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Smartphone Dunkings May Not be Disaster

Posted January 17, 2012 2:53 PM

From Geeks are Sexy Technology News:

A company named HzO is claiming waterproof smartphones could be on the way this summer, and will be the norm in a couple of years.The company says its solution, WaterBlock, works differently than current techniques. Instead of merely waterproofing the exterior of the phone, it uses a "nanotechnology" coating on the interior, covering individual components.The company says it's keeping the precise make-up of the material secret, but says it is non-toxic and suitable for consumer devices.

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Re: Smartphone Dunkings May Not be Disaster

01/18/2012 5:08 AM

Does it make them buoyant, though?

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