Plenty of speakers, JBL included, make claims of waterproof devices that are great around a pool, but are these items really ...

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 ...

If you've ever knocked a drink over your phone, you know the importance of water resistance. It can mean the difference between a frantic wipe-down with a tissue or an expensive trip to buy a new ...

IPX5, IPX8, IP67. You might have a general idea of what these mean, but it’s time to understand it once and for all. Image: Motorola Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some ...

Not long ago, a single IP rating was the norm for smartphones. It meant your phone could take a splash, survive in a dusty environment, and maybe even handle a quick dip in the pool. But lately, phone ...

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 ...