Not all gadgets, inventions, and technological improvements can be great. The fine fellows over at Maxim have put together their five worth items the saw at the convention.

Here is an example:

Ambient Umbrella (Ambient Devices)

Ideal for: People who don’t trust the weatherman.

Holy-garbage, Batman! Here’s an umbrella that tells you it’s raining out. There’s a wireless data-radio embedded in the umbrella. You know, in case the drops of water falling down from the sky weren’t enough of a clue, the ‘brella’s handle glows blue to confirm that, yes, drops of water are falling from the sky. Best invention since “The Hamburger That Eats Itself.”
Damage: Another product still “in development.” You can stop now. Please.

Don’t Get Some: ambientdevices.com

For the full and complete list, check out the article here.