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On April 11, 2012, the Pebble Smartwatch launched on Kickstarter, revolutionizing the wearable tech industry. Initially seeking $100,000, the project shattered records by raising over $10 million, making it one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns ever.

Pebble’s sleek e-paper display, long battery life, and smartphone connectivity proved that smartwatches had a future, inspiring major brands like Apple, Samsung, and Garmin to invest in wearables. Though Pebble eventually shut down, its influence is still seen in today’s smartwatch designs.

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