11 for 2017: Our top how-tos and guides for the new year

11 for 2017: Our top how-tos and guides for the new year

New year, new resolutions, new tech. We know tech can get confusing, so we’ve assembled the top 11 things you need to go, going into 2017.
Unbreakable: How tough is your 'tough' gadget?

Unbreakable: How tough is your 'tough' gadget?

Lots of products market themselves as "tough" or "rugged" but what do these terms really mean, and how much damage can they actually endure? We investigate.
Can we destroy the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1?

Can we destroy the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1?

How tough is "tough"? We put the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1 to the test as our editor, Alvin, tries his best to destroy the pesky device.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 - Competent but with Caveats

The Lumix DMC-FT5 is Pansonic's latest tough camera. It is waterproof up to 13m, shockproof from a height of up to 2m and is able to resist pressure of up to 100kgf. But how will this tough cookie measure up as a camera? We find out.
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

The rugged Coolpix AW110 features a 16MP sensor and 5x optical zoom. It’s also waterproof up to 18m, shockproof up to 2m and dust-resistant. Other features include the built-in GPS, altimeter, hydro-barometer and Wi-Fi compatibility.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5

The DMC-FT5 is a tough camera that is waterproof to depth of 13m and dustproof equivalent to the "IPX8" and "IP6X" standard. It is also shockproof from a height up to 2.0m and freezeproof to low as -10˚C. The DMC-FT5 also features a 16.1MP sensor.p
Olympus Releases High-End Tough Camera TG-1

Olympus Releases High-End Tough Camera TG-1

Olympus has announced a brand-new high-end Tough camera named the TG-1. While Olympus has long pioneered a series of rugged Tough cameras for the adventurous photographer, the TG-1 is a little different: It's aiming to be the cream of the Tough cameras crop, with impressive specs marrying the shock-proof and weather-proof case.