Hasta La Gadget!

Regular umbrellas shield you from the rain falling from the sky, but they don’t do anything to protect you from water splashing from the wheels of cars speeding through puddles in front of you.

It’s annoying but unfortunately, there is little you can do about it. Until now, that is, thanks to Lin Min-Wei and Liu Li-Hsiang’s Rain Shield.

It’s basically an umbrella with an extension on one side that shields you from splashes coming at you from the side.

When you’re safe and dry indoors, just fold the entire umbrella up into a 180-millimetre-diameter disc and store. Pretty convenient, huh?

The Rain Shield was presented at the red dot award: design concept ceremony in Singapore.

[via Yanko Design]

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Week 12

November 13, 2012 to November 19, 2012

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It’s time to get serious about Windows Phone 8 in Deutschland it would seem as the folks at Germany Nokia have made it clear that stores across the country have sold out of the Lumia 920. This report is joined by an on-ground report by a reporter from WMPowersuser in Germany who made a mad dash across his city to find a 920 after a bit of a repair issue. Amazon and mobile device sales website GetGoods also sold out earlier this week in addition to massive amounts of carriers across the country – if not every single one of them Deutsch-wide.

Nokia’s acknowledgement of the issue marks the first time the company has had a sell-out situation in Germany and may be a sign of global interest for the device as well. Judging response to our own coverage of the device, including our full Nokia Lumia 920 review, Nokia may have a winner on their hands after several rather tough fiscal quarters. This could also be a sign of interest growing for Windows Phone 8 – but we’ll stay reserved on that situation until actual sales numbers are announced.

The Nokia Lumia 920 took the Windows Phone 8 launch and ran with it, Microsoft agreeing with Nokia to back the device (and the rest of the Lumia lineup) as the hero line for the mobile operating system. Along with the launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft’s interest it making sure their entire ecosystem thrives presents a unique opportunity for Nokia – and the rest of the manufacturers joining in on the party.

Have a peek at our coverage of the Nokia Lumia 920 in the timeline below and keep tuned to SlashGear’s Microsoft portal as Windows 8′s entire extended environment continues to grow. Let us know if you’re going to be picking up a Nokia Luma 920 – or one of the devices Nokia’s released that are rather similar to it – sooner than later!

Nokia Lumia 920 sells out in Germany is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s a week that saw states filing petitions for secession, an ever-more-baffling sex scandal involving a decorated general and the release of the final “Twilight” movie. Who needs a drink?

Fortunately, our friends over at Someecards have once again given voice to our thoughts. Here are a few of our favorites from this past week.

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Unfortunately, most of our waking moments end up spent at work. So this holiday season help make those hours a little less miserable with a gift they will remember you for all year.  

• USB Fidget Game (Basketball)$6.79
• Instant Excuse Ball$6.99
• The Cubes 2: Joe Mini-Figure Playset$9.20
• Carpel Wrist Support (set of 2)$9.98
• The Butt Station Desk Accessory Holder$12.16
• Mini Business Card File Cabinet$12.99
• Countdown to my Retirement Clock$13.94
• Knock Knock Sticky Cubicle Notes Complaint and Blah$14.29
• USB Drink Warmer with 4-port USB Hub$16.99
• USA Scratch-Off Map$27.99
• The Motion Activated Talking Yoda Sentry$29.95
• CubiVue Cubicle Decor Window Decoration$39.95
• Troika Carbon Fiber Pen and Stylus$39.99
• Motion Sensing Personal Heater$49.95
• SwissPen X-1 Multi-Function Executive Pen$49.99
• GymyGym® Ergonomic Exercise Office Chair$799.00

Need more ideas for your gift giving this year? Visit the Coolest Gadgets Gift Picker. Tell us what they like and we’ll find the perfect gift.

[ Gifts for the Cubicle Jockey copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]