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Pebble Returns Under Core Devices With New Watches and an AI Ring

The reboot relies on Google's open-sourced Pebble OS under a small, investor-free model.

Overview

  • At CES, Core Devices announced the Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Round 2 e-paper watches along with the Index 01 ring built for quick voice notes and AI-triggered actions.
  • Company-reported preorders stand at about 25,000 for the watches and roughly 5,000 for the ring, with a small Pebble 2 Duo run shipped in late 2025.
  • Time 2 is claimed to run for about a month per charge and Round 2 for roughly two weeks, emphasizing simple, long-battery companions rather than phone replacements.
  • The Index ring has a sealed, non-rechargeable battery rated for 12–15 hours of total recording time and an estimated two-year lifespan for heavy daily use, with metal recycling offered and electronics discarded.
  • Eric Migicovsky says Core Devices is "not a startup," funding production through preorders, selling directly online, operating with a five-person team, and aiming to cut current six-month shipping lead times to a few weeks.