as in tool
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
she tried out a new gadget for weeding the garden
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The friendly-looking blue-and-white character often rescues Nobita by pulling secret gadgets from the future out of the pocket in his stomach.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
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No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional mosquito repellant, this little gadget does all the work for you without having to spray anything on your skin.
$50 $40 at Amazon
$50 at REI
Need something a little more portable?
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100: Amazon devices, smart home, and Prime Day tech deals
No need to wait until Black Friday to snag some tech gadgets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional mosquito repellant, this little gadget does all the work for you without having to spray anything on your skin.
$50 $40 at Amazon
$50 at REI
Need something a little more portable?
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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The unstructured nature of language, audio, and imagery were not as well suited for the prior AI tools.Billee Howard, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The intrigue: An interactive tool at SaveStandardTime.com shows the time of sunrise and sunset by location under standard and daylight time.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nelson Mullins’ analysis also concluded the BPO’s styrofoam ban will also present challenges to local manufacturers and retailers who sell appliances and home goods packaged in styrofoam for protection.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These strategies take knowledge, discipline, ingenuity and maybe a good fan – not medication or gizmos and gadgets, according to experts.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
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The gizmo is changing sports — and one reason why the 23-year-old looks so much beyond his years on the gridiron.Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Larson believed the contraption would flag false answers via distinct fluctuations etched by a stylus onto a revolving drum of paper.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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After the machine was explained to me, I was taught how to properly lay down on the contraption and instructed to lie still while the machine scanned me like a TSA bin.Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Add interactive tools, widgets or calculators that might help the user directly.Adhip Ray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ars Technica Close-up on the desktop widget and web links that ship with the Focus, the first few detailing keyboard shortcuts.Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
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The amendment would also allow the Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and other licensed state entities to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell and distribute marijuana products and accessories.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Stories The company said key categories in women’s, men’s and kidswear performed well as product offerings were broadened and deepened, while at the same time expanding the assortment in home and accessories.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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This phishing tactic is particularly effective due to its ability to evade detection mechanisms and exploit human trust.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The French competition authority said that the two manufacturers colluded from 2012 to 2018 with distributors to fix prices for low-voltage electrical equipment through a special price agreement mechanism.Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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While employers are actively seeking professionals who can bring their AI expertise to enable greater ROI, streamline processes, and remain competitive, this is your opportunity to future-proof your career and be part of the innovation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bill contains $14 billion in incentives for domestic circularity and innovation for fashion and textiles.Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadget. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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