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: Avoiding parcel theft during Black Friday sales - TCL Mobile offers more in the box - Will Elon Musk make a phone? - Single pilot plan stupid

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at ways to avoid parcel theft, which is on the rise in Australia. In the United States last year, 210 million packages went missing. As Australians spend more than 6 billion dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this weekend .. authorities are warning about a rise in parcel theft. In this segment we show how doorbell cameras like Ring and Google Nest (my current choice) are realtime deterrents.

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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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First Look: Samsung unpacks Fold 4, Flip 4, Buds 2 Pro and Watch 5 and 5 Pro

FIRST LOOK: Samsung Fold 4 and Flip 4 ready for Prime Time?

Join me as I take a firsthand look at the new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4.

The latest editions of Samsung foldables have reached the point where I am comfortable recommending them to anyone.

They feel solid in the hand and are tough enough to withstand the normal rough and tumble of day-to-day life.

I've been using the Fold since version 2 and it’s come a long way.

In this video we take a look at the Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro and Buds 2 Pro.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Sony LinkBuds - Wearing a fitness watch works - Electrical Safety

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Jaynie Seal) we looked at Sony’s strange-looking wireless earbuds - LinkBuds.

Sony’s unique ring design with audio transparency links online and offline worlds for a “Never Off” wearing experience. LinkBuds are also integrated with Microsoft Soundscape allowing the vision impaired to receive audio guidance - hands free.

LinkBuds will be available in Australia from April 2022 for $299.95.

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Image Matrix Tech on Sky News: Cybertruck Delay - Hyundai Mobility Tech - Skullcandy offline assistant earbuds

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Jaynie Seal) we looked at Cybertruck and the latest reports of delays into next year. We also look at other options in the EV off-road 4WD space.

Hyundai's metamobility plans will free all people, young and old, to travel physically and via proxy robots.

Plus .. Skullcandy's SKULL-iQ gives new wireless earbuds handsfree operation - offline - all the time.

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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.