The case for saying no to new gadgets

# The Case for Saying No to New Gadgets It's never been easier to buy something on impulse—you can order online and have it delivered tomorrow without spending cash upfront. That convenience is actually a problem, because it removes the natural "friction" that used to make us think twice before buying, and now AI agents are coming that will shop for you automatically without you even deciding. A New York Times editor argues we need to be more intentional about what we acquire, since the old obstacles that protected us from impulse purchases have basically disappeared.