If you're in the market for a military grade tough phone without the bulk, then check out the latest  IIIF150  Ultra Thin Rugged Phones.

In this video I got hands on with several models checking out the toughness and water resistance capabilities.

They are impressively thin considering how tough they are in and out of the water.

Thanks to BELKIN for supporting our trip to Mobile World Congress.

Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: PASSKEYS the end of passwords - Moving from LastPass - Apple mixed-reality headset latest - Epson Ecotank 3 years later

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we took a look at the beginning of the end for passwords. It’s called PASSKEY. The aim is to log in the same way you unlock your phone, using biometrics or a PIN on a device, like your phone. Google, Apple and Microsoft are all committed to PASSKEY and are part of the FIDO ALLIANCE (Fast Identity Online Alliance).

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Smartphones of the Year - OPPO Innovation - Boost Mobile Adds Global Roaming

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Jaynie Seal) we picked the best smartphones you can buy in 2022.

This year it’s all about reliability not so much innovation. I could not separate the best so there’s a three-way tie for phone of the year.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Elon Musk and Twitter in-depth - Bitdefender real time chat protection

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at Twitter in the wake of its purchase by billionaire Elon Musk.

Verified Twitter users will have to pay to keep their blue tick badges but many celebrities say they won’t be paying the eight dollar monthly fee and will leave the social network. Some already have left. We discuss if leaving now is a good idea, should people wait? Twitter is a mess - always has been - but that’s part of the charm.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: LastPass hacked what should you do? - IFA tech show highlights - real world testing Polestar 2 EV Hertz rental

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed what LastPass users should do in the wake of its recent security breach. LastPass - one of the world’s biggest password managers - has 25 million users worldwide, including many Australians. I am one of them. So what do we do? The company said there was no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults. While embarrassing - LastPass deserves credit for being upfront about the incident. The system is working normally.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Motorola Solutions public safety demo - Ring Nation - urgent Apple security update - travel tech tips

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we reported live from Kuala Lumpur* about the rising demand for security cameras around the world and how they are being deployed. We showed a public safety demo that looked like something out of a Jason Bourne movie. . Motorola Solutions put on the demo to show how security cameras and police work together to solve crimes and respond to disasters. Using body cameras and the latest CCTV cameras they showed how a team in a control room can track down criminals in real time and communicate effectively with first responders. All the relevant video is saved for evidence.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Canon EOS R7 and R10 - Sony WH1000XM5 - Jabra Talk 65 - Apple Password Recovery

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) I gave TV viewers their first look at Canon’s brand new EOS R - crop sensor cameras - EOS R7 and EOS R10. These are the affordable models we’ve been waiting for and I had them exclusively for our Weekend Edition audience.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Face ID mask feature tested - Tapping credit cards to pay on iPhones - Bank scam warning - Pandemic drives online piracy

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed Apple’s testing of FACE ID for mask wearers. You can try it yourself with iOS 15.4 Public Beta. A public beta is a test version of the phone’s operating system - not recommended for all people but Apple’s public betas are pretty reliable. Click here.

I tested it repeatedly and it passed with flying colours. So no more frustrating check-ins or payments at the checkout while wearing a mask. What does this mean for the return of TOUCH ID? We discuss.

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Shenzhen

This is a highlight package of Shenzhen's amazing light show celebrating China's 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up. The rise of Shenzhen from 30 thousand to more than 12 million since 1980 has to be seen to be believed. It's a must visit for any tech lover.

This edit was shot on a Sony a9 with a Sony G Master 16-35mm f/2.8 lens.

Video is 'as shot' no grading or corrections. Audio is from the internal microphone.