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Top 100 Tech Trends in May

From Coder Board Games to Shapeshifting Meta-Material Aircrafts

— May 25, 2019 — Tech
The May 2019 tech trends incorporate everything from smart watches that help consumers to track different aspects of their health, and medical clinics within publicly available booths, to coding kits, and balanced tech-integrated fidget spinners.

The one-minute clinics in Shanghai are an especially noteworthy inclusion, with Ping a Good Doctor supplying over 3 million people with fast and reliable medical care. The one-minute clinics have been expanded to eight densely populated cities across China, with 1,000 units distributed.

With virtual doctors able to diagnose and treat over 2,000 common diseases, the clinics make it easier for those in need to access help, without having to spend hours waiting in traditional clinics and risking more exposure. With over 100 categories of medicine available through the booths, and delivery options available for prescriptions not offered directly through them, the one-minute clinics have made care more accessible and convenient.
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Expansive Connectivity Systems
Expansive Connectivity Systems
The TP-Link Deco M4 Mesh Router System Promises Advanced Speed
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99
Wind-Powered Sound Machines
Wind-Powered Sound Machines
The Marpac Dohm Classic Creates Soothing Wind Noises for Better Sleep
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98
Concentration-Improving Apps
Concentration-Improving Apps
Peak's Decoder Game Helps Users to Sustain Their Attention
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97
Irritation-Eradicating Skin Devices
Irritation-Eradicating Skin Devices
The Vortix Bite Cure Quickly Alleviates Itching and More
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96
Elegant Eco Vaporizers
Elegant Eco Vaporizers
AirVape Legacy by Apollo Answers to Elegant Stylistic Cues & Sustainability
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95
In-Vehicle Pizza Ordering
In-Vehicle Pizza Ordering
Domino's Launched a New, In-Vehicle Version of the Domino's Mobile App
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94
Personal Retro Arcade Machines
Personal Retro Arcade Machines
Tastemakers Launches a Series of New Arcade1Up Classic Consoles
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93
HD Smartphone Audio Enhancers
HD Smartphone Audio Enhancers
The Hidizs Sonata HD DAC Cable Transforms Mobile Performance
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92
Waterproof Affordable Bluetooth Speakers
Waterproof Affordable Bluetooth Speakers
Kew Labs' K1 is Identified by Superior Audio & Durability
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91
Building Block Coding Kits
Building Block Coding Kits
The LEGO Education Spike Prime Set Comes with 523 Components in Total
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90
Emotional Fitness Games
Emotional Fitness Games
eQuoo Uses Strong Narratives to Teach Players Life Skills
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89
Beauty-Centric Virtual Advisors
Beauty-Centric Virtual Advisors
Estée Lauder's Liv Brings Together High-End Skincare & Technology
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88
Beat-Blasting Commuter Backpacks
Beat-Blasting Commuter Backpacks
The Stealth Labs Speaker Backpack Has a Theft-Proof Design
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87
Professional Workplace Wellness Apps
Professional Workplace Wellness Apps
'DeskGuru' Encourages Employee Mindfulness and More
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86
Imaginative Analog Synthesizers
Imaginative Analog Synthesizers
The Moog Matriarch Creates Rich Textural Chord Patterns
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85
Hardwired Smart Home Outlets
Hardwired Smart Home Outlets
The Kasa KP200 Smart WiFi Outlet Allows for Seamless Control
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84
Durable Fitness-Ready Earbuds
Durable Fitness-Ready Earbuds
The Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro Headphones have the Apple H1 Chip
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83
Convenient Power Access Lamps
Convenient Power Access Lamps
The 'NIOXCSM' Wireless Charging Light Organizes Cluttered Desktops
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82
App-Enabled Outdoor Coolers
App-Enabled Outdoor Coolers
The 'LiONCooler' Eliminates the Need for Ice or Water
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81
Interactive Touchscreen Projectors
Interactive Touchscreen Projectors
The Puppy Cube Ultra Short Throw Projector is Robust
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80
Speaker-Infused Lamps
Speaker-Infused Lamps
The IKEA x Sonos 'SYMFONISK' Speaker Lamp Maximizes Functionality
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79
Hydro-Mechanical Wristwatches
Hydro-Mechanical Wristwatches
HYT's Watches Boast Movement by Liquid Propulsion
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78
Artistic Transparent OLED Displays
Artistic Transparent OLED Displays
The Panasonic Vitrine Features an Innocuous Design
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77
360-Degree Folding Pocket Laptops
360-Degree Folding Pocket Laptops
The One Mix 2S Yoga Laptop Runs Windows 10
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76
Artistic Easel-Inspired Laptops
Artistic Easel-Inspired Laptops
The Acer ConceptD 9 Creator Laptop is Digital Creative-Focused
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75
Powered Emergency Water Purifiers
Powered Emergency Water Purifiers
The Survivor Filter Pro X Water Filter Eliminates Bacteria
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74
Ultra-Secure Biometric Padlocks
Ultra-Secure Biometric Padlocks
The 'NetBolt' Smart Padlock Stores Up to 20 Fingerprints
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73
eSports Game Streaming Devices
eSports Game Streaming Devices
The Razer Ripsaw HD Game Capture Card Records Wins and Losses
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72
Speedy Electric Commuter Skateboards
Speedy Electric Commuter Skateboards
The Riptide R1X Electric Skateboard Has a Top Speed of 22mph
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71
Heart Health-Tracking Wearables
Heart Health-Tracking Wearables
The Withings Move ECG Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation and More
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70
Sleek Element-Proof Laptop Cases
Sleek Element-Proof Laptop Cases
The Subtech Drycase Provides Total Device Coverage
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69
Juvenile Connectivity Watches
Juvenile Connectivity Watches
The 'nemCall' Kids Smartwatch Keeps Youngsters Connected to Parents
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68
Portable Temperature-Cooling Diffusers
Portable Temperature-Cooling Diffusers
The 'Lina-PAC' Air Conditioner Works Indoors or Out
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67
Asymmetrical Self-Balancing Hairdryers
Asymmetrical Self-Balancing Hairdryers
The Conceptual 'Branch' Hairdryer is an Artistic Solution
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66
Collaborative Digital Whiteboards
Collaborative Digital Whiteboards
The Microsoft Surface Hub 2S Features a 4K Screen and Camera
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65
Minimalist Technology Power Bars
Minimalist Technology Power Bars
The Eve Energy Strip Triple Outlet Offers Ample Usage Data
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64
AI-Powered Vehicle Monitoring Devices
AI-Powered Vehicle Monitoring Devices
The 'Carnostic' Vehicle Diagnostic System is Easy to Use
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63
AI Tea Shops
AI Tea Shops
The Next-Gen AI TEA Smart Workshop is Fully Automated
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62
Clamshell Smartphone Prototypes
Clamshell Smartphone Prototypes
The Sharp Foldable AMOLED Smartphone is Compact
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61
Sliding Keyboard Gaming Laptops
Sliding Keyboard Gaming Laptops
The Acer Predator Helios 700 Features the New HyperDrift Keyboard
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60
Biometric Fitness Trackers
Biometric Fitness Trackers
The Scosche Rhythm+ Heart Rate Monitor Armband is Accurate
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59
Social Shopping Platforms
Social Shopping Platforms
Users on Countr Shop, Show Off Their Style and Find a "Style Tribe"
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58
Smartphone-Charging Side Tables
Smartphone-Charging Side Tables
The 2020 Modern Wireless Charging Smart Table is Multifunctional
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57
Modular Phone-Charging Lanterns
Modular Phone-Charging Lanterns
The Coleman Multi-Panel LED Quad Pro Lantern Offers Ample Power
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56
Backpack-Integrated Loudspeakers
Backpack-Integrated Loudspeakers
The Voodoo Boombox Offers High-Quality Sound Wherever It's Needed
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55
AI-Powered Vehicle Cameras
AI-Powered Vehicle Cameras
The 'Vezo 360' 4K Dash Cam Monitors Inside and Outside of the Car
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54
Connected Fish-Detecting Devices
Connected Fish-Detecting Devices
The Tackobox Smart Connect Gold Series Spinning Reel is Handy
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53
Autonomous Urbanite Scooters
Autonomous Urbanite Scooters
The Conceptual 'ROL' Scooter Can be Easily Summoned via an App
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52
Digital Nomad Power Stations
Digital Nomad Power Stations
The Aiper Flash 150W Provides Reliable Power When Off the Grid
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51
Dual-Purpose Air Purifiers
Dual-Purpose Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Desktop Air Purifier' Cleans the Air and Charges
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50
AI-Powered Acne Analyzers
AI-Powered Acne Analyzers
La Roche-Posay's EFFACLAR SPOTSCAN Helps to Identify & Eliminate Spots
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49
Premium Low-Cost Headphones
Premium Low-Cost Headphones
The Status BT One Wireless Headphones are Stylishly High-Quality
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48
Jet Engine-Inspired Air Purifiers
Jet Engine-Inspired Air Purifiers
The 'Air Jet S' Air Purifier Performs Powerful Cleaning
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47
Noninvasive Total-Body Health Scanners
Noninvasive Total-Body Health Scanners
The 'RaDoTech' Health Scanner Relays Data to a Smartphone
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46
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mouses
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mouses
The 'Lounge Mouse' is Inspired by the Eames Lounge Chair
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45
Voice Assistant Smartphone Docks
Voice Assistant Smartphone Docks
The 'ROBOQI 2.0' Smartphone Mount Connects to Amazon Alexa
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44
Voice Assistant Game Controllers
Voice Assistant Game Controllers
The Conceptual 'Playdream' Controller is Angular and Robust
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43
In-Shoe GPS Trackers
In-Shoe GPS Trackers
The GPS SmartSole Lets Users Easily Track the Location of Loved Ones
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42
Instant Noodle-Themed Headphones
Instant Noodle-Themed Headphones
Nissin Launches the Limited Cup Noodle Headphones with HyperX
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41
Vibrating Snore-Stopping Devices
Vibrating Snore-Stopping Devices
The Philips SleepSmart Snoring Relief Band is Noninvasive
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40
Stylistic Tech-Informed Smart Glasses
Stylistic Tech-Informed Smart Glasses
Hankook Kim Announces Gentle Monster's Work With Huawei
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39
Child-Targeted Mobile Speakers
Child-Targeted Mobile Speakers
The Conceptual JBL Jr Pop is Compact, Lightweight and Durable
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38
Two-in-One Bike Lock Lights
Two-in-One Bike Lock Lights
The 'BrightLoc' Secures Bicycles and Keeps Riders Visible
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37
Last-Mile Electric Skateboards
Last-Mile Electric Skateboards
The 'Zetazs' Mini Electric Skateboard Weighs Less Than 10 Pounds
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36
Self-Balancing Urbanite Scooters
Self-Balancing Urbanite Scooters
The Scrooser Electric Scooter Can be Fully Charged in Four Hours
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35
Interactive Home Notification Projectors
Interactive Home Notification Projectors
The HTC VIVE AR Lamp Eliminates the Need for Screens
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34
AI-Enabled Greenery Planters
AI-Enabled Greenery Planters
The 'Flora' Planter Automatically Cares for Your Plants
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33
One-Minute Clinic Booths
One-Minute Clinic Booths
Shanghai's 'Ping a Good Doctor' Has Serviced More Than 3 Million People
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32
Connected Workout-Guiding Mats
Connected Workout-Guiding Mats
The 'Unimat' Smart Workout Mat Helps Users Learn New Skills
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31
Sleek Autonomous Scooter Concepts
Sleek Autonomous Scooter Concepts
Pal is a Sleek Scooter That Leverages AI to Memorize Routes
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30
Wireless Self-Warming Mugs
Wireless Self-Warming Mugs
The 'KOPI Mug' Keeps Coffee at the Optimal Temperature
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29
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
This Autonomous Electric Vehicle Has an Open-Air Design
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28
AI-Printing Beauty Mirrors
AI-Printing Beauty Mirrors
Seymourpowell's Makeup Mirror, élever Prints Makeup onto a User
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27
AI Chocolate Pairings
AI Chocolate Pairings
The Kit Kat Pairing Bar Matches Regional Flavors with Japanese Sake
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26
Face-Tracking Smart Home Screens
Face-Tracking Smart Home Screens
The 'Atmoph Window 2' Changes Continuously Throughout the Day
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25
Flatpack Folding Hairdryers
Flatpack Folding Hairdryers
This Conceptual 'Apollo 11' Hairdryer is Seamlessly Stored
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24
Five-in-One Air Quality Appliances
Five-in-One Air Quality Appliances
The 'AirZen' Works to Optimize the Air in a Living Space
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23
Comfortable Adjustable Smart Beds
Comfortable Adjustable Smart Beds
Bryte's High-Tech Bed Enhances One's Sleep Throughout the Night
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22
Miniature Microcurrent Muscle Massagers
Miniature Microcurrent Muscle Massagers
The 'STRIG' Full-Body Massager Tackles Deep Knots and More
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21
Shapeshifting Workspace Cooling Equipment
Shapeshifting Workspace Cooling Equipment
This Desktop Fan Goes Handheld When Required
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20
Rehabilitation-Centric Walking Devices
Rehabilitation-Centric Walking Devices
Moterum's iStride Gait Ensures Survivors are Independent
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19
Physics-Based Try-On Mirrors
Physics-Based Try-On Mirrors
FXMirror Measures Pressure to Offer a Realistic Fitting Simulation
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18
Robotic Coding Board Games
Robotic Coding Board Games
The 'Mojobot' Coding Robot Board Game Offers an Interactive Experience
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17
Flatpack Home Recovery Saunas
Flatpack Home Recovery Saunas
The 'Sauna Rocket' Enables Full-Body Relief in Minutes
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16
Self-Stabilizing Hoverboard Scooters
Self-Stabilizing Hoverboard Scooters
The HX Urban Hoverboard Offers a Top Speed of 11mph
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15
Expandable Smart City Shuttles
Expandable Smart City Shuttles
The 'WITH:US' Self-Driving Shuttle Has a Comfortable Interior
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14
IoT Factory Platforms
IoT Factory Platforms
This Open Manufacturing Platform was Developed by BMW and Microsoft
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13
Ergonomic Split-Design Gamer Controllers
Ergonomic Split-Design Gamer Controllers
These Conceptual Xbox Controllers Prevent Fatigue
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12
Shapeshifting Meta-Material Aircrafts
Shapeshifting Meta-Material Aircrafts
This Future Aircraft is a Joint Creation from MIT and NASA
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11
Earphone Case-Equipped Smartwatches
Earphone Case-Equipped Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'AirWatch' Puts the AirPods Case on the Wrist
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10
Smart App-Free Pet Toys
Smart App-Free Pet Toys
The Cheerble 'Wicked Ball' Keeps Cats and Dogs Busy for Extended Periods
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9
AI-Powered Grocery Stores
AI-Powered Grocery Stores
The Walmart IRL Store of the Future Integrates Artificial Intelligence
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8
Breath-Based AR Experiences
Breath-Based AR Experiences
Yakult's Magic Mirror Activation Explores the Science of Breathing
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7
Noninvasive Nanotechnology Pain Relievers
Noninvasive Nanotechnology Pain Relievers
The 'Kailo' Nanotech Pain Relief Patch Aids Recovery
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6
Self-Contained Pet Grooming Appliances
Self-Contained Pet Grooming Appliances
The Conceptual 'Petstyler' Keeps Pets Looking Their Best
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5
Self-Cleaning Water Bottles
Self-Cleaning Water Bottles
The 'Luma Bottle' Uses UV-C Light to Kill 99.999% of Bacteria
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4
Protective Biometric Wallets
Protective Biometric Wallets
The Trova Go Stores Essential Items Securely within
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3
Personalized High-Tech Beauty Pop-Ups
Personalized High-Tech Beauty Pop-Ups
Clinique's Immersive Shop Embraces Virtual Reality's Perks
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2
Balancing Fidget Toys
Balancing Fidget Toys
The RODA is a Gyroscope Desk Toy That Can Balance on One's Finger
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1
Sustainable Urban Delivery Scooters
Sustainable Urban Delivery Scooters
The Conceptual 'Aira' Scooter Purifies the Air Around it
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