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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Original Technorati articles tagged “gadget”

• in Android
  More Punches from Samsung to Apple iPhone Users in New Ads
  The new Samsung Ad pokes at Apple fans again over voice texting feature
  by jbinc / on Jan 24, 2012
• in Technology
  Rumor: iPad Mini Coming 2012
  Rumor has it of a smaller, cheaper iPad
  by azvarela / on Oct 12, 2011
• in Gadgets
  Sold Out of Apples
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  by azvarela / on Oct 8, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “gadget”

 

• Ecig Refill Liquid: The Heart of Your Electronic Gadget

  
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  Article by Rakesh Sharma Jack There won’t be any exaggeration if we say that ecig refill liquid is the heart of your electronic cigarette. Because this is the main running part and made up of pharmaceutical grade ingredients to give the same level of satisfaction and feeling without any side effects. No doubt, ...
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• Teenage Canadian Boys Sent Lego Man to Space (Video)

  
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  As you may already know, they are not the first to send something to space ( here , here and here ). However, I must say that they did it cleverly using existing gadgets and resourcefulness. Check out the video and how they did it after the break. Watch the video first. Here are the “ingredients” ...
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• EMRISE Corporation Sees Further Growth in European Utility Market With Additional Sales of $1 Million of Communications Equipment

  
  GADGETSURVEY.COM — Authority: 122
  Result of Companys Strategy to Increase Penetration of Utility Markets DURHAM, N.C. , Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- visit http://www.GadgetSurvey.com for more gadget reviews and gadget news.
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• Frontline Commits to Inmarsat XpressLink for More Than 100 Vessels

  
  GADGETSURVEY.COM — Authority: 122
  LONDON, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, today announced that Frontline, the world leader in the international seaborne transportation of crude oil, has committed to Inmarsat XpressLink for... visit ...
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• 5 Must-Have Apps for Your New iPhone, iPod or iPad

  
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  Whether you’ve just received an iPhone , iPod or iPad as a gift, or you’ve owned one for a while, there’s one thing that you’re probably always looking for more of: good apps. With over 500,000 apps and counting in the App Store , you have a lot to choose from in that department. However, with so many ...
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• Philips HDTV Antenna

  
  JDev7 - Daily News Technology Info — Authority: 111
  Article by Greg Cordle High-definition television sets are becoming more common these days. There are plenty of inexpensive models that should convince you to throw away your old bulky unit and enjoy the power saving features and improved visuals of an HDTV. However, you won’t be able to experience the full benefits ...
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• MP3 Gadget Pen + Spy Device – 2GB Flash Disk Design

  
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  by digitpedia MP3 Gadget Pen + Spy Device – 2GB Flash Disk Design. Fully functioning gadget black steel pen direct from the best gadget makers in China, featuring a built in 2 GB MP3 player, plus a built in high quality MIC for record hours of audio for study or for spy recording of what [...] MP3 Gadget Pen + Spy ...
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• GoGo Gadget » Blog Archive » Fire Extinguishers The Danger Of Not Understanding Extinguisher Kinds

  
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  How well have you any idea your fire extinguisher kinds? what colour is a foam extinguisher, or perhaps a powdered extinguisher? Whenever would you utilize a CO2 extinguisher, and when would you utilize water rather than powdered? can you name the 5 primary kinds of fire extinguishers, and are you confident you ...
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• ruff linkage 201204

  
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  [weekly linkdump, somewhat edited] #watch and Adblock AFK – swedish activists removing adverts in the subway Sticky Rice’s Sushi in Space – “Six months of planning and testing went into this project as a lot of variables were at play: -60F in space, FAA regulations, overheating or freezing batteries, ...
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• A User’s Guide to Android Ice Cream Sandwich

  
  More Gadget More Info — Authority: 419
  A User’s Guide to Android Ice Cream Sandwich By  Armando Rodriguez ,  PCWorld After months of waiting,  the Galaxy Nexus  (and by extension, Android 4.0, aka “Ice Cream Sandwich”) is finally here. We’ve already done an extensive review of  the hardware , so here we will be looking much more ...
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• Ice Cream Sandwich: 7 More Cool Features

  
  More Gadget More Info — Authority: 419
  Ice Cream Sandwich: 7 More Cool Features By  Eric Mack ,  PCWorld     Oct 20, 2011 9:58 AM Ice Cream Sandwich,  Googles latest update  to the Android franchise, has plenty of  improvements and changes  hidden under the surface that make the mobile OS even sweeter. With more Android phones being ...
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• Anti-aging gadget slims down your chin muscles with rhythm exercise

  
  TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff — Authority: 421
  Here comes a little absurd-looking Beauty Anti-Aging Face Neck Jaw Pain Gadget which will bring your chin muscles to a couple of sessions of rhythm exercises every day. It claims to get rid of the aches of your neck, jaw, chin and more. The gadget is to be placed under the chin, press down using [...]
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• Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet

  
  More Gadget More Info — Authority: 419
  Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet - MID7012-4G (Black) via Amazon.com: Most Gifted in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Tablets on 1/27/12 Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet - MID7012-4G (Black) by Coby (212) Buy new: $129.99 ...
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• Coby Kyros 8-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet

  
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  Coby Kyros 8-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet with Stylus MID8120-4G (Black) via Amazon.com: Most Gifted in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Tablets on 1/27/12 Coby Kyros 8-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet with Stylus MID8120-4G (Black) by Coby (39) ...
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• MID 7 inch Android 2.2 VIA8650 ePad Tablet PC 3.0MP Camera

  
  More Gadget More Info — Authority: 419
  MID 7 inch Android 2.2 VIA8650 ePad Tablet PC 3.0MP Camera, Supports External 3G Modem+WiFi+RJ45+Two Point Touch Screen+Flash 10.1 via Amazon.com: Most Gifted in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Tablets on 1/27/12 MID 7 inch Android 2.2 VIA8650 ePad Tablet PC 3.0MP Camera, Supports External ...
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• Mini IPod Skins

  
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  Should you personal the ipod mini and also you would like are able to prevent leakages although holding onto a feeling of fashion and then mini ipod skins would be the solution for you personally. Mini ipod skins may be obtained online or maybe in the majority of apple mackintosh stores as well as pores and skin color ...
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• Toshiba DB50 Android E-Book Reader

  
  TechCinema | Daily Tech Gadget News — Authority: 135
  If the United States has an android e-Book Reader the Amazon Kindle Fire , now Japan also has a similar device, Toshiba DB50. Just like the Kindle Fire , although based on Android but this brand new Toshiba e-Book Reader has been improved so it looks different from other Android device. In addition, DB50 was ...
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• Eton Ruckus Solar Portable Speaker

  
  TechCinema | Daily Tech Gadget News — Authority: 135
  Eton Ruckus Solar is a unique portable speaker which has a Bluetooth connection and solar panels to allow you to recharge the battery using the solar heat. Ruckus Solar comes with stereo speaker , 14 watts of power, 1500 mAh battery, and E Ink Display technology. The E Ink display technology is claimed able to ...
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• Acer Iconia Tab A510 and A700 preparations spring

  
  Gadget and Tech News — Authority: 103
  Acer Iconia Tab A510 and A700 -  News came from two new Android tablets that will be released shortly after the presentation of last fall, yes, the tablet is Acer Iconia Tab A510 and Acer Iconia Tab A700 , which will debut both from April 2012. At the top there is a new device image that was unveiled at CeBIT 2011 ...
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• Kurio, Android tablets for children

  
  Review on a blog — Authority: 102
  As long as the tablets are identical and used by adults or professionals. But, a local vendor in the UK claim to have made a tablet named Kurio specifically intended for children. As quoted from the Uber Gizmo, to attract children, the tablets Kurio comes with bright colors. In order not to break when dropped and hit ...
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