Scientists have developed a new kind of umbrella that can connect to the Internet, which will bring infinite fun to people who encounter rainy days, because pedestrians can hide under the umbrella and watch slideshows and other interesting content. This high-tech umbrella allows you to take pictures with a built-in camera in the umbrella, and these pictures can be uploaded to Flickr (a photo-sharing website) through wireless Internet. You just need to gently turn the handle mechanism of the umbrella with your wrist, and within two minutes, you can enjoy the downloaded pictures inside the umbrella. This umbrella was born in Tokyo and is equipped with a global positioning system and a digital compass, which help you identify directions by using Google Earth system. These functions can also work in coordination with the camera.
The development of this new product started in the spring of 2006 by Keio University in Japan, but it seems to have a certain market at present. Although we do not know the price of this Internet-connected umbrella yet, it can be sure that the price will not be cheap. Remember not to leave it in the subway.