科技要进步，如今的地球人将伞“打”到了一种新境界。这种新发明被戏称作“nubrella”，是一个卖相颇为可爱的透明泡泡，套在头上即可使用，不用的时候可以像帽子一样挂在脑后。全程不需要在手上拿任何东西，想骑车想遛狗都非常便利。
这种伞重量为1千克，售价预计为40欧元。发明者对它的前景非常有信心，认为nubrella将改变地球村民的打伞方式。
the nubrella, which resembles a bubble wrapped around the user's head and shoulders, works by strapping on a shoulder support and extending a canopy around the head。
weighing just over 1kg, it costs ￡40 and comes in either black or see-through style。
inventor alan kaufman, 49, from florida, said: "the major advantage is the wearer doesn't have to carry anything when not in use as it goes behind the head like a hood。
"the umbrella was long overdue for some innovation, now people can ride their bikes and work outdoors completely hands free while staying protected。
"millions of people are required to work outdoors no matter what the conditions are and simply can't hold an umbrella and perform their tasks。
"we believe this will revolutionise the industry and are targeting people who can't use an umbrella or are too tired to hold an umbrella."
it comes as, after a spell of unseasonable march sunshine, britons endured a washout easter weekend。
britain's seaside resorts, last year thronged with visitors as temperatures climbed higher than spain and greece, presented a sorry picture with just the odd hardy dog walker braving the soggy conditions。
forecasters say the damp weather is set to continue with showers predicted for the rest of the week。