as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of widgets
The hardware in the Porsche Communication Management module is much faster than before (Porsche says up to five times), and there are more customizable widgets and an onboard personal assistant.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
During testing, the layout was easy to customize, allowing widgets to be rearranged or hidden based on the information most relevant to the user.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
There is now an extra small size for widgets.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 June 2026
The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s missing feature, Samsung’s new smart glasses, Anker’s AI earbuds, OnePlus Ace 8 details, RedMagic 11S Pro launch, Walmart’s affordable tablets and new Google Health widgets for Fitbit.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ten more workers gets you ten more widgets.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
During testing, the layout was easy to customize, allowing widgets to be rearranged or hidden based on the information most relevant to the user.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
There is now an extra small size for widgets.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 June 2026
The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Common features include posts and pages, widgets, comment sections, and more.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s missing feature, Samsung’s new smart glasses, Anker’s AI earbuds, OnePlus Ace 8 details, RedMagic 11S Pro launch, Walmart’s affordable tablets and new Google Health widgets for Fitbit.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ten more workers gets you ten more widgets.
—Martin Casado, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widgets
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These range from a bendy pizza slice with sunglasses (a voice cameo by Bad Bunny) to three tech gadgets left behind each time Blaze moved on to the next shiny new device.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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That demand has produced a crowded field of gadgets so here are 11 worth knowing about.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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“Widgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widgets. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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