This tech trend report countdown features the top tech trends in the last year. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our tech trend database, which now has more than 1,400 tech trends.
If you are looking for professional tech trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2010 Trend Reports.
Implications - Technology in 2009 has shown more growth than previous years and will continue to do so. With live birthing simulators and robotic exoskeletons, the digital evolution forges ahead. This year has shown bizarre innovations such as human dolls and 'techtoos.' Technology continues to grow, and you can expect much more to come.
Top 50 Tech Trends in 2009
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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
46
Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey
45
Gaming Girlfriend Fashion
Super Mario Brothers Teach You How to Get Women
44
Android Keyboard Apps
T-Mobile Creates the MyTouch 3G With Unique Features and Applications
43
Funny Photo Manipulations
Bizarre Hybrid Animal Images by HumanDescent
42
Implausibly Photoshopped Photos
Jan Oliehoek Makes the Impossible Look Realistic
41
Google Search LOLs
The 'Autocomplete Me' Blog is Absolutely Ridiculous
40
Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
39
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
38
Human Dolls
Bizarrely Wide Eyed Photographer by Nina Sundberg
37
40 Addictive iPhone Apps
From Nudie Inked Apps to Sacrilegious Games
36
Tattooed Watches
Subdermal Implant Keeps Francesco Savini on Time
35
Light Graffiti Fashion
Dresses of Illumination by Photographer Atton Conrad
34
Geeky Skivvies
Nerdalicious Underwear Lets Your Inner Dork Run Wild
33
Interactive Wonderlands
Virtual Walkthrough of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
32
Droplet Architecture
Hi-Tech Resort Design Especially for Humid Coastlines
31
Storytelling Digital Art
Merel Brugman's Image Manipulation is More Than Meets the Eye
30
Autobot Movie Leaks
Sneak Peek at “Transformers 2” Machines
29
Fan-Created Vampire Promos
Stunning Amateur 'New Moon' Posters Rival Work by Pros
28
Faking Rich Artistically
Photoshopped 'Fake It 'Til You Make It 2' Images are Hilariously Creative
27
Rebelling Against Retouching
Peter Lindbergh Slams Usage of Photoshop
26
Untooning Video Game Characters
Anthony Jones Designs Real-Life Mario, Luigi, Bowser & Princess
25
Hidden Kitchens
Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover
24
Touch-Screen Future Kitchens
Petr Kubik's Electrolux Futuristic Dining Table
23
Bizarre Guitars
Custom Made Awesome Axes, From Carved to Steampunked
22
Cartooned Supermodels
Adriana Lima, Gisele & Alessandra Ambrosio Vectors
21
Alien Sound Systems
Wireless All-In-One Speakers by Erick Sakal Save Inner Space
20
Techtoos
Electronic Programmable Skin Art Lets You Change Your Mind Often
19
Insane Infrared Images
Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye
18
58 Goofy MP3 Players and Silly Cell Phones
Gadgets to Cheer Up Steve Jobs
17
Bizarre USB Sticks
10 Bizarre Flash Drives For Quirky Gadget Lovers
16
29 Quirky Gadgets to Jazz Up Your Desktop
15
Micro Mini Supercars
Baby Sportscar Classics for Pint Sized Power
14
Drunken Text Sites
TextsFromLastNight.com Documents Texting Debauchery
13
Blogger Tattoos
Permanent Ink Meant for a Niche Nerd Audience
12
Innovative Apple Appliances
10 Mac Products That Are Flashy, But Fake
11
Street-Legal Spy Cars
Exclusive Motor Cars Produces Bond-Inspired Reproduction
10
Recession-Era Self-Marketing
Cardsofchange Emphasizes the Positive Side of Downsizing
9
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
8
High-Tech Bovine Grooming
DeLaval Automated Cow Brush Makes Pretty, Happy Cows
7
The Return of Retro Watches
The Timex 80 Watch Brings Back Old-School Digital
6
Pocket-Sized Netbooks
Sneak Peek at ‘Pocket Yoga' Inspires Some Serious Lenovo Lust
5
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
4
24 Computer Mouse Innovations
From Goofy Mousepads to Futuristic Mice
3
Striking Submersibles
Aqua Compact Watercraft Ready to Dive in Future Underwater Cities
2
Incredible CGI Cyborgs
“Terminator Salvation” Design Art Released
1
DIY Fashion Crime Tickets
Plantronics Lets You Issue Citations for ‘Laws of Fashion' V
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125 Niche Tattoos
Bizarre & Beautiful Tattoo Ideas, From 3D Designs to Glow-in-the-Dark Ink
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
Mysteriously Sexy Vampire Posters
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Usher in ‘New Moon̵
13 Geektastic Tattoos
From Pacman Levels to RSS Feeds
Awkward Subway Photoblogs
The People of Public Transit Blog Shows It like It Is
39 Freaky Implants & Transplants
From Subdermal Horns to a Full Face Transplant
Zipped-Up Tattoos
Inking Zippers to Enhance Scars
Photoshop Fails
Complex Magazine Forgets to Digitally Touch Up Kim Kardashian
38 Alice in Wonderland Fantasies For Adults
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
49 Geek Chic Fashions
From Retro Nerd Glasses to Keyboard Clothing
Nerd Jargon Tattoos
Witty Geekttoos That Only Other Geeks Will Understand
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
Anti-Photoshop Artwork
Photography That Gives the Illusion of Digital Enhancements
WTF Photoblogs
Picture is Unrelated Collects the Randomness of Life
Awful Life Blogs
The Worst Thing Photoblog is the Best Thing
Freaky Subdermal Implants
Body Mods That Literally Get Under Your Skin
Creepy Tattoos
Inked Designs That Freak You Out
Loltastic Tattoo Blogs
Loltatz Photoblog Makes Laughing at People Fun
Human Dolls
Katie Gallagher Transforms Models Into Mannequins (UPDATE)
54 Photoshopped Pictures
From Gore Photography to Digitally Doggifying
Angry Baby Memes
Photoshoppers Go Crazy Over Incensed Infant
Inner Arm Canvases
Peaches Geldof Shows Off Tattoos Not Revealed by Ultimo
No Photoshop Editorials
‘Super Models' Go Natural For Hedi Slimane in Vogue Hommes
44 Futuristic Kitchens
From Fridge-Free Rooms to Expanding Cooktops
Graphic Geekttoos
Ink That Proves a Word or Simple Font Can Say It All
Reality Shocktography
10 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped
Photoshop Fame Faking
Turn Yourself into a Vampire or Robert Pattinson's Girlfriend
Hidden Kitchens
Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover
50 Funky Tees
From Hairy-Chested Children's Clothing to Geetastic T-Shirts
Photoshop Overdoses
Kelly Clarkson's Self Magazine Shoot Raises Eyebrows
Storybook Jewelry
Alidra Alic's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' Gets Dreamy
iPhone Underwear
‘Slide to Unlock' iPanties Are Geeky but Sexy
Noseless Celebrities
Photoshop Contest Turns Famous Faces Into Reptiles
33 Great Guitars
Awesome Axes to Make Michelle Obama Carla Bruni's Guitar Hero
Nudie Inked Apps
The Official SuicideGirls Seductive Flip Strip iPhone App
Morphing Celebu-Tats
Stars Who Modify Their Tattoos When Partners Change
Real Life vs. Photoshop Ads
Ray-Ban Colorize Campaign Asks You to Never Hide
Connect-the-Dots Tattoos
Giraffe 'Follow the Numbers' Interactive Body Art (UPDATE)
Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
Inventive Error Messages
Websites Make Getting Lost Funny with Original 404 Pages
Color Pop Paintography
Miles Aldridge's Overly Saturated Fashion Editorials
Photoshopped Bombs
Daniela Edburg Takes Explosive Photos for her 'Time to Kill' Series
Inappropriate iPhone Apps
Underage BeautyMeter App Gets Pulled
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
Celebrity Fembots
Hollywood A-Listers Photoshopped to Cyborg-Like Perfection
Naughty iPhone Apps
The iPhone Finally Gets Seductive Software
Inkless Tattoos
The 'Be Wild' Fake Tattoo Sleeve for the Pain-Fearing Badass
Animals With Lightsabers
This Photobombing Blog is Funnier than Yoda on Speed
Stars Sans Photoshop
Elle France Shows Natural Female Beauty
Celebrities as Goths
A-Listers Like Angelina Jolie Get Photoshopped to the Dark Side
Desert Glam Photography
Colorful Couture Images by James Meakin
Explosive Futuristic Sedans
Honda ‘Zeppelin' Luxury Sports Car for 2030
Animal Hybrid Advertising
Photoshopped Bird-Dogs Promote Witty Molen
Iceberg Architecture
Dubai's 'Blue Crystal' World Blends Sustainability and High Class
Highlighter Street Art
Judith Supine's Colortastic Creations Light Up NYC Walls
Billionaire Phones
'Ulysse Nardin Chairman' Smart Phone Unlocks Via Fingerprint
Pop-Up Business Cards
Clifton Alexander's 3D Creation Features a Pop-Up Self-Portrait
Thunderstorm Architecture
Tornado-Like 'Helix' Building Blows Them Away in Abu Dhabi
Tetris Tattoos
Geeky Shapes Make Their Way From Video Games to Skin
Faux Skinless Faces
Photo Manipulations by Alberto Seveso Show Tattoo Fakery
Recycled Aircraft Suites
Costa Verde Hotel's Boeing 727 Airframe Room
Photoshop Magic
Harry Potter Themes Charm Users at Worth1000.com
Freaky Photoshopped Aliens
Worth1000 Contest Explores the Possibilities of Extraterrestrial Life
Projector Bracelets
The Snowcorn Camera Is Also A Translator and Business Card Scanner
Paternal Fashion Fails
The Dads in Short Shorts Blog is a Faux Pas Flashback
Faux Antique Celebs
Photoshopping French Classic Paintings Into Modern Celebrity Shots
Papercut Architecture
Polish Pavilion at Expo 2010 Channels Cultural Tradition
Tidal Wave Architecture
Tsunami Museum is Covered in Water Walls, Filled With History
Prime Time Paro-Tees
Dr. House Confirms “It's Not Lupus” on Shirt From TeeFury
Sand Dune Architecture
UAE Pavilion Will Shimmer, Morph and Change Color
Geek Fashion Lines
British Label SupremeBeing Goes Nerdy
Electric Blue Lipstick
Adidas Editorial Features Loud Color From Head to Toe
Interactive Fitness Cards
'Yoga One' Business Cards Turn Your Fingers into Thighs
Flat-Pack Kitchens
Oma's Rache Folds Out to Reveal 3D Dining Room and Kitchen
Freaky Photoshopped Ads
Eye-Popping Samsung CCTV Wide Angle Campaign
Compact Kitchen Innovations
Rendez-Vous From Electrolux Opens Up Cuisine
Apple-Branded Automobiles
The iMo is the iAnswer to Congested City Roads
19 Pieces of Gruesome Artography
A Bizarre Collection, From Murder Art to Photoshop Gore
Micro-Cube Kitchens
The Portable Kitchen 'Opening' from Targa Italia
Touchpad Countertops
Sedna_K Italian Kitchen by Marti Guixe Keeps You Connected
Cartoon Corsets
Vintage Doctors Show Super Mario Brothers' Style
Pocket-Sized Social Networking
MingleStick Packs a Business Card Into a USB Device
Retro Gaming Tees
Tetris Skyline T-Shirt Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Retro Fashion Finders
Nerd Boyfriend Helps You Cop Modern Versions of Old-School Styles
Color-Burst Dancetography
Andrey & Lili's Porfolio Includes Some Vibrant Movement
Futuristic File Folders
Triyi Yeh's Apple 'Mac Folder' is the Next MacBook Air
A-List Wooden Dolls
Celebrities Made Into Figurines Thanks to Crafty Photoshopping
iMac Hamster Cages
An Old Computer Refurbished into a Pet House
Flight Board iPhone Apps
FlipTime Mimics Airport Information Monitors
Tattooed Magazines
Tare Lugnt Releases Its Third Issue Via Permanent Ink
High-Tech Cutting Boards
The Smart Chef is a Kitchen PC That Scans Food
Hello Kitty Guitars
Fender Signs a Deal With That Infamous Cat
Custom Charity Guitars
Artsy Gibsons for Brazilian Children's Awareness Project
Cardboard Tree Huggers
Life-Sized Cut-Outs To Promote Earth Hour Awareness in Australia
Earth Hour 2009 Victories
Dubai Saves 200k kilowatts of Electricity
Camouflaged Decor PCS
The Buddy Concept Computer is Inspired by Home Furniture
World Smart Phones
Blackberry Tour 9630 Eases Cross-Country Communication
Computerized Cooking Classes
The Smartchef is a Techie's Kitchen Dream
10 Animated Famous Faces
Artists Who've Turned Celebs to Cartoons
Paint Swatch Apps
Benjamin Moore Makes Color Matching Breezy With Their iPhone Application
Cheese Grater Architecture
The 'O House' by Philippe Stubbei is a Celebration of Circles
Solar Powered Luxe Hotels
Bardessono Eco-Resort Nestled in the Napa Valley
Landline Smartphones
Cloud Telecomputers Creates the Ultimate Desk Handset
Wizard World Cup Tees
Quidditch T-Shirts Anticipate Movie Release of the new 'Harry Potter'
Hygienic iPhone Apps
The Unique Automation iBath Lets You Run Water from a Distance
Computer Program Clocks
Load Your Entire Day With the Progress Bar Clock
DIY Crafter Blogs
Myrtle and Eunice Gives Great Tips to Those Crafty Types
Masked Autobot Tees
Robots in Disguise T-Shirt Features Mustached Transformers
Vampire Self-Defense Posters
'In Case of Vampires' Campaign for "True Blood"
Carnivorous iPhone Apps
iBacon is Purely for Meat-Loving Mobile Users
Sneaky Computer Shelves
The BackPack is a Hidden Organizer for Your iMac
Phone Company Computers
The Nokia Booklet 3G Brings in a New Era of Netbooks
Musical Dinners
Spice Up Your Dinner Pary With Ochestra Kitchenware
Mobile Eco Detectives
Seventh Generation Releases iPhone App to Help You Read Labels
Lip-Syncing iPhone Apps
'Mouth Off' Gives Your Words a Virtual Mouthpiece
Sacrilegious iPhone Apps
‘Me So Holy' Deemed Too Devilish by Apple
Eco Tech Kitchens
'Artematica Multiline Titanium' Fascinates With Eco-Fire
Ethnic Cuisine Countertops
The Aurora Kitchen Island is Designed for Indian Food
Terrorist Spoof Apps
'National Threat Advisory' iPhone App Pokes Fun at TSA
Geektastic Illuminators
Lego Flashlights Make it Easy to Find Pieces Under the Couch
Useful iPhone Apps
‘ATM Hunter' From MasterCard Finds Fee-Free Cash Machines
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Edible Cured Meat Seared With Your Contact Details
Stealthy Computer Cases
The Laptop Case Against Crime Camouflages Your Notebook
Free Food Web Journals
The 'Year of the Pizza' Blog Makes Me Wish for Free Pizza
Planting Trees via iPhone
The iPhorest iPhone App Lets You Virtually Dig to Plant Real Trees
Spoof Apple Gadgets
The iMac Shuffle Nixes the Screen in Favor of Sleek Aluminum
Money-Saving Mobiles
Samsung SGH-t349 Available for Pretty Price From T-Mobile
Diamond Glow Architecture
The AKBANK Creates Modern Shapes in a Basic Building