Todays Gadget and Technology Information

Waterproof cameras are nothing new, but you have to appreciate Oregon Scientific’s ability to make the ATC5K applicable to everyday and extreme life.  The self contained waterproof camera takes still photos, can capture 640×480 video at 30FPS, has a built-in 1.5-inch LCD screen and a helmet mountable foot controllable via remote control.  The ATC5K can also double as a webcam, and for added videos and stills its memory is expandable up to 4GB with an SD card.  Takes 2 AA batteries

Onkyo unveiled their latest 2.4Ghz wireless headphones today, the MHP-UW2. Its wireless dock, which looks abnormally large, is specifically designed to work with iPods, although a stereo plug is available for other MP3 players and noncompatible iPods (i.e. Shuffle). The headphones feature embedded iPod controls which includes play, pause, track forward and back.

The Onkyo MHP-UW2 headphones should be available later this year for about $190.

I could so use one of these. iPhone, iPod Shuffle, Bluetooth headsets…the list goes on.

It’s probably safe to assume that this novelty toy will provide about 5 minutes of entertainment and then be relegated to the basement for destruction.  Nonetheless, they’ve wittingly replaced the hamster with a computer mouse.  The faster you type on the connected keyboard, the faster the wheel spins.  Need I say this is a reflection of my life at times.