:This's an article about gadgets. For Wikipedia Gadgets go to . A gadget's a small technological object (such as a device or an appliance) that's a particular function, but's often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are invariably considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technological objects at the time of their invention. Gadgets are sometimes also referred to as gizmos. History The origins of the word "gadget" trace back to the 19th century. According to the Oxford Engli… (More on Gadget)