Common objects that have secret functions? Everyday-looking stuff with powers and abilities beyond those of their "regular" brethren? Gadgets that are more than meets the eye was certainly a recurring theme this week, as we spotted everything from pens that are really computers, shotguns that are really stunguns, and pencils with… aromatherapy? At least this bamboo mouse was pretty straightforward. Between gadget headlines, columnist Leslie Shapiro called out iTunes Plus for being less than meets the eye, criticizing the supposed benefits to sound quality after performing her own listening tests.

And now the week's top stories, including our iPhone review:

Saturday: Where have all the good waves gone? Nixon's Lowdown watch will tell you
Sunday: Review: I came, I saw, iPhone, iDrool!
Monday: Analysts: Touchscreen iPods coming soon
Tuesday: Fancy polymer makes superhero suits a reality
Wednesday: Halo 3 Xbox 360 fails to distract from no Xbox 360 price cuts
Thursday: Logitech MX Air Mouse, master of both desktop and home theater
Friday: Satellite customers getting boatloads more HD content this fall