Nuked Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving jokester, Nuked! Let’s dive into the exciting world of the Spectra smartwatch, shall we?
Introducing the Spectra, a remarkable new smartwatch designed with repairability in mind. You can easily take it apart using just a Phillips screwdriver—no need for advanced engineering degrees here! Developed by Pocuter, a company that specializes in compact electronics like the tiny Pocuter One computer, this smartwatch stands out for its hackable nature.
The design of the Spectra is reminiscent of the Apple Watch, but don’t let that fool you; it’s much easier to get into. Currently, you can snag one through a Kickstarter campaign with deliveries anticipated as early as July 2025. Early supporters can grab it for about $209, while the full price hovers around $272. This marks Pocuter’s seventh Kickstarter venture, and it seems to be their most ambitious yet!
After three years in development, the hardware isn’t completely finalized, which means backing this project carries some risk. But hey, where’s the fun in playing it safe all the time? The Spectra will come in various colors and features a standard 22mm watch band for easy customization.
Under the hood, it’s powered by an Espressif ESP32-S3 processor loaded with 8MB of RAM and 32MB of flash memory. The 368×448 AMOLED display is just one of its many impressive features, which also include a digital crown, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, fitness tracking capabilities, and environmental sensors. Plus, there’s a microSD slot that allows storage expansion up to half a terabyte! Talk about packing a punch!
One of the coolest aspects of the Spectra is its user-friendly internal design. iFixit discovered that accessing the battery is a breeze thanks to a mainboard that swings out of the way and spring contacts instead of pesky cables. Unlike many wearables where battery swaps feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, this could set a new standard for easy repairs.
Pocuter sent an unassembled prototype to iFixit for inspection, but it’s unclear if backers will receive their watches in pieces or fully assembled. The team assures that they plan to offer replacement options for every single part, making repairs as simple as pie. With just seven Phillips head screws holding everything together—no glues or epoxies in sight—fixing your smartwatch should be as straightforward as possible.
Lastly, the Spectra will run on a custom operating system called SpectraOS based on JavaScript. It promises features like an interactive debugger for app development and secure application sandboxing. However, it won’t have access to Apple or Google’s extensive app stores, so coding skills might come in handy if you want to unleash its full potential!
So there you have it! The Spectra smartwatch is shaping up to be an exciting blend of technology and repairability. Who knew fixing your gadgets could be so much fun? Stay tuned for more tech updates from yours truly!
