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Lilbits: Turning a Casio F91W into a smartwatch, Microsoft brings Taskbar overflow back to Windows 11, and more

The Casio F-91W digital watch was first released in 1989, and it’s never gone away. You can still buy one for less than $20 and get a water resistant watch with up to 3 years of battery life. Want a little more out of this classic watch design? Just scoop out the insides and replace […]

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Casio’s rugged Android Wear watch launches for $500

The Casio WSD-F10 is the first smartwatch from the veteran watch-maker. But the brand name isn’t the only thing that makes it different from most other smartwatches on the market. Casio’s Android Wear-powered smartwatch also features a rugged design and water resistant up to 50 meters. Those features come at a cost: the Casio WSD-F10 is […]

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Casio’s first smartwatch is a rugged Android Wear device

Casio is taking Android Wear outside with its new WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch. The company’s first smartwatch is a MIL-STD-810 tested model that’s water resistant up to 50 meters. The watch has a 1.32 inch round 320 x 300 pixel display, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a series of sensors for measuring motion, air pressure, altitude, and more. You […]

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Lilbits (8-01-2014): You are now free to unlock your smartphone (kinda)

Want to unlock your smartphone so you can use it on a different wireless network, but worried that a SWAT team will kick down your door the instant you complete the task? No worries… it’s legal to unlock your phone in the United States again. Last week Congress passed a bill that would make cellphone […]

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Lilbits (8-13-2013): Casio’s new watches control music playback on your phone

Apple, Google, Samsung, and a number of other tech companies are expected to launch smartwatches in the next year. But watch maker Casio is busy adding smart features to its existing line of watches. The company’s latest G-SHOCK wristwatches can vibrate or beep when a call or email message arrives on your phone. You can […]

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Casio Paper Writer tablets combine digital pen and paper-based input

Casio’s Paper Writer tablets are designed for people who want a digital life but can’t let go of paper or are more comfortable dealing with a pen. The Paper Writer V-N500-WJ, V-N500-J, V-T500-WJ, and V-T500-J not only feature pen input on the tablet screen but also come paired with paper notepads that allow users to […]

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Casio launches V-T500 rugged Android tablet

Casio is no stranger to mobile computing devices, and V-T500 rugged Android tablet carries on the tradition. It’s a ten-inch tablet that’s aimed at users in demanding work environments where drop protection (up to one meter) and moisture and dust resistance are absolute musts. Inside the shock-absorbing casing you’ll find a dual-core TI OMAP 4460 […]