<p>A company in France has developed a new smart umbrella that when paired with a smartphone app can not only predict the weather but also send you a notification if you leave it behind.<br /><br /></p>.<p>'Oombrella', the smart umbrella is fitted with a capsule having sensors for air pressure, humidity, temperature and light.<br /><br />This setup allows the umbrella to tell whether or not it may rain in the next 15 minutes, notifying the user via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone with the corresponding app.<br /><br />It can also record weather data and can hold camera at the top. The capsule also has an integrated buzzer and light so that users can be alerted when they get a call.<br /><br />The ribs of the umbrella are made of Kevlar, a synthetic fibre of high tensile strength, 'TechTimes' reported.<br /><br />According to the company Wezzoo that developed Oombrella, the device is "really wind-resistant" with the capability of withstanding storms, hailstorms and snowstorms.<br /><br />The handle has a waterproof, ergonomic design that makes it easy to hold while ensuring that the components inside are not damaged by rainwater.<br /><br />The canopy is made from the "finest shiny material," and is UV-resistant.</p>
<p>A company in France has developed a new smart umbrella that when paired with a smartphone app can not only predict the weather but also send you a notification if you leave it behind.<br /><br /></p>.<p>'Oombrella', the smart umbrella is fitted with a capsule having sensors for air pressure, humidity, temperature and light.<br /><br />This setup allows the umbrella to tell whether or not it may rain in the next 15 minutes, notifying the user via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone with the corresponding app.<br /><br />It can also record weather data and can hold camera at the top. The capsule also has an integrated buzzer and light so that users can be alerted when they get a call.<br /><br />The ribs of the umbrella are made of Kevlar, a synthetic fibre of high tensile strength, 'TechTimes' reported.<br /><br />According to the company Wezzoo that developed Oombrella, the device is "really wind-resistant" with the capability of withstanding storms, hailstorms and snowstorms.<br /><br />The handle has a waterproof, ergonomic design that makes it easy to hold while ensuring that the components inside are not damaged by rainwater.<br /><br />The canopy is made from the "finest shiny material," and is UV-resistant.</p>