https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:16:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/this-g-shock-counts-your-steps-without-ever-needing-a-charge/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/this-g-shock-counts-your-steps-without-ever-needing-a-charge/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:30:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497813 Fitness trackers made everyone count steps, but they also made everyone charge gadgets every other night. Casio’s G-Shock GAB010 sidesteps that ritual by putting a step counter inside a solar-powered watch that runs on light and takes a beating. There’s no nightly charging, no battery anxiety, and no touchscreen to crack. It’s step tracking stripped […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/this-g-shock-counts-your-steps-without-ever-needing-a-charge/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/casio-put-sapphire-on-the-bezel-instead-of-where-most-watch-brands-do/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/casio-put-sapphire-on-the-bezel-instead-of-where-most-watch-brands-do/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:30:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497195 ARTICLE – Watch brands usually reserve sapphire for the crystal covering the dial, where scratch resistance directly protects legibility. Casio’s been placing it on the bezel ring instead, a decision that prioritizes premium aesthetics over pure utility. The new Casio Oceanus Manta OCW-S7000F-2A follows this approach with a bright blue sapphire bezel and a two-tone […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/casio-put-sapphire-on-the-bezel-instead-of-where-most-watch-brands-do/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/26/this-two-sided-watch-band-is-a-bad-idea-from-the-bottom-up/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/26/this-two-sided-watch-band-is-a-bad-idea-from-the-bottom-up/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:53:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=493721 CES 2026 NEWS – There’s no polite way to say this. The Smartlet is a bad idea. A Paris-based startup is announcing a $418 stainless steel watch band at CES 2026 that lets you wear a mechanical watch on top of your wrist and hide a smartwatch underneath. Both devices. Same wrist. Stacked. The pitch […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/26/this-two-sided-watch-band-is-a-bad-idea-from-the-bottom-up/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/anicorns-playstation-30th-anniversary-watch-proves-gaming-collabs-dont-have-to-be-lazy/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/anicorns-playstation-30th-anniversary-watch-proves-gaming-collabs-dont-have-to-be-lazy/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:33:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=492408 NEWS – Most licensed gaming watches land somewhere between forgettable and embarrassing. Slap a logo on a generic quartz movement, call it limited edition, charge twice what it’s worth. Anicorn and Sony clearly had a different conversation. Their PlayStation 30th Anniversary watch, limited to 300 numbered pieces at $780, drops December 19 with a Miyota […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/anicorns-playstation-30th-anniversary-watch-proves-gaming-collabs-dont-have-to-be-lazy/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/17/timexs-gold-t80-gets-the-fashion-treatment-and-it-actually-works/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/17/timexs-gold-t80-gets-the-fashion-treatment-and-it-actually-works/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=490576 The MM6 Maison Margiela x Timex T80 costs $240 for the gift set and brings back everything that made 1980s digital watches cool without any of the compromises that made them disposable. All-gold case. All-gold integrated bracelet. All-gold pushers surrounding a digital display that looks like it time-traveled from 1984. This is Timex’s iconic T80 […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/17/timexs-gold-t80-gets-the-fashion-treatment-and-it-actually-works/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/07/casios-70-retro-watch-looks-way-more-expensive-than-it-is/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/07/casios-70-retro-watch-looks-way-more-expensive-than-it-is/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:56:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=489547 Casio just dropped a watch that looks like it time-traveled from 1985, and honestly, that’s exactly why it works. The new AQ-240E is part of their Vintage line, and while it’s a completely new design, you’d swear you’ve seen it on someone’s wrist in an old family photo. The rounded rectangular case, the integrated bracelet, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/07/casios-70-retro-watch-looks-way-more-expensive-than-it-is/feed/ 4 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/22/divoom-time-frame-review-is-this-the-ultimate-clock-for-your-desk/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/22/divoom-time-frame-review-is-this-the-ultimate-clock-for-your-desk/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:21:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=484184 REVIEW – Can a desk clock improve your productivity? That’s the question I wanted to answer when I accepted the offer to review the Divoom Times Frame. Let’s set it up and see what I think. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199.99 Where to buy: Divoom (save $30 off by using the code: The-Gadgeteer) and Amazon […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/22/divoom-time-frame-review-is-this-the-ultimate-clock-for-your-desk/feed/ 2 Watches and Clocks - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/casio-g-shock-ga2100hds-7a-watch-review-im-shocked-at-how-much-i-love-this-watch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/casio-g-shock-ga2100hds-7a-watch-review-im-shocked-at-how-much-i-love-this-watch/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480114 REVIEW – Keep in mind as you read this review that I have been a fan of Casio G-Shock watches for as long as I can remember.  I got my first G-Shock in high school one day when a couple of friends and I skipped school to go to a huge mall an hour away […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/casio-g-shock-ga2100hds-7a-watch-review-im-shocked-at-how-much-i-love-this-watch/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/suunto-run-watch-review-ready-to-start-your-run/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/suunto-run-watch-review-ready-to-start-your-run/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:54:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=479553 REVIEW – I’m not a runner, but I’m married to one. Her name is Jennifer and regularly signs up for 5ks, halfs and the occasional marathon even though the previous was always her last. She’s been using an Apple Watch of late, but had previously used a Garmin Forerunner back in ’08 and then a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/suunto-run-watch-review-ready-to-start-your-run/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/10/rainten-r9011-mens-automatic-watch-review-its-bling-time/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/10/rainten-r9011-mens-automatic-watch-review-its-bling-time/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:35:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=477215 REVIEW – I love watches. I have a collection and am always looking at others. However, my tastes tend to be expensive, so my purchases have become much less frequent. When the Rainten R9011A Men’s Automatic Watch came up for review, I thought I’d give it a look. I really wanted to see it in […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/10/rainten-r9011-mens-automatic-watch-review-its-bling-time/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/buffbee-sound-machine-and-alarm-clock-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/buffbee-sound-machine-and-alarm-clock-review/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:58:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=465852 REVIEW – For years my wife and I have used the sound of the bathroom fan to fall asleep to every night.  As many of you can probably attest to, getting good quality sleep is hard enough these days, so anything we can do to help us get to sleep and stay asleep is worth […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/buffbee-sound-machine-and-alarm-clock-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/11/armitron-parker-watch-review-even-time-cant-change-strange-decisions/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/11/armitron-parker-watch-review-even-time-cant-change-strange-decisions/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:34:02 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=465936 REVIEW – A good go to watch is a must have for anyone that wants to show a little sophistication on a daily basis.  I don’t mean a smartwatch gadget on your wrist.  I mean a traditional watch.  Whether it’s analog or digital, there is just nothing like having a singular-purpose, time-telling watch you can […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/11/armitron-parker-watch-review-even-time-cant-change-strange-decisions/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/31/soulario-dali-timewarp-watch-a-warped-view-of-time/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/31/soulario-dali-timewarp-watch-a-warped-view-of-time/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=465856 NEWS – No, this isn’t a veiled reference to Rocky Horror. The Dali Timewarp watch from Soulario is an homage to Salvador Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory” – the famous painting with a melting clock. The watch channels the famous painting with a case that is warped and twisted in a seemingly impossible way. The […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/31/soulario-dali-timewarp-watch-a-warped-view-of-time/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/this-is-the-most-unique-watch-band-that-ive-ever-seen/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/this-is-the-most-unique-watch-band-that-ive-ever-seen/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:01:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=465211 NEWS – The ErgonBand is a luxury leather watch band that you don’t wear on your wrist. Instead of your wrist, it’s worn on the back of your hand. Why would you want to wear your watch like this? Maybe it’s style. The unique look is sure to start conversations. It’s also convenient for eBike […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/this-is-the-most-unique-watch-band-that-ive-ever-seen/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/18/the-new-pebble-watch-taking-orders-now/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/18/the-new-pebble-watch-taking-orders-now/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:27:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=464536 NEWS – The new company behind the Pebble watch re-make just announced the watches are available to order.  I got an email at 2:27 PM Eastern time that provided this preorder link from Eric Magicovsky’s new company, Core Devices. These watches look like the former Pebble 2, which is what I think will most satisfy […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/18/the-new-pebble-watch-taking-orders-now/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/15/announcing-the-worlds-best-wakeup-alarm-the-lexalarm/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/15/announcing-the-worlds-best-wakeup-alarm-the-lexalarm/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:41:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=460797 NEWS – The world’s best wakeup alarm is here, and I’m not talking about your cellphone. The LexAlarm is a DIY solution to waking up just me, instead of both of us. This may be a relationship-saver so read ahead for this no cost solution to an age old problem. It’s absolutely free. And I’m […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/15/announcing-the-worlds-best-wakeup-alarm-the-lexalarm/feed/ 5 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/put-some-nasa-history-on-your-wrist-with-the-dsky-moonwatch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/put-some-nasa-history-on-your-wrist-with-the-dsky-moonwatch/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:23:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=456831 NEWS – The DSKY Moonwatch by Apollo Instruments is a tribute to the Apollo space program’s iconic DSKY interface (Display and Keyboard). Inspired by the computer that guided astronauts to the moon, this watch combines historical design with modern functionality. Its seven-segment OLED display and authentic verb-noun sequences make it feel like a piece of […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/put-some-nasa-history-on-your-wrist-with-the-dsky-moonwatch/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/withit-deca-smartwatch-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/withit-deca-smartwatch-review/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=456371 REVIEW – I have always been a big fan of watches.  I have worn a watch off and on ever since I was a young boy because I just like having a timepiece on my wrist.  I was particularly fond of my various Fossil watches, but it became kindof a hassle when it was time […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/30/withit-deca-smartwatch-review/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/23/casio-puts-the-iconic-g-shock-watch-on-your-finger-and-yes-it-tells-time/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/23/casio-puts-the-iconic-g-shock-watch-on-your-finger-and-yes-it-tells-time/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:24:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=454049 NEWS – To celebrate Casio’s 50 years in the digital watch industry, they have created a new timepiece that isn’t a wristwatch even though it looks like one. It’s the Casio CRW-001-1JR watch ring which is inspired by the popular metal G-SHOCK line of watches. The ring features a seven-segment LCD display that shows hours, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/23/casio-puts-the-iconic-g-shock-watch-on-your-finger-and-yes-it-tells-time/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/21/ticwatch-atlas-smartwatch-review-another-solid-watch-from-ticwatch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/21/ticwatch-atlas-smartwatch-review-another-solid-watch-from-ticwatch/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=452456 REVIEW – We’ve reviewed quite a few watches from Ticwatch here at the Gadgeteer over the years, and they tend to be consistently good smartwatches with better than average battery runtimes. The latest model that Ticwatch has sent my way is the Ticwatch Atlas, a full-featured Google Wear smartwatch that looks like it might give […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/21/ticwatch-atlas-smartwatch-review-another-solid-watch-from-ticwatch/feed/ 1