The all-new Pebble watches just got a new name and release date – here’s how to get one

Pebble watch Core Time 2.

• The founder of Pebble smartwatches has reacquired the Pebble name
• Upcoming watches from his Core Devices firm will be renamed
• The first new Pebble watch is now expected to launch in August

If you miss the old days of Pebble watches, you’re in luck, as the smartwatch brand that began it all is making an unexpected comeback. That means it might not be long before you can slap a Pebble watch on your wrist like it’s 2015 all over again.