Viwoods debuted the AiPaper Reader C to slip neatly into a pocket right alongside your regular phone, but with a screen designed for long reading sessions without all the usual glare or battery drain. They brought out this device as a follow up to their earlier black and white model, and this time they’ve swapped in a color display which makes a big difference when handling comics, mags and illustrated guides. At $349, its placement really is where e-readers meet basic mobile tech, and the end result feels like a nice companion for everyone who’s just had it up to here with scrolling through endless feeds.

Fossibot builds phones for people who push devices to their limits, and the F113 takes that to the extreme. This thing weighs 500 g (1.1 lbs), with a body made of reinforced plastic and rubber that can withstand drops from 2 meters and submersion in water up to 1.5 meters. IP68 / IP69K certifications for water and dust resistance, and MIL-STD-810H for extremes mean you can take this to construction sites, hike through mud or rain without breaking a sweat. A side-mounted strap lets you hold it like a tool, which comes in handy when you need both hands free but still want quick access.

In an age when screens rule everything, the Sidephone SP-01 is a quiet protest. This small phone returns to fundamentals with a candybar appearance and a tactile keypad beneath a tiny touchscreen. It was designed by a small, simplicity-focused team and runs a bespoke version of Android that prioritizes calls, messages, and a few key apps. Pre-orders for US customers opened recently for $249, with deliveries expected later this year.