The case for saying no to new gadgets

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I love new gadgets and gizmos, and I’m constantly trying new sites and apps. So I was intrigued by the title of Eric Athas’s upcoming book, Saying No to New. Athas is an editor at The New York Times, where he helps journalists make the most of new tools. He’s also a lifelong early adopter. He told me he used to wait in line for new iPhones. But his upcoming bo...