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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pebble's smartwatch is back: Pebble Time 2 specs revealed
Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, on Wednesday showed off the new designs for the upcoming watch, now known as the Pebble Time 2. Although the company originally branded its new watches as the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 when it first announced its plans to return to the market in March, Migicovsky says the company has since been able to regain the Pebble trademark. That means the new watches will instead be called the Pebble 2 Duo and the Pebble Time 2. Migicovsky's company, Core Devices, had also shown off early ideas for the watches back in March, but today it's revealing the final design for the Pebble Time 2. The industrial design of the watch has changed, and a handful of new features have been added, notes Migicovsky in a blog post. The Time 2 will debut in four colors, still yet to be determined; Pebble buyers will have input later on, the company says. Plus, the company is adding a multicolor RGB LED backlight, a second microphone (to aid with a potential environmental noise cancellation feature), a compass sensor, and a screw-mounted back cover. The watch will be stainless steel on the front and back, and feature stainless steel buttons like the older Pebble Time Steel. Other previously announced specs will remain the same, including Pebble's plans for a 1.5-inch 64 color e-paper display, a touch screen, a quick-release 22mm watch strap, a flat hardened glass lens, 30-day estimated battery life, heart rate monitor, step and sleep tracking, speaker, linear actuator motor (for vibration), and a waterproof rating of some sort, which is yet to be determined. The Pebble Time 2 is available for pre-order for $225 and will pair with a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to display notifications, control the music on your phone, and connect with the internet. The company also noted that people who pre-order the Core 2 Duo can upgrade to the Pebble Time 2 while reserving their place in line. To do so, customers shouldn't cancel the original order, but instead wait for an email survey link that will be emailed in the next month or so, offering the option for them to catch their order. Sign in to access your portfolio
TechCrunch
12 hours ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Pebble's smartwatch is back: Pebble Time 2 specs revealed
Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, on Wednesday showed off the new designs for the upcoming watch, now known as the Pebble Time 2. Although the company originally branded its new watches as the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 when it first announced its plans to return to the market in March, Migicovsky says the company has since been able to regain the Pebble trademark. That means the new watches will instead be called the Pebble 2 Duo and the Pebble Time 2. Migicovsky's company, Core Devices, had also shown off early ideas for the watches back in March, but today it's revealing the final design for the Pebble Time 2. Image Credits:Core Devices The industrial design of the watch has changed, and a handful of new features have been added, notes Migicovsky in a blog post. The Time 2 will debut in four colors, still yet to be determined; Pebble buyers will have input later on, the company says. Plus, the company is adding a multicolor RGB LED backlight, a second microphone (to aid with a potential environmental noise cancellation feature), a compass sensor, and a screw-mounted back cover. The watch will be stainless steel on the front and back, and feature stainless steel buttons like the older Pebble Time Steel. Other previously announced specs will remain the same, including Pebble's plans for a 1.5-inch 64 color e-paper display, a touch screen, a quick-release 22mm watch strap, a flat hardened glass lens, 30-day estimated battery life, heart rate monitor, step and sleep tracking, speaker, linear actuator motor (for vibration), and a waterproof rating of some sort, which is yet to be determined. The Pebble Time 2 is available for pre-order for $225 and will pair with a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to display notifications, control the music on your phone, and connect with the internet. The company also noted that people who pre-order the Core 2 Duo can upgrade to the Pebble Time 2 while reserving their place in line. To do so, customers shouldn't cancel the original order, but instead wait for an email survey link that will be emailed in the next month or so, offering the option for them to catch their order.
Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
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
