Just in time for Labor Day weekend

Heineken has come out with what they are calling the Draughtkeg. The Heineken Premium Light Draughtkeg provides light beer drinkers new occasions to experience the refreshing taste of Heineken Premium Light dueto enhanced portability and long-lasting freshness. Thanks to patented tap technology, this is the first product to offer consumers a portable lightbeer draught experience, since it dispenses beer from the top of the keg utilizing an internal CO2 system. This marks a distinct upgrade from gravity fed kegs, which require the tap to hang over the side of a table. Once the Draughtkeg has been chilled for 10 hours, the unique package delivers all the taste benefits of Heineken Premium Light in a new, convenient form. The keg holds 5 litres which is the equivalent of more than 10 pint glasses. Heineken suggests an approximate retail value of $19.99. Check out this link to find out more about this beer dispensing innovation.

Ambient Umbrella

The worlds first smart umbrella. This little gadget will actually let you know if you should take it with you as you walk out the door. There is a wireless integrated chip within the handle that picks up radio waves sent out by accuweather. If the odds of rain are almost guaranteed you will get a solid blue light indicating you should not leave home without it. If it is blinking there is only a chance of rain. It costs $125 dollars and the weather forecasting is free. You may also notice the flap at the top of the umbrella, this will keep your spiffy new umbrella from turning inside out on you on the first windy day. Now if they could just find a way to keep me from leaving in the theatre, at the bookstore, or on the subway. Wait, they did ($125) price tag.