Speaking of submersible Bluetooth keyboards, here’s a radio-controlled replica of the USS Seawolf SSN-21 submarine, featuring a cool looking sub-style controller.

There is a propeller at the rear and various hydrodynamic control fins as well as ballast tanks. Smaller, deep diving and specialty submarines may deviate significantly from this traditional layout.

Features:

• RC USS Seawolf SSN-21 Submarine
• Radio Control all directions, DIVE, ASCEND, FORWARD, REVERSE, RIGHT and LEFT
• Radio Range: 5 meters
• 3-motor system
• Age: 8+
• HxWxD(approx.): 55mm x 60mm x 345mm (RC Submarine)

The R/C USS Seawolf SSN-21 Submarine is available from Toys Brando for $55.

ACM-R5 is the name of this awesome, and quite scary, amphibious robot snake – developed by the people at the Hirose Fukushima Lab in Japan.

ACM-R5 is equipped with paddles and passive wheels around the body. To generate propulsive force by undulation, the robot need a resistance property as it glides freely in tangential direction but cannot in normal direction. Due to the paddles and passive wheels, ACM-R5 obtains that character both in water and on ground.

Here’s a video demonstration of the robot snake in the water:

The control system of ACM-R5 is an advanced one. Each joint unit has CPU, battery, motors, so they can operate independently. Through communication lines each unit exchanges signals and automatically recognizes its number from the head, and how many units join the system. Thanks to this system operators can remove, add, and exchange units freely and they can operate ACM-R5 flexibly according to situations.

Read more about the ACM-R5 robot snake over at Hirose Fukushima Lab.

(Via Geekologie)

The compact, lightweight Reef Rider sea scooter allows you to cruise along at speeds of up to 2.2mph (3.5km/h) and it will only set you back around $200.

The Reef Rider will operate to a depth of 3 metres, and a full charge will give you a run-time of up to 50 minutes – plenty of time to bond with the undersea world and discover the wonders of the not too deep.

Features:

• Scoot around in the sea or pool with this on and underwater scooter.
• The Reef Rider has an easy to use trigger operation to get scooting.
• Dives to depths of up to 3 metres.
• Travels at a speed of up to 2.2mph.
• For safety there is an auto-cut off and a protective grill over the propeller.
• Requires a mains adaptor for charging (UK adaptor included), a full charge equals a run time of 50mins.
• Suitable for ages 8 years+.
• Size: 70 x 25cm.

The Reef Rider Sea Scooter is available from IWOOT for £99.99 (about $200).

Here’s a fun and simply way to turn your pool or bathtub into a cool looking “underwater disco ball that also doubles up as a hypnotic indoor mood light”, using waterproof five colored LEDs.

Underwater Light ShowA dazzling blend of five coloured LEDs and five different light patterns ensure you never tire of one particular show, whilst giving you the option to select a display to suit the occasion and your mood.

This fabulous underwater disco ball even floats, so you can project these mesmerising light patterns onto the sides of the pool, walls and up into the night. The Underwater Light Show is designed with a magnifying cover, which maximises the area of illumination and makes for some pretty impressive light effects.

And there are no rules to say your Underwater Light Show even has to go anywhere near water to work. We tried the Underwater Light Show indoors in a darkened room and the results are hypnotic. Attractive light patterns project 360 degrees around the room, covering the walls with colour, giving you a soothing mood light as well as a fantastic underwater disco ball.

Features:

• Disco ball for the pool, spa and bath
• Great indoor mood light too!
• 5 light patterns
• 5 coloured LEDs
• Waterproof
• Floats
• Magnifying cover for maximum illumination
• Auto off feature after 60 minutes

The Underwater Light Show is available from Gizoo for £7.95 (about $16).

This underwater mask comes with a built-in digital camera, allowing the user to shoot stills or video while taking a swim.

The mask is available in two different versions; a 5MP version that can go down to 30 meters, and a 3.1MP with a maximum depth of 5 meters.

It requires 2 AAA batteries and transfer the shots to your computer via USB.

Read more about Underwater Digital Camera Mask at liquidimageco.com.

(Via Krunker, Likecool & Popgadget)

I don’t know, maybe manufactures of consumer electronics are preparing for global warming and ice melting, because the waterproof devices seem to pop up on a more regular basis these days.

This personal underwater clock counts the number of laps you swim, records the time it took to complete each lap and your total time. On top of that it will also estimate the amount of calories burned.

Simply press the Lap Track to start and again each time you complete a lap and the Lap Track will do the rest. Each time the Lap Track is pressed, your split time will be displayed for 5 seconds so you can check your times as you swim. The entire Lap Track is a button, so you wont need to worry about slowing down to press any small buttons.

Features:

• Count Your Lap Times
• Count Your Total Swim Time
• Calculate The Amount of Calories Burnt
• Count Down Feature
• Attach To Pool with Suction Pads

The Finis Lap Track costs £39 (about $80 USD) at advancedmp3players.co.uk.

(Via Tech Digest)

Maybe you prefer taking your files underwater instead of having them hanging around your neck on dry land. No problem.

The Korean company Gidis has announced the launch of their MDrive – a waterproof USB memory drive available in 1GB and 2GB models.

The red on black memory sticks has been designed by Young-Se Kim of INNO Design. They will cost about $41 and $62 when they are out in the stores next month.

(Via Popgadget)

If you’re more of the gadget type, these underwater Tub Lights ($15) might be your perfect alternative to having candles in the bathroom. Available in five different colors.

Use this tap light to create a calm environment while you bathe. This waterproof light suctions to the side of a bathtub, hot tub or pool, and cycles through shades of red, green, blue, purple and yellow…or use in steady-on white.

Specifications

• Underwater Tub Light
• Very light weight
• Colorful light display cycles red, green, blue, yellow, purple, light blue and white colors
• Can select permanent look
• Strong PVC suction cup for any smooth surface
• Press center of light for on/off
• Takes 4 AAA batteries (not included)
• Measures 4½”D x 2″H
• Net weight is approx. less than 1 ounce
• Made in China

(Via cribcandy)