Neowin News Feed for: Waterproof

GoPro HERO13 Ultra Wide gets 31% off for outdoor creators

Paul Hill — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:10:02 +0000

If you've been looking to buy a GoPro camera, check out this HERO13 Ultra Wide lens bundle. It's now discounted by a massive 31%. Read more...

Scientists summon ultrasonic tech that charges devices through water and even skin

Sayan Sen — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:16:01 +0000

Thanks to new research, an ultrasonic tech has been developed that sneaks through skin and water to wirelessly charge devices. Read more...

IKEA says its $15 waterproof Vappeby bluetooth speakers offer 80 hours of playtime

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:24:01 +0000

IKEA has launched a new Vappeby branded Bluetooth speaker that it claims offers an unbelievable 80 hours of music playback time on a single charge. The portable speaker comes with a $15 price tag. Read more...

Jargon Buster: Find out what MIL-STD and IP ratings mean for your gadgets

Chandrakant Isi — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:00:01 +0000

Not all rugged and water-resistant electronics are made equal. Let's find out what factors affect your gadget's ability to survive rough handling and operate in harsh environments. Read more...

The Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are both discounted at up to $35 off at Amazon

Steven Parker — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:08:01 +0000

The Kindle is currently discounted by 33% and the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite can be had at 27% off temporarily at Amazon. There's no indication when the deal ends so you might need to act fast. Read more...

Amazon launches all-new Kindle Oasis for $249.99

Paul Hill — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:00:01 +0000

Amazon has announced the next generation Kindle Oasis. The company is launching the device from $249.99, with the option to upgrade from 8GBs of storage to 32GBs for an additional $30. Read more...

HTC U11 Review: U can't go wrong with this one

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:38:01 +0000

HTC's U11 had a lot to prove given the disappointing results of last year's models. Luckily, through a combination of great engineering and good specs, the U11 is a flagship worthy of recognition. Read more...

NOMU S30 mini review: A smaller take on its flagship phone with some sacrifices

Boyd Chan — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:32:01 +0000

The NOMU S30 now comes in a miniature variant, boasting some minor improvements over its big brother but with some sacrifices in terms of specs. Here's our review of the S30 mini smartphone from NOMU. Read more...

Samsung ready to unveil Gear Fit2 Pro, a new waterproof fitness wearable

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:54:01 +0000

While the Galaxy Note8 will headline Samsung's upcoming Unpacked event, the company will also unveil a new waterproof fitness wearable dubbed the Gear Fit2 Pro, with support for iOS and Android. Read more...

Upcoming iPhones will be waterproof and have wireless charging, confirms Wistron CEO

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:44:01 +0000

The CEO of Wistron - the Taiwanese company which assembles iPhones - has confirmed that the next generation of iPhones will be equipped with wireless charging and a waterproof body. Read more...

NOMU S30 review: A rugged smartphone that won't put a huge dent in your hip pocket

Boyd Chan — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:44:01 +0000

While rugged smartphones are certainly nothing new, water, dust, and shock resistance have usually come with a hefty price tag to match. Here's our review of the S30 Android phablet from NOMU. Read more...

NOMU S30 smartphone tests its mettle and endurance in a washing machine

Boyd Chan — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 05:06:01 +0000

While water and dust resistance have been features touted by some recent high-end smartphones, NOMU puts its ruggedized $250 flagship phablet through a wash cycle to test its resilience. Read more...

Fitbit unveils the bigger Charge 2, and waterproof Flex 2 fitness trackers

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:50:01 +0000

Fitbit has just unveiled a couple of new fitness trackers, designed to be follow-ups to its current offerings. The Charge 2 is a high-end, big-screened tracker, while the new Flex 2 is waterproof. Read more...

Apple rumor storm: Space Black iPhone 7, wireless earbuds, waterproof Watch 2, and more

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:02:01 +0000

Rumors point to changes coming in Apple's upcoming products. The iPhone 7 is supposedly going to feature a static Home button and a new color, while the Watch will be waterproof and have GPS. Read more...

Construction firm DeWalt enters "tough phone" market

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:16:01 +0000

The construction firm DeWalt has entered the so-called "tough phone" market with the £379 MD501. Aside from being extra tough, it's also waterproof and particle proof. The device is also dual SIM. Read more...

iSealed: iPhone 6s / 6s Plus appears water-resistant, withstands being submerged for 60 minutes

John Devon — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:42:01 +0000

Apple's new iPhones get dunked in water for a side by side test in a new video. iFixit's tear-down reveals how Apple's engineers achieved hydro resistance. Read more...

Sony changes its stance on its waterproof phones, tells users not to use them underwater

Justin Luna — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:00:01 +0000

Despite the heavy marketing by Sony that their phones are resistant to liquids and can be used while submerged, Sony has recently recanted this, telling users not to use their phones underwater. Read more...

Sony Xperia Z2 spends six weeks in the sea, lives to tell the tale

Andy Weir — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:48:23 +0000

A man dropped his Sony Xperia Z2 into the sea, only for the device to be retrieved by his scuba-diving friend six weeks later - a little worse for wear, but still in full working order. Read more...

Archos CEO demonstrates the water-resistant Quechua Phone by dunking it in water... and it dies.

Steven Johns — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:37:11 +0000

Archos CEO quickly finds out that dunking a water-resistant phone in a jug of water isn't going to end well for anybody. Read more...

iPhone users fall for fake iOS 7 'waterproof feature' ad, rage ensues

Steven Parker — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:42:05 +0000

Gullible iPhone users who recently updated to iOS 7 fell for a fake ad created by 4chan users that claimed that the update waterproofs the iPhone, people tried it out and got a nasty surprise. Read more...

Rumor: Nokia partners with P2i. Could a waterproof Lumia be coming soon?

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:36:12 +0000

A new rumor has Nokia entering a partnership with P2i a company that specializes in waterproofing electronics. We might see upcoming devices being waterproof including the long awaited Lumia 1000 EOS. Read more...

A Windows 8 tablet you can take to the bath? Maybe...

John Callaham — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:08:09 +0000

Fujitsu is planning to release a Windows 8 version of its Arrows Tab tablet, which, among other things, will be waterproof. The tablet should be released later in 2012. Read more...

Cool: Waterproof your iPhone or Galaxy S2 for just $15?

Steven Parker — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:50:52 +0000

A Japanese company has come up with a technology that completely waterproofs your iPhone or Galaxy S2 for a low price, taking a bath or going for a swim need no longer separate you from your device. Read more...