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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.

It's Android 14 out of the box for its latest smartphone with a rear-facing Smart Display. It is also equipped with a new Dragon Scale build that integrates Gorilla Glass and "aerospace-grade" aluminum and titanium alloys to achieve IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H ratings. The S200's enlarged 120Hz display also offers a more unique resolution and aspect-ratio compared to most smartphones.

Bounce Imaging, a leader in tactical camera technology, announced a new thermal imaging version of its throwable 360 camera, the Pit Viper 360. This will be the company's latest offering in the tactical camera space.

Garmin asserts that the Messenger Plus is not the average inReach standalone satellite communicator. It is the first of its line to support photo- and voice note-sending in the complete absence of conventional cellular service. The new accessory is also capable of two-way texts, regular location updates and SOS features.

The Pad P2 Active is AGM's first tablet that comes with a custom case to give it a rugged appearance at need. The case also has a handy 360-degree kickstand and can be used with a detachable shoulder strap for extra portability. The slate also features a generationally improved battery capacity rating, 4G/LTE connectivity and a 50MP rear camera.

To celebrate its 10th year anniversary as a smartphone brand, Ulefone has a handful of new devices, one of which is the Armor Mini 20T Pro. It is the manufacturer's smallest rugged smartphone, and despite its compact size, it packs some pretty decent features.

Ulefone's Armor 28 Ultra is a newly launched rugged smartphone, unique for its flagship Dimensity 9300+ SoC. With a rather impressive spec sheet and outstanding durability claims, the Armor 28 Ultra is set to be available for pre-booking sometime this November.

Ulefone once again has a new rugged smartphone on offer, which comes with a solid range of features in tough housing designed to withstand all kinds of environmental stress. A huge 10,600 mAh battery, reverse wireless charging and an IR night vision camera are all on board.

Vuzix has debuted the Android-powered M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit with the Xtreme Weather power bank for harsh environment use. The glasses and power bank are rated for -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) temperatures and IP67-rated for water and dust exposure. The 13 MP camera enables video calls and barcode scanning.

Hotwav is launching a new rugged smartphone onto the market, the Hyper 7 Pro, which is a 5G smartphone with fast charging, a secondary display and a number of other novel features.

The Motorola Edge 50 boasts military-grade toughness in a slim body. It also packs some pretty decent specs including a telephoto camera and a big battery that charges superfast.

The Cubot KingKong X is a beefed up version of the KingKong AX. It's now available to buy with a pretty steep discount.

Cubot has presented a new rugged smartphone with a very unique design. A battery with a large capacity is available and a fairly powerful SoC is installed.

While the Oukitel WP39 and WP50 are targeted at outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a robust Android smartphone with a large battery, the Oukitel C50 comes with a particularly big 6.8-inch screen and a modern design including a sleek 8.9mm chassis.

The Oukitel WP52 is a new rugged smartphone with modern connectivity standards. It has a powerful speaker and compact dimensions despite its robust design.

Oukitel has announced the date on which a "World Premiere" for its latest Android 14 smartphones will take place. The C50 and WP50 both run on the same 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity smartphone, although only one has a rugged build and extra-large battery. Both are touted as "Ultra-Thin" handsets for their class, and have sub-$200 price-tags.

The Oukitel WP50 is a new rugged smartphone that is also suitable for everyday use. The model supports 5G and is designed to withstand water, dust and physical stress.

The Armor 700 is a fast and robust SSD from Lexar that can be used in a variety of scenarios, including as Apple ProRes storage and thus as a storage medium for film recordings. The device is compatible with various platforms and encryption is possible.