doodads

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He describes all the doodads in his digital workshop as “enchanted objects,” and cites the science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke, who wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

I wanted to figure out whether machine learning—and all the suddenly ubiquitous, A.I.-flavored doodads that have captured the tech world’s imagination in recent months—has anything useful to offer in terms of facilitating human connection.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2023

“We don’t recommend adding anything else, such as food coloring, vitamins or other extra doodads you can buy,” Greig says.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2022

The reality is, some doodads might be hard to find, while other whatnots will be in plentiful supply.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

No place in town had more gimcracks, doodads, and gewgaws crammed into less space in a more orderly fashion than Onofre’s spread.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols