After a nearly decade-long absence, Pebble's founder, Eric Migicovsky, has re-emerged with new smartwatches branded as Core Devices. These devices run on open-source PebbleOS, which became available after Google's release of the source code. Despite the Pebble trademark being owned by Google, Migicovsky's cautious approach involves starting small with limited production. Pebble's legacy continues through a strong fanbase that has supported its functionality post-acquisition by Fitbit, now owned by Google. The new brand signifies a fresh chapter in wearable tech, blending nostalgia with modern capabilities.
"I asked politely if they would open source the operating system, and they very graciously did. We wouldn't be able to do what we're doing now if Google hadn't done that, so we're super appreciative."
"The original Pebble smartwatches didn't die off-Fitbit kept the lights on for some time, and thanks to Pebble's cult-like fanbase, a coalition of developers and enthusiasts helped launch the Rebble project to replace Pebble's web services when Fitbit eventually shut everything down."
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