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Top 100 Gadgets Trends in July

From Vertical Vinyl Players to Selfie-Taking Plants

— July 25, 2015 — Tech
These July 2015 gadgets range from vertical vinyl players to selfie-taking plants that celebrate our society's tech obsession. As modern technology becomes more advanced, household, fitness and auto gadgets are also evolving greatly.

In addition to nostalgic audio players and home decor accessories that feature a technological component, the month's fitness wearables are becoming more intuitive and therapeutic in their overall design. These July 2015 gadgets include energy boosters, stress monitoring devices and even water bottles that are app-connected to monitor one's hydration levels. Fuelled by society's busy lifestyle, tech brands are creating new devices that aid in meditation practices and mood enhancement.

Some of this month's other winning examples include smart motorcycle helmets and even ergonomic keyboard devices. The latter can be personalized for different individuals while improving their posture and comfort levels when working on a computer.
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Portable Diagnostic Tools
Portable Diagnostic Tools
The CNBP System Leverages Smartphone and Tablet Technology
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95
Bluetooth Speaker Bracelets
Bluetooth Speaker Bracelets
The WristBoom Allows People to Project Music and Calls Conveniently
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94
Squishy Wooden Batteries
Squishy Wooden Batteries
These Durable Batteries Can Be Squeezed and Squished
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93
Smartphone Shortcut Gadgets
Smartphone Shortcut Gadgets
'Coopy' Syncs to Smartphones to Achieve Tasks Using One Button
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92
App-Controlled Scales
App-Controlled Scales
'GeniScale' is a Multifunctional Scale for Kitchens, Bathrooms and More
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91
Hip-Hop Rapping Robots
Hip-Hop Rapping Robots
Finish Researchers Have Developed the World's First Mechanical Rapper
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90
Deaf-Friendly Cinema Apps
Deaf-Friendly Cinema Apps
This Personal Hearing System Enables the Hearing-Impaired to Hear Movies
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89
Gesture-Controlled Touchpads
Gesture-Controlled Touchpads
The 'Moky' Keyboard Uses Laser Sensors to Create a Visual Touchpad
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88
Biodegradable Computer Chips
Biodegradable Computer Chips
Researchers Created a Computer Chip Made Almost Entirely of Wood
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87
Immersive Audio Headphones
Immersive Audio Headphones
The 'Here Active Listening' Earbuds are Made for Real World Audio
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86
Educational Tablet Apps
Educational Tablet Apps
The Tiggly App is Targeted Towards Babies and Toddlers
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85
Uninterrupted Electricity Sources
Uninterrupted Electricity Sources
The 'UNplug' Device is a Sustainable Power-Saving Solution
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84
Helium-Filled Hard Drives
Helium-Filled Hard Drives
The Ultrastar Archive Ha10 is Aimed at Business Users
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83
In-Ear Audiophile Headphones
In-Ear Audiophile Headphones
The M4U 4 Earphones Offer Beautifully Balanced Sound
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82
Tailored Audio Devices
Tailored Audio Devices
Aumeo Addresses the Fact that Everyone's Hearing is Different
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81
LED Juggling Balls
LED Juggling Balls
'Juggglow' Takes Juggling to the Next Level with Intelligent Smart Technology
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80
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
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79
Gesture-Controlled Smartwatch Devices
Gesture-Controlled Smartwatch Devices
The 'Aria' Provides an Easy Means of Using Wearable Devices
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78
Brain Stimulator Headwear
Brain Stimulator Headwear
The STIMband Helps Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
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77
UpCycling Battery Packs
UpCycling Battery Packs
'Better Re' Allows Consumers to Use Leftover Energy to Charge New Devices
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76
Portable Eye Examination Kits
Portable Eye Examination Kits
The 'Peek' is a Fast and Portable Eye Exam Kit
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75
Choosy Listening Systems
Choosy Listening Systems
'Here Active Listening' Lets People Control Their Audio Environment
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74
High-Bandwidth USB Connectors
High-Bandwidth USB Connectors
The Thunderbolt 3 Interface Offers More Connectivity Options
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73
Bluetooth Selfie Sticks
Bluetooth Selfie Sticks
PureGear's Compact Selfie Stick is Equipped for Electronic Communication
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72
Story-Time Gadgets
Story-Time Gadgets
The StoryHome Facilitates Long-Distance Storytelling Among Families
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71
Miniature Audio Recorders
Miniature Audio Recorders
The Instamic is a Miniscule Self-Contained Audio Recorder
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70
Portable Penguin Speakers
Portable Penguin Speakers
The Pulssy Bluetooth Speaker Animates Your Mobile Life with Music
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69
Affordable VR Headsets
Affordable VR Headsets
The FullDive VR Wear + Wand Makes the Technology Very Accessible
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68
Video-Integrated Headphones
Video-Integrated Headphones
The New 'SiME Smart Headphones' Feature a High-Tech Video Display
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67
Selfie-Taking Plants
Selfie-Taking Plants
This Potted Plant Snaps Its Own Selfies and Shares Them on Facebook
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66
Intuitive Sleep Trackers
Intuitive Sleep Trackers
Hello's 'Sense' Sleep Tracking Device Shows What Prevents a Better Sleep
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65
Smart Home Frameworks
Smart Home Frameworks
The Apple HomeKit Offers iOS-Friendly, Third-Party Manufactured Accessories
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64
Virtual Diabetic Monitors
Virtual Diabetic Monitors
The Cellnovo Diabetes Management Systems Offers Digital Tracking
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63
Multilingual Teaching Toys
Multilingual Teaching Toys
'DipDip' is a Plush Panda Capable of Teaching Nine Different Languages
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62
App-Controlled Sprinklers
App-Controlled Sprinklers
The 'Blossom' Sprinkler System Makes Garden Irrigation More Efficient
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61
Solar-Powered Pool Cleaners
Solar-Powered Pool Cleaners
This Smart Device Helps to Keep Your Swimming Pool Clean and Safe
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60
Melanoma-Detection Devices
Melanoma-Detection Devices
The 'Molescope' is a Tiny Microscope Designed for Detecting Skin Cancer
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59
Dime-Sized Flash Drives
Dime-Sized Flash Drives
SanDisk Ultra Fit is the World's Smallest 128GB Design
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58
Affordable Private Wind Turbines
Affordable Private Wind Turbines
The 'Breezergy' From Germany Would Revolutionize Eco Efforts
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57
Scent-Based Alarm Clocks
Scent-Based Alarm Clocks
SensorWake is the First Alarm Clock to Substitute Sound for Smell
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56
Sonic Digital Handpens
Sonic Digital Handpens
The Oval is a Light, Portable and High-Tech Musical Instrument
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55
Anti-Radiation Eyewear
Anti-Radiation Eyewear
The 'Zappi' Glasses Help to Reduce Eye Strain Caused by Digital Devices
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54
Medical-Grade Fitness Trackers
Medical-Grade Fitness Trackers
Google is Developing Its Own Wearable Health Monitor
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53
Sleek Security Cameras
Sleek Security Cameras
The Nest Cam is the Result of the Brand's Acquisition of Dropcam
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52
Diaper-Monitoring Devices
Diaper-Monitoring Devices
This High-Tech Diaper Can Measure and Track a Baby's Well-Being
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51
Air Conditioner-Cooling Contraptions
Air Conditioner-Cooling Contraptions
The Mistbox Pre-Cools Air Conditioners to Increase Efficiency
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50
Indestructible Flash Drives
Indestructible Flash Drives
The 'Panzerflash' is an Industrial-Strength Data Storage Solution
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49
Driver Safety Beacons
Driver Safety Beacons
'Blackspot Beacons' Function as a Portable Safety Device for Roads
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48
Smartphone Lens Accessories
Smartphone Lens Accessories
The 'DxO One' Camera Turns Any Phone into a Lens-Style Shooter
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47
Brainwave-Controlled Robots
Brainwave-Controlled Robots
The 'ThynkBot' is a Toy That You Can Control with Your Brain Waves
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46
Intuitive Pet Trackers
Intuitive Pet Trackers
Anicall's 'Shiraseru Am' Smart Pet Tag Tracks Behavior, Feelings and Health
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45
Gamified Cigarette Holders
Gamified Cigarette Holders
This Device Helps Users Quit Smoking by Tracking Their Nicotine Intake
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44
Vision-Enhancing Eyewear
Vision-Enhancing Eyewear
The 'SmartSpecs' Device Helps Legally Blind Users to See Again
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43
Sunlight-Mimicking Lightbulbs
Sunlight-Mimicking Lightbulbs
The Silk LED Lightbulb Accurately Mimics Natural Sunlight
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42
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
Stress-Monitoring Smartwatches
The 'Embrace' Watch Helps People with Epilepsy Track Their Seizures
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41
Children's Smart Insulin Pens
Children's Smart Insulin Pens
The NovoPen Echo is Designed for Kids with Vibrant Color Choices
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40
Virtual Reality Sports Events
Virtual Reality Sports Events
The 2015 U.S. Open Will Be Streamed in VR Technology
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39
Jacked Hard Drives
Jacked Hard Drives
The SanDisk Extreme 500 Packs Tons of Storage Space
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38
Energy-Boosting Eyewear
Energy-Boosting Eyewear
These Spectacles Improve Sleep and Reduce Jet Lag with Blue Light Therapy
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37
Wearable Audio Recorders
Wearable Audio Recorders
This Miniature Recording Device Can Help Users Capture High-Quality Sound
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36
Bladder-Monitoring Devices
Bladder-Monitoring Devices
'Brightly' is a Wearable Device for Those Suffering from Incontinence
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35
Bicycle Shock Devices
Bicycle Shock Devices
The ShockWiz Makes it Easier to Install Mountain Bike Shocks
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34
Inflatable Bike Carriers
Inflatable Bike Carriers
This Clever Bicycle Carrier Makes It Easier to Attach a Bike to a Car
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33
Autonomous Underwater Cameras
Autonomous Underwater Cameras
This Robotic Camera Helps Users Capture Life Under the Sea
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32
Co-Branded Designer Headphones
Co-Branded Designer Headphones
Proenza Schouler x Master & Dynamic Promote Audio Luxury
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31
Handheld Electrotherapy Devices
Handheld Electrotherapy Devices
Ziip is a Connected Device That Delivers Electrical Home Facials
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30
Taste-Preserving Microwaves
Taste-Preserving Microwaves
This Futuristic Microwave Uses Solid-State Radio Frequency Technology
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29
Free-Configurable Keyboards
Free-Configurable Keyboards
The Lenovo Wake Up Keyboard Can Be Rearranged to Suit Computing Needs
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28
Superhero Wearable Technology
Superhero Wearable Technology
Disney Playmation Lets Children Immerse Themselves as Favorite Heros
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27
All-in-One Speaker Systems
All-in-One Speaker Systems
The Phantom by Devialet is a Game-Changer for Audio Technology
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26
Arborous Device Chargers
Arborous Device Chargers
This Design-Conscious Solar Charging Station Resembles a Ginkgo Tree
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25
Doodle-Digitizing Pens
Doodle-Digitizing Pens
The Neo Smartpen N2 Takes Your Scribbles and Doodles Digital
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24
Solar-Powered Ovens
Solar-Powered Ovens
The Solavore Sport Oven Cookes and Bakes With the Power of the Sun
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23
Treat-Dispensing Pet Cameras
Treat-Dispensing Pet Cameras
This Smart Pet Camera Can Distribute Food When No One is Home
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22
Solar-Powered Backpacks
Solar-Powered Backpacks
The New 'Solar Backpack' Features a Handy Eco-Friendly Charging Panel
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21
Avant-Garde VR Headsets
Avant-Garde VR Headsets
This Stylish VR Helmet is Designed for Modern Consumers
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20
Customizable Ergonomic Keyboards
Customizable Ergonomic Keyboards
The 'Model 01' Makes Typing on a Keyboard a Pain-Free Activity
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19
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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18
Color-Shifting Jewelry
Color-Shifting Jewelry
This Line of Smart Jewelry Can Be Customized Through a Mobile App
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17
Compact Rechargeable Torches
Compact Rechargeable Torches
This Plug-in Flashlight Offers Great Convenience to Use and Rejuice
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16
Invisible Hearing Aids
Invisible Hearing Aids
These Futuristic Hearing Aids are Designed for the Modern Consumer
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15
Affordable Audiophile Turntables
Affordable Audiophile Turntables
The Walker Audio Turntable Makes Quality Disc-Spinning Accessible
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14
Effortless Protein Shakers
Effortless Protein Shakers
This Hands-Free Mixer Can Blend Drinks in a Matter of Seconds
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13
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
This Clever Photo Framing System Requires No Hammers, Hooks or Levels
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12
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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11
Simple Smart Home Devices
Simple Smart Home Devices
Cube by The Family of the Arts Makes Home Automation Extremely Easy
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10
Compact Outdoor Ovens
Compact Outdoor Ovens
The Portable 'Roccbox Outdoor Oven' Helps Users Cook in the Great Outdoors
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9
3D-Printing Pens
3D-Printing Pens
The 3DSimo Mini Facilitates the Manual Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Creations
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8
Futuristic Hoverboards
Futuristic Hoverboards
The Lexus Hoverboard Wil Star in the 'Amazing in Motion' Ad Campaign
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7
Vertical Vinyl Players
Vertical Vinyl Players
The Floating Record Aligns Vinyl Records Vertically
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6
Smart Motorcycle Helmets
Smart Motorcycle Helmets
The iC-R Features Futuristic Functionality and a Slick Design
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5
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Tactum by MadLab Uses Interactive Projections to Design Bracelets
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4
Temporary Door Locks
Temporary Door Locks
The 'Easylock' is a Convenient Security Solution for Travelers and Renters
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3
Bedside Charging Stations
Bedside Charging Stations
This Bedside Lamp is an All-in-One Easy Charging Station for Electronics
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2
Interactive Retail Mirrors
Interactive Retail Mirrors
Samsung's Mirror and Transparent OLED Makes Retail Visually Engaging
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1
Skin-Scrubbing Devices
Skin-Scrubbing Devices
The Labelle Ultrasonic Spatula by Trophy Skin Removes Dirt Without a Brush
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