May 30th, 2006
Gizmo of the Day Protects Pasty White Geeks!
By: Chief Gizmateer, Gizmos for Geeks
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
If you’re a pasty white geek afraid of facing the sun without SPF 1001 sunscreen, the Geeks have found a gizmo for you (and me!)… the UV Hawk. The device has four skin tone options that help eliminate sunburns dependant on your skin type. The portable device shows accurate UV index and the safe amount of time to spend in the sun. Even on overcast days I bet I should not stay outdoors for more than 1 minute!
The UV Hawk is easy to use. Expose this UV index device to direct sunlight. The display will show the current UV index, your indicated SPF blockage, your designated skin tone, and the current temperature, as well as a countdown timer. When the displayed amount of time elapses, an alarm will sound to remind you to take action to decrease your risk of sunburn. The countdown timer alternates with a percentage display of maximum suggested sun exposure to avoid sunburns.
Source: Gizmos for Geeks
Rob says:
Oh man.
I appreciate geek tech as much as the next guy, but all I get here is the image of a frail, pasty geek wandering the beach with this thing instead of chilling out and enjoying some sun.
May 30th, 2006 at 2:28 pm