You Can Now Upgrade a Retro Casio Watch with Bluetooth, Step Tracking, and Games
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A DIY kit allows users to upgrade their classic Casio F-91W watch with Bluetooth connectivity, step tracking, and games, sparking interest in retro tech modifications.
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johncoltrane
3 months ago
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rgreekguy
3 months ago
I saw this article the other day, Bluetooth and step tracking is already a thing, at least to some G-Shock watches, much to my surprise.
JohnFen
3 months ago
This isn't really upgrading the watch at all. It's just putting an entirely different watch in an old case.
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