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Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Unstoppable Facebook

The (relative) decline of Apple, the ascendance of Amazon and the continuing dominance of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24rL8uF

Elon Musk’s Model Mother, Maye, Prepares for Met Gala Debut

A nutritionist who roamed the Kalahari desert and placed in beauty pageants has a career surge thanks in part to her eldest son, the technology titan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TbsQWh

Elon Musk’s Model Mother, Maye, Prepares for Met Gala Debut

A nutritionist who roamed the Kalahari desert and placed in beauty pageants has a career surge thanks in part to her eldest son, the technology titan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TbsQWh

Brooklyn’s Wearable Revolution

The borough is becoming the East Coast’s Silicon Valley, with a new development in the Navy Yards and another in Sunset Park. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1rHfVpv

Brooklyn’s Wearable Revolution

The borough is becoming the East Coast’s Silicon Valley, with a new development in the Navy Yards and another in Sunset Park. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rHfVpv

Big Severance for Marissa Mayer if Ousted From Yahoo After a Sale

The $55 million severance package for Ms. Mayer, Yahoo’s chief executive, was disclosed in an S.E.C. filing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pQxuS6

At the Brooklyn Museum, With a Chatty Curator in Your Pocket

Visitors get expert help from a smartphone app that invites them to ask questions or express opinions on the fly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pQdjnt

Up Next: A Pop Life After ‘The Walking Dead’

Emily Kinney, an actress and singer, has an apartment filled with zombie paraphernalia sent by fans. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NGPdGR

On the Runway: Bill Cunningham | All Aswirl

The springtime return of colorful pleated skirts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SDzcOU

Bill Cunningham | All Aswirl

Pleated skirts are back now, in multiple colors, fabrics and lengths. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1N82mcd

TV Stations Agree to Sell Enough Spectrum to Meet F.C.C.’s Goal

The agency reached its maximum target for a giant airwave auction that will support the next generation of wireless Internet services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26BYQgt

Rovi Buys TiVo in $1.1 Billion Deal

In acquiring TiVo, Rovi will get access to analytics about viewing habits and add 10 million households to its own 18 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1N6n7or

Day Out: Jeff Daniels Takes a Baseball Break From ‘Blackbird’

The Emmy-winning actor visits the Met’s baseball card exhibition between Broadway performances. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Sz3xBE

Vows: A Lonely Walk in the Rain Leads to Love, Finally

The couple, whose paths kept crossing, realized they could overcome stormy weather. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1rFhjsD

Rain, Sweat and Tears

Joanna Wollersheim and Kevin McHale were married on April 24 at St. Francis Hall in Washington. They met at an exercise boot camp held in the basement of a Defense Department building. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/21jv9N7

Water Cooler: And Now, I Unfollow Thee

The pleasures — and complexities — of severing social media ties. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WvhCS2

Water Cooler: And Now, I Unfollow Thee

The pleasures — and complexities — of severing social media ties. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WvhCS2

Economic Trends: How You’re Making Facebook a Money Machine

The social media addiction of customers is feeding astonishing profits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T9WkDU

Carl Icahn Says He Has Sold His Stake in Apple Over China Concerns

Mr. Icahn says he is worried the country’s government could make it difficult for the company to do business there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rlDkMK

Field Notes: Do’s and Don’ts on Inviting Pets to Weddings

Pets participating in weddings? This summer, one photographer in Vermont expects to see them at half the ceremonies he’s working. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1T9twLX

On the Runway: At the N.F.L. Draft, Ezekiel Elliott Brings Back the Crop Top

When it comes to an athlete creating a signature garment, the new Dallas Cowboy is ahead of the game. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VWHAzp

Tech Tip: A New Windows PC for an Old iTunes Library

The music, video and other files in your iTunes collection can move right into a new Windows 10 computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1r1A74z

Bits: Cloud Services Show Their Value in Earnings Reports

Amazon made a profit of $513 million in its most recent quarter, and its Amazon Web Services was the star of the show. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T9CuJ6

Cultural Studies: Monotasking Gets a Makeover

Monotasking, or single-tasking, is a 21st-century term for what your high school English teacher probably called “paying attention.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/24oxLv4

Modern Love: The Entire Netflix History of Us

When a shared movie account is all that’s left of a relationship, the connection can both comfort and annoy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SxUuAL

Social Q’s: Words Can Never Hurt Me? Bah!

Also, baby matchmaking, a nonstop talker in the office and a tuned-out friend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SNEslg

Amazon Posts Strong Profit, Thanks to Its Cloud

Shares rose 12 percent after the company reported net income of $513 million, in contrast to last year’s loss of $57 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WVpE75

Dyson Wants to Create a Hair Dryer Revolution

James Dyson, the Steve Jobs of household products, wants to do for beauty and grooming what his company did for vacuum cleaners. Will consumers buy it? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NRQntS

Common Sense: Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers

The driving force pushing the recent European action against Google’s search engine was a consortium of corporate rivals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1QD6CuK

Feeling For: A New Shoe Brand That Puts (Extreme) Comfort First

A new line, Hopp, releases shoes with a sleek shape and padded insoles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TgoLk3

The Whitney’s Got a Bag of Its Own

An evening with the Whitney Museum and Max Mara. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SvdG2f

MaxMara Celebrates at the Whitney

MaxMara held an intimate dinner to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the museum’s new building. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1qXVuDI

Tech Tip: Keeping Notes and Highlights From Kindle Books

Even if you read Amazon’s e-books on different devices, you can find all your notes and highlights ready to print or save online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NWFreF

Bits: Will Amazon Stand Apart From Weak Tech Earners?

The online retail giant reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, after tech companies including Apple and Microsoft posted weaker-than-expected results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WsH9uR

On the Runway: Fashion Gets Its First Official Airline

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has designs on the fashion world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TymdAf

Registry: Wedding and Mother’s Day Gifts for Pet Owners

Cat- and dog-related gifts could please just as much as a toaster. Maybe more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1QCmCNH

Ford and Google Team Up to Support Driverless Cars

The automaker and the tech giant formed the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets, a group aimed at urging federal approval of autonomous vehicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VVWghv

Coachella as a Jeremy Scott Fashion Playground and Muse

The fashion designer and creative director of Moschino goes to Coachella to see, sketch and get inspired. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/24kPp2T

Night Out: Gillian Anderson as a Fashion Inspiration

The star of “The X-Files” and “The Fall” talks about stage fright, ambition and becoming Blanche DuBois. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UhZpar

Up Next: Ariana Rockefeller on Her Preppy Fashion Label and Famous Last Name

The 33-year-old scion of the Rockefeller family is creating a handbag line inspired by her love of horses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WqNXt8

Scouting Report: Take Mom to a Dance Fitness Class at Athleta

Lady Grey offers brooches filled with flowers, Stella McCartney celebrates her new fragrance, Jonathan Adler has his annual warehouse sale, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/24kPp2P

Boîte: A Brooklyn Bar With Inspiration From Marie Antoinette

Le Boudoir, a gilded cocktail den, is tucked under Chez Moi, a casual French bistro on Atlantic Avenue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UhZpqG

Browsing: Get Spring’s Easy Breezy Look With Floaty Clothes, Rainbow Accessories and Big Bows

Three design newcomers who specialize in effortlessly cool dressing — and none of it overly expensive. And sandals and rainbow jewelry that will make you smile. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1N0ESpf

On the Runway: Assessing France’s Olympic Outfits by Lacoste

Balancing fashion and function for the opening ceremony in Rio. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/24kDjXs

Scene City: Donald Trump and Caitlyn Jenner Star at the Time 100 Gala

The magazine celebrates its annual list of its 100 Most Influential People. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1riKOQp

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: ‘I See My Superhero’

The comedian Sarah Silverman reads “Beneath the Modest Alter Ego, I See My Superhero,” a love story about a kidney transplant. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/237dmrW

Facebook’s Profit Triples, Outpacing Forecasts and Its Peers

Twitter is stumbling and even Alphabet faced a setback in its last quarter, but Facebook’s strength on mobile is proving unstoppable. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WqyclX

Tech Fix: Taking the Stigma Out of Buying Used Electronics

Pre-owned products can be purchased with confidence; they are subject to rigorous testing and often come with return policies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/237eiwt

Scene City: Donald Trump, Caitlyn Jenner and Nicki Minaj at Time 100 Gala

Time magazine celebrates its list of 100 Most Influential People at annual gala. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VCIcK1

Critical Shopper: The Balmain Army Steps Out

Balmain has millions of Instagram followers. It feels as if it’s everywhere, yet it has just opened its first store in the United States, in SoHo. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1qUxAZE

Borrowing From an Old Playbook to Fight Texting at the Wheel

Policy makers and road safety experts are reaching back to tested strategies: They want to treat distracted driving like drunken driving. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SsMOQn

App Smart: With Dubsmash, Lip Syncing Like the Stars

The app, which lets you make and share videos of yourself lip syncing, has become a cultural phenomenon and attracted a crowd of celebrity users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SQ3inE

Critic's Notebook: Papa Wemba’s Influential, Cross-Cultural Chic

Decades ago, the Congolese rumba king popularized a glamorous style that has remained relevant today. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Uhs6UP

With Finality, F.B.I. Opts Not to Share iPhone-Unlocking Method

The bureau said Wednesday that it would not ask for a review of the tactics used to break in to the iPhone of a San Bernardino, Calif., attacker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MZVtcN

Apple iPhone, Once a Status Symbol in China, Loses Its Luster

The company’s second-quarter earnings show how hard it can be to keep the attention of the country’s fickle and increasingly hard-to-impress consumers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24k079T

Open Blog: Our Tagged Ingredients Data is Now on GitHub

We’re excited to release the roughly 180,000 labeled ingredient phrases that we used to train the machine learning model we referred to in “ Extracting Structured Data From Recipes Using Conditional Random Fields .” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Uhd55e

State of the Art: Android Faces Monopoly Claims as Its Users Tackle an Abundance of Choices

The European Union is arguing that Google’s mobile operating system does not offer enough diversity of product, but consumers swamped in preloaded apps would disagree. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rhO7r3

Bits: All Eyes on Facebook to Lift Tech’s Dismal Spirits

Facebook is scheduled to release its quarterly results on Wednesday, and its performance is expected to brighten the shadow cast by Apple, Google and others. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pF5MHZ

After Missteps, U.S. Tightens Rules for Espionage Cases

Prosecutors in Washington will have greater oversight after the collapse of several cases led to allegations that Chinese-Americans were being singled out as spies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NyfvLq

Tech Tip: Turning Down an OS X Upgrade

Apple will regularly alert you about updating your Mac to the latest version of its operating system, but you can turn off the messages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rhLVQp

Yahoo Agrees to Give 4 Board Seats to Starboard Value

The activist hedge fund had proposed its own slate of directors if Yahoo did not proceed with a deal to sell its core business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rzpR48

François Pinault, Luxury Goods Magnate, to Open Private Museum in Paris

The site, which will display his vast collection of contemporary art, will be housed in a former commodities exchange building in Les Halles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TdFvbx

Sinosphere: A Robot Monk Captivates China, Mixing Spirituality With Artificial Intelligence

Much like the star of the “Kung Fu Panda” series, the two-foot-tall robot Xian’er dwells in a temple, dispensing wisdom about religion and life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NSQ3eo

Editorial: Making a Cable Merger Safe for Consumers

Regulators are right to seek important conditions before approving a deal that would combine three cable companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Ugp434

Op-Ed Contributor: Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos

The troubled testing company dazzled the media, but Palo Alto investors were the first to see the potential flaws. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21eUibS

On the Runway: TAG Heuer Signs On With English Premier League

Luxury watch brands and sports have always been related, but the deal with the world’s richest soccer league signals something of a change in strategy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1MYhDft

Dyson Wants to Create a Hair-Dryer Revolution

James Dyson, the Steve Jobs of household products, wants to do for beauty and grooming what his company did for vacuum cleaners. Will consumers buy it? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NRQntS

A Lot of Hot Air

The history of the hair dryer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SOj8z4

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Stylist on New Orleans as Fashion Inspiration, That Yeezy Two-Piece and More

Marni Senofonte on styling Beyoncé’s latest visual album. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SINj7F

Skin Deep: Overly Sensitive? Maybe, Maybe Not

Companies are racing to offer products for sensitive skin, even as some say it’s all just a trend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SqHf4W

IPhone Sales Drop, and Apple’s 13-Year Surge Ebbs

Revenue fell 13 percent, to $50.6 billion, as sales of the company’s flagship product fell with little else to take its place. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XVubEU

Twitter Narrows Loss, Adds Users and Misses Revenue Forecast

A small increase in users may not prove to be fast enough growth for investors, who regularly compare Twitter to Facebook, the social media Goliath. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WouSI4

Gay Dance Clubs on the Wane in the Age of Grindr

While gay bars continue to proliferate (especially in Hell’s Kitchen), dance clubs are on the decline. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UfoCCl

An Heir Who’s Ready to Take the Reins at New York Magazine

Two years after the editor Adam Moss told Pamela Wasserstein she ought to run the magazine bought by her father in 2004, she’s becoming chief of its parent company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MVwOWF

Square Feet: Texas Lures Data Centers, Not for Jobs but for Revenue

The state is among the country’s leading hosts for the facilities, prized as sources of tax revenue that do not require large infrastructure projects. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23ZOd8v

Justin Trudeau, Politician and Star of His Own Viral Universe

Mr. Trudeau has become a digital star many times over since his election as Canada’s prime minister in October. (Roll the video on quantum computing.) from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/233FUCK

Tech Tip: Keeping Sanity in Your Twitter Feed

Twitter provides several commands to control the tweets you see in your timeline and who can see your posts from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/233o56C

Bits: Consolidation in the Broadband World

On Monday, federal regulators moved to approve two big acquisitions from Charter Communications to buy Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26r9eaT

Picture This: A Photo of Your Vote

Snapchat has joined a legal battle to ensure the right to take a selfie inside the voting booth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SH9qLY

Japan Consortium Misses Out on $38.5 Billion Australian Submarine Deal

Australia chose a French company to supply a dozen attack submarines for its navy, rejecting a bid from a Japanese consortium that had been seen as the front-runner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Tuf3NB

‘Real Housewives’ Invited Me In. How Could I Say No?

As an obsessive fan, I spent three hours stalking the Housewives in Manhattan. Am I proud of myself? Well ... from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NOmdrE

Alibaba Financial Affiliate Raises $4.5 Billion

Ant Financial, one of the world’s largest electronic-payments companies, received investments from a number of companies backed by the Chinese government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NOlsPl

Street Style: Coachella

Music and fashion converge in the desert during the Coachella music festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1MTCbWC

Charter Communications Deal for Time Warner Cable Said to Be Approved

The deal would bring further consolidation in the broadband industry, creating a broadband and cable television juggernaut. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24fUKsd

Obama Stresses Need to Monitor Data in Fighting Terrorism

The president’s speech in Europe called for continued vigilance but runs counter to the urging of many E.U. privacy officials for greater restraint. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SJjya5

U.S. Cyberattacks Target ISIS in a New Line of Combat

The military has been told to mount computer-network attacks against the group, which has proved effective at modern communications and encryption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VMy4yy

On the Runway: For Fashion, Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Is the Anti-Coachella

Clothing that serves the music, not the other way around. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23V9mjT

Mediator: In This Snapchat Campaign, Election News Is Big and Then It’s Gone

In this election season, the photo- and video-sharing app acts as a reset button, allowing audiences to see and quickly forget misbehavior. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21bx46x

Theranos’s Fate Rests With a Founder Who Answers Only to Herself

Under criminal investigation and with skepticism about its core technology rising, a onetime Silicon Valley favorite’s future is largely up to its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TrWr0s

Creative Destruction: A Bright Side to the Financial Stumbles of Digital Media

We will now get to see which new ways of doing things actually work and which don’t. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T5eB5D

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Is Expected to Be Released for Sale on iTunes

Tidal’s period of exclusivity for that new Beyoncé album appears to be quite short — just 24 hours. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21aT1Te

Bits: Different Issues for Next Wave of Tech Earnings Reports

Many of the factors that hurt last week’s earnings will be minor this week, but companies like Apple and Facebook have their own challenges. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SudVqH

Tech Tip: Removing QuickTime for Windows in a Hurry

Apple’s abandoned QuickTime multimedia software for Windows can put a PC’s security at risk from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MSJXjh

Japanese Men’s Wear Designer Wins Fashion Prize

Waturu Tominaga joins Anthony Vaccarello, Viktor & Rolf and Julien Dossena as recipients of the Hyères festival award. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1T8Y1BP

Op-Ed Contributors: Europe’s Web Privacy Rules: Bad for Google, Bad for Everyone

Restricting what search results users can see undermines the Internet’s promise of global access to information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VwWZpB

Facebook Aims to Drive Down Tech Prices to Expand Its Reach

The social network wants to triple its 1.6 billion global users, but to do that, it will have to make connecting to the Internet much less expensive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYrMFa

Vox Media Tries Something Old on Something New

The online news start-up will begin publishing Circuit Breaker, a “classic gadget blog,” on Monday, primarily as a Facebook page. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22ZSfI4

Was Your Dog Walked? Your Phone Can Show You

On-demand businesses like Uber have changed customers’ expectations, and the kind of real-time maps it uses are spreading to many other services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VSmnWF

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: To Be or Not To Be an Uber Employee

The tentative Uber settlement leaves unresolved the dispute over the company’s practice of keeping its drivers as contractors instead of employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Sjx0PP

Cassandra Clare Created a Fantasy Realm and Aims to Maintain Her Rule

The ‘Shadowhunters’ author travels in a rock-star bus, her events are mobbed, and she lives in steampunk splendor. But there are twists in her story. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SAKhlQ

Queen Elizabeth’s Party Planner Is Proud to Wear $35 Shoes

Britain’s Lady Elizabeth Anson has been organizing events for her cousin the queen — and celebrities like Tom Cruise — for over 50 years. Plus eight tips that have helped make her parties a success. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VOI8qm

On Encryption Battle, Apple Has Advocates in Ex-National Security Officials

More than a half-dozen prominent former national security officials support Apple in the debate over balancing privacy and security in the digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TofjNS

Brooklyn Gets a Superhero (and a Few Villains)

“New Brooklyn,” a web comics series, chronicles life in an anthropomorphized borough, with heroes and villains like the Red Hook and Benson Hurst. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SzUkrv

Microsoft and Google Agree to Drop Mutual Complaints

In withdrawing complaints with authorities worldwide, the companies said they would try to resolve future disputes before protesting to regulators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VI79nK

On the Street: Bill Cunningham | Freedom to Choose

The sheer madness of fashion reflected New York’s reality during primary week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NGeKL7

Bill Cunningham | Freedom to Choose

The sheer madness of fashion reflected New York’s reality during primary week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1r5rNkm

Prince Is Mourned by Fashion World Which Counted Him as One of Its Own

From his music to his gender-bending style, Prince was considered an inspiration and role model for many in fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1YLyYZE

Yes Coachella Is Still Going On

Thousands flocks to the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the California desert to flood your Instagram with flower crowns. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VHfvMn

Modern Love: All Twisted Up by Gender Bending

A surprising realization about her ex’s new girlfriend makes a writer question what it means to be a woman. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/214ss1R

Prince a Master of Playing Music and Distributing It

The artist simultaneously embraced and hated technology as he tried to upend the music industry — realizing early that making music was not his only responsibility. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NFlzfQ

Tech Tip: Recovering a Lost Windows Password

Even if you did not prepare for a possible password problem, you may still be able to get back into your locked PC. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/247BM72

Bits: The No-Good Week in Techs (Hopeful) Trip to a Bright Future

A deeper reading of recent earnings reports shows an industry in transition, and perhaps getting ready to get even bigger. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Wh8LTR

On the Runway: Princes Style Was a Sign O the Times Rooted in Heels

The high heel was the through-line of the musicians’ wardrobe for four decades; the base upon which he layered all fashion and character changes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SAgCfL

Vows: One Love Two Steps

The couple met and fell in love over dancing the two-step in Austin, Tex. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XM3P8o

Prince Took Heels to New Heights

The musician Prince was known for his influential style, including his choice of footwear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SysUSM

From Dancing to Love

Stephanie Schweitzer and Juan Pablo Garza married April 2 at a retreat and wedding venue near Wimberley, Tex. The two met while dancing the two-step at honky-tonk in Austin, Tex. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VG1JcR

Sinosphere: China to Develop Floating Nuclear Power Plants

A fleet of vessels would provide electricity to remote locations, including disputed islands in the South China Sea, the state news media said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2139RDy

Uber Settles Cases With Concessions but Drivers Stay Freelancers

A settlement in two class-action lawsuits will let the company continue to categorize drivers in those states as independent contractors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NEyTBk

Princes Style Through the Years

The musician, singer, songwriter and actor died Thursday at age 57. Here, some of his most influential, outrageous and unforgettable looks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U81tBA

Field Notes: Never Too Old to Hurt From Parents Divorce

Even children in their 20s, 30s and older are confused and upset when Mom and Dad break up. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NED14i

Social Qs: Hitting the Road With His Mom

Plus, subway grooming, a landlord’s party rules and a friend’s restaurant quirk. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/24692vj

Apple No Longer Immune to Chinas Scrutiny of U.S. Tech Firms

In an about-face, regulators shut down Apple’s iBooks Store and iTunes Movies six months after they were started in China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/212jvGw

F.B.I. Director Suggests Bill for iPhone Hacking Was $1.3 Million

Previously, the F.B.I. had been unwilling to say how much it paid to look into the iPhone of a gunman in the San Bernardino shootings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22RKHHm

Common Sense: A Marriage Gone Bad: Walgreens Struggles to Shake Off Theranos

A 2013 deal between the besieged blood-test lab and the drugstore giant was intended to make Theranos wellness centers an integral part of Walgreens. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MKzGpj

Alphabet Earnings Miss Forecasts as a Key Google Ad Metric Stumbles

Aggregate cost per click, a crucial measure of Google’s advertising business, which itself is the company’s core moneymaker, fell 9 percent from 2015. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VnP4ec

Microsoft Sales and Profit Slipped in 3rd Quarter

Both revenue and earnings were short of analysts’ forecasts, and the company’s shares fell after hours. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VJmnrZ

Online Media Is Tested When Social Platforms Come to Town

Online media is being abruptly transformed by social media platforms and centralizing apps. But Andrei Hagiu, an economist, sees familiar patterns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VIAJJc

Tech Tip: Moving PDFs to a PC From an iPad

Common PDF reader apps for the iPad give you ways to transfer the files on your tablet to your computer from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/210rKCT

Bits: A Hot App Discovers Virality and Its Downsides

As the creators of Down to Lunch have discovered, immense popularity can lead to an array of problems. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1roOIYl

No Anonymity for Plaintiffs Suing Ashley Madison Over Hack Judge Rules

Forty-two plaintiffs suing over a hacking attack that revealed the personal data of millions of users will have to be publicly identified to proceed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rozQt2

With Seattle Shelter Effort Amazon Shows Glimmers of a Good Neighbor

The tech company is working with a nonprofit to temporarily house the homeless. City officials hope it’s more than a one-time act of civic-mindedness. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XK39QS

On Technology : What Chatbots Reveal About Our Own Shortcomings

Silicon Valley has fallen in love with A.I. assistants, but so far they’re hardly impressive. Is it the industry’s fault, or is it ours? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SUcNMp

Unbuttoned: Bankers in the Age of Bernie: Do They Need Camouflage?

The stereotypical uniform of their profession may no longer exist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Svc3QF

Trending at Halftime: Players Checking Their Phones

Apparently, even the N.B.A. locker room (at halftime!) is no sanctuary from the practice of habitually checking texts and social media mentions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23KAodI

Scouting Report: Observe Earth Day With a Nature Takeover in Times Square

“All day play” at Shen Beauty in Brooklyn, deals on cool sustainable fashion and jewelry, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Swwxvu

In New Bridal Collections Designers Look to the Runways

The spring 2017 collections mirrored recent runway looks with bared shoulders, boudoir inspirations and lots of pants. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/26fIrOG

Night Out: From Hollywood to Dean & DeLuca

A gathering of New York foodies to mark Charles Finch’s efforts to upgrade a venerable New York institution. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/241XNEn

5 Bridal Trends for Spring 2017

Victorian-inspired gowns, capelets, trousers, exposed shoulder and more from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/241XNEb

Dont You Forget About Me: The Formerly Irredeemable 80s Return

The 1980s, a decade often remembered with fondness and a shudder, finally gets some love. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/26fFT2M

Boîte: Proof & Gauge a Long Island City Bar Makes Its Own Gin

The neighborly bar is operated by Chris Murillo, a former corporate lawyer who wanted to open a craft distillery in Queens. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/241Ot3a

Scene City: Katie Holmes Chloë Sevigny and Plenty of Chanel at Tribeca Film Festival Dinner

With celebrities in tow, the fashion house hosts its 11th annual dinner for the downtown film festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NBW52S

A Legendary Fashion Photographer Revisited

Louise Dahl-Wolfe, who worked for Harper’s Bazaar for many years, is the subject of a new book, out this month. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Suft6u

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Between the Bars

The actor Joshua Jackson reads an essay by Joshua Fattal, one of three American hikers held captive in Iran, about reuniting with his middle-school girlfriend after his release. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1r0C55u

Breakingviews: Yahoos First Quarter Adds Urgency to Sale Option

Marissa Mayer needs to offload Yahoo’s core business before bidders like Verizon lose interest from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VChaTd

Down To Lunch Founders Pursue Less-Traveled Path to Success

The creators of the popular app, which centers on meeting up with friends in person, refuse most interview requests and have turned away potential investors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Su9T3U

Up Next: After Girls Lil Freckles Raps About Life as a Brooklyn Millennial

The pixie-faced rapper is working on her next album, which she began writing on a recent trip to Mexico City. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/241DzKX

No Phones for You! Chic Businesses Are Abandoning Landlines

Many phone numbers these days merely lead to automated voice mail with directions to a website. And some businesses have abandoned phones altogether. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XIYQ8n

No Phones for You! Chic Businesses Are Abandoning Landlines

Many phone numbers these days merely lead to automated voice mail with directions to a website. And some businesses have abandoned phones altogether. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XIYQ8n

Coloring Books for Adults Seeking Playtime

Grown-up fans say they are therapeutic, foster creativity and force them to put down their smartphones. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Nlw4Kp

Noted: How the Fiddle-Leaf Fig Became the It Plant of the Design World

Every era has its trendy houseplant. In the ’70s it was the spider plant. In the ’80s, it was the potted ficus. This decade belongs to the fiddle-leaf fig. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1rkxjjD

App Smart: Apps to Build Your Understanding of the Environment

Programs to help you shop for food and skin care products, learn about wildlife and observe weather patterns and sea level changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Qnofi7

Tech Fix: Choosing to Skip the Upgrade and Care for the Gadget Youve Got

As part of a movement against consumerism, more people are maintaining their electronics instead of constantly buying the newest, fastest model. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Tj76uw

Bits: Google Remains Stuck in Europes Regulatory Cross Hairs

In the second set of charges in consecutive years, the search company was charged with breaking the region’s competition rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rk8yUA

Tech Tip: Watching the Clock on That Windows 10 Deal

Microsoft’s free offer for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users expires in July, but the company has not announced what will happen next. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SkEMWf

On the Runway: Changes at Calvin Klein Could Redefine American Fashion

With the right candidate, the label’s owner could rejuvenate the industry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Sv9BNk

Sinosphere: Drone Users Beware: Chinese Maker Says It May Share Data With State

The company, DJI, said that it was still working out how to deal with the data the authorities request and that it could include data from flights in Hong Kong. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26eLCGg

Google Charged With Breaking Europes Antitrust Rules

The company is accused of unfairly favoring its own services on the popular Android mobile software over those of rivals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1ST0nEt

Chinese Consortium Reaches Deal to Buy Lexmark

The American printing and software company has agreed to be sold for $3.6 billion to a group led by Apex Technology of China and PAG Asia Capital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYJU1P

Start-Up Plans 3-D Visualizations of Pot Strains Using Genetic Data

Phylos Bioscience is unveiling a marijuana guide called Galaxy, offering people a way to see how Sweet Island Skunk might be related to Humboldt OG. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYHe4z

What to Know About Calvin Kleins Dual Departure

Both Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli are out at the brand — and rumors suggest Raf Simons will replace them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U63L46

The Designers Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli Are Out At Calvin Klein

A look back at the outfits Mr. Costa and Mr. Zucchelli created for the label. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VCr070

Visa Speeds Up Chip Cards With Software Upgrade

Visa said its software would allow customers to dip and remove their chip cards from payment terminals in two seconds or less. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Sjd8sw

Scene City: Katie Holmes Chloë Sevigny and Robert De Niro at a Chanel Dinner

Artists, actors and the fashion elite at the annual dinner for the Tribeca Film Festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/20V8ird

Yahoo Reports Falling Revenue and a Quarterly Loss

The company’s first-quarter results put more pressure on it to find a buyer quickly for its Internet operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qXlgIH

Intel to Cut 12000 Jobs as PC Demand Slumps

The company, the largest semiconductor maker, will lay off 11 percent of its work force as it shifts to supplying chips for phones and other devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WdalWG

Airbnb Wants Travelers to Live Like a Local With Its App

With a new feature called Guidebooks, Airbnb aims to keep users from leaving its app by offering neighborhood reviews and recommendations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WcXEuX

F.B.I. Tells Panel It Needs Hackers to Keep Up With Tech Companies

Appearing before a congressional panel, government officials and Apple representatives showed no sign of compromise in their battle over encryption and privacy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SiPah8

E.U. Said Ready to Charge Google With Antitrust Violations Over Android

Complainants contend the company favored its own mobile services over those of rivals in violation of European law. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VBsmPv

Skin Deep: Want a Shaman With That Massage?

Forget the sugar scrubs. Hotel spas are going exotic to lure travelers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NzkUN2

Bits: Want to Be Forgotten Online Without Google? Forget It.

As the Internet gets to be a bigger part of everyone’s lives, it may increasingly be that only the biggest Internet companies can do Internet-scale tasks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SqbXtN

Tech Tip: Keeping Your Android Files in Sync With a Computer

Google’s free apps offer an easy way to keep your data current on all your screens, but third-party software can work, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SsjyuZ

On the Runway: Chanel Rides to the Aid of Amal Clooneys Lacemaker

The luxury house wants to keep French know-how in France. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SX2c3x

Virtual Reality Lures Media Companies to a New Frontier

Condé Nast and Vice Media, among other companies, have used virtual reality for storytelling, and others are investing in the technology itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SpT3D8

Yoox Net-a-Porter Sells Stake to Middle Eastern Retail Giant

The e-commerce group has set its sights on the Middle East, selling a €100 million stake to Alabbar Enterprises in Dubai. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VzKcSP

Bill Campbell Coach of Silicon Valley Stars Dies at 75

Mr. Campbell, who advised the likes of Steve Jobs at Apple and Larry Page at Google, helped shape the technology industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TfZlp0

Netflix Lowers Its Forecast for Global Subscriber Growth

The streaming service says it expects to add two million subscribers outside America, less than the 3.5 million analysts had expected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1QiJWQr

Ad Agencies Need Young Talent. Cue the Bean-Bag Chairs.

To enhance their appeal, agencies are trying to make themselves look less like Madison Avenue and more like the start-ups and tech companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23UaQHV

IBM Results Show Progress in Cloud and Data Analysis

The company reported a 21 percent decline in first-quarter earnings for the first quarter, though operating earnings per share were above estimates. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qUn1pR

General Mills and 7-Eleven Join the Venture Capital Crowd

Through the funds, companies scout for new products or services and business partners, but critics say the funds contribute to inflated valuations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SO8rGu

Google’s Surprising Role as Privacy Watchdog in Europe

Despite mining people’s data to earn billions of dollars, the search giant has been given the power to police some of the region’s tough privacy rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rb85UJ

Media Websites Battle Faltering Ad Revenue and Traffic

Changes in technology like ad blocking, and the dominance of platforms like Facebook leave many publishers unsure of how they will make money. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22G9JZP

On Beauty: A Parisian Editor’s Best Natural Beauty Advice for Spring

Clémence von Mueffling, of Beauty and Well Being, on the virtues of lymphatic massage, clean eating and natural deodorant. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1pbzLad

Wardrobe for a Royal Tour

As usual, the clothes worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, during a recent visit to India and Bhutan drew public attention. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1qBIFPn

Challenge to Google Books Is Declined by Supreme Court

The project has been opposed by authors who argue that scanning millions of books and putting them in a database amounts to copyright infringement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SNJSK2

Tech Tip: Putting Faces to Names in the iPhone Contacts App

You can add a picture from your iPhone’s photo library to a person’s address card in the Contacts app with just a few taps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qTfUxX

Bits: Tech Companies May Face a New Cost to Paying in Shares

Wall Street is increasingly wary of the amount of equity that publicly traded tech companies award employees, especially when those companies stumble. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1ra1dXT

On the Runway: The Royal (Clothes) Tour of India

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, ups the ante in the art of diplomatic fashion tradecraft. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1r9VmBK

Sinosphere: Twitter’s Chief in China Raises Eyebrows Over Military Past and Résumé

Kathy Chen served a stint in the Chinese military and was involved in a venture that was partly owned by the country’s domestic security ministry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1r9QYTq

摩登情爱 | 那个热心的门卫

在一位纽约单身女性和她楼中的门卫之间,一种特别的关系被证明是持久的。 from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U1ElVj

In London, ‘Undressed’ Unveils the History of Underwear

The Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition ranges from whalebone stays to modern clothes with lingerie styling. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SfM65s

Amazon Challenges Netflix by Opening Prime to Monthly Subscribers

One new plan offers video streaming only, while another offers full Prime benefits. Both cost more than annual subscribers pay. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qROU1V

Retro Report: When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’

Some religious figures cast the game, which was introduced in 1974, as corrupting enough to steer impressionable players toward suicide and murder. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1U0DWm7

Tech Companies Face Greater Scrutiny for Paying Workers With Stock

Stock-based compensation is largely unquestioned during boom periods, but tech companies’ rocky performance this year is prompting a closer look. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SldSQd

Disney’s Savvy Marketing of ‘The Jungle Book’

Disney used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Wzkn4Z

How Disney Spread ‘Jungle Book’ Fever

Disney’s marketing used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1STrIXr

Sean Parker, a Facebook and Napster Pioneer, to Start Cancer Immunotherapy Effort

Mr. Parker’s institute will try to spur collaboration among six academic centers in developing ways to unleash patients’ immune systems to fight cancer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VtkbVm

The Other Mapplethorpe

For the past 20 years, Edward Mapplethorpe, inheritor of his brother’s camera, has been taking unexpectedly edgy — yes — baby photos. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SSByc5

Technophoria: Kahoot App Brings Urgency of a Quiz Show to the Classroom

The learning game, made by a Norwegian start-up, is sweeping American schools. Over a third of elementary and secondary students used it last month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SlmJ7H

Bits: The Week in Tech: The Next Big Thing, According to Mark Zuckerberg

Quentin Hardy fills in for Farhad Manjoo and joins Mike Isaac for a discussion of virtual reality and how Facebook is trying to get ahead of the pack. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22C8JpF

In Cramped and Costly Bay Area, Cries to Build, Baby, Build

An activist who calls her group BARF is pushing for more housing, pitting cranky homeowners and the political establishment against newcomers who want the region to make room for them, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NeAwuv

Mary Beard and Her ‘Battle Cry’ Against Internet Trolling

The acclaimed Cambridge classicist takes on everything from Internet stalkers to women’s rights. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WwXpLR

The Other Mapplethorpe

For the last 20 years, Edward Mapplethorpe, inheritor of his brother’s camera, has been taking unexpectedly edgy — yes — baby photos. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1QdDbzc

On the Street: Bill Cunningham | Dressing for Luncheons

The charity lunching circus got off to a big start last week. Here’s how women dressed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1QcWYyT

Bill Cunningham | Dressing for Luncheons

The charity lunching circus got off to a big start last week. Here’s how women dressed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TWThnN

Arts | Connecticut: Gothic to Goth: Exploring the Impact of the Romantic Era in Fashion

An exhibition in Hartford looks at a bygone era whose sensibilities echo to the present. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1QcN2oM

Future Tense: The Right to Privacy for Children Online

Young children can’t consent to having their images and words shared with thousands or more, often in the service of an adult’s personal brand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23CGVY1

My Bookshelf, Myself: My 10 Favorite Books: Eileen Myles

The poet shares the titles she’d most want with her on a desert island. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1SfZwke

In Milan, Fashion Brands Embrace Salone del Mobile

Nike, Tod’s and more have created installations and pieces for the furniture fair. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1NdFWWu

Scene City: A Party to Mark the Party of the Year

The fashion crowd takes over opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of “The First Monday in May.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Ntaled

Reenacting a Romance

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Nancy Balbirer and Howard Morris, who met as drama students at N.Y.U., were married on March 25 after spending three decades as friends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1qLTVZD

Vows: A Love at First Sight, Seen Clearly at Last

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Nancy Balbirer and Howard Morris had crushes on each other at N.Y.U., but it took decades before they really found each other. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1qZe1Ad

Tech Tip: Putting Your Smartphone on a Data Diet

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If you find your monthly data allowance is eaten away far too quickly, you can make some settings adjustments to keep hungry apps in check. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23BtJT7

Obama to Help Push for Open Market for Cable Set-Top Boxes

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The president will weigh in on a proposal at the Federal Communications Commission, filing comments that encourage the agency to loosen cable companies’ grip. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23BtJCE

Bits: Microsoft Goes on Offensive Against Justice Department

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The software giant argues in a lawsuit that law enforcement is too aggressive in seeking gag orders on its information requests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qYKk20

On the Runway: Hillary Clinton’s Message in a Jacket

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The candidate’s choice of a sharp contrast to Senator Bernie Sanders’s dark suit made its own argument. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1W3e49c

When It Comes to a Veil, Brides Can Take It or Leave It

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The decision can reflect faith, family pressures, feminist principles and fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/20H6Qsn