After 40 Years 

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We listed our NYC co-op. This is going to be a very emotional journey. There is no explanation as to why now, other than we feel it’s time. We are very fortunate to have The (Howard) Margolis Team of Douglas Elliman representing us. 

Howard and I met online a few years ago, when I was searching around for an elaborate apartment to use for a press party. We did the event together in a whopper of a penthouse in Tudor City. We’ve been friendly ever since.

I never thought we would be working together on this project so soon. Eliot and I made the decision a few months ago and now one of the most famous real estate agents in the country is selling the place that has served us so well for decades. Howard was on Million Dollar Listing, NY, last week.

This is not the end for us in NYC. Eliot and I just want a different view.

A Visit From Maurice deHond

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I have written about Maurice deHond before. He is now the Founder of The Steve Jobs School which is becoming the most desired education program for elementary students all over the world. We met 30 plus years ago, when he was one of the first businessmen to market personal computers in the United States. He was born and raised in Amsterdam and still lives there now.  

Seth Meyers spent time in Amsterdam at a club called Boom Chicago where he perfected his comedic talents. Maurice frequented the club and performed there too. They stayed in touch and that resulted in Maurice taking us to Seth’s show.

Great meeting Seth Meyers

Maurice and Seth

A selfie

Maurice had to travel from Amsterdam to take me to Seth Meyers


Eliot, on set, SNL.


The NBC carpet


 

Start Your Own Magazine 

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It wasn’t that long ago that we all had printed pictures that we placed in photo albums. I used to spend hours each week looking at my photos.  I had a difficult time keeping the photos intact on the page as well as preventing them from fading, I was thrilled when everything went digital. 

No more printed photos. I now keep all of my photos in my camera roll. The trouble is that I am now storing a few thousand photos and never scroll back to look at any of them. 

That’s why I became intrigued with a new app called  Recently. It’s like going back to the future. Recently issues a monthly magazine featuring 100 of my best recent photos. Of course, I have to give Recently permission to review my camera roll. 

Recently charges $9 a month.  If I want, I can manually select and  remove pictures before they get published. The paper magazine will be sent to me every month. 

Say cheese! 

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Lightning In Your Living Room 

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Some folks really love thunder and lightning outside their window. They appreciate the booming sounds while reading a good book or watching TV. Stormy weather just makes you so grateful you are inside cozy and dry. It’s creates the most perfect atmosphere for loving your home more than ever. 


That’s why designer Richard Clarkson invented an interactive light and speaker that makes you feel like you have a mini thunderstorm in your living room. 

Watch the video to see just how real the storm cloud light makes you feel. 

The lamp plays sounds and flashes a Philips LED light to simulate a real thunderstorm. The unit features  a Bluetooth speaker so you can sync the thunder flashes to the beat of the music. Scary but fun.

Get ready to part with some bucks if you are interested in buying the lamp. Retails at $3,360.

The Meaning Of Passover  

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Happy Passover to my family, friends, and acquaintances.

    
 

Facebook Tributes To Prince

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My news feed had at least 50 posts about the death of Prince. I wanted to share a few with you. #RIP Prince
  
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
 

Smart Pillows  

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 Images: Ultradia

Smart this, smart that. 

Everything we use today has to be “smart.” Now the smart technology has reached the pillow. I recently saw a demonstration of a smart pillow at eMerge, the Miami tech show.

The Chrona sleep system turns any pillow into a smart pillow. The Chrona technology is placed in a pillowcase so it can measure the movements of your head and torso. The companion app measures how well you slept and can also gently wake you up.

The company’s website explains the process. 

“Chrona uses an accelerometer to measure your movements while you sleep. Its Bluetooth Low Energy module safely transmits data between your Smartpillow and smartphone. Chrona is energy-efficient, so you’ll be able to power Chrona for over a week with a single charge.”

Watch the video for a precise explanation. 

Co-Founders Zimin Hang and Ben Bronsther teamed up with engineering students from Washington University in St. Louis to develop Chrona. Their company name is  Ultradia.
Expect to see more and more companies in this field. Many Americans are obsessed with how and when they sleep. They will do anything for a good night’s sleep. That sounds like big business to me.

Miami, The Next Tech Hub

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I saw it for myself. Miami is destined to become a technology center. We attended eMerge Americas, a two-day technology event.  

EMerge said, “The first day was filled with excitement as 13,000 attendees converged at the Miami Beach Convention Center for eMERGE 2016. Manny Medina, founder of eMERGE Americas, kicked off the event sharing his vision with the world of making Miami the next big information and tech hub with such an amazing event.”

The numbers:
+400 Companies Represented
110 Startups in the showcase

This is all good news for me. I hope to be involved in the growth of tech in Miami. 

 

Image: eMerge

  

Florida Governor Rick Scott visited eMerge. We caught him at the Israeli Pavilion.

      

eMerge program and sponsors.

  

Start-ups take turns talking about their entrepreneurial journeys.

 

Meet Zimin Hang, Co-Founder, Chrona, makers of a smart pillow cover.

Photos from the show.