Why the Tumble Test Matters for Your Tech
If you've ever watched a new phone survive a weirdly specific drop onto a hardwood floor, it probably passed a rigorous tumble test before it ever reached your pocket. Most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about how our gadgets are made, but the constant rattling, bumping, and accidental dropping of our everyday gear is actually a pretty precise science. It's the reason why your remote control doesn't shatter the first time it slides off the coffee table and why your wireless earbuds can survive a trip through the bottom of a messy backpack. ...