what's inside: gadgets

"Gadget" is a catch-all word these days for nifty devices. We've covered the basics, such as clocks & watches, plus delved into the world of present-day and future high-tech gadgets, such as digital jewelry and restaurant pagers.

Audio & Music

Audio & Music Gadgets are staples in today's world. Articles in this channel range from noise-canceling headphones to portable media centers. Learn more about audio & music gadgets. See more »

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How Tape Recorders Work How Portable Media Centers Work How Noise-canceling Headphones Work How Portable Audio Studios Work

Clocks & Watches

Where would we be without our clocks and watches? We'll explore the inner-workings of timepieces as well as look at some specifics, such as smart watches, Indiglo, digital watches and pendulum clocks. See more »

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How Quartz Watches Work How Smart Watches Work How Pendulum Clocks Work How Clocks Work Inside a Wind-up Alarm Clock How Digital Clocks Work

Other Gadgets

Want to learn more about electronic gadgets? We'll take a look at some of the classics, such as metal detectors and anti-shoplifting devices and some next-gen, like night vision gadgets and digital jewelry. See more »

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How the Avatar Machine Works How Universal Translators Will Work How Fabric Displays Work How Night Vision Works How the Clover Coffee Maker Works How Haptic Technology Works What if I accidentally zapped someone with my stun gun? How Virtual Reality Works How Massage Chairs Work How Virtual Reality Gear Works