Microsoft is testing underwater data centers

We may not yet have underwater cities to dwell upon, but if Microsoft has its way, we may soon have underwater data centers to process and store our data.

Sony backtracks and says waterproof phones shouldn't be used underwater

Sony seems to have changed stance on their waterproof devices, and is now saying you shouldn't actually use them underwater.

Google Street Views Dives Underwater

Maybe it's a coincidence that Apple just abandoned Google Maps and Street View on their new iOS6, and that some of it's router even sugest you swim across water; but the important part is that Google's Street View is getting better and better and after taking us through some amazing natural Parks, it takes us under the ocean surface.

It's impossible to explore these oceanic street view landscapes and not bring back some old and fond memories of Capt. Jacques Costeau documentaries that amazed us when we were younger. The sheer magic of the underwater world - a world that we often forget is far larger than the "above water" surface of our planet - and that remains as misterious as ever.

I wonder how Costeau would feel knowing that this deep blue world is now within reach of the entire world, and that anyone can dive into the great coral reef without even leaving their home...

Personal Extreme Submarine - Seabreacher

If you ever wondered how it would be to fly through the water like a dolphin or shark, and even jumping into the air... now you can feel it for real thanks to these amazing personal compact submarines from Seabreacher.

Watch the following video showcasing their most extreme model: the Seabreacher X. And be sure to check their other videos as well.



Let's hope someday this kind of "toys" can be brought down from the current $65-85K to more affordable levels.