This uber techy and ultra geeky countdown features the top tech trends in Q1 2009. 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 1,700 tech trends.
If you are looking for professional tech trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - It seems like there is always a new and exciting technological product on the market recently. Here you will find some amazing items that were hotter than the sun in 2009. Some of the featured items include neon headphones, pocket-sized netbooks and personalized LCD dashboards.
Top 50 Tech Trends in Q1 2009
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Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey
49
Alien Sound Systems
Wireless All-In-One Speakers by Erick Sakal Save Inner Space
48
58 Goofy MP3 Players and Silly Cell Phones
Gadgets to Cheer Up Steve Jobs
47
29 Quirky Gadgets to Jazz Up Your Desktop
46
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
45
High-Tech Bovine Grooming
DeLaval Automated Cow Brush Makes Pretty, Happy Cows
44
Pocket-Sized Netbooks
Sneak Peek at ‘Pocket Yoga' Inspires Some Serious Lenovo Lust
43
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
42
24 Computer Mouse Innovations
From Goofy Mousepads to Futuristic Mice
41
DIY Geek Chic
Fashion Geek Book By Diana Eng
40
Incredible CGI Cyborgs
“Terminator Salvation” Design Art Released
39
Transparent Touchscreen Phones
The LG GD-900 Is Clear Innovation At Its Finest
38
Illuminated Cars of the Future
Audi A'KIMONO LS2.0 Design Emerges from Lighting Concept
37
Real-Life Video Game Mashups
Matthew Dominick's “Warp Whistle” Inserts Mario In
36
Ultra-Light Bicycles
Ionut Predescu's Tensegrity Bike Balances Compression & Tension
35
Neon Headphones
Garish 'Graffiti' Headwear Straight From the Street
34
Unexpected Virtual Sightseeing
Bizarre Scenarios Captured by Google Maps Street View
33
Anger-Proof Alarm Clocks
Matthias Lange's 'Smash' Alarm Can Tough Out Your Morning Temper
32
Freaky Photoshopped Aliens
Worth1000 Contest Explores the Possibilities of Extraterrestrial Life
31
Armpit Advertising
Boost Mobile Compares Hairy Armpits to Cell Phone Carriers
30
Gangster School Supplies
Gun-Shaped Rulers Bring Unnecessary Violence to Classrooms
29
Self-Powered Tech Homes
Microsoft Unveils the Futuristic New American Home (UPDATE)
28
Life Tips From Pro Gamers
Experts Dish on Preferred Snacks and How to Pick Up Girls
27
Freaky Political Cocktails
Bush and Obama Blended To Make Frightening ‘Obushma'
26
Eye-Opening Camera Ads
Samsung SL310W Camera Campaign Dares You to Blink
25
20 Language and Translation Innovations
24
Uber Gamer Add Ons
Logitech G Series Peripherals for Awesome Advantage (CES 2009)
23
Super-Slim MP3 Players
Wireless 'Digit' Flashes a Futuristic Fashion Statement
22
Career-Boosting Gadgets
Innovations For Job Seekers In A Bad Economy
21
Hand-Held Toasters
Portable Ceramic Bread Iron by Kim Been
20
Cross-Branded Bikes
Apple Bicycle Takes You for a Green, High-Tech Ride
19
Augmented Reality Tee Shirts
Squidder's E-Shirt Displays Hologram of Your Last Twitter Post
18
3-D Super Bowl Commercials
Pepsi & DreamWorks Hope You Have Your Glasses Handy
17
Top Secret Parking
Underground Parking Spaces for 007 Enthusiasts in Big Cities
16
Modern Fossils
Christopher Locke's 'Heartless Machine' Features Obsolete Gadgets
15
Intelligent Pills
The $1000 Philips iPill Is the Future of Ingestible Target Treatment
14
Niche Mobile Gadgets
KDDI AU Taps Numerous Phone Markets For Spring in Japan
13
Super Skinny Laptop Sneakpeaks
Leaked Dell Adamo Pictures and Video (CES 2009)
12
Radio-Controlled Mobile Bars
Finally, a DIY Robot Actually Worth Making
11
Sleek Touchscreen Mobile Phones
The Palm Pre Makes Legit Run at iPhone Users (CES 2009)
10
Spherical PCs
Revolutionary Compact E-Ball Shapes the Future of Computing
9
Stylish Video Glasses
Myvu Solo Plus is An Affordable Home Theatre for Your Head
8
Guerrilla Photo Dropping
PhotoChaining.com Asks You To Leave Memory Cards For Others to Find
7
Micro Mobiles
The LG Watch Phone To Enable Futuristic Calling (CES 2009)
6
Self-Fueling Robots
The EATR Will Hunt and Forage for Its Energy
5
Portable Work Spaces
The Pop-Up 'Standby Office' Gives You Mobility and Privacy
4
Personalized LCD Dashboards
Gearheads Love Visteon's Reconfigurable Cluster (CES 2009)
3
Breathing Mannequins
Sony Uses Real Fake Women for Sony Vaio Launch in NYC
2
Keyboardless Computers
Apple Introduces A Keyboardless MacWheel at MacWorld
1
Automated Friend Finders
‘Facebook Friend Adder' Software Makes You Pay To Be Popular
Related Ideas
Compact Google-Equipped Projectors
Anker's New Projectors Have Built-In Support for Netflix Titles
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Upgraded AI-Powered Dash Cams
Nextbase Updates Its AI-Powered iQ Smart Dash Cam
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights
The Busy Tag Lets Users Express Themselves
Wearable Temperature Control Units
The Sony REON POCKET 5 Offers 17-Hours of Climate Control
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies
TCL CSOT Highlights Its Approach to Automotive Display
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories
Coperni’s Tamagotchi Handbag Is a Y2K Tech Fashion Moment
Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes
Segway Introduces the Xyber with Intelligent Systems
Affordable Ultra-Short Throw Projectors
Philips Projects Unveils the Screeneo UL5 Smart
Highly Portable Folding Projectors
The Aurzen ZIP Projector Shows Off a Tri-Fold Form at CES 2025
Chromatic Paper-Like Displays
TCL Nxtpaper 4.0 Shows Off Full-Color Capabilities at CES 2025
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Precision Triple-Laser Projectors
The Hisense L9Q Will Be at CES 2025 with Advanced Capabilities
Millennial Pink-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Features Practical Spring Pieces in Signature Pink Hues
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems
Quilt Climate Systems are Functional and Fashionable
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
AI Survey Solutions
Chatmeter Introduces Surveys 2.0 as Part of Its Pulse AI: Signals Platform
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Premium Audio-Enhanced Earphones
TUMI Debuts MW09 Active Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earphones
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones
Emotiv Debuts MW20 EEG Model in the Wearable Technology Category
Low-Lag Gaming Projectors
The Philips GamePix 800 Smart Gaming Projector is Ultra-Bright
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Productivity-Focused Ai-Powered Pcs
HP Canada Addresses Productivity Challenges Faced by Workers
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Collaborative Technical Headphone Models
The AIAIAI x HIDDEN.NY Headphones Come in Two Models
Screen-Equipped Power Banks
Ugreen Launches a New 'Uno' Charger Line with Emoji-Style Faces
AI-Designed Pillows
The Cloud 9 Pillow Incorporates Top Features Consumers Desire
Mousse-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Decked Devices Out in the 2025 Color of the Year
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Retro-Themed Technical Apparel
XLIM Introduces a Look at the Utilitarian Episode 7 Collection
Senior-Targeted Digital Journals
This Dual-Screen Journal Concept Helps Elderly Users
Digital Avatar LED Masks
The Qudi Mask 2 Replaces the Human Face with a Pixelated Avatar
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI-Powered Audio News Podcasts
Google Discover Daily Listen Turns the Latest Updates into Episodes
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Innovative Audio Products
OneOdio and OpenRock Debut Two Flagship Products at CES 2025
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Briefcase-Like Flexible Laptops
Samsung Display Presents the Flexible Briefcase Laptop
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
AI-Generated News Outlets
The Quartz Intelligence Neswroom Automatically Generates Articles
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Intuitive Time Trackers
Time Tracker Provides Real-Time Insights into How Time is Allocated
Current Productivity Tools
Dots Agent Streamlines How Users Consume Essential Information
Passkey Readiness Trackers
State of Passkeys Provides Real-Time Data On Passkey Adoption Trends
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
High-Power Item Trackers
The 'ICETAG' Offers Three-Years of Battery Life and More
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
AI Discovery Hubs
AI Tool Trek Explores AI Tools and Stay Updated on AI Trends
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI PC-Tracking Tools
Circana is Monitoring AI PC Adoption Rates to Gauge AI Market
State-of-the-Art Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Technologies & Jbl Unveil Entertainment Projectors
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Competitive Surf Technology
SurfBuddy Delivers Live Scores And Heat Data To Watch And iPhone
Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices
AccuWeather Introduces the New Ambient Weather Station
High-Tech Ultrawide Monitors
INNOCN Highlights Its Product Offerings Just in Time for Prime Day
Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products
Lg Debuts a Suite of Accessibility-Focused Products
Custom QR Codes
QR Code AI 2.0 Creates Custom Codes with AI and Advanced Analytics
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Tech Job Aggregator Tools
Career Hound Aggregates High-Paying Tech Jobs from Various Sources
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
High-Resolution Mini-LED TVs
LG Unveiled a 65-Inch Smart TV With a High-Contrast Display
Advanced Rugged Computer Lineups
Mooring Tech Has Launched the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Data Connectivity Re-Branding Initiatives
GlocalMe Debuted a New Brand Identity & Product Line-Up
Mindful Tech Product Certifications
Calm Tech Certified™ May Boost Consumer Loyalty and Trust
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Innovative Charging Technologies
TORRAS Debuts Its 2025 Charging Technology Lineup
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Audio-Centric Speaker Systems
KEF Unveils a New Q Series Speaker for Dynamic Audio Setups
Price Monitoring Tools
Price Tracker Notifies You When Items Hit Your Target Price or Drop in Cost
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
AI Tool Finders
AI Tech Suite Discovers, Compares, And Showcase AI Tools For Your Needs
AI Phone Comparisons
TechsCompare Provides AI-Powered Phone Comparisons for Faster Decisions
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Advanced TV Displays
TCL Releases the Brand New C655 PRO QLED TV to Enhance Home Entertainment
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Pro-Grade Short-Throw Projectors
The Epson EH-Q Series Features Two New Models
AI-Powered Product Development
UserTesting Debuts the Feedback Engine and New AI-Powered Features
Product Review Hubs
CherryPicks.Reviews Curates Top Products Through Data-Driven Insights
Product Wait Trackers
Users Can Track Product Launch Timelines With 'Time Since Announcement'
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
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
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Conversational Webpage Summaries
QuickRead AI Pulls Key Points from Lengthy Articles
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Remote Job Curation
Remote Job Radar Finds Top Remote Tech Roles And Sends Them Weekly