Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

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Apple Silicon Has Competition!

Explore episode Jun 5, 2026
Technology
Andrew's DIY Casio Smartwatch Hack

Apple Silicon Has Competition! · Jun 5, 2026 Technology

A single person in Canada sells a $50 replacement board that fits inside a Casio F91W, adding Bluetooth, step tracking, time zone sync, RGB LED, and even blackjack. The project is small enough that the creator ships every order on Fridays — and it's already got Andrew hooked.

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The Science of Optical Sensor Wrist Placement

At 21:08 · chapter starts 18:00

The conversation turns technical when the hosts investigate whether flipping the Fitbit Air to the underside of the wrist actually works for fitness tracking. Marques pulls up an AI overview to explain the mechanics: the optical sensor needs a tight light seal against the skin, and the tendons running from the forearm to the fingers constantly flex and introduce light leak. Adam notes that bicep straps gain popularity precisely because muscle tissue provides a cleaner optical read. David recalls Des Fitz's review noting that the Fitbit Air's thin profile already risks light leak at its edges compared to the wider Whoop.

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