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: MWC23 rollable tech - TCL AR glasses - OPPO zero power tags plus Air Glass 2 - Telstra 5G breakthrough - DJI drones making spraying pests more accurate

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we were hands on with Motorola’s rollable screen concept phone at Mobile World Congress in Spain. It drew big crowds along with Lenovo’s rollable laptop screen.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Tech layoffs explained - hot Mac Mini tip - OPPO A17 on sale - Sydney Ferries on Street View

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Jaynie Seal) we took a look at the latest round of layoffs by Google’s parent company Alphabet. The tech industry has already seen tens of thousands let go over recent months so what does that mean for consumers? The tech giants went on a hiring blitz during the pandemic - for good reason - but with a recession looming and profits reducing, staff numbers are being reduced. However … there’s one company that’s not shedding staff like the others.

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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: Self-driving cars setback - OPPO Pad Air makes Aussie debut - Ripper Corp Drone in a box launch

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed Ford and Volkswagen pulling their funding from ARGO AI, an autonomous vehicle technology company.

The decision by Ford and Volkswagen to pull out ARGO AI is significant, as together they pumped 3.6 billion US dollars into the business. Ford is going to put its money into driver assist technology rather than full-blown AI driving, which many now believe is decades away from becoming a reality on our roads.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Boss 3D Printing Factory for construction - Boxabl Houses - OPPO A77 5G first look

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we discussed how 3D printing technology could help solve Australia’s housing crisis by slashing production time. One of the oldest building product makers in the country has launched Australia’s first 3D printing factory for the industry. BOSS PRODUCTS is one of the biggest suppliers of planter boxes and retaining walls and it’s a sign of where the industry is heading overall as it battles supply and personnel issues.

BOSS PRODUCTS searched the world for the most advanced 3D Printing tech only to find it in Melbourne - LUYTEN 3D. The Platypus X2 3D printer has helped cut time and resources by up to 95 percent.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Hydrus underwater drone - OPPO Find X5 Pro on sale - Foldable iPhone delay

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked an Australian designed and built underwater drone. “Hydrus” is a fully autonomous submarine robot that doesn’t need a cable to explore. It is (for real) a game changer for undersea mapping and exploring.

This system developed by Advanced Navigation is much safer.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Where were all the phones at MWC? - Surface Laptop Studio arrives in Australia and Gran Turismo 7

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at Mobile World Congress and asked, “where were all the phones?”

Of course there were many phones there but we saw very few major reveals. The convention has become something a little different. Connectivity is about more than phones with the expanse of 5G globally. So laptops and hybrid devices are sharing the limelight with ‘traditional’ smartphones.

TCL made its mark during the week with a range of devices including - yes - phones.

Plus many other phone launches are happening before and after MWC in Barcelona. OPPO made jaw-dropping leap in fast charging. 240 Watts capable of charging a 4500 mAh battery from 0-100% in just nine minutes.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: OPPO lead way as Mobile World Congress begins - Aussies still buying DVD players - Amazing Ice Ball Press Machine - Using Canon R3 in Floods

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we covered OPPO’s launch of the Find X5 Series ahead of Mobile World Congress in Spain.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro wide-angle camera features a first-of-its-kind Five-axis OIS system, which improves with every use to counter handshake, reduce noise and sharpen scenes. 

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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.