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What seemingly popular tech gadget may really be a dud?

Answer: the smartwatch

For Gizmodo's Alex Cranz, the Apple Watch she purchased in 2016 quickly became her biggest regret. And she isn't alone.

Beyond the negative reviews and user rants that are abundant on the interwebs, a somewhat recent report from IDC notes that the Apple Watch — which is the most popular smartwatch out there — saw a 71.6 percent drop in sales over 2015.

Add to this the fact that the first smartwatch company out there, called Pebble, sold all of its assets to Fitbit just last week — which is fitting given that those who tend to find smartwatches most useful are those who use them to focus on health and fitness, according to IDC.

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