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Gear» Gadgets

Ambient Umbrella

From Ambient Devices comes another useful tool. If rain is forecast, the handle of this umbrella glows so you won't forget it. Embedded in the handle is Ambient's wireless data-radio. This chip receives accuweather.com data for 150 U.S. locations and pulses in proportion to the likelihood of precipitation for your area; if there is a 100% chance, it will flash rapidly, and if a 10% chance, it will flicker slowly. Genius. Powered by a single C battery. Far more convenient than remembering to check the weather from the web or relying on outdated radio weather reports. The information is there when you need it as you walk out the door. From Ambient Devices. Available to purchase from Hammacher Schlemmer.

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