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The article references a 2013 Verge interview at CES, noting it was likely the last video appearance without a beard.

Pebble has begun shipping its smartwatches to Kickstarter backers. The company announced that the first units are now being delivered to early supporters of the project.

The article reflects on Pebble's challenging situation in 2016, noting that behind the scenes the company was struggling and preparing for layoffs during its final year of operation.

The article discusses how our perception of time changes as we age, with childhood years feeling longer and adult years passing more quickly. It explores psychological theories about why time seems to accelerate as we get older and how our experiences shape this perception.

The author reflects on lessons from working on Pebble hardware for four years before its 2012 Kickstarter launch. The experience highlighted both the enjoyment and challenges of hardware development.

Eric Migicovsky announced the launch of Startup School Beijing, a program designed to help early-stage founders in China. The initiative aims to provide practical startup education and support for entrepreneurs in the Beijing region.

The article discusses when hardware founders should consider raising venture capital, noting that taking VC money implies an agreement to pursue rapid growth and a large exit. It explores the trade-offs between bootstrapping and seeking venture funding for hardware startups.

The article presents a conversation about hard tech startups, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities in developing breakthrough technologies that require significant scientific or engineering innovation.

This article provides guidance on effective user communication for startups, drawing from principles in "The Mom Test." It emphasizes asking questions that reveal genuine user needs rather than seeking validation for existing ideas.

Y Combinator is launching Startup School Winter 2020, a free online program for early-stage founders. The program runs from January 20 to February 28, 2020, and includes weekly lectures, group office hours, and a community forum. Applications are open until January 17, 2020.

The article discusses the concept of a universal communication bus that would connect all messaging platforms. It mentions Beeper, an app built to solve the fragmentation problem in digital communication.

Beeper is a new app that consolidates all your chat services into one unified interface. The developers created it after facing messaging challenges while working on Pebble smartwatches.

The author discusses lessons from Pebble's journey, sharing insights on learning from failure based on a talk given to YC batches. The post reflects on both success and failure aspects of the smartwatch company.

Eric Migicovsky, who is 6'6", expresses his preference for small phones despite his height. He states that he never enjoyed using large phones and wants an Android phone the size of an iPhone Mini.

The author announces the development of a new chat application designed to be the best on Earth. The project aims to create an exceptional messaging experience through innovative features and user-focused design.

Beeper has released its Spring 2023 update, which includes new features like scheduled messages, improved search, and enhanced media handling. The universal chat app now supports more messaging networks and has improved its user interface across platforms.

The Beepberry is a portable e-paper computer designed for hackers, featuring a BlackBerry-style keyboard and a 2.7-inch e-paper display. It runs on a Raspberry Pi RP2040 chip and can be used for messaging, terminal access, and other hacker-friendly applications.

The Vergecast discusses the evolving landscape of messaging platforms, exploring how they are becoming more intelligent and integrated. The conversation covers new features and capabilities that aim to improve communication experiences across different services.

Beeper Mini is a new Android app that enables Android users to send and receive iMessages, displaying them as blue bubbles. The app connects directly to Apple's servers without requiring a Mac relay, offering end-to-end encryption for secure messaging.

Beeper is moving forward with its mission to unify messaging platforms, focusing on improving user experience and expanding features. The company continues to develop its universal chat app despite facing challenges from major tech platforms.

The podcast discusses Beeper, an app that consolidates multiple messaging services into one interface, and explores the significance of open protocols in communication technology.

Beeper, the messaging app that unified multiple chat services, is joining Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr. The acquisition will allow Beeper to continue its mission of creating a universal chat app while benefiting from Automattic's resources and infrastructure.

The author asked Pebble users to share videos and things they love about PebbleOS while preparing for a relaunch. This highlights ongoing community engagement with the Pebble operating system.

The company is developing a new Pebble-style smartwatch, continuing the project that began in 2008. Interested customers can sign up for updates on the rePebble.com website.

Google has released the source code for PebbleOS, allowing developers to contribute to open source Pebble software development. This opens opportunities for community involvement in building and improving Pebble's operating system.

The author recently returned from a trip to Shenzhen, describing it as a decent trip overall. They met with 16 people during their visit.

Apple imposes restrictions on Pebble smartwatch functionality with iPhones, making it more difficult to build a great smartwatch experience compared to Android. The author learned this during Pebble v1 development.

Pebble has announced two new smartwatches that run open source PebbleOS and maintain compatibility with thousands of existing apps and watchfaces. The watches continue the Pebble legacy with modern hardware while preserving the ecosystem users have come to appreciate.

The PebbleOS team announced two new smartwatches and opened pre-orders at their online store. This follows their recent product announcement.

Eric Migicovsky has launched a new podcast called "Tick Talk" featuring a Core 2 Duo demo. The podcast explores technology topics through conversations with experts in the field.