GEEK TOY OF THE WEEK: THE FORECASTING UMBRELLAby HazedThis could be the most expensive umbrella you ever own, at $125, but it may be worth the price because it can tell you whether you're going to need it or not. Yes, it predicts rain by receiving weather data, and a light in the handle will pulse if it thinks the weather is going to be wet. Take a look at http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/07/27/ambient_umbrell.html. |