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”

• Japanese Gadget Revealed!

  
  A Rinkya Blog — Authority: 468
  A paperweight! OR a door stopper... OR a Ring holder & cute little sign to go with it! Only 980 yen, order via Rinkya Stores! [Japan] [gadget]
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• Portable AC to DC Power Converter

  
  CarBuyersNoteBook — Authority: 492
  I know what you’re thinking–there’s absolutely ZERO sense in turning perfectly good AC current into DC current!  Ah, but not so fast, folks–some of those great car gadgets that we talk about out here, like the Scrolling LED Message Board, for example, work mainly on DC current.  So you can forget about ...
  5 hours ago

• Logitech 890 referb, $99

  
  SatelliteGuys.US — Authority: 167
  amazons gold box today is the logitech 890 referb for 99 bux.. not bad considering it normally sells for 250 on amazon.. 299 else where.. this one does RF as well as IR, so you can hide all your components or control stuff in another room if you run the cables to your tv.. Amazon.com Gold Box: New Deals. Every Day.
  5 hours ago

• Watching TV on Cellphones

  
  alafista.com — Authority: 572
  Last week I asked whether you folks “watch anime while travelling?” , and it seems like a couple of you enjoy watching anime on your PSP. I previously used to watch anime on my iPod Touch as well, but I found that converting the anime to a compatible format is just too much of a hassle. Recently, I was introduced ...
  5 hours ago

• Blue Line PowerCost Energy Monitor and Energy Meter II BLI-28000 are perfect for green geeks

  
  SlashGear — Authority: 788
  Smarthome has what may be the perfect holiday gift for the green geek who likes gadgets. The device is called the Blue Line PowerCost Monitor and allows the user to keep an eye on how much power they are consuming and how much that power is costing them. The device has a wireless sensor that clamps to the users ...
  6 hours ago

• Home Security

  
  Pinay Ads — Authority: 136
  The crime rate continues to climb with each year that passes. This is making people far more aware of the need to have additional security for their homes. Protecting the people that they love and the items that they have worked for is a huge issue that is being addressed all over the country. Here is a bit of advice ...
  6 hours ago

• Brinkmann 809-2082-0 Review | 3 Watt Luxeon LED Aluminum Flashlight

  
  it-echo.Com — Authority: 155
  Brinkmann 809-2082-0 is shock and water resistant aluminium LED flashlight that uses 3 Watt Luxeon LED which produces 120 Lumens. With 3 watt Luxeon LED It’s 30 times brighter than a standard 5mm LED flashlight.Brinkmann 809-2082-0 Aluminum Flashlight requires two D-cell batteries which will provide up to 30 hours ...
  6 hours ago

• Verizon Irritates AT&T Again

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 160
  It seems like a lawsuit from AT&T isn’t abundant to deter Verizon Wireless from stepping on AT&T’s toes that holiday season. Verizon has launched a new series of advertisements that poke fun at AT&T’s low 3G coverage, but doesn’t specifically say anything poor ab… Gadget News
  7 hours ago

• GH-UH204SB USB Hub

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 160
  The GH-UH204SB might look like your average USB hub at a glance, but it actually has a rather strange feature, which allows users to switch each USB port on or off. Granted, it’s certainly not an earth-shattering feature, but it’s one of those things that you sometimes wish you had, rig… Gadget News
  7 hours ago

• Windows 7 Will Not Support ARM Yet

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 160
  With the netbook marking exploding, ARM processors should be gaining some traction, though it seems that there is a bit of poor news of folks who support the ARM processors. According to Mike Nash, Microsoft’s corporate vice president, Windows 7 will not support ARM processors, and Microsoft … Gadget News
  7 hours ago

• DIY Emergency Light

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 160
  What happens when you don’t want to shell out your hard-earned money for an emergency lamp that you could use in the event of a blackout? Well, whether you’re any resourceful as the folks by in Nairobi, you could build one of the (very obviously) homemade lamps. It’ll fit a light … Gadget News
  8 hours ago

• New VAIO Fall/Winter Collection

  
  Gadget Users — Authority: 160
  If you’ve been holding back on picking up a new laptop, Sony’s latest VAIO collection might just tempt you into buying one. The new limited edition futuristic notebooks VAIO VGN-FW590FFD and VAIO FW Nebula will most likely have everybody in the room checking out your laptop, and more im… Gadget News
  8 hours ago

• Fridge Locker Keeps Your Food Safe

  
  OhGizmo! — Authority: 731
  By Chris Scott Barr Living with a roommate can be an interesting experience. Splitting the rent and having someone to hang out with all the time can be fun, but fighting over food in the fridge isn’t. Nothing is worse than going into the kitchen, only to find that they’ve taken your last slice of leftover pizza ...
  8 hours ago

• The Solar Cell USB Sun Drive

  
  Mobilewhack.com — Authority: 644
  It may look like an over-priced flash drive at $23 but you have to give technology some allowance in making it happen. This solar cell USB key called the Sun Drive comes in various capacities (2.1G, 2.2G, 2.3G and 2.4G). As you would guess, it solicits its power from the sun (solar power) which should [...]
  8 hours ago

• Art Lebedev’s Rozetkus 3D socket concept gives you five plugs where once there was one

  
  Gadget & Technology News — Authority: 161
  We’re getting ever closer to wireless power, but without a doubt have many years of life with plugs ahead of us. It’s a drag, but fancy concept receptacles help to manufacture our tethered existences slightly more interesting. The UK Folding Plug concept wowed us by the summer, and Art Lebedev’s Ro… Gadget ...
  8 hours ago

• iRiver Domino Inflate Chiclet Memory Stick

  
  digitals review — Authority: 490
  iRiver Domino Inflate Chiclet Memory Stick seems so tasty, coated in a square shaped mentos-like design in 4 different colors. This iRiver Memory Stick is differentiated by a large print of the memory in a single digit on one side of the flash drive. It is available in 2GB, 4GB, 16GB and 32GB storage capacities. The ...
  8 hours ago

• Favorite Gadget Thingy- Plate Warmer

  
  What's Cooking — Authority: 125
  I know youll probably laugh at this one....but its really not a gadget at all, in fact, its my stove top. Now, here is my disclaimer, you have to know your own stove very well to do this. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT do this unless you totally know each burner well on your stove. I have a glass top stove and my ...
  8 hours ago

• Ryobi Rugged Water Resistant Headphones

  
  digitals review — Authority: 490
  Ryobi Rugged Water Resistant Headphones is a great headphones for you. This headphones provides up to 24-hours of continuous use per charge and adopt Electronic Noise Suppression and Voice Amplification Technology that will eliminate background noise to provide a crystal clear sound reproduction and of course it is ...
  8 hours ago

• Motorola Droid Ships, No One Cared

  
  Being BigMacky — Authority: 139
  The Motorola Droid starts selling today in the US. But no one cared. No long lines. No crazy folks camping over night. Nope. None of that. Maybe Motorola screwed up so bad the last couple of years, it’ll take some time before people start thinking otherwise. I really hope things will pick-up for Moto or Android for ...
  8 hours ago

• Logitech Harmony 890 Remote Control

  
  digitals review — Authority: 490
  Logitech Harmony 890 Remote Control is a powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system. The Logitech Harmony 890 is an upgrade to the Harmony 880 remote control. This remote control uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Logitech ...
  9 hours ago

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