Pebble Returns: Smartwatch Pioneer Relaunches with Open-Sourced PebbleOS
Four years after revolutionizing the wearable market with its record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, Pebble is making a comeback with PebbleOS. Despite closing its doors in 2016 and later being acquired by Fitbit (which was itself purchased by Google in 2021), Pebble is set to re-enter the smartwatch landscape with a fresh vision, powered by Google’s decision to open-source PebbleOS. Eric Migicovsky, Pebble’s original founder and CEO, has announced that he is bringing the beloved smartwatch brand back, albeit in a new form. While the project is still in its infancy, Migicovsky’s goal is clear: to build the smartwatch he personally desires, … Read more