http://www.trendresearch.de/mcs.php
http://www.trendsresearch.com/index.php
http://www.trendsspotting.com/research-tools/
Above are presented some of the tens of companies dedicated to researching trends. They share some of their researching tools and methods in their web sites.
http://www.builderonline.com/design/10-lifestyle-trends-to-watch-for-in-2012_2.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPLVHgTGd0
Here are presented some of the trends of 2012 and 2013
This article introduces today's most significant mega trends.