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Top 100 Tech Ideas in August

From Wireless Smart Headphones to Wearable Banking Apps

— September 1, 2014 — Life-Stages
The most popular August 2014 technology ideas continue to revolve around wearable tech. Maintaining its position at the forefront of emerging technologies, wearable technology is stretching beyond the realm of fitness and health, meeting demands in banking and entertainment.

Consumers can now use their smartwatch to meet all of their banking and payment needs thanks to the Wallaby's Mobile Wallet app that was developed for the Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch. The app is programmed to helps wearers identify which method of payment will benefit them the most in terms of reward programs and saving money.

Tory Burch's wearable fitness accessories are revolutionizing the craze by offering consumers chic pieces that look more like high-end jewelry than workout bands.

The Ritot Watch by Ivan Powell and Paul Smith takes the idea of "Wearable technology" to a very literal level. The watch projects the time, date and information from social media onto the wearer's forearm.

If you're looking for more research and examples of the top August 2014 technology ideas, visit Trend Hunter's Technology Trend Report.
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Illunimated TP Holders
Illunimated TP Holders
RollScout is a Toilet Paper Holder That Alerts When it's Low
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93
Integrated Internet Artwork
Integrated Internet Artwork
The Internet Art Gallery Electric Objects Will Change the Art World
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92
Squared Smartphone Screens
Squared Smartphone Screens
The BlackBerry Passport Mobile Device Opts for a Gigantic Screen Displa
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91
Protective Phone Devices
Protective Phone Devices
The Defender Hooks Up to Your Smartphone To Keep You Safe
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90
Touching Adoption Photography
Touching Adoption Photography
Blended by Kate T. Parker Celebrates Unconditional Love
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89
People-Tracking Apps
People-Tracking Apps
The Marauder’s Map App Shows How People Use Utilities in the Home
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88
Influencer Summer Camps
Influencer Summer Camps
Spark Camp is a Casual Conference for World's Brightest Minds
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87
Colorful Computer Virus Catalogs
Colorful Computer Virus Catalogs
This is an Illustrated Guide to Some of History's Worst Viruses
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86
3D-Printed Salt Igloos
3D-Printed Salt Igloos
The Saltygloo by Emerging Objects is a Sustainable Structure
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85
Retro Instagram Reels
Retro Instagram Reels
Reelagram Turns Instagram Photography Authentically Vintage
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84
Sculptural Phone Chargers
Sculptural Phone Chargers
Switch is a Phone Charging Stand that Doesn't Require a Mess of Cables
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83
Customizable Split Keyboards
Customizable Split Keyboards
This Split Keyboard Plays Up Ergonomics and Customization
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82
Texting Analysis Apps
Texting Analysis Apps
The Texty Time App Shows When to Text Back or If You're Too Clingy
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81
Bass-Booming Home Speakers
Bass-Booming Home Speakers
The Hex Line from 808 Audio Provides Studio Sound for Your Home
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80
Wireless Smart Headphones
Wireless Smart Headphones
These Earphones Boast a Variety of Impressive Features
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79
Arousing Tech Ads
Arousing Tech Ads
The Samsung S5 Smartphone Campaign Stars Model Doutzen Kroes
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78
Empowering Tablet Accessories
Empowering Tablet Accessories
Rosalina Nacken's iPad Case for Women is Chic and Empowering
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77
Waterproof Social Media Cameras
Waterproof Social Media Cameras
TheQ Camera is Perfect for Taking Underwater Swimming Pictures
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76
Updated Sci-Fi Aircrafts
Updated Sci-Fi Aircrafts
The New X-Wing for 'Star Wars: Episode VII' is Revealed by J.J. Abrams
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75
Practical E-Ink Smartphones
Practical E-Ink Smartphones
FormNation's E-Ink Phone Goes Back to Black and White and Basics
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74
High-Speed Photography Apps
High-Speed Photography Apps
The MIOPS Camera Trigger Sets the Conditions for Dynamic Photos
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73
Mobile-Infused Wireless Speakers
Mobile-Infused Wireless Speakers
Native Union's Switch Bluetooth Speaker is Multifunctional
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72
3D-Printed Soldering Irons
3D-Printed Soldering Irons
The Solderdoodle is a Portable and USB-Powered Soldering Iron
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71
Multi-Tech Battery Pods
Multi-Tech Battery Pods
Bluelounge’s Sanctury4 Charging Station Fits Any Phone or Tablet
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70
Dynamic Storm Photography
Dynamic Storm Photography
Dalton Portella's Crashing Wave Photography is Lensed During Downpours
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69
Interactive Shopping Videos
Interactive Shopping Videos
WIREWAX & the CFDA Pair Up to Promote Shoppable Designer Videos
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68
Deal-Finding Shopping Apps
Deal-Finding Shopping Apps
The SnapUp App is Made for Money Savvy Individuals
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67
Galactic Villain Costumes
Galactic Villain Costumes
This Darth Vader Comic-Con Costume is Eerily Accurate
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66
Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds
Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds
Normals Makes Bespoke Earbuds with Photos Takes by its App
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65
Wearable Banking Apps
Wearable Banking Apps
Wallaby's Mobile Wallet App is Developed For the Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch
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64
Virtual Designer Glasses
Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
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63
Sneaky Gamer Lighters
Sneaky Gamer Lighters
The Assassin's Creed Lighter Brand Lets Virtual Assassins Leave Their Mark
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62
Experimental Underwater Photography
Experimental Underwater Photography
This Unique Underwater Photo Series Uses a Scanner as a Camera
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61
Recycled Material Robots (UPDATE)
Recycled Material Robots (UPDATE)
These Adorable Robotic Sculptures Turn Garbage into Art
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60
Banking Assistant Apps
Banking Assistant Apps
The Kasisto Virtual Personal Assistant is Intelligent and Simple to Use
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59
Luxury Lifestyle Apps
Luxury Lifestyle Apps
The Quintessentially Lifestyle App Has Perks for Members and Non-Members
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58
Nostalgic Typewriter Keyboards
Nostalgic Typewriter Keyboards
This Vintage Computer Keyboard Looks Like a Set of Typewriter Keys
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57
Surreal Nature Self-Portraits
Surreal Nature Self-Portraits
Giulio Musardo Weaves Himself into Fantastical Visual Narratives
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56
Extravagant Automotive Phones
Extravagant Automotive Phones
The Bentley Vertu Signature Touch Luxury Phone Costs $11,000
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55
Luxury Launch Apps
Luxury Launch Apps
The VeryFirstTo App Announces All of the Latest Luxury Launches
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54
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
The Lomo’Instant Cameras Bring Back Traditional Filters and Polaroids
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53
Climate-Controlled Cities
Climate-Controlled Cities
Mall of the World Plans to be the First Indoor City
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52
Vibrating Foam Rollers
Vibrating Foam Rollers
The Vyper by Hyperice Loosens Up Athletes Muscles
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51
Magnetic Cable Storage
Magnetic Cable Storage
The MOS Magnetic Organization System Keeps Track of All Your Cables
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50
Customizable Smartwatches
Customizable Smartwatches
Blocks is a Modular Solution for Wearable Technology
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49
Smart Electric Skates
Smart Electric Skates
The ACTON R RocketSkates by Peter Treadway is the First of Its Kind
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48
Inflatable Protective Packs
Inflatable Protective Packs
The Fugu Bag Guards Your Electronic Devices in Crowded Urban Areas
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47
3D Selfie Apps
3D Selfie Apps
The 'Itseez3D' App Converts Your Selfies into 3D Images
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46
Aerial Bartender Drones
Aerial Bartender Drones
The Yura Appliance System is a Personal Robotic Bartender
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45
Vegetable Phone-Charging Walls
Vegetable Phone-Charging Walls
Microsoft's Phone Charging Wall is Powered by Potatoes and Apples
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44
Futuristic Fashion Infographics
Futuristic Fashion Infographics
eBay Fashion Explores the Future of Fashion in This Graphic
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43
LED Lettuce Operations
LED Lettuce Operations
The Mirai Co. Lettuce Farm Uses Special Lighting to Optimize Plant Growth
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42
Luxurious Facial Cleansing Devices
Luxurious Facial Cleansing Devices
Foreo's Tiny Luna Luxe Luxury Skincare Products Start at $7,500
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41
Lager Vending Machines
Lager Vending Machines
The DraftServ Beverage Vending Machine Lets the Consumers Be the Bartender
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40
One-Man Portable Photo Studios
One-Man Portable Photo Studios
The Human Light Suit by Erik Schwabel Helps Capture Burning Man
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39
Bio-Digital City Structures
Bio-Digital City Structures
Urban Algae Canopy by ecoLogicStudio Cleans Air in Metropolises
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38
Robotic Vehicle Valets
Robotic Vehicle Valets
The Ray Robot Will Park Your Car For You in Germany
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37
Bodybuilding Exercise Sensors
Bodybuilding Exercise Sensors
The Beast System is About Tracking Weight Lifting And Goal Setting
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36
Mobile Digital Wallets
Mobile Digital Wallets
CU Wallet is a Hi-Tech Credit Union Commerce Tool Targeting Millenials
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35
Personalized Wedding Figurines
Personalized Wedding Figurines
Mariage Poupée Makes 3D-Printed Personalized Wedding Toppers
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34
Dying Electronic Ads
Dying Electronic Ads
These E-Waste Recycling Ads Show Keyboards and USBs on Sick Beds, Near Death
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33
Starry Circuitry Projects
Starry Circuitry Projects
This DIY Paper Circuit Board Teaches Science and Astronomy
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Influencer #Firsts
Influencer #Firsts
Trend Hunter's Influencers Share Their Inspirational 'First Spark'
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31
Immersive Virtual Reality Installations
Immersive Virtual Reality Installations
'The Origin of the World' was Created by Miguel Chevalier
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30
Sustainable Sophisticated Chargers
Sustainable Sophisticated Chargers
The Swich Wireless Charger is Viewer-Friendly from All Angles
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29
Summer Fruit Tech Accessories
Summer Fruit Tech Accessories
The Watermelon Smartphone Case from Etsy Celebrates the Sweet Snack
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28
Hi-Tech Kegel Workouts
Hi-Tech Kegel Workouts
The kGoal Smart Kegel Trainer is a Fitness Tracker for Women's Ladybits
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27
Sticky Phone Cases
Sticky Phone Cases
ExtraVerso Phone Cases Leave Your Hands Free for Better Selfies
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26
Integrated Battery Boosters
Integrated Battery Boosters
This Charging Cable Doubles Up as a Battery Pack For Your Smartphone
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25
Retro Electric Bicycles
Retro Electric Bicycles
The Otocycle is Inspired Bikes of the Fifties
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24
Painterly Laptop Decals
Painterly Laptop Decals
Etsy's Free Stickers Decals Shop Features Artful Tech Accessories
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23
Pipe-Like Vaporizers
Pipe-Like Vaporizers
This Smart Vaporizer is Based on Induction and Inspired by Old Timey Pipes
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22
Internet-Connected Door Handles
Internet-Connected Door Handles
The Genie Smart Lock Connects Your Door Handle to the Internet
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21
Wirelessly Charged Bicycle Concepts
Wirelessly Charged Bicycle Concepts
The Flux Bicycle Could Be Charged Wirelessly On the Go
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Illuminated Emotion Blankets
Illuminated Emotion Blankets
British Airways' Happiness Blanket Reflects a Traveler's Feelings
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Surreal Dream Worlds
Surreal Dream Worlds
Photographer Logan Zillmer Captures Creative Selfies
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Digital Projection Watches
Digital Projection Watches
The Ritot Watch by Ivan Powell and Paul Smith is the First of Its Kind
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17
Human-Cat Hybrids
Human-Cat Hybrids
Undercats by Sebastian Magnani Combines Pets and Pet Owners
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16
Self-Opening Package
Self-Opening Package
Tomorrow Machine Creates Packaging that Opens Itself When Food is Ready
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15
Chargeable Drink Cartons
Chargeable Drink Cartons
The Mr Booste Portable Charger is Shaped Like a Cute Juice Box
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14
Responsive Fitting Room Booths
Responsive Fitting Room Booths
Urban Research's Wearable Clothing is Portable and Interactive
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13
Incentivized Recycling Machines
Incentivized Recycling Machines
The Envirobank Recycling Machine Offers Prizes for Cleaning Litter
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12
Fine Art Smartphone Chargers
Fine Art Smartphone Chargers
Justine Crowe Wants You to Charge Your Phone in Style
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11
Cyclist-Photographing Sheep
Cyclist-Photographing Sheep
The Tour De France Yorkshire Will Be Shot by Sheep with Sony Cameras
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10
Fashionable Tech Jewelry
Fashionable Tech Jewelry
Tory Burch Teams Up With FitBit to Create Wearable Fitness Bracelets
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9
Popsicle Phone Cases
Popsicle Phone Cases
These Cases Look Like They Have a Real Popsicle Stuck to Them
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8
Augmented Reality Snack Boxes
Augmented Reality Snack Boxes
Special Snack Boxes Promote the Stand by Me Doraemon Movie in 3D
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7
Urban Warrior Phone Cases
Urban Warrior Phone Cases
The MyTask URBAN Comes Loaded with Phone Case Tools for Any Situation
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6
Extended Phone Cases
Extended Phone Cases
The Fonhandle by Yonatan Assouline Boasts a Versatile Handle
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5
Organized TV Trays
Organized TV Trays
Caddy is a TV Tray Table to Keep Tablets, Remotes, Phones & Drinks Neat
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4
Interactive Room Separators
Interactive Room Separators
Reverso by Yann Mathys Reacts to Light and People's Presence
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3
Surreal Eco Photography
Surreal Eco Photography
This Photo Series by Mojebory Boasts Beautiful Otherworldly Elements
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2
Dramatically Aged Celebrities
Dramatically Aged Celebrities
Mashable Uses Oldify to See How Today's Stars Will Look in 60 Years
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1
3D-Printed Selfies
3D-Printed Selfies
Using 3D Printing Technology, Shapify Lets You Print Yourself
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