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Top 100 Tech Trends in July

From 3D-Printed Corsets to Internet-Connected Buttons

— July 31, 2014 — Tech
Wearable tech is at the core of the top July 2014 technology trends. Brands across all industries are creating revolutionary products to make the consumer experience with their products entirely seamless.

From emotion-monitoring helmets to smartphone-connected cuffs and drink-monitoring cups, wearable technology has far exceeded the once industry-changing smartwatch. Brands are going above and beyond to fuse sophisticated technology with everyday activities. Products can now curate real-time data for consumers in unexpected places.

The auto industry is also dipping its toes in interactive technologies for drivers during the in-car experience. From cars inspired by video games like the Volkswagen Roadster Vision Gran Turismo to smartphone driving displays, drivers can safely integrate interactive elements into their driving experience.

For additional research and examples of the most popular July 2014 technology trends, visit Trend Hunter's Technology Trend Report.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
97
Video Communication Apps
Video Communication Apps
The Skype App 5.0's Overhaul Makes Texting, Voice and Video Calls Easy
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96
Hitchhiking Robots
Hitchhiking Robots
The hitchBOT Robot Will Try to Hitchhike Across Canada This Summer
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95
Household Item Notifications
Household Item Notifications
This Notification Object Uses Sensors to Update You on Your Home
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94
Internet Forefathers Infographic
Internet Forefathers Infographic
Glow News Media's Infograhic About Those Who Started it All
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93
Practical Science Fact Sites
Practical Science Fact Sites
Useful Science Provides Quick Facts for Improving Daily Activities
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92
Humorous Hand Headsets
Humorous Hand Headsets
The Handiheadset Turns the Call Me Gesture into a Working Phone
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91
Ingenious Music Pedals
Ingenious Music Pedals
The EHX B9 Pedal Allows Guitarists to Generate Classic Organ Sounds
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90
Browser Update-Encouraging Sites
Browser Update-Encouraging Sites
The Outdated Browser Website Tells You If You Need an Upgrade
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89
Tablet Photo Viewer Apps
Tablet Photo Viewer Apps
Retro by Tiny Whale is a Handy Instagram Viewer for iPad
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88
Robotic Arm Systems
Robotic Arm Systems
The Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Grants People a Couple Helping Hands
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87
Hi-Tech Wallpaper Bookshelves
Hi-Tech Wallpaper Bookshelves
The Digital Library Wallpaper is Full of Downloadable E-Books
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86
Alerting Tablet Cases
Alerting Tablet Cases
The Smart Cover Case Lights Up When You Have a Notification
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85
Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Pets Endangered Species Lets You Take Care of Disappearing Animals
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84
Glistening Sport Wristbands
Glistening Sport Wristbands
The Gold Nike+ Fuelband SE METALUXE is Available in Limited Quantities
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83
Reverse-Engineered Tech Art
Reverse-Engineered Tech Art
H / AlCuTaAu by Cohen van Balen Returns Devices to Original States
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82
Exploding Vases
Exploding Vases
Flowervases by Martin Klimas is Captured Using High-Speed Photography
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81
Smartphone Driving Displays
Smartphone Driving Displays
The CarPlay System Lets You Use Your iPhone Wirelessly While You Drive
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80
Motivating Fitness Bands
Motivating Fitness Bands
The Jawbone Up24 Wristband and App Help You Attain Your Fitness Goals
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79
Connective Technology Departments
Connective Technology Departments
Dixons and Carphone Warhouse Introduce Smart Tech Departments
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78
Percussion Power Generators
Percussion Power Generators
Spark by Diana Simpson Hernandez Aims to Create Clean Energy via Music
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77
Caged Smartphone Holders
Caged Smartphone Holders
The Urban Cage by Chang Chieh Portrays Devices as Pets
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76
Wound-Detecting Pants
Wound-Detecting Pants
The 'Bruise Trousers' Use a Magenta Dye to Alert Disabled Athletes to Injury
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75
Illuminating Smartphone Rings
Illuminating Smartphone Rings
The Ringly Ring Flashes When Your Smartphone Receives a Call
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74
Comprehensive Shopping Apps
Comprehensive Shopping Apps
The Duane Reade App Makes Shopping Easier Than Ever
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73
Keyring Phone Plugs
Keyring Phone Plugs
The Pluggy Lock is a Phone Plug Accessory That Adds a Handy Keyring
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72
Miniature Cheese Cameras
Miniature Cheese Cameras
The Chobi Cam Cheese Mini Digital Camera Gets People to Say 'Cheese!'
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71
Blow-Up Jumbo Trons
Blow-Up Jumbo Trons
This Enormous Inflatable Movie Screen Brings the Theater to Your Backyard
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70
App-Controlled Cookers
App-Controlled Cookers
Collaborative Cooking Makes Meals Without Chef's Presence
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69
Anti-Soccer Soda Cans
Anti-Soccer Soda Cans
The Anti-Foot Can Turns Off Any World Cup Match in Your Vicinity
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68
Splashing Paint Photography
Splashing Paint Photography
Clourant by Floto+Warner Studio is Full of Surreal Vibrancy
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67
Experiential Smart Shops
Experiential Smart Shops
Sears Connected Solutions Allows Interaction with Automation Products
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66
Stress-Managing Work Accessories
Stress-Managing Work Accessories
Task Stones by Emily Gammon Visualizes People's Work Capacity
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65
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Beats' Powerbears2 Wireless Earbuds Resist Against Sweat and Water
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64
Multicoloured LED Sunglasses
Multicoloured LED Sunglasses
These RGB Sunglasses Will Make You the Life of Any Party
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63
Arboreal Typing Decals
Arboreal Typing Decals
This Macbook Keyboard Sticker Transforms One's Apple Device
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62
Surprisingly Simplistic Apps
Surprisingly Simplistic Apps
The Yo App Only Allows People to Message Each Other the Word 'Yo'
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61
On-Demand Delivery Apps
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
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60
Smartphone Clock Docks
Smartphone Clock Docks
The CDock Clock Converts your iPhone into a Magical Clock Display
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59
Hand-Cut Bamboo Speakers
Hand-Cut Bamboo Speakers
The Loudbasstard Speakers Give Powerful Pump to Your Sound System
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58
Robotic Bug Battle Toys
Robotic Bug Battle Toys
HEXBUG's Transformer Toys Celebrate Transformers: Age of Extinction
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57
Hand-Cranked Java Dispensers
Hand-Cranked Java Dispensers
The Manual Coffee Machine by Xie Ling Lin is Perfect for Camping
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56
Bespoke Leather Accessories
Bespoke Leather Accessories
This Sleek Collection Makes for a Perfect Tech Father's Day Gift
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55
Elegantly Thrifty Laptops
Elegantly Thrifty Laptops
The Newest iMac Computer Offers Top-Notch Design at a Low Price
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54
Gamified Lung Exercise Apps
Gamified Lung Exercise Apps
Alvio is a Respiratory App That Helps Kids with Asthma Breathe
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53
Contemporary Smart Scanners
Contemporary Smart Scanners
The SnapLite is a Smart Scanner that Scans Real-Time Objects
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52
Mobile-Recognition Retail
Mobile-Recognition Retail
LXR & Co.'s Innovation Store Uses the Thirdshelf App to Track Customers
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51
Emotion-Monitoring Helmets (UPDATE)
Emotion-Monitoring Helmets (UPDATE)
The MindRider Helmet by Arlene Ducao Maps Stress-Free Routes
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50
Buying Assistant Apps
Buying Assistant Apps
The Fetch E-Commerce Platform Makes Online Shopping a Simpler Process
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49
Internet-Connected Buttons
Internet-Connected Buttons
The bttn Internet User Interface Completes Digital Tasks With One Push
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48
Phone Projector Chips
Phone Projector Chips
Ostendo's Tic Tac-Sized Projectors Can Emit Holograms From Your Smartphone
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47
Versatile Photography Flashes
Versatile Photography Flashes
The Flashmate Ring Camera Light Lets Photographers Get the Best Shot
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46
Smartphone-Connected Cuffs
Smartphone-Connected Cuffs
Beacon & Lively's Smart Bracelet Has LEDs & Vibrating Indicators
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45
Arc Shaped Laptop Holders
Arc Shaped Laptop Holders
This Handcrafted MacBook Stand From Twelve South Makes Design Accessible
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44
Water-Resistant Speakers
Water-Resistant Speakers
The Bluetooth Droplet Speaker Keeps Your Music Playing Devices Safe
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43
Anime Pop-Up Shops
Anime Pop-Up Shops
A Pop-Up Shop in Paris Opened to Promote Pokemon X and Y
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42
Emotional Humanoid Robots
Emotional Humanoid Robots
Alderbaran Created the World's First Emo Robot
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41
Wearable Keyboards
Wearable Keyboards
AirType Turns Your Hand into the Keyboard
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40
Recycled Fabric Pouches
Recycled Fabric Pouches
TRMTAB Uses Recycled Material to Make Leather Pouches for Tech Devices
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39
Soil-Analyzing Devices
Soil-Analyzing Devices
The Edyn Garden by Jason Aramburu Gives Green Thumbs a Hi-Tech Advantage
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38
Pocket-Sized Projectors
Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Odin Projector Replaces the Average Television Screen
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37
Drink-Monitoring Cups
Drink-Monitoring Cups
Vessyl by Mark One Analyses Contents for Hydration, Calories and Other Data
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36
At-Home Planetarium Apps
At-Home Planetarium Apps
Luna's Mini Planetarium & App Puts the Solar System at Your Fingertips
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35
Digital Smartphone Locks
Digital Smartphone Locks
The Weiser Lock System by Kevo Eliminates the Need for Keys
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34
Emoticon Album Art
Emoticon Album Art
Wesley Stace Recreates Classic Album Covers with Emojis
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33
Anti-Texting School Ads
Anti-Texting School Ads
These Texting in School Ads for M6 Mobile Show Learning Interrupted
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32
Interactive Shopping Signs
Interactive Shopping Signs
The Videotel System Helps Shop Owners Create Digital Signs
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31
Strikingly Sleek Smartwatches
Strikingly Sleek Smartwatches
The Moto 360 Drowns Out the Competition When It Comes to Design
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30
QR Code Keychains
QR Code Keychains
The Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain by aiia is a Promotional Tool for Businesses
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29
Boundless Touchscreens
Boundless Touchscreens
The Sharp Free-Form Display Can Take on Any Shape or Form
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28
Affordable 3D Printing Technology
Affordable 3D Printing Technology
This Successful Indiegogo Campaign is for an At Home 3D Printer
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27
Robotic 3D-Printed Suits
Robotic 3D-Printed Suits
In the Latest RoboCop Movie, RoboCop Wears a 3D-Printed Suit
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26
Hyper-Connected Dressing Rooms
Hyper-Connected Dressing Rooms
The Connected Fitting Room Lets Consumers Take Control of Shopping
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25
Festival Photographer Drones
Festival Photographer Drones
Twitter's Dronie Snaps Sky Selfies at Cannes Lions 2014
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24
Marble Macbook Covers
Marble Macbook Covers
Make Your Device Ultra Opulent with This Classy Cover
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23
Multi-Tool Styluses
Multi-Tool Styluses
The Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Pen is Digital and Analog
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22
Interactive Tailoring Mirrors
Interactive Tailoring Mirrors
Brioni's Virtual Mirror Will Let Men Build & Preview Bespoke Suits
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21
Minifig Cord Management
Minifig Cord Management
The LEGO Key & Cable Holder is a Geeky Do-It-Yourself Project
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20
Futuristic Lounging Pods
Futuristic Lounging Pods
KAKUREYA's Modular Room Design
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19
Clear Coco Phone Cases
Clear Coco Phone Cases
This Classy Chanel Phone Case is Shaped Like the Classic Perfume Bottle
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18
Whisker Bicycle Accessories
Whisker Bicycle Accessories
The VibraSee Creates a Temporary Bike Lane for Cyclists
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17
Honest Video Game Titles
Honest Video Game Titles
'Honest Video Game Box Art' is a Collection of Humorous Game Renditions
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16
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Swirl's Mobile Marketing Platform Engages Consumers on a New Level
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15
DIY Sneaker Device Chargers
DIY Sneaker Device Chargers
Instructables User ASCAS' Device Charger Resides in a Shoe
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14
Virtual Concept Vehicles
Virtual Concept Vehicles
Playstation Gamers Can Test Drive the Nissan Vision Gran Turismo
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13
Tech-Friendly Folios
Tech-Friendly Folios
The Mod by This is Ground Holds Tablets, Styluses and More
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12
Rotary Phone Cases
Rotary Phone Cases
Joa Baldwin Created a 3D-Printed Phone Case That Mimics a Rotary Dial
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11
Driving Selfie Awareness Ads
Driving Selfie Awareness Ads
These YASA Ads Show the Results of Taking a Selfie While Driving
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10
Creepy Smartphone Protectors
Creepy Smartphone Protectors
The Rhubarb Gusokumushi iPhone Case is Shaped Like an Isopod Creature
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9
Real-World Gaming Cars
Real-World Gaming Cars
The Volkswagen Vision Gran Turismo Was Developed for a Video Game
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8
Vintage Marquee Signs
Vintage Marquee Signs
The ‘Electric Moon’ Company Crafts Brilliant Light-Up Marquee Signs
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7
Hi-Tech Watch Accessories
Hi-Tech Watch Accessories
The Glance Watch Accessory Turns Any Watch into a Smartwatch
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6
Simplified Smartwatches
Simplified Smartwatches
The Cyclus Watch by Holy Tracks Fitness and Interprets Smartphones
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5
Programmable Robot Toys
Programmable Robot Toys
These Tech Toys for Kids Will Help Expand Your Tiny Tot's Mind
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4
Ingenious E-Ink Clocks
Ingenious E-Ink Clocks
The Twelve24 ClockONE Clock Has a Unique E-Ink Time Display
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3
Interactive Yoga Mats
Interactive Yoga Mats
The Innovative Yoga Mat LUNAR Works Alongside the TERA App
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2
Computer Case Work Tables
Computer Case Work Tables
These Multitasking Computer Desk Designs From Lian Li are Aluminum
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1
Human Hamster Wheels
Human Hamster Wheels
Wheel by Si Hyeong Ryu Boasts a Built-In Washing Machine
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