Buying the Watch you want from Apple is now harder than ever
Apple on late April launched its first smartwatch ever, but not all buyers looking to score one on April 24th were able to do it. …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Your Apple Watch might be defective, no matter what Apple says
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Meet Adaptalux, the amazing portable gadget that’ll take your photography to the next level
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One way the Surface Pro 4 might be more like the Retina MacBook
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Samsung rockets past Apple to retake the smartphone crown
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