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Top 100 Tech Trends in April

From Informational Chatbots to Game-Integrated Shoe Insoles

— May 3, 2020 — Tech
The April 2020 tech trends highlight the latest innovations from the industry, spanning self-care apps and devices that help consumers to improve their mental wellbeing during quarantine, aesthetically pleasing accessories, high-tech cooking appliances, and much more.

One standout innovation comes from Kickstarter, with the 'Blueberry' smart glasses designed to help users reduce their stress levels while maintaining more awareness of their personal health and wellness. The glasses are connected to the user's smartphone, which allows them to see how a certain task might impact them. The glasses then remind them to take breaks when needed and to focus on different activities, while also shielding the eyes from blue light as they work.

With sanitation becoming a key step in the daily routines of many consumers, products like the 'Pocket Sanitizer' were created to make eliminating bacteria more convenient. The compact device is attached to the back of the user's phone, and allows them to store hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes inside for easy access.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Low-Latency Controller Designs
Low-Latency Controller Designs
Microsoft's New Console Controller Reduces In-Game Latency
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99
Social Distancing Tracking Maps
Social Distancing Tracking Maps
Unacast Debuted a Live Social Distancing Scoreboard Amid COVID-19
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98
Collective Supercomputer Research Initiatives
Collective Supercomputer Research Initiatives
IBM and More Will Work Together on COVID-19 Research
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97
Informational Virus Chatbots
Informational Virus Chatbots
WhatsApp and WHO Launched a Chatbot Providing COVID-19 Information
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96
Expanded Battery Smartphones
Expanded Battery Smartphones
The Doogee N100 is Rated for 100 Hours of Talk Time and More
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95
5G Retail Partnerships
5G Retail Partnerships
Walmart and Verizon are Collaborating on Stores with 5G Capabilities
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94
Prosumer Data Charging Hubs
Prosumer Data Charging Hubs
The Zendure 'SuperHub' Has a Compact Yet Robust Design
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93
Programmable Smart Bags
Programmable Smart Bags
Bee & Kin's Bags Have a Smart Button to Simplify Tasks
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92
Shoulder Button-Equipped Gaming Phones
Shoulder Button-Equipped Gaming Phones
Xiaomi Created to Versions of the Black Shark 3 Pro
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91
Immersive Digitized Board Games
Immersive Digitized Board Games
The Wingspan Board Game will Launch Soon on the Nintendo Switch
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90
Versatile Mid-Range DSLR Cameras
Versatile Mid-Range DSLR Cameras
The New S3 Camera from Leica Features a 64 Megapixel Design
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89
Data-Destroying USB Drives
Data-Destroying USB Drives
The 'Shred Cube' Permanently Deletes Files and Leaves No Trace
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88
Racing-Ready Dashboard Trackers
Racing-Ready Dashboard Trackers
The 'RaceBox' Drag Meter and Lap Timer Offers 99.5% Accuracy
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87
Virtual Gaming Events
Virtual Gaming Events
Facebook is Transitioning GDC into a Digital Event Amid the Coronavirus
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86
Touch Interface Wireless Earbuds
Touch Interface Wireless Earbuds
The Key Series T18NC HiFi Earbuds Have Noise Cancelation and More
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85
Noninvasive Pocket-Sized EKG Devices
Noninvasive Pocket-Sized EKG Devices
The Wellue Pulsebit EX Works with or without Cables
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84
Ultra-Durable Smart Padlocks
Ultra-Durable Smart Padlocks
The Tapplock one+ Padlock Has a Weatherproof IP67 Design
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83
Personalized Pricing-Focused Reward Apps
Personalized Pricing-Focused Reward Apps
The Repeat App Offers Special Prices Based on Two Factors
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82
Flexible Hair Straighteners
Flexible Hair Straighteners
The Dyson Corrale Uses Half as Much Heat as Its Competitors
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81
Gesture Control Smartwatches
Gesture Control Smartwatches
The MAD Gaze Smartwatch Tracks a Variety of Gestures for Control
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80
Customizable Travel-Ready Power Bars
Customizable Travel-Ready Power Bars
The Joule Surge Protector Power Strip is Stylishly Functional
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79
Discreet Smart Doorknobs
Discreet Smart Doorknobs
The YRHAND THX1 Smart Door Lock Has AES-129-Bit Encryption
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78
Luxury Sound Expert Headphones
Luxury Sound Expert Headphones
Montblanc's New Smart Headphones Will Be Released in March
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77
Cinematic 4K Smartphones
Cinematic 4K Smartphones
The Nokia 8.3 5G Smartphone Has Built-in ZEISS Effects
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76
Empowering AI Apps
Empowering AI Apps
BigUp.AI Uses Helps Women Self-Promote by Using Better Language
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75
Chic Responsive Interface Speakers
Chic Responsive Interface Speakers
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance Speaker Comes in Two Colors
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74
Motorcycle-Integrated Information Systems
Motorcycle-Integrated Information Systems
Harley-Davidson Announced Android Auto Compatibility
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73
Multi-Platform Off-Road Campaigns
Multi-Platform Off-Road Campaigns
Jeep is Launching a Campaign to Promote the Off-Road Community
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72
Body Temperature-Regulating Wearables
Body Temperature-Regulating Wearables
The Embr Wave Bracelet Cools or Warms with One Touch
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71
Powerful Tech Brand Vacuums
Powerful Tech Brand Vacuums
The Samsung Jet™ Stick Vacuum Cleaner Creates Up to 200W of Power
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70
Audio-Boosting Smartphone Cases
Audio-Boosting Smartphone Cases
The 'Boomper' Phone Case Amplifies Device Audio in an Analog Way
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69
History-Preserving 3D Scans
History-Preserving 3D Scans
Google's 'Heritage on the Edge' Collection Contains Five Locations
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68
Keto-Tracking Healthcare Devices
Keto-Tracking Healthcare Devices
The 'KetoPlus' Keeps Keto Dieters on Track
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67
Free Phone Sanitizing Services
Free Phone Sanitizing Services
Samsung Boasts a Galaxy Sanitizing Service in 10 Countries
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66
Teen-Targeted Digital-Only Banks
Teen-Targeted Digital-Only Banks
'Club Walrus' Lets Users Maintain More Independence
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65
Two-in-One Air Coolers
Two-in-One Air Coolers
The 'ZOE' Air Cooling System Offers Heat Relief and Air Cleaning
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64
Style-Accommodating Smartwatches
Style-Accommodating Smartwatches
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatches Come in Four Styles
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63
Two-Part Smartphone Protectors
Two-Part Smartphone Protectors
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Case Moves with the Device
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62
Customizable App-Connected Lamps
Customizable App-Connected Lamps
The 'Sia' Smart Animated Lamp Offers 25 Different Effects
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61
Automated Pod-Free Coffee Machines
Automated Pod-Free Coffee Machines
The JURA ENA 8 Makes 10 Different Drinks for Users to Enjoy
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60
Ergonomically-Enhanced Mouse Designs
Ergonomically-Enhanced Mouse Designs
Logitech's New MX Vertical Mouse is Available for Pre-Order
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59
Ghost Protection Nightlights
Ghost Protection Nightlights
The 'myBOO' Ghost Hunter Mood Light Changes Color for Comfort
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58
Toilet-Monitoring Health Tools
Toilet-Monitoring Health Tools
TrueLoo is Being Used in Retirement Homes to Track Digestive Health
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57
AR Storybook Alphabet Apps
AR Storybook Alphabet Apps
The Dr Seuss's ABC - An Amazing AR Alphabet! App is Interactive
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56
Checkout-Free Retail Expansions
Checkout-Free Retail Expansions
Amazon Now Has Agreements for Automated Checkout Systems
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55
At-Home Foot Spas
At-Home Foot Spas
The No-Mess Steam-Powered oFlexiSpa Needs Only 30 Seconds to Get Ready
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54
Efficient Visual Continuity Projectors
Efficient Visual Continuity Projectors
The Conceptual Tmall Genie Smart Projector is Stylish
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53
Chic Device Charger Collections
Chic Device Charger Collections
The Logitech POWERED Wireless Charging Products are Stylish
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52
Efficient Autonomous Power Plants
Efficient Autonomous Power Plants
The Oklo Aurora Energy Plant is Set to Come Online in 2025
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51
Natural Sleep-Inducing Devices
Natural Sleep-Inducing Devices
The 'Sleep Rock' Warms and Satisfies a Primitive Need
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50
Minimalist Multifunctional Kitchen Cookers
Minimalist Multifunctional Kitchen Cookers
The Conceptual 'Deawoo' Cooker Maximizes Productivity
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49
Bacteria-Eliminating Tech Wipes
Bacteria-Eliminating Tech Wipes
The HÄNS 'Ultra Clean' Cloth & Cleanser System is Reusable
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48
Comprehensive Coronovirus Dashboards
Comprehensive Coronovirus Dashboards
Microsoft Bing Launched a Digital Map to Keep Users Informed
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47
Tranquil Light-Blocking Headphones
Tranquil Light-Blocking Headphones
The WATOGAFER Sleep Headphones Enable Better Sleep
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46
Tech-Enhanced Styling Rooms
Tech-Enhanced Styling Rooms
JCPenney's Fitting Rooms Simplify the Try-On Experience
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45
Productive Whiteboard Projectors
Productive Whiteboard Projectors
The 'GoTouch Beam' Interprets Writing on Any Surface
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44
Dual Cooking Zone Hotplates
Dual Cooking Zone Hotplates
This Multifunctional Hotplate Performs an Array of Cooking Styles
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43
Ultra-Accurate Heart Health Trackers
Ultra-Accurate Heart Health Trackers
The AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L Captures 12 Points of Data
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42
Powerful Paper-Like Tablets
Powerful Paper-Like Tablets
The reMarkable 2 Tablet Replaces the Need for Paper or Notebooks
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41
Symmetrically Striking Mouses
Symmetrically Striking Mouses
The 'Cubic Wireless Mouse' Opts for Aesthetics Over Ergonomics
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40
All-in-One Smartphone Chargers
All-in-One Smartphone Chargers
The Lever Gear CableKit Packs a Connector and More
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39
Smartphone-Powered AR Shooter Games
Smartphone-Powered AR Shooter Games
The 'AR Warriors' Game Lets Participants Play Virtually
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38
Luxury AR Shopping Images
Luxury AR Shopping Images
Burberry Partnered with Google to Provide Mobile AR Experiences
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37
Location-Tracking Kids Smartwatches
Location-Tracking Kids Smartwatches
The 'AKI' Children's Smartwatch Concept is Simple to Use
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36
Educational Family Robots
Educational Family Robots
Clicbot is a Family-Friendly Robot That Teaches Kids to Code
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35
Stress-Reducing Smart Glasses
Stress-Reducing Smart Glasses
The 'Blueberry' Smart Glasses Help Wearers Understand Their Health
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34
Mobile Productivity Monitors
Mobile Productivity Monitors
The 'AirView' Wireless Touchscreen Monitor is Omni-Compatible
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33
Rugged Solar Generators
Rugged Solar Generators
The 'SolarHornet' Portable Outdoor Power Supply Has a 1,200Wh Capacity
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32
Detachable Speaker Soundbars
Detachable Speaker Soundbars
The JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar is Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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31
Connected Ambient Exterior Illuminators
Connected Ambient Exterior Illuminators
The Philips Hue Nyro Provides Subtle Lighting Effects
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30
Minimalist Indoor Air Cleaners
Minimalist Indoor Air Cleaners
The 'AirHein' Air Purifier Boasts a Triple-Filter System
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29
Compact Neckband Massagers
Compact Neckband Massagers
The 'NECKAIR' Portable Neck Muscle Massager Offers Instant Pain Relief
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28
Sharing-Friendly Power Banks
Sharing-Friendly Power Banks
The 'Pair' Wireless Charging Power Bank Has Two Battery Packs
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27
Automated Mess-Free Litter Boxes
Automated Mess-Free Litter Boxes
The PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box is Tidy
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26
At-Home Medical Exam Devices
At-Home Medical Exam Devices
The TytoHome Remote Exam Kit Offers Healthcare Guidance
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25
Off-Road Electric Motorcycles
Off-Road Electric Motorcycles
The Cake Kalk Ink is Emissions-Free and Ready for the Backcountry
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24
Urban Greenhouse Air Purifiers
Urban Greenhouse Air Purifiers
The Conceptual Dyson 'VENTILA' Keeps Fine Dust at Bay
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23
Virtual Museum Experiences
Virtual Museum Experiences
Google Arts and Culture Boasts Over 500 Museums & Galleries Virtually
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22
LED Facial Devices
LED Facial Devices
The Foreo UFO 2 Supports Smart, Bespoke Beauty Treatments
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21
Soothing Heated Muscle Massagers
Soothing Heated Muscle Massagers
The 'HotRock' Foam Roller Heats Up to 160 Degrees Fahrenheit
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20
Gourmet Pizza Vending Machines
Gourmet Pizza Vending Machines
Basil Street Uses Robotics to Serve Fresh, Thin-Crust Pizzas
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19
Tubular Side Table Fridges
Tubular Side Table Fridges
The Conceptual 'Silo' Refrigerator Keeps Drinks and Snacks Nearby
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18
Voice-Controlled Countertop Dishwashers
Voice-Controlled Countertop Dishwashers
The Xiaomi Mijia VDW0401M Dishwasher Sterilizes and More
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17
Futuristic Beauty Shops
Futuristic Beauty Shops
Dazed Beauty at Selfridges Introduces the Beauty Counter of the Future
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16
Aluminum Laptop Kickstands
Aluminum Laptop Kickstands
The Triyards Laptop Stand Puts Systems at the Optimal Level for Use
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15
Design-Conscious Smart Gardens
Design-Conscious Smart Gardens
'The Herb Garden' from GardenByte Grows Fresh Produce Year-Round
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14
Book-Shaped Braille Speakers
Book-Shaped Braille Speakers
The 'Note' Smart Speaker Has an Inclusive Design
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13
Turbo Steam-Powered Cookers
Turbo Steam-Powered Cookers
The 'STEAMIE' Steam Cooker Preserves Food Flavor and Nutrients
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12
Game-Integrated Shoe Insoles
Game-Integrated Shoe Insoles
Google and Adidas Created a Smart Insole to Work with 'FIFA Mobile'
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11
Tech Brand Vehicle Concepts
Tech Brand Vehicle Concepts
The Conceptual Dyson EV Draws Design Inspiration from Past Products
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10
Newborn Infant Air Purifiers
Newborn Infant Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'PURIO' Air Purifier Delivers Fresh Air for Babies
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9
Haptic Feedback Touch Keyboards
Haptic Feedback Touch Keyboards
The Bastron Glass Touch Smart Keyboard is Easy to Clean and More
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8
Ultra-Slim Urban Commuter eBikes
Ultra-Slim Urban Commuter eBikes
The Modmo 'Saigon' Delivers 124 Miles of Riding Range
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7
Swiveling Retro Smartphones
Swiveling Retro Smartphones
The Conceptual Motorola Revolve Revives the Aura Cellphone Design
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6
Smartphone-Mounted Sanitizers
Smartphone-Mounted Sanitizers
The 'Pocket Sanitizer' Keeps Cleaning Supplies Nearby
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5
Stylish Consumer Coffee Grinders
Stylish Consumer Coffee Grinders
This Coffee Grinder by Husky Design is Expertly Finished
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4
Sporty Ergonomic Smartwatch Bands
Sporty Ergonomic Smartwatch Bands
The 'ErgonBand' Puts Wearables at the Optimal Viewing Angle
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3
Connected Wearable Air Purifiers
Connected Wearable Air Purifiers
The FitAir Wearable Personal Air Purifier is Medical-Grade
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2
Medication Reminder Water Bottles
Medication Reminder Water Bottles
The 'EVE' Smart Bottle Stores Pills and Provides Reminders
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1
Desk-Equipped Gamer Beds
Desk-Equipped Gamer Beds
The Bauhutte Gaming Accessories Offer Ample Support for eSports Gamers
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