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Splash and grab Sony Xperia Z
About 855,000 phones are dropped down toilets in Britain each year, so it’s about time someone came out with a waterproof smartphone. Sony are the ones to do it, with the Xperia Z. It’s big – so large that it might not even fit down some toilets – with a super-high-res five-inch screen. But, like the Samsung Galaxy SIII, its slim build means it won’t feel too unwieldy unless you have really tiny hands. It’s also futureproof, as well as waterproof, with 4G and contactless technology. And it’s out on Thursday. From £34/mth | three.co.uk
Oregon Scientific ATC Chameleon Action Camera
Those camouflaging lizards are remarkable not only for their costume changes, but also for the ability to move their eyes independently – it’s that trait that gives this tiny action camera its name. Dual lenses move separately for two unique perspectives on whatever you happen to be recording, and a waterproof case (sold separately) means there’s no limit to where that could be. £170 | oregonscientific.com
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ion Water rocker Floating Speaker
This is the perfect swimming pool or bathtime companion. It bobs along by your side like a high-tech duckling – but instead of incessantly quacking and trying to eat your bread, it’ll stream music from your phone, MP3 player or any other device you plug into the wireless transmitter up to 100 feet away, or from the built-in FM radio. If they can give a similar treatment to the television, we might never leave the water. £60 | johnlewis.com
Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Rugged, waterproof and available in a range of fluorescent hues, this is the camera we imagine Bear Grylls would use if he decided to inject a touch of colour into his muddy life. It’s shock, freeze and sand-proof, and has advanced features including panoramas and 3D effect images. It might not help you survive in the wilderness, but whoever found your frozen corpse would have a fine-looking record of what had happened to you. £160 | argos.co.uk
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