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gadget

[gaj-it] / ˈgædʒ ɪt /


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Which raises the question: Why buy another gadget instead of simply exercising self-control?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Snap's core audience of younger consumers "rarely have this sort of money to spend on a single gadget," he said.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The Santa Monica tech company faces fierce competition as it takes on bigger rivals such as Meta that are dominating the sale of smart glasses and needs to convince more people to buy another gadget.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Creating the world's next big gadget -- whether static, handheld, or wearable like earbuds, pendants and brooches -- is something of a holy grail for AI companies.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

“Around Los Alamos after that,” explained Serber, “we called the bomb we were building ‘the gadget.’

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

There’s no wonder or dread in this future — just the resigned acceptance that nothing is remarkable, despite all the nifty gadgets everyone has.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond, which sells home goods including towels and kitchen gadgets, filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shut down all its locations.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Hydration-monitoring gadgets are "interesting", says Tamara Hew-Butler at Wayne State University – though she questions whether they might raise people's anxiety about their health.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Swappa goes to great lengths to ensure sellers and their gadgets are legitimate and of high quality, says founder and CEO Ben Edwards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

He had a gift for building gadgets and fixing machines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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