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Fanbrella: the Coolest Way to Beat the Heat!

Technology 2020 Olympics Summer
Fanbrella: the Coolest Way to Beat the Heat!

This parasol does more than just block sunlight: fanbrella emits mist from a water bottle and even has—you guessed it—a fan!

Fan-brella helps beat the heat

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It operates on just four AA batteries for up to about five hours. Priced at ¥5,980 (about US$56), the fan has been a big hit this summer. The manufacturer also wants to create a more compact, foldable version in time to debut for the Tokyo Olympics next summer