31-07-2025
Pebble smartwatches make comeback with August 2025 release
The iconic Pebble smartwatch brand is set to make a comeback, with founder Eric Migicovsky announcing that his company, Core Devices, has reacquired the Pebble trademark.
Two upcoming smartwatches, previously known as Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2, will now launch as Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2, reviving the name that pioneered the smartwatch market.
Migicovsky, who founded Pebble before its closure in 2016, revealed the rebranding in a blog post.
The watches, powered by the open-source PebbleOS, are designed to recapture the charm of the original devices. The Pebble 2 Duo is in beta testing, while the Pebble Time 2 is undergoing engineering verification.
Both are available for pre-order on Core Devices' rePebble website, priced at $149 for the Pebble 2 Duo and $225 for the Pebble Time 2.
The Pebble 2 Duo is expected to begin shipping by late August, delayed from an earlier July target due to enhanced waterproofing tests and the addition of a waterproof speaker.
US customers face a $10 tariff per Pebble 2 Duo, as the watches are shipped from Hong Kong, with non-US orders unaffected.
Migicovsky noted the Pebble 2 Duo's Bluetooth range reaches approximately 140 metres in open areas, slightly more in urban settings.
The Pebble Time 2 has received a sleeker design, though details remain sparse as it progresses through testing.
The return of the Pebble name, nearly a decade after its discontinuation, has sparked excitement among smartwatch enthusiasts.
I can't remember the last time I was legitimately giddy to receive something in the mail
From the first @Kickstarter in 2012 to now, the new @Pebble Alpha, have been a supporter for over a decade now
damn i'm old — Josh Cohenzadeh (@jshchnz) July 15, 2025
