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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

From Pagers to Casio: The Evolution of 80s & 90s Wearable Gadgets

from Gen X Unfiltered · host Steve, Kelly and Eric

Before the Apple Watch and high-tech fitness trackers, we had beepers that buzzed and Casio watches that could solve long division! Join **Gen X Unfiltered** as we take a deep dive into the evolution of **80s and 90s wearable gadgets** and the retro tech that defined a generation.In this episode, we’re unpacking the history of **vintage technology**, from the social status of carrying a **pager** to the sheer playground coolness of the **Casio calculator watch**. We discuss how these early devices paved the way for the modern world, sharing our favorite memories of **90s gadgets** and the funny struggles of early **mobile tech**. Whether you were a "beep code" pro or a digital watch enthusiast, this trip down memory lane is for you. We explore the transition from bulky analog tools to the sleek digital wearables that set the stage for the smartphones we use today.**What was your first piece of "wearable tech"? Let us know in the comments!**Follow Gen X UnfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/genx_unfilteredTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genxunfiltered

Before the Apple Watch and high-tech fitness trackers, we had beepers that buzzed and Casio watches that could solve long division! Join **Gen X Unfiltered** as we take a deep dive into the evolution of **80s and 90s wearable gadgets** and the retro tech that defined a generation.In this episode, we’re unpacking the history of **vintage technology**, from the social status of carrying a **pager** to the sheer playground coolness of the **Casio calculator watch**. We discuss how these early devices paved the way for the modern world, sharing our favorite memories of **90s gadgets** and the funny struggles of early **mobile tech**. Whether you were a "beep code" pro or a digital watch enthusiast, this trip down memory lane is for you. We explore the transition from bulky analog tools to the sleek digital wearables that set the stage for the smartphones we use today.**What was your first piece of "wearable tech"? Let us know in the comments!**Follow Gen X UnfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/genx_unfilteredTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genxunfiltered

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