Technology Trends

by Stephanie Jimenez

Technology gadgets are one of the hottest trends of the century and with new products showing up daily it can be a bit overwhelming.  Moving a mile a minute with updates, applications and better hardware, the “tech gods” wait for no one!  And it doesn’t just stop with making your life easier or more convenient, now you can personalize your favorite devices.  With the new wave of smart phones replacing basic mobile phones and video on the iPod Nano, it seems more and more companies are combining technologies to make more efficient devices.
The launch of the iPad by Apple and the HP Slate by Hewlett-Packard has raised the bar for the tech giants across the globe.  In January cnet.com picked the top five CES trends of 2010:
1. 3-D TV – Three Dimensional Television
2. Slates (a.k.a Tablets) – Rich Media Devices
3. e-Readers – Digital Book Readers
4. Apps – Applications for mobile devices,
    televisions and computers.
5. MDTV – Mobile Device Television

Fashion Trends in Technology

Personalization is a trend of the decade, but it is nothing new to consumers.  With so many Americans utilizing the developments of technology to better organize their lives there is not better way to make these devices truly reflect your individual personality then with skins and covers.
The new Urban Collection from iWave, manufacturers of design-focused electronic accessories, now offers a selection of street-inspired headphones, earbuds, iPhone/iPod cases and speakers, allowing trendy technology and music enthusiasts to flaunt their individuality.
“The Urban Collection was designed to match the hottest styles and latest sneakers to create a cohesive modern look for anyone with a desire to stand out in a crowd and make a statement,” said Steven Scaba of iWave.  “The bright, bold colors in the Collection really speak to our customers who want to bring their street style to their favorite technology pieces.”
Available at nationwide retailers Q2 of 2010, the Urban Collection features earbuds and iPhone/iPod cases ($9.99 to $29.99), headphones ($14.99 to $39.99) and speakers ($19.99 to $29.99).