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
Upgraded AI-Powered Dash Cams
Nextbase Updates Its AI-Powered iQ Smart Dash Cam
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
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
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
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
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights
The Busy Tag Lets Users Express Themselves
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
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
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Revolutionary Wireless Headphones
Sony WF-1000XM5: A Leap Forward in True Wireless Experience
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Affordable Ultra-Short Throw Projectors
Philips Projects Unveils the Screeneo UL5 Smart
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
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
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
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
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems
Quilt Climate Systems are Functional and Fashionable
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AI Survey Solutions
Chatmeter Introduces Surveys 2.0 as Part of Its Pulse AI: Signals Platform
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Japanese Air-Vibration Headphones
NWM Embraces the Future of Audio Technology
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
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
Transparent Loudspeaker Systems
The 'Jetstream' System Uses See-Through, Horn-Shaped Speakers
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
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Screen-Equipped Power Banks
Ugreen Launches a New 'Uno' Charger Line with Emoji-Style Faces
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Digital Avatar LED Masks
The Qudi Mask 2 Replaces the Human Face with a Pixelated Avatar
Updated Game-Streaming Devices
Sony Added a Few Much-Needed Features to its 'Portal' Handheld
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
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
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Collaborative Technical Headphone Models
The AIAIAI x HIDDEN.NY Headphones Come in Two Models
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Under-Monitor Soundbar Monitors
The BlueAnt Soundblade is a Revolutionary Desktop Experience
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
360-Degree Cooling Neckbands
TORRAS Unveiled the COOLiFY Cyber at CES 2024
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
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
Peach-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Created Devices in the 2024 Color of the Year
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
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
Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices
AccuWeather Introduces the New Ambient Weather Station
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
High-Tech Ultrawide Monitors
INNOCN Highlights Its Product Offerings Just in Time for Prime Day
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
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
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
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
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
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
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
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
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
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
AI-Powered Product Development
UserTesting Debuts the Feedback Engine and New AI-Powered Features
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
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
Optimized Dimming Televisions
The TCL QM891G Measures in at 115-Inches at CES 2024
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
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
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
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection