![French invention the Oombrella tells you when it's raining. So does getting wet.](/web/20160930045218im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/p/e/x/u/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.grpeyp.png/1475101938669.jpg)
The brolly that knows more than you do
How would you like an umbrella that lets you know if you leave it behind? The Oombrella will send an alert to your phone if you walk off without it.
How would you like an umbrella that lets you know if you leave it behind? The Oombrella will send an alert to your phone if you walk off without it.
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At last, Rhodes can finally get some sleep.
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