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Oppo has announced that it is ready to bring its 360° Armor Body smartphone to a new market. The A5 Pro is likely to fit into the ~$200 price-bracket with the same Dimensity 6300 SoC as the Realme 14x. The former might have more rear cameras, although the latter could hit back in other, potentially important, ways.

The Doogee Fire 6 Max looks like a practical and well-equipped smartphone that also comes with a thermal imaging camera and a very large battery. It also features a dedicated flashlight.

The Ulefone Armor 30 Pro is a dual-screen smartphone that is now available on Amazon US. The device is equipped with a fairly capable processor and a large battery, which can be charged quickly and doubles as a power bank.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, the new generation of its rugged Android tablet. Among other things, it boasts a modern chipset, larger battery, brighter display and further technical upgrades.

Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy XCover7 Pro rugged smartphone in the global markets. Samsung’s mid-range rugged smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and a small 4,350 mAh battery. It will be available starting April 2025 via Samsung’s official website.

Ulefone touts the Armor 30 Pro as the world's first real dual-display rugged smartphone. Both of its screens are backed to emerge from some of the most extreme durability tests unscathed as they are both covered with Gorilla Glass 5. The Android device's ordeals have also involved being frozen, drilled and run over to date.

8849 (formerly Unihertz) touts its new Shark 3 as a "Lighter, Thinner, Faster" rugged smartphone despite its huge 10,000mAh+ battery. The device has an AMOLED display of modern specs such as a 1440p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Shark 3 also boasts dual 50MP rear cameras and faster charging than most flagships, although it also has its disadvantages.

The Ulefone Armor X32 Pro is a new smartphone that offers a night vision camera and a rugged design. The phone is also relatively compact and has a relatively small display as a result.

The Ulefone Armor 30 Pro can now be ordered. It's a rugged smartphone that features a large secondary screen on the back as well as a night vision camera that can take photos in low-light conditions.

Ulefone is now selling a couple of new and powerful rugged smartphones, but the differences between the two model variants of the Armor 28 Ultra are rather small. The phones can already be ordered directly from the manufacturer.

The WP200 Pro is a new smartphone that comes with a huge set of features. For instance, the secondary display of this modern handset is removable and doubles as a smartwatch or headset.

Vaio has launched its latest 13.3-inch notebooks featuring the latest Intel Core processors, MIL-STD-810H durability, and 5G connectivity. With a broad range of ports, quiet keyboards, and all-day battery life, business users can work anywhere with ease.

The Armor 30 Pro is a new smartphone with a second screen on the back. This display is quite large, and in addition to powerful speakers, the new rugged handset features night vision camera and a pretty large battery.

The MaxPad I10 S Pro is a new Android tablet that is protected against from dust, water and should be able to survive drops. The slate comes with a cellular modem which means it can be used on the go when no Wi-Fi is available.

New Compute Module 4 variants have arrived to bring Raspberry Pi’s to even the most extreme environments. With the help of Samsung, these new variants can handle intense temperature conditions. 

The Pure 70 Pro has launched with on-trend features such as a rear camera hump with a periscope zoom lens and a large AMOLED display. It is probably the least surprising of its OEM's latest crop of smartphones, having debuted alongside the Doogee Moment: a brand-first "ultra-thin" projector smartphone. Meanwhile, the new Note series integrates extra-large silicon-anode batteries, while the Doogee V Flip is a first-gen clamshell foldable.

Sonim has revealed a new smartphone that is equipped with a thermal camera from FLIR. The XP Pro is supposedly suitable to be used in tough environments and comes with 5G connectivity.

Ulefone is launching a new smartphone with two model variants. Regardless of the SKU, users can look forward to a rich feature set, a decent amount of performance and a rugged design including a secondary display on the back.

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

Ulefone has once again announced the upcoming release of its two new rugged smartphones that are designed to withstand harsh conditions. Depending on the specific model, the dual-screen Armor 28 Ultra comes with or without a thermal camera.

The S119 is a new smartphone that is particularly robust and comes with a second screen as well as a 20MP night-vision camera. The Doogee-branded mobile device is further powered by a MediaTek processor, which unfortunately lacks 5G support.

GoPro has announced that the "smallest and lightest" of its action camera line-up is now also capable of its widest-angle recording thanks to a new software update that confers a potentially vital crop setting on its 4K video menu. Furthermore, an additional SuperView Digital Lens setting is backed to make the same footage even more dynamic and dramatic with further aspect-ratio toggling.

The Doogee S200X is a durable Android phone featuring a large battery, 5G connectivity, and a secondary display on the back. It can now be easily ordered off Amazon.

The WP100 Titan is a 'projector smartphone' that might be more useful than most thanks to its unprecedentedly large battery. Oukitel has just announced its price and also a Super Early Bird discount that can be applied to that price on the 200MP main camera device's release. However, securing the deal comes with something of a caveat.

The Fossibot S3 Pro boasts two displays for the price of one, one of which is of the 6.67-inch AMOLED variety. The Android smartphone also comes with a charger in the box, and can use microSD cards of up to 1TB in size. Then again, the wallet-friendly device also has its drawbacks.

Samsung's latest 'rugged' smartphone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset. Its allegedly upcoming Pro variant is thought to launch with a processor from Qualcomm instead. The change could confer more power and speed on the supposed "Galaxy XCover7 Pro".

The Doogee S118 Pro is a brand-new rugged smartphone with specifications that look undeniably enticing on paper. The brick of a smartphone sports a massive 10,800 mAh battery, an octa-core SoC paired with 8 GB of memory, and 512 GB of expandable storage.

The Oppo A5 Pro recently debuted as a new Android smartphone with an unusually high amount of ingress protection for its mid-tier specs. Now, it is said to have a vanilla sibling in the wings with the same design and display. However, the plain "A5" might have an even bigger battery, as well as a processor from Qualcomm rather than MediaTek.

Rollme has launched a new budget-friendly smartwatch that comes with a wide range of features. The wearable is supposed to be very durable and offers location-based functions such as a simplified navigation without full-fledged maps.

HMD has just launched OffGrid, a rugged, portable satellite communication device that enables two-way texting and SOS service on any smartphone. OffGrid connects to the phone over Bluetooth via an app, and also features live location sharing. The device costs $199 and requires an active subscription to work.

The BV8200 is a new smartphone with a secondary display on the back and two flashlights. Several certifications attest to the device's durability against dust, water or temperature extremes. Two SIM cards and a memory card can be installed at the same time, which is certainly not a given among smartphones of this kind.

The Pilot 1 is a new and reasonably priced rugged smartphone that comes with a particularly powerful speakers and a long-range flashlight. The large battery also helps the device to double as a power bank.

Ulefone has launched a new Armor X31 Pro affordable rugged smartphone. The company’s latest Armor X series smartphone comes with a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,050 mAh battery. It also has a dedicated night vision camera for outdoor use.

Modretro touts its Chromatic as a handheld console recreation that is as faithful to the OG Game Boy Color as possible - except for the backlighting for a display that is also rated to have sapphire-grade protection. That spec has now been put to the test by a famous YouTuber, along with its ability to use nostalgia-ridden cartridges such as The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.

Just in time for the winter season, Milwaukee Tool has released the M12 heated Toughsell Jacket. Featuring all-new Hexon heat technology, this battery-powered jacket is sure to keep the wearer warm and comfortable even in the coldest weather.

A leak has revealed the specs of a new rugged smartphone from HMD. The phone will launch as the HMD XR22 and it will bring key improvements in almost all areas in comparison to its predecessor, the HMD XR21.

Oukitel is offering some sweet deals on its acclaimed portfolio of rugged smartphones and tablets. Whether you are shopping to upgrade your mobile experience this Black Friday or planning to gift someone special for Thanksgiving, Oukitel's latest deals give you class-leading products with great savings.

The Doogee V Max Pro is a new 5G smartphone that is not only robust, but also comes with a high-performing SoC. The battery is large and there is a special backlight.

Oukitel has now opened pre-orders for its latest rugged tablet - with a limited-time price-cut. The RT3 Pro is touted to be as versatile as it is durable with its 8-inch display. The brand is also running a giveaway on Reddit in conjunction with its upcoming "World Premiere".

Tribit's latest StormBox-series speaker is touted as a new way to bring a whole outdoor party's worth audio power anywhere, claiming a total output of up to 200 watts (W). The Blast 2 has up-to-date Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity and is rated to last for up to 30 hours off a charger. It also has RGB lighting, a karaoke function and an IP67 rating for increased durability.

Ulefone now has a compact and well-equipped smartphone on offer, the Armor Mini 20 Pro 5G, which is characterized by a high level of robustness and comes with a night vision camera. Wireless charging is also supported.

Fujitsu has unveiled the FMV Zero WU5/J3 - the world's lightest 14-inch AI laptop. The laptop comes with an AI NPU, rugged carbon-fiber body, and a slew of ports.

The latest Watch Ultra variant is its series' first to have a different color than that of the standard raw titanium of its chassis. Now, a popular durability vlogger has set out to show just how "diamond-like" that coating really is. It proved as rock-solid as Apple suggested - until it encountered a certain tool in fairly common, widespread use.

Hurricane Helene devastated many parts of the US over the weekend with heavy flooding and destruction. However, a Rivian R1T owner was pleasantly surprised to find his truck operational after being dragged a significant distance.

Oukitel is all set to launch the RT3 Pro rugged tablet later this month. The RT3 Pro is built to MIL-STD-810H, IP68, and IP69K standards, which means it can withstand pet peeves and the harsh outdoors with equal elan. The RT3 Pro offers excellent mobile and wireless networking thanks to a powerful MediaTek G81 chipset and up to a combined 16 GB of RAM.

Oukitel has put some of its interesting rugged devices up for sale as part of its ongoing Back to School 2024 sale. They include the WP33 Pro, a smartphone backed to keep its ultra-loud dedicated speaker on for up to a week with a 22,000mAh battery. Alternatively, a selection of the brand's tablets with similarly large batteries are also up to $100 off during the sale.