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iPhone survives 30 minutes underwater with NeverWet coating

NeverWet is an impressive new technology currently under development by Ross Nanotechnology and it involves a silicone-based coating that you can spray on just about anything to make it completely waterproof. In testing, scientists sprayed an iPhone with NeverWet and submerged it in water. Thirty minutes later, the iPhone was found completely dry and functional. The technology works by repelling water and other liquid particles from the surfaces of objects once applied. It creates a small barrier of air in between the object and the liquid, so the two never actually come Read more

Panasonic Toughpad is an Android tablet that can take a beating

Panasonic today announced the latest addition to its rugged line of handheld devices called the Toughpad. The Toughpad includes two versions: a 10-inch and 7-inch model and both are powered by Android. The device will carry an app store, peripherals, developer tools, deployment support and you’ll be able to beat the crap out of it. Other noteworthy specs on the Panasonic Toughpad A1 include the following: OS: Android™ 3.2 (Honeycomb) Processor: Marvell 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor Storage: 16GB Optional Storage: MicroSD optional up to 32GB RAM: 1GB LP-DDR2 Display: 500 nit, daylight readable,10.1? XGA (4:3), Battery Life: 10 Read more