Conscious umbrella
Information aesthetics reports about a clever umbrella.
"Ambient devices, … , has announced a 'weather Forecasting umbrella'. the umbrella has a handle that pulses blue light when rain is predicted, so you are reminded to take it with you when leaving."
To do so the umbrella needs a localisation technology and the capability to go online and download
the newest weather forecast.
Sounds a bit too hightech for such a task 
I mean – how about a look outside your window? And – will your umbrella oneday become a conscious mind? "Good morning stupid – it's Florida, you can leave me home!!!"
via smartmobs