Thursday, August 23, 2007

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.

No comments: