Any device you can use for swimming will have an IP68 or IP69 rating, but that's not enough. It also needs a 5ATM rating or ...

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If you’re the owner of a shiny new Oura Ring 4, or indeed an older Oura Ring Gen 3, then you might be wondering whether it’s waterproof, and whether you can take your Oura for a swim. There’s a common ...

Water resistance ratings for smartwatches and wearables can be surprisingly tricky to understand. On the surface, the claims seem straightforward—but, in reality, many aren’t quite what they appear to ...

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Your timepiece was sold as water-resistant to the ocean depths, but the brand says don’t wear it swimming. What’s going on here? By Chris Hall Water and watches really don’t mix. Even the smallest ...