Solestrom's new UV-detecting bikini

It's summertime, folks, which means funtime summery stuff like blankets, beach balls -- even bikinis -- get upgrades. Though not the first of its kind, the $190 Solestrom UV-metering bikini, which happens to look like something straight out of a Bond film, tells you where the sun's at on the UV scale from 0 to 20 and when you're done crisping -- which for pale n' pasty pushovers such as ourselves is pretty much as soon as we walk outside. And do deposit that wagging tongue, gentlemen; titillating though this post may be, we aim keep it clean 'round these parts.

[Thanks, Michael]

[Derrick @ Jul 26th 2006 8:36AM]

Can you program it for your skin type to get a better indication for when to head inside? You might have addressed this in the article but for some reason I couldn't manage to read it.

[John from Buffalo @ Jul 26th 2006 8:42AM]

mmmm..... timmme'

[PervinMervin @ Jul 26th 2006 8:55AM]

It even comes with dual airbags. Sweet!

[TeddyN @ Jul 26th 2006 9:18AM]

That sure is an ugly bikini. Since this is a gadget blog though, I guess the coolness of the feature is what counts though ;)

[n1ce_hat @ Jul 26th 2006 9:43AM]

i agree, it is pretty cool but it does look pretty ugly. not something i can see many girls wearing (it looks bulky)..

is it even waterproof i wonder?

still a neat product.

[quahogian @ Jul 26th 2006 9:46AM]

seems like everything is related to technology in this picture, I bet she is from "silicon" valley ;)

[Steve Macica @ Jul 26th 2006 12:19PM]

Holy Areola Batman!

[George @ Jul 26th 2006 1:52PM]

check out www.uv-x.com under the color change cap.

I need honest opinion to see if it make sense to launch sun protection - color change (as indicator) bikini (yes, the fabric is much thinner); maybe also the beach and outdoor gears. Your valuable input is greatly appreciative.

[Doug @ Jul 27th 2006 8:12AM]

Engadget going soft-porn on us? Steve uncovered it, so to speak...

Nothing to see here, move along, move along.

[Radjammin @ Jul 28th 2006 4:53PM]

Suprised it took so many comments to comment on the hotness in the bathing suit. Come on computer geeks, Engadget rocks the pretty ladies!!!

So pretty.

[ZERO @ Aug 2nd 2006 8:55AM]

GOOGLE i buy

[0_o Mr. L @ Aug 7th 2006 2:58AM]

looks a bit.... stiff... the bikini I mean

[RebelFlagBikini @ May 27th 2007 2:50PM]

http://BikiniJoes.com is just what you are talking about Memorial Day and Forth of July Flag Swimsuits and Army Camo to support our troops.

Bikini Joe has always made his Bikinis and Swimwear in USA and now its made in Mexico for the first time so thats just what has happened to Made in USA.

[ajgravino @ Nov 16th 2007 4:17PM]

it seems like it is very cute