1.   And the portable gadget works with all existing military radios, allowing it to replace nearly a dozen incompatible ones.

2.   A portable gadget that scans the news all night and then reads you a personalized version of the morning news . . . in a voice you select.

3.   The rechargeable batteries used in laptops, camcorders, telephones and other portable electronic gadgets come in several types.

4.   He held up for an audience a round, portable gadget that counts your paces as you exercise.

5.   As desktop computer sales lag, manufacturers are hoping that users will make these portable gadgets the next big technology consumer craze.