Jul 05
Fourth of July weekend is all about barbecues, swimming, and fun in the sun. (Oh yeah, and America.) But being in the sun isn’t so great for your skin—especially if you’re running a little short on the melanin. Stand tall, …
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Jun 02
Brolly Texting Umbrella
Posted in: Today's Chili
How many folks text while walking around, so much so that you have somehow managed to get used to your “radar” system, that you are able to avoid other people while finding your way to your destination in the midst of replying text messages and WhatsApp hoots? Of course, some of you out there might have read about this particular nursing student in Shenzen, China, who walked into a crowded elevator, and at the floor of her destination, she walked out while transfixed on her handset – only to have the elevator malfunction ala the first Resident Evil movie, where her neck was broken as the elevator doors closed and the entire carriage moved downwards, to the horror of the rest of the folks in the same elevator. Enter the $19.99 Brolly Texting Umbrella that will not prevent such mishaps from happening, but at the very least it frees up one hand to perhaps avoid the elevator doors from jamming if you are thrown into such a scenario.
The Brolly Texting Umbrella comes with a soft and rubbery finger-grip handle, ensuring you need not hold onto your umbrella at all. Your fingers will be able to loop through, as they keep it in place, and you are then able to compose a reply via a text message. This ensures you always have a firm grip on your expensive gadgets while staying dry.
[ Brolly Texting Umbrella copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
May 25
Tired of having your umbrella stolen or used by some random stranger when you need it the most? Designers Kim Seokhui, Kim Seongjin, and Kim Dasol hear you loud and clear, which is why they’ve come up with the Lizard Umbrella concept.
It might sound like a strange name for an umbrella they’re touting as a “self-protective” one. The inspiration for the name comes from the actual lizard, which ensures its survival by breaking its tail off in life-or-death situations.
The Lizard Umbrella can only be used by its owner when its respective key-slash-handle is inserted onto the end. The secret to the construction of the umbrella is the tip of its umbrella stem, which is embossed with lines that only match its rightful handle.
Without this key, the umbrella is rendered “less desirable”, warding off potential umbrella snatchers in the process. Though it might be better if the handle itself was part of the umbrella-opening mechanism, truly rendering it useless when not attached.
[via Yanko Design]
Apr 12
Solar-Lighted Umbrella
Posted in: Today's Chili
Now, the $149.95 Solar-Lighted Umbrella is definitely something that you might want to consider assuming you have a yard or garden large enough to fit it in. I guess it goes without saying that those who do not own landed property and are currently living in apartments, you can rule having the Solar-Lighted Umbrella around, since your balcony might not be large enough to accommodate it, either. It would be easy to assume that the Solar-Lighted Umbrella is pretty much self-explanatory, where it comes with integrated solar lights that help create a lovely mood and setting when dusk falls.
Sporting a large 9’ canopy that cranks open in a jiffy and speedily, the steel support pole is sturdy and stable, while 32 soothing LED lights will help light up your evenings when you want to have heart-to-heart talks with your beloved under romantic conditions, and just in case it has been cloudy the entire day, fret not, there is a battery backup to help recreate those magical moments. You can choose from black, brown, burgundy or hunter green colors for the Solar-Lighted Umbrella’s canopy.
[ Solar-Lighted Umbrella copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 08
Now, do not freak out when you hear of the name of this particular umbrella, as it has nothing to do with the unexplainable franchise of sparkling vampires that seem to snap apart like porcelain, where one of the most powerful “species” in the undead family is seemingly able to create life after copulating with a human. Well, the £24.95 Twilight Umbrella is not going to jive with all of you Stephenie Meyer fans, but it definitely will go down well with the British, or folks living in that part of the world.
There is a purpose for the existence of the Twilight Umbrella, and as we all know, Britain gets plenty of rain – some say that it is way too much, but others revel in the downpour despite it being too dreary and dull at times. Well, why not spruce up the situation with the Twilight Umbrella, where it comes in a hot pink color, and will sport little fibre optic lights that are dotted all around it. There is no need for any electricity to power the Twilight Umbrella, as just batteries are required.
[ Twilight Umbrella changes color adds some jazz to your life copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Mar 19
With the weather warming up in Tokyo and Hanami season just around the corner, it is time to prepare for the rainy season coming up in June…
In Japan, umbrellas are a must. But when you share a regular umbrella with somebody else, one of you, your bags or legs definitely get wet. However, Thanko’s new umbrella – “Odemukae” – will not allow you to get wet because it’s a 1,204mm wide umbrella for 2 people. One of the great things about it is that when …
Feb 10
There’s only so much room overhead for umbrellas. An easy solution would be to share, but then comes the question of whose turn it is to hold the umbrella upright. Quentin de Coster’s simple solution to that? The Branch Umbrella.
I think the name of the umbrella pretty much explains the entire design. Instead of a single handle, it branches into two so the people under it can do their part and take a branch each to keep the umbrella over their heads.
The handle was created for Les Petits Rien / Spullenhulp, a Belgian non-profit organization that invites product and fashion designers to come up with unique pieces from secondhand materials for their Second Hand, Second Life auction. All of the proceeds, of course, are used to fight poverty.
Of the design, Coster explains: “When it is raining and you are accompanied, it is often difficult to wait for the other and adjust your stride compared to its own. This double handle allows two people to hold the umbrella and leads them to walk at the same pace.”
[via MocoLoco via Gadgets Matrix]
Jan 29
Brolly Rain Umbrella
Posted in: Today's Chili
We all love our modern day devices, and if you were to remove a smartphone from the hands of a teenager, university student or yuppie, it would be as though you chopped off one of their arms, and they will walk around in a dazed state, wondering just how the heck they are able to tell the rest of the world on what they had for lunch, and horror of horrors, are unable to keep in touch with friends whom they will meet every weekday on campus anyway. Well, the moment where most of us will tuck away our smartphones safely into our pockets when the heavens open up and pour should be familiar to many, but with the $19.95 Brolly Rain Umbrella, that need not be the case at all.
The Brolly Rain Umbrella is proud to be the most comfortable, fashion forward and fun compact rain umbrella ever released. Apart from ensuring that you remain nice and dry, it comes with a rather unique grip that ensures you will continue to be able to send text messages as well as e-mail in the rain, something which is a whole lot more difficult, if not impossible, to do with a standard issue umbrella. It will come in blue and black shades, so girls, so sorry that there is no Hello Kitty version of it in the pipeline.
[ Brolly Rain Umbrella copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Jan 24
Airblow 2050 Umbrella Blasts Air Upwards to Keep You Dry: No Rain for Future Men
Posted in: Today's ChiliEven though they’ve been around for thousands of years, umbrellas still have two main parts: a canopy and a shaft. But this concept for an umbrella by 22-year old industrial design student Quentin Debaene gets rid of the canopy in favor of something cooler, er drier: air.
Debaene calls his concept the Airblow 2050. He imagines it will use Dyson’s digital motor, which today powers Dyson’s famous bladeless fans and powerful vacuum cleaners. The idea is for the motor to suck air from around the bottom of the shaft and then force it out in a small arc on top, making an invisible canopy. You won’t have to deal with a wet or broken canopy or bumping into other people’s umbrellas. You may even be able to use it to literally blow people away.
I don’t know enough about engineering and physics to fully judge if the concept will work as intended. I’m also wondering why it still looks like an umbrella or at least, an umbrella’s handle. Wouldn’t it be better if it was a small device that you could clip on your backpack or hat? Would we be able to use the Airblow 2050 to carry our stuff and/or friend? Could it be modified and used as a lethal weapon? If a small child pointed it downwards, could said child then use it as a means of transportation? So many questions.
[via Coroflot]
Jan 24
Heart Shaped Umbrella
Posted in: Today's Chili
Love is in the air, or at least it should be, considering how we are about to enter into February real soon with Valentine’s Day being just around the corner. Sure, some might say that it is still a good three weeks away, but you know how fast time flies when you are in love with your heartthrob or beau. Having said that, you would want to do just about everything in your power to impress her, basically being a gentleman and all. In order to be prepared just in case you happen to live in an area that happens to rain a whole lot, then then £18.99 Heart Shaped Umbrella would be just the thing.
The Heart Shaped Umbrella is made from lightweight aluminum, where it will boast of additional UV coating that comes in handy whenever the sun shines, and the Heart Shaped Umbrella also does its part in providing ample relief from the rain. Heck, if she needs to take a leak in a bush somewhere as there are no public toilets in the vicinity for the next 10 miles, this would also come in handy to protect her modesty, no? Best of all is, it tells the whole world that the both of you are obviously in love.
[ Heart Shaped Umbrella copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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