photo Series is Stellar
Social Media Wallpaper
Mashable is Redecorating Their Office with a Real-Life Facebook Wall
Handy Tablet Straps
This ModulR iPad Accessory is Perfect for Working On the Go
Camera Head Implants
Professor Wafaa Bilal to Stream Live Images to Quatar Museum
Social Media Tombstones
Tweet & Share with the Dead Using the E-Tomb
Tech CEO Costumes
The Steve Jobs 'iWear' Outfit Will Dress You Like Apple's Einstein
Angular Sci-Fi Chairs
The Disney Cappellini TRON Armchair Will Have You Sitting Off the Grid
Recycled Robot Sculptures
Motorcycle Man Sculpture is Made out of Recycled Bike Parts
Stunning Jeweled Gadgets
Sparkle & Shine with the Crystograph Ice iPad iPhone 4 Edition
Dainty Dioramic Photography
The Erin Tyner 'Half Awake' Series Tells Vulnerable Stories
Couch Potato Beds
The Sleepy Chair is a Chair Made from Matresses
Smartphone Game Garments
Angry Birds Costumes Bring App Fun to Your Halloween Bash
Tongue-Tied Telephones
The 'Juicy Tongue Stretching Phone' Will Talk Your Ear Off
Gamer Storage Furniture
The Rock Band Storage Ottoman Organizes Your Virtual Instruments
Sustainable Pot Packaging
Marijuana Goes Greener with the Eco-Friendly OrganiCann Marijuana
Social Media Frocks
The Facebook Dress is Sure to Get You Poked Anywhere You Go
Modular Motor Homes
Christian Susana Designs a Futuristic Two-Piece Caravan
Prickly Storage Drawers
Sebastian Errazuriz's Porcupine-Inspired Cabinet
Sci-Fi Accessories
TomTom TRON-Inspired Jewelry is for TRON Fanatics
Fashionable Feline Calenders
United Bamboo's Fashionable Cat Calender is Ultra Adorable
Retro Revival Gadget Stands
The V-Luxe iPad Stand Takes You Back to a Simpler Time
Powdery Bed Photography
The Zlatimir Arakliev "C-Dream" Series Represents a Lucid Dream
14 'Tron: Legacy' Features
From Luminous Superhero Sneakers to Sci-Fi PC Peripherals
Eco-Happy Wrapping
The Khristian Mendoza 'Environmental Kit' Packaging is Pure as Earth
Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
Speaker Laptop Cushions
Enjoy Working Comfortably with the Brookstone Laptop Desk
Laser Illusion Circuses
'Secret Show' is a New Breed of Entertainment for the Next Gen
Datamoshed Female Portraits
These Jared Leistner 'Women Online' Prints are a Captivating Series
Mishmash Magazine Spreads
Ryan Trecartin Creates Extraordinary Images for W Magazine
Curled Cooking Surfaces
The Goci Roll-Up Mobile Cooktop for Slender Sensor Food Prep
Futuristic Customized Roadsters
The Street Legal 'Tron Light Cycle' will Catch Many's Attention
Vending Machine Advisors
These Japanese Recommendation Vending Machines Cure Indecisiveness
Hot Smartphone Holsters
The iPhone 4 Vandelay Case Makes it Easier to Access Your Phone
Social Media Christmas Gifts
Etsy's Holiday Gift Ideas are Taken from Facebook "Likes"
Feline Wigwams
The Cat Tepee Gets Your Cat off of the Couch and into a Place of Its Own
Projected Shop Launches
H & M Amsterdam Flagship Store Wows Viewers with an Illuminated Display
Sleek Metallic Covers
Incase iPhone Chrome Slider Case Shines with Glamor
Social Media Memoirs
The Facebook Book by Perfect Fools Preserves Your Online Persona
Warming Pet Perches
Heated Cat Window Seat Keeps Your Kitty Cozy and Toasty
Slender Seating Arrangements
The Scale 1:1 'Fingercouch' is Svelte and Versatile
Deluxe Domestic Spas
The Di Vapor 'Cecina' Shower and Steamer Pours to Pamper
Minty Music Players
These Altoids Tin MP3 Speakers Provide Fresh Tunes
Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
Laptop Holiday Decor
The USB Computer Light Garland Brings Festivity to Work
Loving Phone Covers
iLuv iPhone Cases Show Off Your Affection for Apple Devices
Chubby iPhone Cases
The Arkwhat Arkhippo iPhone 4 Case is a Portly Phone-Holder
Playful Toy Installations
Artists Pit Against Each Other in 'Anne de Vries vs Billy Rennekamp'
Sinister-Looking Robots
The PAL Robotics 'REEM-H2' is a Humanoid Service Bot
Limited-Edition Phone Covers
Dirty Donny iPhone 4 Case Designs Available from Speck
Customized Honorary Gratitudes
Google AdWords Celebrates a Decade With Thank Yous
25 Projected Innovations
From Projected Couture Campaigns to Jail Break Projections
Audiophile Work Desks
The Functional La Boite Concept LD 120
Marvelous Masterpiece Cases
These Incase Covers Protect Your Belongings in Style
Atom-Powered Autos
The Areal Atom will be Powered by Real Atoms
Retro Dual Phone Docks
The Hashy Topin 'Phone x Phone' Recalls the Past
Pinwheel Component Couches
The Ditre Italia 'Dune' Sofa is Complex and Customizable
Pixelated Baby Accessories
Watch the Characters Chase Each Other on this Wicked Pac-Man Mobile
Urinal Gaming Consoles
The SEGA Toirettsu Offers a Unique Gaming Experience
Sleek Slim Handsets
The Moshi Moshi 03i Complements the iPhone 4
Eco-Conscious City Cruisers
The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is a Luxurious Eco-Car
Interactive Projected Promotions
The Munich Launch of ‘Xbox Kinect' Featured a Radical
F-Key Clocks
The Keyboard Function Key Clock is for the Computer-Obsessed
Social Media Archival Sites
Ninuku Archivist Saves All of Your Precious Facebook Posts & Updates
Rockin' Tablet Stands
The IK Multimedia iKlip is Compatible With Most Microphone Stands
Film Fanatic Accessories
These Oakley TRON 3D Glasses are for Ultimate Fans Only
Zippered Headsets
These DGA 'Zipbuds' Earbuds are Tangle-Proof
Ghetto Blasting Speakers
This 'Homade Boom Dock' is a Blast from the Past
Barbell Speakers
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 is Strong in Performance and Style
Gramophone Amplifiers
Andrew Beaumont Creates Speakers That Enhance Your Earbuds
Heavy-Duty Artillery Storage
Keep Your Guns Locked and Safe with the Hardy Pendleton Safe
Facebook Movie Parodies
The 'Social Network Parody' Makes Fun of Mark Zuckerberg
Search Engine Social Media
Google Hotpot Brings Community Counseling to Google Places
Pixelated Sidekick Busts
The Steve Wozniak Bust is Recreates Apple's Second in Command
Social Networking Search Engines
Google 'Plus One' is Rumored to Rival Facebook
Circuit Board Speakers
The Revalue Nippon Project Revitalizes Japanese Craft Traditions
Organized Electronic Carriers
The Fluent Stash by Nau Features an Origami-Like Design
Facebook Memoirs
Watch a Man's Life Transpire Through Facebook's Interface
Digital Rally Logistics
The Google Maps Live Protest Map Directs Demonstrators in London
Zinc-Powered Eco Cars
The Eos by Marco Aurelio Galan is a Lean City Three-Wheeler
Exclusive Stylish Speakers
The Jawbone Jambox is a Sleek, Wireless, Pocket-Sized Stereo
Movie Memory Sticks
The TRON Light Cycle USB is Appropriate and Practical
Hidden High-Tech Apparel
The Undercover Coat Hook Has an Incredible Hidden Spy Cam
Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
Playful Feline Apps
The Cat Toy App is Sure to Keep Your Cat Occupied for Hours
Word Pattern Waterfalls
Japan's Koei Makes Displays Unique with Artificial Waterways
Delectable Vegetarian Sweets
Hipo Hyfryd Vegan Chocolate Truffles are Organic Goodness
Complimentary Denim Promotions
The 'Gap Facebook Places Deal' Offers Free Jeans to Customers
Eco Power Generators
The Miniature Star on Earth is the World's First Sustainable Fusion Reactor
Hovering Social Media Extensions
The Google Chrome Cortex Makes Sharing Better and Faster
Projected Couture Campaigns
A Stunning 4D Light Show for the Ralph Lauren 10th Anniversary
Northpole Search Engine Calls
No Need for Letters Anymore with Google 'Send a Call from Santa'
Virtual Movie Vending Machines
Flix on Stix Rents Movies Straight to Your USB Drive
Progressive Project Tools
The Windows Live Essentials Cloud Makes Projects a Breeze
Interactive Sonic Sculptures
The Staalhemel 'Steel Sky' Installation Shows the Power of the Brain
Metal Band Mixing Apps
The Remixing Motorhead website Lets You Amp Up Your Hardcore Tunes
Search Engine Skydiving
Google Earth Skydiving is for Low-Risk Adventurers
Robust Rescue Robots (UPDATE)
The Vecna Robotics 'BEAR' Packs on More Power
Motion-Sensing Swine Speakers
The Speakal 'Cool iPig' Dock Obeys Gestural Directions
Search Engine Charity
Google Donates $250,000 to iGotITtoo to Digitally Underserved Communities
Drug-Dealing Robots
The Hospi Bot Dispenses & Delivers Your Medication
Audio Gaming Attachments
The PSP Travel Speaker Dock Pumps Up Your Game's Sound
Street View Road Rallies
The Streetview Road Race has Racers Clicking from Coast to Coast