Many people have been trying to understand the latest "pod" obsession. Thanks to Microsoft (iMac, iPod, iTunes), the suffix has been added to all sorts of products. Trend Hunter rounded up some of this year's best... and they aren't all related. Which leaves us wondering: what exactly classifies something as a "pod"?
We've seen it all, from pet-pods and perfume-pods, to anti-wrinkle eye pods, luxury Hov Pods and pod hotels in Amsterdam. Just to give you an idea of how many "pod" trends we've spotted, this collection only dates back to April 2007.
Check out some of the most intriguing "pod"ucts of the last 5 months.
Pods
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Pet Pods
Modern Interior Pet Design (UPDATE)
13
Hanging Fish Pod
Decorate Your Living Space
12
Transport Luxury Sleeping Pod
11
Designer Asthma Inhaler Cases
The Apod
10
New York Nap Capsules
MetroNaps EnergyPod
9
MindLab's Brainstorming Egg
Danish Whiteboard-Walled Capsule
8
MoPod Phone Charms
7
Amsterdam's 3rd Pod Hotel
CitizenM Concept
6
Mobile Pet Bed
The MeowMe Sleepypod
5
Mobile Pod Hotels
DWR Airstream RV
4
Pod Design Meets Perfume
Ryoko Series By Kenzo
3
The Lomme Luxury Egg Bed
Relaxation, Sound and Light Therapy
2
Eye Pods
Olay Regenerist Derma Eye Pods
1
Leisure Hovercraft
Hov Pod
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Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Magsafe Clock Smartphone Accessories
Hyunsub Shin and Yeji Han Designs the Olock Phone Addition
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Luxury Headphone Accessories
Bottega Veneta Unveils a New Tech Accessories Line for the AirPod Max
Baroque-Style Earbud Cases
'The Case' by Eslam Mohammed Turns Tech into a Work of Art
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Speaker-Like Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'POCO' Portable Capsule Coffee Machine is Handy
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Cosmetic-Toting Tumblers
The e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley Collab Introduces Lip Oil Holders
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Customizable Office Privacy Pods
The Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is Wheelchair-Accessible
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Beauty Refill Pod Systems
JUNOCO Furthers Its Sustainability Efforts with a New Packaging System
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines
The Drip Pod Youbi Can Be Customized via an App
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Solid Shower Gels
The F SolidPod Shower Gel Reduces Plastic Usage & Increases Ease of Use
Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases
Casetify's New AirPod Case Replicates the Iron Man Helmet
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
First-Class Working Pods
The Kabin Work Pod Enhances Focus and Productivity
Rounded Portable Projector Units
The Conceptual 'TRIPO' Projector by Hana Belassi is All-in-One
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Calming Workspace Productivity Pods
The Kabin Privacy Pods Support Wellbeing at Work
Stylish Earbud Colorways
Beats Debuts the Studio Buds+ in Pink and Silver Metallic
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Industrial Open-Ear Headphones
The Nothing Ear Open Earbuds Help Listeners Stay Aware
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Empowering Zodiac Phone Accessories
Be Rooted and PopSockets Debut a Limited-Edition Collection
Transparent Open-Ear Earbuds
Nothing Presents its new Nothing Ear (open) Earbuds
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Aromatherapy Toothbrush Pods
GuruNanda Recently Launched the Brush Pods with Essential Oil Vapor
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Feature-Rich Low-Cost Earbuds
The POCO Pods Boast 12mm Drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and More
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Sitcom Smartphone Accessories
The FRIENDS x CASETiFY Collection Marks the Show's 30th Anniversary
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Immersive Open-Ear Headphones
The Apple AirPods 4 Will Come in Two Models
All-in-One Popcorn Pods
Cheerie Lane's Corn-Shaped Pods Make Pre-Portioned, Seasoned Popcorn
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Tech-Advanced Sleep Solutions
Eight Sleep Unveils the Pod 4 Ultra, Marking a Leap in Sleep Tech
Two-in-One Toilet Pods
Pourri's Before-You-Go Potty Pods Combat Odors and Clean Toilet Bowls
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Luxe Leather Earbud Cases
Hermès Delivers Five New Tonal Premium AirPod Pro 2 Cases
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Portable Cannabis Dabbing Device
Artrix Has Introduced the DabPod™ to Enhance Convenience
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Three-in-One Wireless Charger Docks
The MagEZ Slider 2 Has an All-in-One Construction
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Cookie Candy Bar Coffees
The Original Donut Shop Twix K-Cup Pods Boast a Familiar Flavor
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules
The 'Go' Pods Boost the Quality Of Wireless Music-Listening
Military-Grade Earbud Cases
The KeyBudz ElementProof Waterproof Case Protects the AirPods Pro 2
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Temperature-Regulating Mattress Covers
The Eight Sleep Pod Cover Optimizes Nighttime Rest
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds
ODDICY Presents a Look at the TWIG and TWIG PRO Earbuds
Foamy Hair-Growing Pods
Zylö Has Launched the Z-Pods Product Line for Hair Growth
Pod-Style Skincare Packaging
JUNOCO Unveils a Refillable Interchangeable Pod System
Limited-Edition Haircare Tools
LADUORA Debuted the Pink Peony DUO, a Pod-Based Hair & Scalp Device
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
MUT Design Creates the Tres Collection for Saba
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Reverse Charging Headphones
AirPods Pro with USB-C Update the Apple-Branded Earbuds
Sustainable Multi-Purpose Cleaners
NuVinAir Launches a Dissolvable Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Compact Cold Plunge Solutions
Plunge Has Introduced the Plunge Pod and It is Practical
AI-Powered Visual Searches
Poshmark Incorporates AI Technology for its Posh Lens Feature
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Luxury Fashion House Podcasts
The Louis Vuitton Podcast Will Be Hosted by Loïc Prigent
Stand-Attached Smart Tablets
Google's Pixel Tablet is Connected to its Charging Speaker Dock
Dome-Shaped Smart Speakers
One Object Design Studio Creates the Dome Series of Speakers
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Revived Pill-Shaped Speakers
The Beats Pill is Back with a New Design and Enhanced Performance
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Big-Headed Sculpture Pots
Javier Calleja and Case Studyo Release THE BIG TOP POT
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Multipurpose Concentrated Pod Cleaners
The Zoflora Concentrated Pod Comes in Two Scents
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
Platform Podcast Transcriptions
Apple Announces its New Transcribed Apple Podcast Features
Dedicated Videoconferencing Office Pods
The SnapCab LinkPro is Built with Professionals in Mind
Cartoon-Collaborative Ear Buds
Samsung Launches New Pokémon Themed Galaxy Buds 2 Cases
Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories
The Speck TAGIMALS Shoe Carriers Fit the Apple AirTag
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Domed Haptic Feedback Trackpads
The Conceptual 'PAD' Trackpad by Ivan Llaneza is Intuitive
Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains
M.CRAFTSMAN Design Studio Designs the Functional PodChain
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Curated Podcast Discovery Platforms
Podman Offers a Curated Podcast Platform, with Topic Variety
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Streamlined Podcast Solutions
Podsqueeze can repurpose episodes into clips, blogs, and more
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features