Gadget
A gadget is a device, usually simple in form and function, that has a useful specific purpose and function.
Gadgets tend to be more unusual, or clever than normal technology.
In contrast, an device of clever design, but has no practical purpose is called a novelty item.
In fiction, gadgets are best known in popular spy films, especially in the James Bond series. Superheroes, especially ones whose premise revolves around equipment have numerous gadgets themselves like Batman and Iron Man. There is a cartoon charactor whose super powers come from an assortment of gadgets named Inspector Gadget
Examples of Gadgets
See also: Thingamajig, Widget
