(May 19, 2013) It’s been more than 18 months since I took over this column. Believe it or not, this is the first... More
technology — Archive
Doctor Gadget: New Tech to Rock Out to Old Songs
(May 15, 2013) A few weeks ago, my 9-year-old daughter asked me a question I’ve been expecting to hear for a long time.... More
Shelter Islander: Boating Adventures in the Age of the iPad
(May 12, 2013) I saw an ad for one of these new tablet things that showed two kids sitting nicely on a boat,... More
Technology As Both Impressive and Daunting
(April 27, 2013) I’m writing this on a Friday night. About 15 minutes ago, all the news channels reported that after an unprecedented... More
So Many Waze to Get to the East End
(April 14, 2013) I spend a lot of time in my car. Too much, really. Now that spring is officially here, it means... More
Spring Clean Your Technology!
(April 13, 2013) It’s April. In spite of the plethora of winter storms and beach erosion on the East End, spring has come!... More
I’m Terrified There Is Something Wrong With My Dog Sally. Anybody Else Have a Dog That Does This?
(April 4, 2013) I took my dog Sally for a walk yesterday with my fiance and out of nowhere, my dog stops in... More
Amazing! Concrete Canvas Tent
(March 10, 2013) Richard Ambrose and Jonny Phillips quickly construct a building made of concrete canvas—a material that has all the elements of... More
Doctor Gadget: Tech Joys of Visiting Grandma
(March 4, 2013) I recently took my three kids to visit grandma in Philadelphia. All of them are under 10—old enough to know... More
Apps to Ward Off Winter Boredom in the Hamptons
(February 27, 2013) As I write this week’s column, I’m sitting in my kitchen on an impossibly bright, bitter cold Saturday morning. It’s... More
