Temporal gauntlet

Temporal gauntlets were metal gloves created by the Time Lords. They were used for a variety of purposes.

Functions
There were two known types of temporal gauntlets. Both types can either be used individually or as a pair, although the abilities of the gauntlets were usually strengthened when used as a pair.

Beta Gauntlet
Beta gauntlets were available to be used by any Time Lord, and came standard with every TARDIS from Type 30 models onwards. These gauntlets could be used as simple gloves, although they were extremely durable and had waterproof, anti-radiation, and minor psychic properties.

A primary function of beta gauntlets was to be used as a connection to the Matrix. By wearing the gauntlet, the user could enter and exit the Matrix voluntarily and at any time.

Alpha Gauntlet
Alpha gauntlets were physically augmented and only available to high-ranking Time Lords, such as the Lord President. They had all the abilities of a beta gauntlet, as well as possessing properties of cellular regeneration and dissemination.

The alpha gauntlets were far more powerful than beta gauntlets, and much more dangerous as well. It is possible that a few examples may have even developed sentience, but this is an unconfirmed rumor.

History
It is widely believed that the first pair of temporal gauntlets was created by Rassilon. Unlike other artefacts of Rassilon, the temporal gauntlets were mass-produced, and eventually became a common Gallifreyan tool, much like the sonic screwdriver.

Known examples

 * The first known temporal gauntlets were kept in a historical museum in the Capitol on Gallifrey.
 * Another pair of temporal gauntlets was lost in a time rift and later deposited on the planet Earth, although the two gloves were separated before being discovered by humans.
 * The resurrected Rassilon possessed at least one temporal gauntlet during the Last Great Time War.
 * The Doctor is known to have a pair of temporal gauntlets in his TARDIS. During one of his later incarnations, he lovingly referred to them as "anti-radiation gloves".