This micro tech trend report features the top tech trends in 2009... so far! 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 1,463 tech trends.
If you are looking for professional tech trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - Much like society, technology is rapidly evolving and has set a high standard in innovation. The invention of apps, pocket-sized notebooks and other complex contraptions are slowly revealing how important and dominant electronics are in a consumer's life. As the industry continues to push themselves to set the bar for their competitors, consumer expectations for multi-capable, highly functional products will be at an all-time high.
Top 50 Tech Trends in H1 2009
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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
45
Android Keyboard Apps
T-Mobile Creates the MyTouch 3G With Unique Features and Applications
44
Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
43
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
42
Light Graffiti Fashion
Dresses of Illumination by Photographer Atton Conrad
41
Interactive Wonderlands
Virtual Walkthrough of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
40
Autobot Movie Leaks
Sneak Peek at “Transformers 2” Machines
39
Fan-Created Vampire Promos
Stunning Amateur 'New Moon' Posters Rival Work by Pros
38
Rebelling Against Retouching
Peter Lindbergh Slams Usage of Photoshop
37
Hidden Kitchens
Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover
36
Bizarre Guitars
Custom Made Awesome Axes, From Carved to Steampunked
35
Cartooned Supermodels
Adriana Lima, Gisele & Alessandra Ambrosio Vectors
34
Alien Sound Systems
Wireless All-In-One Speakers by Erick Sakal Save Inner Space
33
Techtoos
Electronic Programmable Skin Art Lets You Change Your Mind Often
32
Insane Infrared Images
Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye
31
58 Goofy MP3 Players and Silly Cell Phones
Gadgets to Cheer Up Steve Jobs
30
Bizarre USB Sticks
10 Bizarre Flash Drives For Quirky Gadget Lovers
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29 Quirky Gadgets to Jazz Up Your Desktop
28
Micro Mini Supercars
Baby Sportscar Classics for Pint Sized Power
27
Drunken Text Sites
TextsFromLastNight.com Documents Texting Debauchery
26
Blogger Tattoos
Permanent Ink Meant for a Niche Nerd Audience
25
Innovative Apple Appliances
10 Mac Products That Are Flashy, But Fake
24
Street-Legal Spy Cars
Exclusive Motor Cars Produces Bond-Inspired Reproduction
23
Recession-Era Self-Marketing
Cardsofchange Emphasizes the Positive Side of Downsizing
22
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
21
High-Tech Bovine Grooming
DeLaval Automated Cow Brush Makes Pretty, Happy Cows
20
iPhone Sneak Peeks
China Ontrade First to Unveil iPhone 3.0 Parts
19
Pocket-Sized Netbooks
Sneak Peek at ‘Pocket Yoga' Inspires Some Serious Lenovo Lust
18
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
17
24 Computer Mouse Innovations
From Goofy Mousepads to Futuristic Mice
16
Domestic Manga Mashups
Dan Luvisi's Artwork Blends Comic Book Styles
15
Wood Laptops
DIY Computer and Mouse Made With Scraps and Creativity
14
Striking Submersibles
Aqua Compact Watercraft Ready to Dive in Future Underwater Cities
13
Incredible CGI Cyborgs
“Terminator Salvation” Design Art Released
12
Transparent Touchscreen Phones
The LG GD-900 Is Clear Innovation At Its Finest
11
Billionaire Phones
'Ulysse Nardin Chairman' Smart Phone Unlocks Via Fingerprint
10
DIY Fashion Crime Tickets
Plantronics Lets You Issue Citations for ‘Laws of Fashion' V
9
Illuminated Cars of the Future
Audi A'KIMONO LS2.0 Design Emerges from Lighting Concept
8
Hoax Hotelicopters
Faux Flying Hotel Sends Bloggers Who Don't Fact Check Into a Frenzy
7
Neon Headphones
Garish 'Graffiti' Headwear Straight From the Street
6
Unexpected Virtual Sightseeing
Bizarre Scenarios Captured by Google Maps Street View
5
Geekchitecture
Tony Alleyne's Star Trek Home Is Entirely Voyager Themed
4
Wearable Transportation
‘The Chariot' Makes You Look Like a Cyborg
3
Freaky Political Cocktails
Bush and Obama Blended To Make Frightening ‘Obushma'
2
Uber Gamer Add Ons
Logitech G Series Peripherals for Awesome Advantage (CES 2009)
1
3-D Super Bowl Commercials
Pepsi & DreamWorks Hope You Have Your Glasses Handy
Related Ideas
Branded Tech Ecosystem Trackers
The Conceptual Google 'G Spot' Tracker by Obi Fidler is Connected
Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Next-Gen Home Communications Solutions
The Concept T Project Imagines the Future of Communication
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
AI Job Impact Predictor
Future Proof Provides Insights on How AI Will Effect Different Industries
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Computerized Lipstick Applicators
L'Oréal Unveiled HAPTA at CES 2023
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Driven News Apps
The Particle News App is the Latest to Enter the Digital Space
AI-Powered Desktop Audio Docks
The HiDock H1 Has an 11-in-One Design with ChatGPT Connectivity
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Attractiveness AI Tool Programs
MSCHF Unveils the New Hot Chat 3000 AI Tool to Rank Attractiveness
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
Handheld Computer Interfaces
Early Information Suggests a Handheld UI is Coming to Windows 11
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Priority-Only To-Do Apps
The 'Five' To-Do App Limits Users to Five Tasks at a Time
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
This Kit Offers Everything You Need to Repair Laptops, Phones & More
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Co-Branded Inclusive Packaging Apps
Haleon and Microsoft Join Forces to Enhance Accessibility
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Personal AI-Enabled CRM Platforms
'HiWork' Manages Daily Interactions to Improve Networking
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
Non-Contact Smart Thermometers
HiiTCHECK is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
AI-Powered Visual Searches
Poshmark Incorporates AI Technology for its Posh Lens Feature
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Holistic Habit-Tracking Apps
Polar Habits Eliminates 'Streaks' So Users Can See the Bigger Picture
AI-Generated Keyword Suggestions
Reddit Releases 'Keyword Suggestions' Using AI-Powered Technology
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI-Powered Influencer Management
Hypothesis Debuts a New Influencer Marketing Deal with Togglehead
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates
The Google Find My Device Network Will Detect for Trackers
AI Podcast Transcription
This Audio-to-Text Transcription Tools Helps Professionals with AI
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
AI News Tools
Bulletin Offers Summaries, Curated Feeds, and More
AI-Powered Product Development
UserTesting Debuts the Feedback Engine and New AI-Powered Features
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
Daily Activity-Tracking Apps
Heydai Offers a Visual Timeline to Support Activity Tracking
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
AI Text Summarizers
R10 AI Summarizer Saves Users Valuable Time and Effort
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Conversational Webpage Summaries
QuickRead AI Pulls Key Points from Lengthy Articles
Year-Tracking Heat Maps
Yearly Allows Users to Track Their Progress
Remote Team Collaboration Tools
Team Board Shares Who is Working Remotely and Who is in the Office
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations