The news of the Pebble watch’s return came rather unexpectedly. The original Pebble was a smartwatch released back in 2013 as part of a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, with prices roughly starting at an affordable $100. The company Pebble was acquired by Fitbit, which in turn was bought by Google.
One thing for certain is that new Pebble is supposedly in the works, but no detailed specs-related information has been revealed thus far, leaving consumers unsure what exactly to expect from Pebble’s comeback. CNET has now managed to obtain initial details about the device in an interview with Eric Migicovksy.
The new Pebble watch will reportedly not have a touchscreen but instead will be operated using buttons, much like back in the day. This means the device definitely goes against what is considered standard for modern smartwatches, which typically use a touchscreen as their main input method. It is also said to feature a rectangular, rather than round, plastic body offered in two colourways: black and white. According to the article, the new watch will boast an impressive one-week battery life.
The new Pebble isn’t expected to come with new types of sensors, even though quite a lot has improved since the launch of the original Pebble. For instance, many wearables now offer blood oxygen measurement on top of heart rate monitoring. Eric Migicovksy has yet to provide any pricing information and an exact release date.
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to
Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work
focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile
electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming
magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal
interests into my professional work.
