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Thanks to inbuilt sensors, the oombrella predicts when it’s going to rain, alerts you when you’ve left it behind, and has a Kevlar frame to keep it from collapsing in high winds.

Imagine having a coach in your soccer ball. That's essentially what InsideCoach says it has done, by creating a smart soccer ball that can monitor a player's skills, track progress, provide tips on how to improve, and make practice more interesting.

Researchers have developed a new "smart dressing" that's able to monitor patient wounds, lowering the need for visual inspections. According to the device's creators, it's not only more convenient than standard dressings, but could also reduce costs associated with wound healing.

Not only is the PLX Devices Luxor 2 flashlight designed for optimal light delivery, it does so automatically by detecting where it's being pointed in order to adjust the beam accordingly. ​

Kinsa has announced its second-generation smart thermometer that's designed to read temperatures from the ear, track illness symptoms, and help people take actionable steps. Unlike its predecessor, it can be used without a smartphone at hand.

Smart has announced the new Fortwo Cabrio, describing it as "three cars in one." The two-seater can be adapted to suit the weather or the driver's mood. It can be used as a closed-top vehicle, with the roof open by way of a sliding canvas sunroof or with the roof removed entirely.

The SmartHalo, currently funding on Kickstarter, attaches to bicycle handlebars to provide riders with smart and safe directions. It also features internal sensors to track cycling metrics, a built-in alarm system, and tamper-proof mounting system.

Knocki is a smart little device that turns solid surfaces like walls, doors or even a coffee table into an interactive remote control. All you have to do is knock.

The new HidrateMe water bottle ensures that you keep drinking by keeping the proverbial light bulb lit. It tracks your water intake via an accompanying app and illuminates when it's time for you to hydrate.

The Smart Fortwo might be one of the smaller cars on the road, but fill it to the brim with audio equipment and it can still be one of the loudest. Working with JBL, Smart has kitted out a one-of-a-kind "Forgigs" concept. It has ear-splitting maximum outputs of 5,720 W and 150 dB.

In some products, connected features seem forced. One place that they really make sense is in fitness, where the ability to track data can actually make a noticeable difference in performance. A new entry into that space is called Sophia, and it brings smart features to the humble skipping rope.

French luggage manufacturer Delsey has revealed a prototype connected smart bag. Known as Pluggage, the bag links to a companion app, and offers various features such as fingerprint unlocking, location tracking and a built-in smartphone charger.