Synopsis

A tribute to enduring tools and beloved gadgets—from the Zippo lighter to the Palm Pilot, an early landmark in 21st-century technology. Examining the ingenuity behind these commonplace objects reveals the quiet ways they’ve shaped our daily routines. Among those considered are the flashlight, transistor radio, safety razor, and the metronome. We also explore the operations of Herbst-Lazar-Bell, a forward-thinking industrial design firm, and Gadget Universe, an ambitious retailer hoping to challe