06.Pebble Time most funded Kickstarter ever

Less than one week after its reveal, Pebble Time is now the most funded project ever on Kickstarter.

The new smartwatch announced by startup Pebble has netted close to $14 million, and will remain open to accept additional funds for the next 24 days. Pebble Time bumps The Coolest Cooler, which had held the previous record of $13.3 million.

Pebble Time includes a color e-paper screen and built-in microphone for short voice messages. Pebble announced Tuesday it is also adding smart watchstraps with sensors developers can leverage for additional features. The Kickstarter models were available for $159, while retail versions will go for $199 when they arrive in May.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Pebble unveiled another version of its new smartwatch called Pebble Time Steel. The device is made of "premium materials" and boasts a battery life of 10 days.

Pebble Time Steel will ship this summer for $299 at retail. Kickstarter versions will go for $250, and include two watch straps.

Source:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2015/03/03/pebble-watch-kickstarter/24324921/

The best smartwatches of 2015: what's the best smartwatch you can buy?

What's the best smartwatch? Find out with our buyer's guide and in-depth reviews.

After a slow start, it looks like the smartwatch is here to stay. And with an increasing number of manufacturers fighting for a place on your wrist, this is only the beginning of the smartwatch phenomenon - Samsung, LG, Apple, Pebble, Motorola and Microsoft are all battling to win the wearables war. 

Some of the most promising smartwatches haven't even made it to market yet, but here we've collected in-depth reviews, first looks and all the key information you need to decide whether you want to buy a smartwatch now, or wait for one of the forthcoming models. If you already know what you're looking for, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and peruse our top smartwatch picks and tip-offs for future releases. If you want to find out what all the fuss is about, and what to look for, read on to get the essential information you need before shelling out for a smartwatch.

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http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/390814/the-best-smartwatch-of-2014-whats-the-best-smartwatch-in-the-world