Rebble, the organization dedicated to keeping Pebble smartwatches alive after the demise of the original company in 2016, celebrated their eighth year last December — significantly outlasting the original organization itself thanks to the staunch commitment of countless contributors, fans, and supporters. It may seem unlikely at first, but 2025 is perhaps shaping up to be the most exciting year for Pebble devotees, thanks to a slew of announcements from the Rebble team.


Starting with the big news: Google have released the original PebbleOS source code, allowing Rebble to continue its development on existing, and even new hardware. To foster these efforts, a RebbleOS Hackathon will be held in March, with stickers as rewards for all participants. And to ensure the continued longevity of the project, Rebble have announced the creation of the Rebble Foundation nonprofit, with a mission to educate and foster learning in the areas of embedded and software development. Want to get involved? Hop on Discord, catch up on the blog, and join the Rebble alliance in this next great phase of smartwatch history!