News Summary

Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky is set to revive the iconic Pebble smartwatch with Google’s decision to open-source the PebbleOS software, a move that allows developers to create new wearables or custom firmware for existing models. Migicovsky, who initiated discussions with Google for this open-source transition, plans to develop a modern version of the Pebble smartwatch, maintaining its core features such as an always-on e-paper screen, long battery life, and hackability. This new smartwatch, which is yet to be named, will run on the open-source PebbleOS and will be compatible with existing Pebble apps and watchfaces. Migicovsky is also aiming to foster a broader open-source community around PebbleOS.