If you've shopped for a phone recently, you'll have come across terms like "water resistant," as well as the now common IP67, IP68 and IPX8 ratings. But what do those ratings really mean and, ...

No Fitbit model is truly waterproof, but most Fitbits are water-resistant to a certain extent. Here's what you need to know about each Fitbit model.

Recent models of the Samsung Galaxy phone, including the new S10 models, are water-resistant to a degree but not "waterproof.

It might seem subtle, but it can have serious implications depending on where you choose to bring your device.

Have you ever wondered how your latest gadget can withstand a splash or two of water, or maybe even survive being dropped in the sink? You’ll be pleased to know that the hero behind this resistance is ...

Selecting the right equipment for harsh or unpredictable environments isn’t a matter of guesswork. There’s a system, and it’s not exactly subtle: numbers stacked beside letters, all telling a story ...

In the design and production of automotive electronic products, protection level testing is a crucial step to ensure that products can operate stably in different environments. IP65, IP66, IP67, IP68, ...

A lot of manufacturers these days boast about the level of protection and resistance that their devices have to offer. From the latest offering from Apple to Samsung to most of the other smartphone ...

If your lighting product is intended for outdoor or industrial applications, Ingress Protection (IP) testing is a great way to ensure that your enclosure will withstand the moisture and dust ...

The IP (Ingress Protection or International Protection) code rating is an internationally recognized system developed to standardize the degree of protection that “enclosures” provide against foreign ...

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...