Surely everyone has learned that electronic devices and water don't mix too well. A company called Golden Shellback claims to have a solution to the unhappy marriage, a special process that will transform a device so it can withstand a submerged activity.

It wouldn't be far-fetched to see major manufacturers adopting this method, though it may result in a slight drop of numbers thanks to the "oops, I just dropped my phone in the toilet."


From the Golden Shellback website:
"Golden Shellback coating is a unique coating that protects critical operational equipment against damage and loss of function caused by exposure to weather and moisture. It is ideal for application in the electronics industry.

Golden Shellback coating produces a vacuum deposited film that is nonflammable, has low toxicity and has the ability to weatherproof electronic devices and other surfaces. It contains no volatile organic combustibles (VOCs). The clear, nearly non-detectable, uniform film is insoluble in solvents. When applied to clean, moisture free surfaces, such as plastic, copper, aluminum, metal, ceramic, steel, tin or glass, the coating is transparent with excellent weather proofing and anti-corrosion properties"

via Gizmodo