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Re:New Pebble Device by skeledrew on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:57PM (#46208150)
Might as well bundle the ring with the watch at that point, and increase the price accordingly, as it's then become an accessory particular to the pebble watch. And including a charging circuit means more complexity and bulk, also leading to an increase in price. And cost is a factor they're optimizing for.
Re:New Pebble Device by lopis on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @04:30PM (#46210945)
That's my point exactly. This should have been a pebble accessory, not a standalone device that sends voice notes to your phone. If this device actually has a 2 year battery, if you'd remove the microphone and turn it into a "smart button" to trigger a watch action, the battery should easily last 4+ years.
Re:New Pebble Device by skeledrew on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @08:34PM (#46213028)
Yet a design goal is for it to also work standalone, so users who don't have/want a pebble watch can use it with their phone, something that essentially everyone has.