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As all eyes are on Samsung's Galaxy S24 flagships coming later this month, the company surprised everyone with two new rugged devices. Say hello to the Galaxy XCover7 smartphone and the Galaxy Tab Active5 tablet. The duo comes with Android 14 out of the box, 5G connectivity, NFC for cashless payments, Samsung Knox Vault for data protection and a programmable button for quick access in rough conditions. Samsung Galaxy XCover7 The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 comes with a 6.6” LCD with Full HD+ resolution that has…

Ever heard of the Buffalo Bike? It probably doesn’t look like the flashy, lightweight, or streamlined bicycles we normally see. But it’s got something that most bikes these days lack: an extreme ruggedness and cost-effective design that helps it last as long as possible while serving as many people as possible for as little cost as possible. The folks at World Bicycle Relief (WBR) designed the Buffalo Bike as a workhorse that could provide a new, cost-effective form of transportation to those in…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFits in a shirt pocketFast 20Gbps USB performanceGood lookingShock-reducing silicone jacketConsUSB cover isn’t captiveOur VerdictThe LaCie Rugged Mini SSD offers good performance plus style to spare. There’s also a software bundle, a longer than average warranty, as well as free data recovery should you need it. LaCie has vended some of the most stylish external storage on the market. The Rugged Mini SSD reviewed here follows suit with a Neil Poulton designed shock-absorbing sleeve…

A couple of weeks back, we got word from an industry insider that Samsung would price the Galaxy Xcover 7 at under €400 in Europe. We now have a more precise price tag for the upcoming rugged device. The device will retail for €379 in the region, the same source claims. A launch date is still missing, though. Galaxy Xcover 7 price revealed in new leak The Galaxy Xcover 7 is Samsung‘s next rugged Android smartphone. While it follows up the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro from 2022, the new device is more of a sequel to the Galaxy…

The Innova Hycross has emerged as another blockbuster success story for Toyota in India. This premium MPV has garnered immense praise and faces exceedingly long waiting periods due to overwhelming demand. Although the Toyota Innova Hycross excels in comfort, features, and technology, it lacks the ruggedness and robust appearance offered by similarly-priced SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari. We present the rugged-looking Expedition Concept of the Toyota Innova Hycross, envisioned by “Alpha Renders,”…

It looks like Samsung is gearing up to launch a few rugged devices, including a smartphone and a tablet. A few days ago, the Galaxy Xcover 7 was leaked. Today, it has been revealed that Samsung is also working on an affordable tablet, and it is called the Galaxy Tab Active 5. Galaxy Tab Active 5 rugged tablet will have Wi-Fi-only and 5G variants The Galaxy Tab Active 5 comes in two versions: Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 5G. Both variants of the upcoming rugged tablet have been found listed in the Bluetooth SIG database (via…

Samsung‘s upcoming rugged smartphone, the Galaxy Xcover 7, is starting to take shape. Last month, we exclusively revealed its official renders, giving you an early look at its design. The device has since popped up in a few benchmark and certification listings, revealing some of its key specs. A fresh leak has now shed light on its expected price while confirming the display size and storage option. Leak reveals Galaxy Xcover 7 price and key specs According to tipster Roland Quandt, Samsung will equip the Galaxy Xcover 7…

The Doogee S41 Pro launched back in September, now it is joined by two new models in the S41 series – a Max and a Plus. The two newcomers are very similar to the Pro and even more similar to each other. Let’s have a closer look. Both the Doogee S41 Max and S41 Plus bring faster chipsets – the Unisoc T606. It’s no powerhouse, but with a pair of Cortex-A75 cores and six A55s, it is miles ahead of the Pro, which had a Helio A22 with a quad Cortex-A53 CPU. Doogee S41 Max: Volcano Orange •…

The new rugged Scout brand from Volkswagen remains on track to debut its electric pickup and SUV next year. VW Scout CEO Scott Keogh says the designs are upwards of 95% complete. Keogh told Automotive News that Scout remains on track to debut its first electric truck and SUV in the third quarter of 2022. We should begin to see our first prototypes hit the streets in the next few months. “The design of the product is, I would say, 85, 90, 95 percent of the way there Keogh said. “Proportions…

The RT7 Titan tablet includes a beefy stand that will keep the device upright. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Oukitel RT7 Titan is a brute that meets IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H standards, can survive 1.5m underwater submersion (for up to 30 minutes), has 1.0m anti-shock protection, and has military-grade durability. This tablet also uses a responsive touchscreen that accurately measures your finger movements, even if you're wearing gloves.The specsCPU -- 2.00 GHz with 8 cores.RAM -- 8GB (which can be…