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David in Independence, Missouri listens on 99.1 KMA asked: “I have a Go Pro Underwater Camera, and I am interested in hooking it up to my iPhone or tablet so I can monitor what I am filming. It takes a Mini S High Definition cable, and I am wondering is there anything I can use to connect it to my Phone or Tablet?”
David, as far as we know, the only way to monitor a GoPro camera on an iPhone or tablet is by using their official app, and that app transmits signals over WiFi not via a cable.
If you’re underwater your WiFi network will be basically non existent, WiFi signals do not spread well over water.
Your best bet for monitoring your GoPro may actually be the rear LCD attachment. It’s not cheap, it will cost you $79 but it will let you see what your camera is shooting in real time and you won’t have to worry about signal loss underwater or even about long cables that you have to keep water tight at the connectors, if you choose to go with a monitor or something else for watching the live feed.
For more information tune in to Hour 2 of our podcast.
Facebook Participation : Dave Graveline managed to get his hands on the Samsung Galaxy S4. So far he loves it, what do you think about the latest generation of the Galaxy S line of phones? Is this 5 inch full HD smartphone packed with the latest mobile technology going to fill a hole in YOUR pocket?
Tim – I’m looking forward to your review. I have the S
Dale – Hmmmm my micro usb port on my razr maxx has been having issues. Might be time for an update.
Bryan – It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine….
Nick – Dont like it more then my note 2, either.. next phone I buy will be a note 3.. that 1080p screen is beautiful though.
Bryan – Yeah I hear the Note 3 will have 3 gb of ram and will be 6 inches. Hopefully it comes preloaded with Android 5.0. I may hold out for Google/Motorola’s XPhone
Bill – You could put THAT into the car door… (referring to Dave slamming his fingers in his car door last week)
Nick – 6 inch screen, but within the same dimensions as the note 2… same concept the applied to the s4.. the S4 is actually smaller in dimension then the 3, but with a 5 inch screen
Walter holding his “iPhone”
“This Week in Tech History” Weekly Feature with Chris Graveline
Product Spotlight: Connected Watches
Iggy joined the guys in studio to discuss the features, and pros and cons of the Cookoo, Martian and Imwatch connected watches that he’s been trying out.
Walter Escarzaga, President – Tech my Advice
Jolene in Jefferson City, Missouri listening on News Talk KLIK 1240 sends the following email: “Wireless headphones: This may be a dumb question, but I can’t be the only one who wants to know. I bought a set to listen to the TV without bothering other people. What I really want is a wireless headphone that I can use to listen to my computer. Is there such a thing? Nobody can give me any information.”
You can probably use the exact same wireless headphones. Your computer should have a headphone jack, if it’s a laptop it will be on the side, but if it’s a desktop it may be on the back.
Once you find it just plug in your headphones’ wireless transmitter and that should take care of it. Computers are compatible with regular headphones, you can buy USB versions specifically for them (that usually come with microphones as well), or Bluetooth versions if your computer has Bluetooth connectivity.
Plantronics has a product called the Ribbon that will connect to your bluetooth enabled device, whether that is a computer, phone, tablet or anything else, and will act as a bluetooth receiver for conventional wired headphones. That may be a good product for you if you have a bluetooth enabled computer, but whatever you’re using with your TV now will most likely work just fine on your computer too.
And although this has nothing directly to do with answering Jolene’s question, it’s such a cool thing that we wanted to mention it. The new Roku 3 streaming player features a headphone jack in the remote. You can connect a regular pair of headphones or earbuds to your Roku remote for listening without disturbing others in the room, whether you’re watching TV with the TV sound off, or whether you just need to boost the volume for yourself in order to understand what the heck people are saying on that show. (You crazy kids! Get off my lawn!).
For more information tune in to Hour 2 of our podcast.
This Week’s Prizes for Our Listeners
Audiofly: AF33 in-ear headphones
Covington Creations: Earbud yo-yo — Now with Dave’s face on them! — A clever solution to tangled earbuds.
iolo: Copies of: Drive Scrubber – Erase data so it can NEVER be recovered.
Touchfire: iPad Keyboards – The world’s thinnest, lightest iPad keyboard.