Gadget

Gadget is a term for a small device or object utilizing technology in a useful, novel way. Gadgets can be described as "cool toys" that make things easier for adults. Online, the term is most often used to refer to new electronics, like cameras, cell phones or computer accessories, though the term can also refer to useful household items, i.e. "kitchen gadgets."

Humorously, the term was used for the name of the title character in the cartoon, Inspector Gadget, a usually-bumbling human detective who had bionic "gadgets" built into his body. These included a helicopter inside his head (hat?), springs inside his feet, and a variety of spare hands inside his chest, holding (sometimes) useful items. Activating the items required the command, "Go-Go-GadgetSprings!" for example.

Blogs that discuss gadgets usually provides news about new products, reviews and overviews, and comparisons to other existing gadgetry.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Gadget”

• PlayStation 2 finally launches in Brazil for the bargain price of around US $462

  
  Gadget Train — Authority: 142
  You read that right. Sony’s PlayStation 2 , which the great majority of the world has been enjoying since 2000, is just now officially touching ground in Brazil. We’re pretty sure it’s been making its way into the country for many years by not-so-official means, but if you’ve gone the legit route, ...
  3 hours ago

• Cell Phone Apps

  
  Found Shit — Authority: 497
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  3 hours ago

• 26 Piece All-in-the-Flashlight Tool Kit | CSA WATT-A-TOOL

  
  it-echo.Com — Authority: 156
  The Watt-A-Tool from CSA (Coordinated Strategic Alliance) comes with 26-piece tools including 11 driver bits, 9 drive sockets, 4 precision screwdrivers, 1 ratcheting driver handle and 1 driver bit holder. All stored conveniently in a flashlight toolbox. The flashlight pivots to any angle and can switch to red, ...
  4 hours ago

• New Sony NXCAM is more camcorder than you ever need, but still you covet

  
  Gadget & Technology News — Authority: 164
  Sony’s latest professional-grade camcorder probably meets your needs and next some by quite a stretch, recording AVCHD up to 24Mbps and SD quality in MPEG-2 / 9Mbps. We’re plus looking at a 20x zoom lens, 3 x 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor, and storage options including Memory Stick Pro Duo and an opti… Gadget ...
  4 hours ago

• Motorola Crush offers affordable touchscreen

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Motorola seems to be picking up the pace with their latest touchscreen device that won’t hurt your pockets, known as the Motorola Crush. that EV-DO Rev.0 device will be equipped with a 2.8” touchscreen at 240 x 400 resolution, a 2-megapixel camera, a virtual on-screen QWERTY keypad, stereo Bl… Gadget News
  5 hours ago

• Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Verizon is another carrier that has now made available the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone which won’t invent heads turn as it goes about its job quietly, helping you check your emails and messages while replying with aplomb. Just in case you’re curious to know what the Curve 8530 holds, it comes … Gadget ...
  5 hours ago

• Dell cuts Motorola Droid price

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Dell has slashed the Motorola Droid (see our review) price to a mere $119 with a 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Good news for those who want a Droid and don’t mind sticking to the same carrier as that deal additionally applies to contract extensions. At $119 a pop, it is clearly tempting, p… Gadget ...
  5 hours ago

• Sony Xperia X1 misses out on Windows Mobile 6.5 update

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Sony Ericsson has confirmed that their Sony Xperia X1 smartphone will not be getting any Windows Mobile 6.5 update, which is rather disappointing since it points toward cellphone manufacturers who don’t seem to offer towering abundant support for their devices these days. Permalink… Gadget News
  5 hours ago

• TomTom car kit for iPod touch

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  We’ve seen the TomTom iPhone car kit, but here’s the car kit for the iPod touch which is compatible with the first and second generation iPod touch, although you will need to have iPhone OS 3.0 or later up and running. The hardware will be “available shortly”, retailing for $20 cheaper than the iPh… ...
  5 hours ago

• Car Shape Lego USB Flash Drive !

  
  vhxn.com — Authority: 441
  This is one of the latest model flash drives called Lego USB Flash Drive. It is built of Lego and the car measures just 3.5? x 1.5?. Therefore, you can take it wherever you want. This flash drive car uses a micro flash drive that is embedded into the main body of the car. The top section and wheels of the car are made ...
  5 hours ago

• Microsoft Windows 8 set for 2012 release

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  With Windows 7 having been released nearly a month since today to rave reviews worldwide, it does assemble us sit up and take notice that Microsoft has plans to roll out Windows 8 in 2012 - that’s a mere 3 years since Windows 7 was launched, keep in sync with Microsoft’s rhythm of releasing major a… Gadget ...
  6 hours ago

• Electric shaver modded with new button

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  This electric shaver has been saved from the trash thanks to the ingenuity of its owner who decided to replace a faulty potential switch with one of his own - it does compose us wonder though, won’t it get in the way of the shaving process being that distant and all? Permalink: Elec… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• SCAR assault rifle gets ammo counter

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  This SCAR assault rifle is very different from the rest since it comes with an ammo counter just like what you see in the movies and video games, where a “black box” located within the handgrip will network with the soldier alongside the home base. that sealed grip will log the number of bullets fi… Gadget ...
  6 hours ago

• Samsung outs Diva cellphones

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Samsung will target the fairer sex that date round with a couple of handsets that fall under the Diva sort, where they are the S5150 Olivia and S7070. The former is a clamshell handset with a small external display, a 2.2″ QVGA internal display, Bluetooth connectivity, a microSD memory card slot an… Gadget ...
  6 hours ago

• Blobo squeezable game controller

  
  Apple Iphone and Tech News — Authority: 163
  Are game controllers getting all weird or what - the Blobo squeezable game controller shares roughly the same dimensions as that of a golf ball, where it will keep in touch with your PC or cellphone via Bluetooth. Each purchase will come with half a dozen sports games, where it can track whether yo… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• Motorola Crush offers affordable touchscreen

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 164
  Motorola seems to be picking up the pace with their latest touchscreen device that won’t hurt your pockets, known as the Motorola Crush. that EV-DO Rev.0 device will be equipped with a 2.8” touchscreen at 240 x 400 resolution, a 2-megapixel camera, a virtual on-screen QWERTY keypad, stereo Bl… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 164
  Verizon is another carrier that has now made available the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone which won’t assemble heads turn as it goes about its job quietly, helping you check your emails and messages while replying with aplomb. Just in case you’re curious to know what the Curve 8530 holds, it come… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• Dell cuts Motorola Droid price

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 164
  Dell has slashed the Motorola Droid (see our review) price to a mere $119 with a 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Good news for those who want a Droid and don’t mind sticking to the same carrier as that deal plus applies to contract extensions. At $119 a pop, it is clearly tempting, particula… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• Sony Xperia X1 misses out on Windows Mobile 6.5 update

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 164
  Sony Ericsson has confirmed that their Sony Xperia X1 smartphone will not be getting any Windows Mobile 6.5 update, which is rather disappointing since it points toward cellphone manufacturers who don’t seem to offer enlarged suitable support for their devices these days. Permalink… Gadget News
  6 hours ago

• TomTom car kit for iPod touch

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 164
  We’ve seen the TomTom iPhone car kit, but here’s the car kit for the iPod touch which is compatible with the first and second generation iPod touch, although you will need to have iPhone OS 3.0 or later up and running. The hardware will be “available shortly”, retailing for $20 cheaper than the iPh… Gadget ...
  6 hours ago

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