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Apple Watch launch won't be like the iPhone's

Better plan ahead and preorder if you want to be among the first to get the Apple Watch. Also: Star Wars movies go on sale digitally Friday, and Rand Paul accepts donations in Bitcoin.

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If you want to be among the first to own an Apple Watch, you should pre-order on Friday. You'll need to make an appointment to get one in store when it launches on April 24.

Friday is a big day for more than just Apple fans. The Star Wars movies will be sold digitally for the first time. CNET Update has the details:

Watch this: Apple Watch launch won't be like the iPhone's

Also in this tech-news roundup, Senator Rand Paul is the first US presidential candidate to accept bitcoins as campaign donations. Paul has been quick to adopt the latest technology, including Snapchat -- which is causing drama with new emoji friend labels.

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