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, ...

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While shopping for any product intended for outdoor use–we’re talking Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, and other electronic gadgets–you’ll undoubtedly encounter the letters “IP,” followed by either two ...

Water resistance ratings for smartwatches and wearables can be surprisingly tricky to understand. On the surface, the claims seem straightforward—but, in reality, many aren’t quite what they appear to ...

August 6, 2013. CertifiGroup announced it is one of North America’s first ISO 17025-accredited laboratories to offer IPX9K testing for automotive products. The new Ingress Protection testing in ...

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 ...

A few obstacles stand between me and the best foldables available today: thickness, single-handed usability, cameras, and ingress protection. The recent announcement of the Motorola Razr line-up made ...

Ingress protection (IP) ratings were once reserved for the most premium of smartphones, but they have now made their way to even affordable smartphones like the Pixel 9a. Yet, with the launch of the ...

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 ...

If you’ve read enough reviews or buying guide about tech products, you may have seen critics refer to short code that starts with the letters “IP” – IP57, IPX5, IP65 – the letters stand for “Ingress ...

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