June has rolled in and the sun is beaming bright. So, grab your swimsuits, some sunscreen, a beach towel and the latest in summer gadgets because this season has some promising inventions.

FINIS SwiMP3

Great tunes are a must when catching some rays. But iPod’s and MP3 players can get damaged if exposed to water. Therefore, FINIS has developed the latest in audio technology with the SwiMP3 ($139.99).

SwiMP3 is an MP3 player that lets you swim underwater with skipping a beat. Standard music players transmit sound through air or water and end up causing a muffled noise. The SwiMP3’s innovative technology uses bone conduction, or the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear, in order to give the swimmer exceptional sound quality.

This fully waterproof device comes with 256MB of memory, a USB cable and an install disc with Musicmatch 9.0 software. Use this program to transfer files onto the device, or simply just drag and drop them. For more information, visit www.finisinc.com.

Olympus 1030SW

Summer memories are the best. And with the Olympus 1030SW digital camera ($399) those memories will be perfect.

Olympus has recently introduced one of the toughest digital cameras on the market. Stylus 1030SW is the latest 10.1 megapixel camera that can be dropped from 6.6 feet, submerged in 33-foot deep water and even withstand temperatures as low as 14°F.

With increased shock absorption, better resolution, a longer optical zoom lens, and a larger LCD screen, the slim, ultra-compact memory saver will capture all the special family moments in the sun. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Coleman Fishpen

Out at sea is almost an everyday thing here in Southwest Florida. But if a rough day at the office has you rushing to get out there, don’t worry. The Coleman Fishpen ($19.95) will make impromptu fishing as easy as 1, 2, 3.

This clever device is the size of a large marker pen and opens to become an aluminum alloy 4-foot fishing rod. The system has been crafted with precision technology and comes complete with a left and right handed reel, hooks, line, weights and bobbers. For more information, visit www.fishpen.com.

Grilliput and Firebowl

Finally, a hot summer day is coming to a close and the tummy is ready for something grilled. Unzip that backpack and enjoy the amazing portable grill by REI called the Grilliput and Firebowl ($29).

This 11.5” long and 1” wide stainless steel grill can be stored virtually anywhere. It’s as easy as unscrewing the carrier tube, assembling the rack and adjusting the collapsible fins of the portable firebowl to start cooking.

The Grilliput opens into a 9 x 10.25” barbecue that is perfect for camping trips or a day at the beach. It even features a cleaning groove used to scrape off the grill before dismantling it to pack and go. For more information, visit www.rei.com.