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Tu Fin Gives the Ability to Walk on Water

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 | Outdoor, Transportation with 1 Comment

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Tu Fin is almost a cross between cross country skiing and kayaking. The new Tu Fin concept is powered 100% by a person, the float itself offers a place for a driver and one passenger. This 8 meters long boat will accelerate at it’s highest velocity (roughly 6.6 knots) without anyone knowing because it’s almost completely silent. Tu Fin is a great work out working almost every muscle in the body, all while being one with nature. The full working prototype and well be showcased at the coming Munich Trade Fair Centre. Read the rest of this entry »

Umbrella Predicts Weather

Monday, April 7th, 2008 | Outdoor, Technology with No Comments »

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The new Ambient Umbrella is the most tech savvy umbrella you’ll probably ever come by. The Ambiant Umbrella gets local weather updates from AccuWeather.com and let’s you know by the illuminating handle. No set up is required to receive the weather information which is great. So remember, whenever you see the handle flashing, you may want to take this umbrella with you. You can but the umbrella here for $125. Read the rest of this entry »

Bench That Always Has a Sunny Side

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 | Outdoor with 1 Comment

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Don’t you love the days after a huge rain storm. The air is fresh, birds are chirping, and whenever you go to sit down… your bum gets soaked. Well a simple design has been developed to prevent keep the surface dry. The slats on these benches can rotate to the dry side by cranking the handle. Read the rest of this entry »

No More Wet Umbrellas

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 | Outdoor with No Comments »

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 Everyone hates when you finally walk inside a building and you have to walk around with a wet dripping umbrella. Well There’s been a solution… this new umbrella folds into a small bag that holds all the water inside it. After a little time just dump out the water or pop the umbrella up and be on your way.

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