http://thegadgetblog.com

Our dictionary defines 'gadget' as "an often small mechanical or electronic device with practical use but often thought of as a novelty". The definition fails to specify gadgets that may be classed as totally trivial, amusing, grotesque, tasteless or even sexy. Not surprising, there are people who spend their time designing such gizmos; others simply reference them. Colbert Low loves gadgets and specifically all electronic devices, the more novel the better. Low's blog is a tribute to these unsung inventors, with hundreds of entries classified in dozens of categories (cellphones, gaming, household, robots, etc.). Guest bloggers (and Low) provide daily comments that introduce new fancy gadgets. For instance: "the portable Nokia 770 tablet will please workaholics with its expensive, conspicuous platform to surf the Internet from anywhere… while the Modern 2-Tasten sexy mouse will allow fantasy breaks at work... the ice kebabs sticks will bring life to any cheesy cocktail party". Well, you get the idea.

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Chief editor: Steven Crane
January 2006 issue