{
  "id": 10996552,
  "title": "Casio’s F-B100W smartwatch launches in the US after selling out in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/casios-f-b100w-smartwatch-launches-in-the-us-after-selling-out-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/casios-f-b100w-retro-smartwatch-launches-in-the-us-usd65-tracker-lands-with-bluetooth-and-step-tracking-after-selling-out-in-japan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Casio F-B100W smartwatch has made its debut in the United States following a sold-out run in Japan and the United Kingdom. This retro-themed timepiece, priced at $64.95 on Casio's website, offers a handful of smart features such as a pedometer for basic fitness tracking, a Find My device locator, a timer, a stopwatch, an alarm, and boasts a two-year battery life. Initially launched in Japan in August, the watch sold out within hours of its availability, with its Japanese price of ¥8,800 equivalent to about $50.95, including a 10% tax. The US model, though carrying a $14 premium, is expected to be in high demand due to its unique blend of simple, rugged design and limited \"smart\" features.",
  "summary": "Casio’s F-B100W watch is now available in the US after going on sale in Japan in August.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}