We've observed a trend toward increased water resistance in mobile devices, but "water resistant" is not a one-size-fits-all term and it does not mean the same thing as "waterproof". Fortunately, ...

As makers of compact utility vehicles (UTV) update them for construction applications, many are converting halogen headlights to LED. Since LEDs have a higher lumens output/wattage, the light they ...

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 ...

Rugged tablet computers, which must resist water and dust, are often ranked by ingress protection (IP) ratings which specify the environmental protection provided by an electronic enclosure. The IP ...

When designing a piece of hardware that has even the faintest chance of being exposed to the elements, it’s best to repeat this mantra: water finds a way. No matter how much you try to shield a ...

There are several luxuries that we expect of phones today. We expect them to have multiple cameras and a full, bezel-less screen. We also usually expect our phones to be waterproof, indicated by an IP ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A phone with an ingress protection (IP) rating relates to its resistance against both dust and water. The rating begins with the ...

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 ...

A classification system established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) rates how well enclosures and packages for electrical components seal against intrusion by foreign materials ...

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 ...