: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Hackers use a variety of methods to turn your gadgets into botnet zombies.
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Watch Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas on Disney+ 8-Bit Christmas
If the latest and greatest game or gadget tops your child's wish list, then 8-Bit Christmas (2021) is the film for you!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
These bite-size gadgets and gizmos will take your stockings to a whole 'nother level.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
One such gadget was the InStyler, which is having somewhat of a resurgence on TikTok right now.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Watch Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas on Disney+ 8-Bit Christmas
If the latest and greatest game or gadget tops your child's wish list, then 8-Bit Christmas (2021) is the film for you!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
These bite-size gadgets and gizmos will take your stockings to a whole 'nother level.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
One such gadget was the InStyler, which is having somewhat of a resurgence on TikTok right now.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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