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Pixel Watch 5 found underwater by scuba diver

Randy Pitchford, co-founder of Gearbox Software, shared a peculiar story on X about a friend who discovered an unannounced Google Pixel Watch 5 while scuba diving near St. Martin. The watch, found underwater, appeared to be in working condition despite a drained battery and displayed "Google Pixel Watch 5" on its back. Pitchford sought to return the device to its owner and later arranged for its retrieval, noting the unusual circumstances of this potential product leak. AI

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Pixel Watch 5 found underwater by scuba diver

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Randy Pitchford says his friend found an unannounced Pixel Watch 5 in the sea

    Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place