Pebble Watch return may be a lot sooner than expected
Earlier this year, it was discovered that a new Pebble Watch was in development. The news just got even better: a new watch could be announced tomorrow, March 18.
In January, Google released the source code for PebbleOS. At that time, the “RePebble” project promised that new hardware would eventually be introduced. Even more exciting, the project has the support of the Pebble founder, Eric Migicovsky.
According to an email sent to everyone who signed up for updates on the “RePebble” project, the big announcement could come tomorrow. The email states, “Time to get excited.” For those interested, you can visit the “RePebble” store, where a countdown clock is overlaid on a drawing of the original Pebble.
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According to that clock, the announcement could come at noon EDT on Tuesday.
The original Pebble watch was born from a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012. Designed to display notifications from smartphones, Pebble watches offered a range of downloadable apps. Notable features included an e-paper display, which provided excellent battery life that could last for several days, as well as water resistance.
While later smartwatches introduced more advanced features, such as color displays and heart-rate monitoring, Pebble maintained a loyal following due to its simple design and user-friendly interface. However, by 2016, Pebble Technology Corporation was acquired by Fitbit, leading to the end of Pebble watch production. Fitbit was subsequently purchased by Google.
Retro styles are undoubtedly making a comeback, and it will be intriguing to see what Pebble, now under Google, has developed. I’m curious to see a new Pebble smartwatch that includes all the features found in Fitbit watches and the Google Pixel 3.
Stay tuned.
Bryan M. Wolfe has over a decade of experience as a technology writer. He writes about mobile.
Nomad’s sold-out Apple Watch band is back and cooler than ever
Nomad’s back with another glow-in-the-dark Apple Watch band, and just as with previous versions, it’s a limited edition, so if you want one, you’d better be quick. Why? They’ve proven so popular in the past that they’ve quickly sold out. The latest model is cooler than the last two versions and that’s meant in the most real sense of the word, as it’s called the Glow in the Dark Icy Blue Sport Band.
During the day, Nomad’s sport band takes on a pale blue, almost white shade, but when the lights go down, it transforms into a chilled, yet striking blue color. The band uses photoluminescence to collect its light and glow once the source disappears, but the effect has been enhanced to the point where Nomad claims it’s three times brighter than the original Glow Sport Band.
New leaks just made the OnePlus Watch 3 a lot more exciting
We’ve been anticipating the OnePlus Watch 3 for a little while now, and thanks to a couple of new leaks, OnePlus’ upcoming smartwatch just got a lot more exciting.
OnePlus is expected to launch two new smartwatches soon — including a regular OnePlus Watch 3 and a OnePlus Watch 3 Pro. Another recent report has highlighted the possible software features of these devices. Android Authority has uncovered details about the OnePlus Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 Pro in the latest version of the OnHealth app.
The next Apple Watch Ultra may get a lifesaving upgrade
One of the most notable features Apple has released in the past few years is support for satellite connectivity on iPhones to help with emergency assistance and communication. It helped people facing the wrath of Hurricane Helene a few weeks ago, and it now looks like Apple is extending that feature to smartwatches.
According to Bloomberg, next year’s Apple Watch Ultra model will be able to latch on to satellite networks. “The technology will let smartwatch users send off-the-grid text messages via Globalstar Inc.’s fleet of satellites when they don’t have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection,” says the report.
