Rugged

Though many smartphones today can survive a dunk in the drink, taking photos or videos while submerged can be a challenge. A dedicated case might help, but you may still struggle to match the rugged capabilities of the Ricoh's new WG-80 compact.

Samsung has added a tough cookie to its T7 range of portable solid state drives. The T7 Shield is designed for creators in the field looking for fast data transfer and secure storage in a SSD that can survive 3-m drops and is waterproof too.

Chinese rugged phone maker Doogee has launched the S98 handset, which sports a smartwatch-like secondary display in the middle of the rear camera array, comes with a three-day battery and rocks a 20-MP night vision camera.

After numerous leaks, Garmin has finally announced the next generation of premium multisport wearables. The fēnix 7 series adds touchscreen interaction, ups the solar charging capabilities and even brings a flashlight to the watch party.

Just like full-size versions, tracked model vehicles can traverse terrain that would stop wheeled models in their … well, in their tracks. The XRC Brawler is claimed to be "the highest performing one-fifth scale RC tank on the market."

While quadcopter drones certainly are useful, mounting sensors or other payloads on them can be difficult, plus they're often awkward to carry. That's where the Spirit drone is designed to come in, with its innovative cylindrical, modular body.

Earlier in the week, Polar launched a premium-priced rugged smartwatch aimed at outdoor adventurers. Now China's Mobvoi is joining Polar on the mountain hike with a cheaper take on the tough fitness wearable, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS.

We've long been impressed by the rugged prowess of Doogee smartphones, and now the company has launched the feature-packed V10, which includes a quad camera, large battery, an IR thermometer, and also happens to be Doogee's first 5G handset.

Where your everyday smartphone might need a rugged case to survive the abuse that daily life can throw at it, the Nokia XR20 mid-range phone has been designed to withstand drops, bumps and submersion in the wet stuff to military standards.

Doogee has long been one of the best smartphone options if you value ruggedness and durability above all else, and the Chinese company just unveiled the latest in its line of super-tough handsets with the Doogee S88 Plus.

If you've ever tried flying a cheap quadcopter indoors, you'll know how easily they can crash into walls. Now imagine trying the same with a much more expensive industrial drone. That's why the new Aertos 130IR is built to be tough.

Acer has announced a new line of tablets and laptops designed for mobile professionals and outdoor adventurers. The Enduro range includes the N3 notebook, which includes a special water-hating fan inside.