As the hi-fi and gadget release cycle continues, keeping track of new tech can feel like a full-time job. Whether it’s an atomic bomb or a neck massager, every product launch is the culmination of months of design and engineering work. But what goes into turning technical specs into a compelling story, and how it affects the products we choose to buy?
A gadget is a windowless widget that uses the Window id of its parent widget. Its purpose is to reduce the memory load of a X11[8] window system by eliminating redundant widgets. It is sometimes used in conjunction with a GUI framework.