The Pebble watch is making a comeback, thanks to its original creator, Eric Migicovsky. The company announced its return via a blog post, explaining that Google has made its software open source, sparking nostalgia among original owners. Fitbit, bought by Google in 2016, eventually sold Pebble assets for $23 million in 2017. Migicovsky revealed that Google’s team, including former Pebble employees turned Google engineers, is working on a new watch inspired by the originals.
A small team aims to reimagine the Pebble with a simplified approach, learning from past mistakes. Migicovsky emphasized the original watch’s key features: an E-paper screen for long battery life, physical buttons, and hackable software. Despite its success, the second generation in 2015 and 2016 lost its core simplicity, prompting Migicovsky to detail the issue on Medium.
The new Pebble will focus on what made the originals special, blending style with functionality. Tech writer with over a decade in the space shares insights into wearables, pocketables, and bagables. Fingers crossed for a successful revival after nearly a decade apart from its roots.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2025/01/28/cult-smartwatch-pebble-is-set-to-return