What would we do if our umbrellas didn’t open automatically? We can thank the Italian Giovanni Gilardini for it!

When the umbrella was first invented, it wasn't meant to be used for rain. The umbrella got its start over 4,000 years ago in Egypt, eventually spreading to Asian countries such as China. Initially, ...

Always on the lookout for a better travel umbrella? The new Floyd Duomatic by Knirps has a rubberized finger hole in the blob-shaped plastic handle for an extra secure hold in challenging weather. Use ...