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an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer
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Sony has released a batch of features in its latest PlayStation 5 system update, including support for adaptive controller charging, party link sharing, and a new widget hub.
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
That adds to the other available options, like adding a Snapchat widget to the lock or home screen, customizing the iPhone 15 / 16 Action button to launch Snapchat directly, or customizing the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control to open Snapchat.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
Seattle Coffee Gear customers show equal enthusiasm, and the latest professional reviews remain as strong as ever, even though the Aeropress has settled in as an everyday coffee maker, no longer the latest, shiniest new coffee widget to grab the public's imagination.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
Many consumers will opt for the low-cost China widget, which hurts the sales of U.S.-based widget manufacturers.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
That adds to the other available options, like adding a Snapchat widget to the lock or home screen, customizing the iPhone 15 / 16 Action button to launch Snapchat directly, or customizing the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control to open Snapchat.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
Seattle Coffee Gear customers show equal enthusiasm, and the latest professional reviews remain as strong as ever, even though the Aeropress has settled in as an everyday coffee maker, no longer the latest, shiniest new coffee widget to grab the public's imagination.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
Many consumers will opt for the low-cost China widget, which hurts the sales of U.S.-based widget manufacturers.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Widget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widget. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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