The Pebble Time 2 requires initial setup time to pick a watch face from thousands available, drawing on Pebble's legacy library, but proves easy to use afterward thanks to its tall display suited for scrolling menus and reading text. It includes basic health tracking—steps, sleep, and heart rate via a PPG sensor—presented through simple graphs rather than computed scores. The device runs on PebbleOS, now fully open-source after Google released it and the Rebble community maintained it following Fitbit's earlier abandonment of the platform.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
Luffu, founded by former Fitbit leaders James Park and Eric Friedman, has introduced Luffu Link, a cellular-connected wristband that tracks physical and mental wellbeing through sensors, voice notes, and location data without needing a paired phone. The device costs $250, ships in early 2027, and comes in three finishes, extending the company's existing AI-driven family health app launched earlier this year.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-08-25
A ZDNET reviewer who has used Apple Watch since its debut in 2015 switched to the revived Pebble Time 2, a stripped-down smartwatch with a 1.5-inch color e-paper display, stainless steel casing, heart rate and sleep tracking, and long battery life. The device lacks advanced features like cellular calling or extra sensors, but the reviewer found its simplicity and lack of constant notifications appealing amid a desire to be less digitally connected.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-24
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