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Time runs out for smartwatch pioneer Pebble

Published Thu, Dec 8, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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SMARTWATCH pioneer Pebble says it is shutting down, with tech wearables giant Fitbit acquiring some of its assets including key personnel.

Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky said in a statement on Wednesday: "Due to various factors, Pebble is no longer able to operate as an independent entity. We have made the tough decision to shut down the company and no longer manufacture Pebble devices."

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