Friday, October 3, 2014

Editor's Pick: The One Apple Watch Thing That Really Matters


Chris Maxcer
10/03/14 7:07 AM PT
While the cellphone, with its constantly updated and accurate clock, nearly killed the wristwatch, the Apple Watch gizmo actually will revive it. In fact, I think the attention that the Apple Watch will bring to our wrists will spark sales of traditional watches. Why? [More...]

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