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04 Dec 06 03:21
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Now, an umbrella that doubles up as an internet browser!
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Vipin Wilson
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Sydney, Dec 4: Being stuck in the rain may soon become the 'in' thing, thanks to Japanese boffins who have invented an umbrella that comes equipped with the internet.
Developed at the Okude laboratory in Tokyo's Keio University, the high-tech umbrella comes with an integrated digital camera, built-in Wi-Fi and an attached projector.
The umbrella not only captures still images and video, but is also able to automatically upload them to Flickr and YouTube respectively.
Named "Pileus",...
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