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Top 100 Business Trends in August

From Deck-Topped Tiny Homes to Palm-Sized eReaders

— August 26, 2023 — Business
In August 2023, the business world witnessed a dynamic influx of innovative trends and groundbreaking advancements that set the stage for the future of entrepreneurship. From the creative synergy of architecture and sustainability, Deck-Topped Tiny Homes emerged as a prominent business trend, revolutionizing the housing industry with their eco-friendly designs and compact luxury living spaces.

Simultaneously, the realm of technology introduced Palm-Sized eReaders, captivating bibliophiles with their portability and immersive reading experience. Moreover, businesses embraced the concept of Empowering Remote Workspaces, fostering increased productivity and work-life balance through virtual collaboration tools and flexible arrangements. In the fast-paced world of commerce, staying connected became paramount, leading to the rise of Virtual Video Call Makeup, offering sophisticated augmented reality filters and enhancing online appearances during crucial virtual meetings.

As August 2023 unfolded, these top 100 business trends demonstrated a profound impact on various industries, propelling enterprises towards a more dynamic and tech-savvy future.
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Insulated Ice Cream Totes
Insulated Ice Cream Totes
The Halo Top Pint Pack is a Crossbody Bag for Taking Ice Cream to Go
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Inclusive Job Requirements
Inclusive Job Requirements
New Jersey Removes the College Degree Requirement For State Jobs
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98
Futuristic Rapper-Backed Shoes
Futuristic Rapper-Backed Shoes
Drake's 'NOCTA Glide' is Launching in Multiple New Colorways
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97
Sleek Next-Gen Quantum Computers
Sleek Next-Gen Quantum Computers
IonQ Debuts the New 'IonQ Forte' Next-Generation Quantum Computer
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96
Immersive Reading Headsets
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
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95
Gold-Rated All-White PSUs
Gold-Rated All-White PSUs
ASUS' PRIME Gold Power Supplies are Engineered for Showpiece PCs
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94
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Velux & EFFEKT Debut Is Low-Carbon Housing Designs in Copenhagen
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93
Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs
Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs
BMW R 18 The Crown is a New Masterpiece from Dirk Oehlerking
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92
Candy Bar Baseball Milkshakes
Candy Bar Baseball Milkshakes
The Baby Ruth Milkshake is Exclusively at Yankee Stadium
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91
Biometric Pull-Up Bars
Biometric Pull-Up Bars
The 'Grip' Pull-Up Bar Concept Measures Body Fat and Muscle
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90
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
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89
Bright Pink-Tinged Dynamic Sneakers
Bright Pink-Tinged Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Pink Colorway of the Air Max Scorpions
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88
Blower-Style GPUs
Blower-Style GPUs
MSI's Latest RTX 4090 Aero S Uses a Single Large Blower-Style Fan
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87
Deep Brown Lifestyle Sneakers
Deep Brown Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the Made in UK 991 in a Sequoia Colorway
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86
Vacuum-Powered Coffee Brewers
Vacuum-Powered Coffee Brewers
The JavaStarr Vacuum Coffee Brewer Achieves Exceptional Java
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85
Slim Shortcut Keyboards
Slim Shortcut Keyboards
Megalodon's Sword Linear Macro Pad Adds Functionality to One's Set Up
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84
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
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83
Folding Electric Catamarans
Folding Electric Catamarans
The IZIBoat Collapses Down When Not in Use for Easy Towing
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82
High-Wattage Air Coolers
High-Wattage Air Coolers
The DeepCool AK620 is Fit for 260W at Low-Volume Operation
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81
13-Inch Reversible Laptops
13-Inch Reversible Laptops
The 'HP Spectre X360 13.5' is a Portable Productivity Powerhouse
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80
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
The Gloture 'WearCool' Maximizes Cooling When Out of the House
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79
Ketchup-Flavored Chicken Nuggets
Ketchup-Flavored Chicken Nuggets
The Burger King Ketchup Nuggets are Available in Canada
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Stylish Durable Sneakers
Stylish Durable Sneakers
Converse Announces New Collaboration with A-COLD-WALL*
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77
Hater-Created Music Videos
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
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76
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
The Vaonis 'Hestia' Supports Advanced Stargazing at a Low Cost
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75
Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
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Eight-in-One Travel Packs
Eight-in-One Travel Packs
The Hypath Transformer Adventure Backpack Transitions With Ease
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Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
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72
Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies
Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies
The 'LITO' Walkie-Talkie Works with Bluetooth Earbuds and More
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71
Hyper-Supportive Trail Sneakers
Hyper-Supportive Trail Sneakers
The Nike Ultrafly Trail Shoes are Carbon-Plated
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70
Vivid Curved eSports Monitors
Vivid Curved eSports Monitors
The Alienware AW3423DW Has a Curvaceous, 1,440p Resolution
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69
Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes
Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes
Highdration Kitchen Launches the 'melt' Infused Ice Cubes
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68
Neutral Pastel Collaborative Sneakers
Neutral Pastel Collaborative Sneakers
Teddy Santis Joins New Balance on Another Collection
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67
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
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66
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
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65
Technical Education Car Toys
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
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64
Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes
Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes
The Cowboy Cruiser Encourages a More Relaxed Riding Style
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63
House Party Furniture
House Party Furniture
LG & KOREA DESIGN MEMBERSHIP PLUS Debut a Multi-Functional Furniture Piece
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62
Featherlight Trail-Ready Footwear
Featherlight Trail-Ready Footwear
The HOKA Anacapa Mid GTX Hiker Has Sustainable Materials
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61
Curtain-Style Smart Lights
Curtain-Style Smart Lights
The Govee RGBIC Curtain Lights Achieve a Stunning Light Show
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60
Reimagined Rotating Campers
Reimagined Rotating Campers
Romotow's 'T8 Shell' Boasts Hydraulic Rotation At a Lower Price Point
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59
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
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58
Bottle Opener-Equipped Shoes
Bottle Opener-Equipped Shoes
Nike's New Air Force 1 Low Comes With a Built-in Bottle Opener
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57
Automated Urbanite Farming Systems
Automated Urbanite Farming Systems
The 'Weatheseed' Indoor Farming System is Easy to Use
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56
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
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55
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'FRI' Air Purifier Has a 3D-Printed Design
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54
Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
The DiGiorno Pizza Vending Machine Offers a Fresh Pie in Minutes
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53
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
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52
Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys
Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys
The Flevo Bowly Requires Dogs to Tap into Multiple Skills
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Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
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50
Customizable Content Creator Chairs
Customizable Content Creator Chairs
The Bauhutte Streamers Chair G-210 is Ergonomic and Stylish
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Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Forever 21 Partners with Bunny Zingler & Rolling Loud
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48
Esports-Focused Mechanical Keyboards
Esports-Focused Mechanical Keyboards
Red Magic Introduces a New Mechanical Esports Keyboard
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47
Rugged Long-Haul Adventure Trucks
Rugged Long-Haul Adventure Trucks
The Bruce Banner Camper is Inspired by the Hulk Himself
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46
Quick-Charge Omni-Device Docks
Quick-Charge Omni-Device Docks
The ESR 6-in-1 MagSafe Charger Prioritizes Productivity
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45
Modular Exercise Machines
Modular Exercise Machines
The 'FitTransformer' Modular Home Gym Supports Over 200 Moves
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44
Deck-Topped Tiny Homes
Deck-Topped Tiny Homes
This Towable Tiny House Has a Rooftop Deck & Novel Bedroom Access
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Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
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42
Fortified Collaboration Smartphone Cases
Fortified Collaboration Smartphone Cases
The Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case Has a Reinforced Form
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41
North Iceland Lagoons
North Iceland Lagoons
Geothermal Vacation Destinations Open In Akurekyi, North Iceland
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40
Printed Collagen Supplements
Printed Collagen Supplements
Nourished's Collagen Stacks Layer High-Impact Ingredients
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39
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
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38
Adult Content-Themed Beers
Adult Content-Themed Beers
Lauren Beers Debuts 'OnlyCans' to Promote Her Pub to Local Customers
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37
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Klein Dytham Architecture Designs Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store
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36
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
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35
High-Power Professional Laptops
High-Power Professional Laptops
The Infinix ZERO BOOK 13 Laptops Come in Several Options
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34
Evocative Weekday Fragrances
Evocative Weekday Fragrances
Monday to Friday by Zara Shares a Mood for Each Day of the Week
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33
High-Power Off-Road Electric Scooters
High-Power Off-Road Electric Scooters
The Ausom Leopard Electric Scooter Has a 1,000W Motor
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Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
External Reference Launches a Series of Artsy Air Purifiers
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31
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
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30
Palm-Sized eReaders
Palm-Sized eReaders
The Onyx BOOX Palma Has a Smartphone-Inspired Design
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Reactive Trail Running Footwear
Reactive Trail Running Footwear
The Nike Wildhorse 8 are Designed for Comfort and Agility
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28
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
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27
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
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26
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews
Partake Brewing's Alternative Brews Challenge Industry Norkms
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25
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
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24
Empowering Remote Workspaces
Empowering Remote Workspaces
LAUFT Bridges the Gap Between Work and Life
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23
Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs
Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs
The Auge Light Mini Offers Targeted and Ambient Illumination
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Six-Person Dual-Loft Tiny Homes
Six-Person Dual-Loft Tiny Homes
The Treehab Tiny Homes 'Banksia' is 30-Feet in Length
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21
Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles
Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles
The SEGA-DBS is a Retro Console with a Digital Calendar
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20
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
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19
Building Block PC Mouses
Building Block PC Mouses
The Conceptual Clickbrick LEGO Mouse Changes According to Context
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18
Periodic Table Keyboard Caps
Periodic Table Keyboard Caps
Drop Designs the Awekeys that are Made from Unique Metals
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17
Precise AI Sales Copilots
Precise AI Sales Copilots
Boost Conversions with MagicForm's Next-Generation AI Solutions
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16
Low-Noise Mechanical Keyboards
Low-Noise Mechanical Keyboards
The Kensington MK7500F QuietType Pro Prioritizes Focus
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15
Seafaring Camping Trailers
Seafaring Camping Trailers
The SealVans Amphibious Caravan Easily Travels on Land and Sea
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14
Industrial Aesthetic Record Players
Industrial Aesthetic Record Players
The Pro-Ject Automat A2 is for Discerning Vinyl Enthusiasts
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13
Foldable Camping Couches
Foldable Camping Couches
This Couch Can Be Carried to Campsites For Consummate Outdoor Lounging
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12
Nomadic Off-Grid Camping Trailers
Nomadic Off-Grid Camping Trailers
The ARB Earth Camper Has a One-Piece Exoskeleton Skill
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11
Enigmatically Efficient Engines
Enigmatically Efficient Engines
The 'INNengine e-Rex' Eschews the Drawbacks Of Two-Stroke Engines
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10
Versatile Teardrop Trailers
Versatile Teardrop Trailers
The Red Gecko TDX is Resourceful and Rugged
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9
Modern Design Mechanical Keyboards
Modern Design Mechanical Keyboards
The Lenovo ThinkBook KB Pro Has Color-Coded Accents
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8
Buildable Bracelet-Style Multitools
Buildable Bracelet-Style Multitools
The MODL Infinity Tool 2.0 Has a Tough, Tactical Construction
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7
Celebratory Pocket Multitools
Celebratory Pocket Multitools
The Leatherman Garage Batch #005 40th Anniversary Tool is Handy
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6
Titanium Key-Inspired Multitools
Titanium Key-Inspired Multitools
The EDC Monster 'KeyMaster' Fits onto Any Keychain
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5
Adaptable Overlander Multitools
Adaptable Overlander Multitools
This Heavy-Duty Multitool Can Be Mounted to a Hitch Receiver
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4
Hyper-Ruggedized Digital Timepieces
Hyper-Ruggedized Digital Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Mudmaster GW-9500 Has a Bio-Based Resin Case
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3
Future Festival Super Early Bird Deal
Future Festival Super Early Bird Deal
Grab the 2-for-1 Deal for Future Festival World Summit 2023
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2
Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools
Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools
The 'Retractable EDC Tool' Lets You Access Your Tools In Style
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1
Augmented Negative Display Watches
Augmented Negative Display Watches
This Modified Casio AE-1200 Digital Watch is Ultra-Chic
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