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The federal highway safety agency said that the driver of a Tesla on “autopilot” died in a crash in May, thought to be the first death in a self-driving car. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/298lG7Y

How Much Do We Love TV? Let Us Count the Ways

A Nielsen study on how we consume media finds people are still watching plenty of TV but services like Netflix and Amazon Prime are growing rapidly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29sKcjO

Field Notes: A Fairy-Tale Wedding, Castle Included

Cost no object? A “Downton Abbey” wedding can be yours. But not all castles charge a king’s ransom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/298cowy

Social Q’s: When Pals Bash Their Spouses, Should You Speak Up?

Also, what to do when you are cooking for an empty kitchen, dealing with an unanswered condolence letter and how to give a very belated wedding gift. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/296DVJP

Still Want to Get the News on Facebook? Read All About It

Facebook’s change to its news feed algorithm could mean you’ll see fewer articles, videos or photos shared by the media. But there’s a way around that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295O2lI

Wheels: Owner’s Manual, Out of the Glove Box and Onto the App

Automakers are putting the owner’s manual online and onscreen, knowing today’s drivers are unlikely to read the print version. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29dM2qP

Tech Tip: Retrieving Your Google Photos

Automatic backup keeps your pictures in the cloud, but you can download copies if you want to edit them with your favorite desktop photo program. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295oGoh

Bits: Feeling Stung by a Fickle Friend Named Facebook

The social media giant courted new- and old-media companies to create material for its news feed. And then it decided to put news in the back seat. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294ZLNb

Spanish Tax Authorities Investigate Google

Officials visited the technology giant’s offices in Madrid as part of their inquiry, broadening the scrutiny in Europe of how the company pays taxes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29t6P7v

Kleiner Perkins Raises $1.4 Billion With Two Funds

The venture capital firm joins a list of peers that have recently raised more than a billion dollars, despite talk of a Silicon Valley lull. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295ySLY

Scouting Report: Red, White and New: Get Your Shop On for the Fourth of July

#FendiRoadTrip arrives in Montauk, Ralph Lauren opens a fragrance salon, the Met Store has an accessory sale, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/295SX3P

Up Next: Homepolish: Hire Interior Design Help by the Hour

Homepolish is a custom design service started by Noa Santos, who wanted to make interior design expertise more available and cost-effective. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/295ovHY

Fashion Diary: Ricky Martin Calls Balmain the Future of Fashion

The singer says his twin 7-year-olds are part of the generation pushing for such style and creativity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29qRnbY

Kenzo: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Vdnev

Bill Cunningham, Tributes Now and to Come

He loved a parade, and now the parade comes to him. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2969Cb5

Thom Browne: Spring 2017

Mr. Browne’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29gk8cF

Books of Style: If These Dresses Could Talk

Imaginary conversations with designers from Dior to Poiret make for ideal couture reading. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2919YK9

Skin Deep: What’s All the Fuss About Pollution-Fighting Skin Care?

Here, doctors outline a savvy defense against environmental attacks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/293KAbg

Google Capital Ventures Into Public Companies With Care.com

The Alphabet investment unit has invested $46.35 million in Care.com, a publicly traded company that helps connect families and caregivers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29g8PkF

App Smart: Third-Party Keyboards Give Mobile Users More Options

Besides offering autocorrection and anticipating a user’s next words, keyboard apps provide search features and can customize the keys’ layout. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/296h9m2

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Lance Reddick of ‘The Wire’ Reads ‘In the Waiting Room of Estranged Spouses’

The actor reads the story of a former soldier who finds hope in a chance meeting with a mother and her young son. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/295dDZW

Europe Is Expected to Approve E.U.-U.S. Data Transfer Pact

The decision is based on renewed assurances by United States officials that Europeans’ data will be sufficiently protected when it is transferred. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294aoAK

Trilobites: How to Talk to Fireflies

Most fireflies have their own flash pattern to light up at night. A new device tries to get people talking to them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/293kaGQ

In Paris, Modeling Takes a Back Seat to Soccer

‘I don’t care about castings and fittings,’ one model says. ‘I came here to watch matches.’ from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/294IEhh

Watch Report: Three Elegant Chronograph Watches That Clock Distance and Speed

They merge a sporty tachymeter with a dressy profile. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/298n2Bb

For Sara and Erin Foster, the Worst Is Yet to Come on VH1

“Barely Famous,” the sisters’ mock reality show, which lampoons “real” reality shows and Hollywood narcissism, returns for its second season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/293fbGc

Two Summery Cocktail Recipes, One Handy New App

A CFDA-award winning Instagrammer and James Beard-award winning bartender collaborate on the new Liquor Cabinet offering on iTunes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294AtBD

Amazon Inspire Removes Some Content Over Copyright Issues

Amazon Inspire, a resource site where teachers share lesson plans, removed three items after complaints that the products were copyrighted materials. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295HNf2

Tech Fix: While Limited, Wi-Fi-First Phones Are a Good, Frugal Bet

Only some phones work with the services, which seek out Wi-Fi networks to carry call and data before turning to cell towers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/290xTcv

Tech Tip: Cleaning Up Your Conversations

Apple’s Messages app can turn into a space hog if you never delete old attachments and chats you no longer need. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295ttDo

Bits: Airbnb Sues Over Nasty Surprise From Its Hometown

Airbnb is suing to stop San Francisco from fining it $1,000 a day for every host who does not register, saying it isn’t responsible for users’ content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/295q2wi

State of the Art: Facebook, a News Giant That Would Rather Show Us Baby Pictures

The most powerful force in the news industry just said something that should shock everyone in the media business: Its primary purpose isn’t informing users about the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29oRJjn

Lu Wei, China’s Internet Czar, Will Step Down From Post

Given the opacity of the Chinese government, it was not clear whether Mr. Lu was in trouble or in line for a promotion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/292CFqK

Facebook to Change News Feed to Focus on Friends and Family

News content posted by publishers will show up less prominently, resulting in less traffic to companies that have come to rely on Facebook audiences. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2940eSG

Unbuttoned: The Rise of Fashion DIY 2.0

We are entering an era of ultrapersonalized fashion. Not do-it-yourself, but design-it-yourself. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/292etZu

For Some at Wimbledon, Nike’s Dress Just Doesn’t Do It

Nike issued a loosely hanging, short dress for Wimbledon. But it was not exactly performance gear, several players said, and wardrobe changes have ensued. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/296d43g

Visitors to the U.S. May Be Asked for Social Media Information

Visitors entering the country under the Visa Waiver Program would be exempt from the request, which the government said would help in terrorism screening. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/291A4kZ

Clinton’s Tech Policy Targets Young Entrepreneurs

The main goal of Hillary Clinton’s plan is to broaden the job-creating benefits of technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294qr4z

Meet YesJulz, Snapchat Royalty

How Julieanna Goddard, 26, a party promoter from Miami, became a Snapchat celebrity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/293cOQC

The Gang That Brought High Fashion to Hip-Hop

How the Lo Lifes, a crew of Brooklyn shoplifters, set hip-hop’s high-fashion obsession in motion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/291n9Q7

Street Style: Paris

The last of the men’s fashion shows in Europe ended in Paris, bringing out the street style crowds. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/292g1RW

Critic's Notebook: Dreaming of Bill Cunningham at the Men’s Wear Shows in Paris

The great chronicler of fashion knew that beauty has nothing to do with posturing. So did a few of the designers who showed their wares last week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29lVEh5

To Compete Better, States Are Trying to Curb Noncompete Pacts

Many American workers are hobbled by the contracts, but some states want to untangle them from the agreements to compete with states that limit the clauses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2942F8L

Book Entry: Review: ‘Chaos Monkeys’ Is a Guide to the Spirit of Silicon Valley

Underneath the braggadocio and evisceration of professional nemeses in Antonio García Martinez’s book lies the beating heart of a formidable teacher. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ly300

Airbnb Is Said to Be Seeking Funding Valuing It at $30 Billion

If the round of investment took place, it would make Airbnb, the short-term rental company, the second-highest-valued start-up in the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/293Rb5r

Edward Snowden Criticizes ‘Big Brother’ Measure in Russia

Mr. Snowden, who took refuge in Russia after leaking classified United States data, called a Russian bill an assault on free speech. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/293iwoQ

Tech Tip: Downloading Video Streams to Go

Some streaming services now allow temporary downloads of certain videos to watch when you do not have internet access. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29kErEE

Bits: A.I.’s Grasp of Diversity May Begin With Who Builds It

Machines may one day be able to think for themselves. But it will be the programmers who teach them to do that. That’s where it gets tricky. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294MV4F

Amazon Kindle Learns to Navigate Literary Thickets

A feature makes it easier to save your place in complex books like “A Game of Thrones” while you glance at reference pages with photos, maps or family trees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/291dbM0

Frugal Traveler: 10 Free (or Cheap) Travel Apps Worth Downloading

Let’s be honest: Most travel apps aren’t very good. These are worth your time (and, in a few cases, your money). from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/294pJnf

On the Runway: Despite ‘Brexit’ Uncertainty, Anya Hindmarch Is Adding Men’s Wear

The designer’s new bags and small leather pieces will have her signature subversive embellishments, like googly eyes and smiley faces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/290WMqD

Airbnb Sues San Francisco Over a Law It Had Helped Pass

The company has challenged the city’s decision to impose fines on Airbnb for every unregistered host using the service to rent their apartments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28XigTe

Fashion Review: In Paris, It’s a Cruel Fashion Summer

A stormy mood hits the men’s wear shows put on by Acne Studios, Lanvin and Sacai. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/295UwQJ

On the Street, In the Archives

The intrepid "On the Street" fashion photographer Bill Cunningham wears more than one hat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28YYkQk

Capturing the Eye-Catching Everyday

Bill Cunningham focused his camera on what people wore to telegraph their place in the world. Here are some of his best photographs of street style in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/295Uskf

On the Verge: Brand to Know: Subversive, Super-Comfortable Lingerie

Marieyat, a year-old London-based underwear brand, finds freedom in flaws. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28WuqM4

Lanvin: Spring 2017

The label’s spring men’s looks for 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28XVVFS

Tech Tip: Limiting Your Facebook Audience

If you do not want the world to see what you post on your timeline page, use the site’s settings to keep your thoughts out of public view. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28YBxpI

Bits: Tech Makes Its Pitch to the Education Community

Apple and Dell, longtime rivals in the battle over sales to educators and students, now have plenty of company from companies like Amazon and others. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28ZgSFE

Amazon Unveils Online Education Service for Teachers

The new Amazon site will offer free lesson plans, teaching modules and other digital resources for educators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28VEepH

On the Runway: Bono and Ali Hewson Join a Natural Beauty Juggernaut

Beautycounter, the booming California business, has bought Ms. Hewson’s Nude line from LVMH. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28YhFBX

Hermès: Spring 2017

Véronique Nichanian’s spring 2017 collection for men. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/291sFRj

Comme des Garçons Plus

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Uj6jR

Mediator: At Cannes, Advertising Industry Confronts Facebook

As Facebook commands a growing share of advertising revenue, and ad executives voice suspicion, Facebook itself talks of cooperation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/290EreV

Bits: A Drone Start-Up Explores Underwater

OpenROV, which builds submarine drone kits that they hope will become as popular as airborne drones, showcases the prototype of the latest version of its Trident submarine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28WwecV

Bill Cunningham Looked for Subjects. And They Looked for Him.

The New York Times asked readers to share their sightings — and photos — of Mr. Cunningham. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28W6bT7

Advertising: Intel Tells Stories That Go Beyond Chips

Intel’s internal advertising group and video and digital studio have produced a slew of original content that shows some incredible ways innovators are using its technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/290f5O8

Balmain: Spring 2017

Olivier Rousteing’s spring designs for men. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29cYWmA

Hood by Air: Spring 2017

Shayne Oliver’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28X25eg

On the Runway: Bill Cunningham Looked Past the Runway and Embraced the Street

Bill was among the first to recognize the value of what people wore in their everyday life, and he created an invaluable portrait of popular identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/291KxgU

On the Runway: Seeing the Truth Behind Street Style

Bill Cunningham was among the first to recognize the value of what people wore in their everyday life, and he created an invaluable portrait of popular identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Wod5T

Dior Homme: Spring 2017

Kris Van Assche’s spring 2017 looks for men. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/291vKTC

Maison Margiela: Spring 2017

Maison Margiela’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28RcyEt

Bill Cunningham’s Wide Range of Fashion Photography

With a sharp eye, Mr. Cunningham captured the kooky, the stylish, the adventurous, the cutting edge and everything in between. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28VCWvm

Mourning the Death of Bill Cunningham

Luminaries far and wide remembered the legendary photographer on social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28VrGQ7

Bill Cunningham, Legendary Times Fashion Photographer, Dies at 87

In nearly 40 years working for The New York Times, Mr. Cunningham operated both as a chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28T7qzG

What It Was Like to Be Photographed by Bill Cunningham

Anna Wintour, Isabella Blow, John Fairchild and more on how they met Mr. Cunningham and what it meant to be photographed by him. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28T7ak6

Bill Cunningham on Bill Cunningham

The photographer on what he did, why he did it, and how it all began. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28ZFSw8

In the Life of Bill Cunningham

Mr. Cunningham preferred to be spectator, not spectacle, but he got his fair share of attention. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28UtGMq

Kenzo: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Vdnev

Junya Watanabe: Spring 2017

Junya Watanabe’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28UtDQG

Sacai: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TlXtd

Dries Van Noten: Spring 2017

Spring men’s looks from the Belgian fashion designer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Yr5jp

News Analysis: Don‘t Ban Photos of Skinny Models

Prohibiting ads because of body types reinforces stereotypes instead of changing them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SRxJj

Opinion: Artificial Intelligence’s White Guy Problem

Our world is increasingly shaped by biased algorithms that have been built with little oversight. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28UMkjA

Givenchy: Spring 2017

Riccardo Tisci’s spring 2017 men’s looks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TOUWy

Fear of Zika Virus Is Putting a Damper on Destination Weddings

Couples having destination weddings are running up against an unseen obstacle: fear sparked by the presence of Zika carrying mosquitoes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TSBzK

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Are Apple’s Headphone Jacks the New Floppy Drive?

Farhad and Mike discuss rumors that Apple will remove headphone jacks from the next iPhone, tech company metrics, Buzzfeed’s Uber investigation and other tech news. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/298BhUf

Comme des Garçons Plus

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Uj6jR

Carven: Spring 2017

Carven’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OPhCR

A Literary Bromance, Now in Its Sixth Decade

At 97, Lawrence Ferlinghetti is finally finishing a book about his life, to the great delight of his longtime agent, Sterling Lord, 95. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2982wys

Circa Now: Dawn of the Virtual Assistant

One man’s experience with “Amy,” a computerized girl Friday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TI85J

‘Brexit’ Talk on Social Media Favored the ‘Leave’ Side

Seven of the top 20 Facebook pages with the most engagement around “European Union” were explicitly pro-exit, according to CrowdTangle data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28U1LtC

David T. Morgenthaler, Who Shaped Venture Capitalism, Dies at 96

Mr. Morgenthaler founded his first venture capital firm in 1968 and pushed legislative agendas that would shape the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Ro1nb

The Woman Who ‘Totally Understands’ Donald Trump

Hope Hicks, a former model and high school lacrosse star with no background in politics, has a huge job in a chaotic campaign season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SGQ8y

Noted: Closing the Gender Gap, One E-Battle at a Time

The gamer Judy Jetset is trying to bring in more women and move video games beyond the sexism that has hampered efforts to extend their reach. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SzMIW

Where Japanese Artists Go for Japanese Food in New York

The creators of Muji’s latest collection are in town for the show, and sale, of their work at the store’s Fifth Avenue flagship location. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28RcowK

Hood by Air: Spring 2017

Shayne Oliver’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28X25eg

Maison Margiela: Spring 2017

Maison Margiela’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28RcyEt

Noted: Closing the Gender Gap, One E-Battle at a Time

The gamer Judy Jetset is trying to bring in more women and move video games beyond the sexism that has hampered efforts to extend their reach. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28SzMIW

Fashion Review: All a Bit Punk: Louis Vuitton, Tod’s and Hood by Air

The Vuitton collection by Kim Jones included animal patterns and designs while Hood by Air took fashion to a Parisian bathhouse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/292g3ZD

Tech Tip: Sharing Screens Between PCs Running Different Versions of Windows

Microsoft’s Remote Assistance function works through Windows so friends and family can provide technical support over the internet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28VPmIM

Bits: When Machines Will Need Morals

A new study looked at what people would want their self-driving cars to do in a life-or-death situation. The conclusion? People would really like to stay alive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28RW1Bq

Jonathan Anderson on ‘Brexit’: ‘It’s a Nightmare’

The designer, in Paris to show his spring collection for Loewe, said he thought Britain’s vote to leave the European Union was “a very big problem.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2948YGB

Vows: A Healing Couple, Leading With Their Hearts

A marriage skeptic found love with a friend of more than 30 years. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28S0uBP

Yohji Yamamoto: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/291Dqm3

Valentino: Spring 2017

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OFw6k

The Anti-Power Couple: Duro Olowu and Thelma Golden

Joined at the heart but not at the hip, the couple make a rare public appearance together. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2930j7b

Modern Love: How the ‘Dining Dead’ Got Talking Again

Passionate conversation brought them together, but after seven years of marriage, they had nothing to say. What to do? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28RnFOT

Duro Olowu’s Third Art Show

The London-based designer kicks off his “Making & Unmaking” collection at Camden Arts Center in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2930kIz

Facebook Envy Lures Egyptian Teenagers to Europe and the Migrant Life

Egypt does not suffer from war or grinding poverty, but lack of opportunity, permissive Italian laws and the examples of other Egyptian teenagers have led to a surge in migration. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28QNyh2

YouTube Red Buys ‘Step Up,’ Its First Big-Budget TV Drama

The move puts the streaming service in more direct competition with the likes of Netflix and traditional cable networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Qddni

C-Span Delivers on Sit-In, Even With Cameras Off

With the help of Periscope, a live video streaming app, and Facebook Live, the cable network that covers Congress got its story. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28QZHAV

Goldman Sachs Uses Video to Cast Wider Net for Young Bankers

Goldman’s in-person screening was mostly at elite colleges. With video interviews, it hopes to find more applicants with “grit.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/290v6D2

Anatomy of a Scene: Nicolas Winding Refn Narrates a Scene From ‘The Neon Demon’

The director discusses a sequence from his film featuring Elle Fanning. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Qgx59

Anatomy of a Scene | ‘The Neon Demon’

Nicolas Winding Refn narrates a sequence from “The Neon Demon," starring Elle Fanning. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/290DQYM

Carven: Spring 2017

Carven’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OPhCR

Dior Is Expected to Name Maria Grazia Chiuri as Artistic Director

In a move that will cause major disruption in the fashion landscape, the Valentino co-creative director is changing brands. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Q1KcC

Kolor: Spring 2017

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TwJVP

Giorgio Armani: Spring 2017

Mr. Armani’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28UBrie

Strategies: Buybacks by Companies Like Apple May Signal Danger, Not Growth

When companies buy back their own shares, earnings per share look better, but the buybacks can siphon money away from investments in innovation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Vya4q

Fendi: Spring 2017

Mr. Lagerfeld’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28NTtTL

Louis Vuitton: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 men’s looks from Nicolas Ghesquière from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Q1mcs

Jeff Gennette to Replace Terry Lundgren as Macy’s Chief

The company is making the change as it grapples with sagging sales and broader changes in the ways people shop. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28QGeBZ

Should Your Driverless Car Hit a Pedestrian to Save Your Life?

Surveys show that people generally believe autonomous vehicles should make an emergency decision for the greatest good — except if it might kill them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Vauxc

Testing the Clean-Energy Logic of a Tesla-SolarCity Merger

Whether Elon Musk’s “vertically integrated energy company” is the right model, some experts see virtue in the theory. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28T5LO4

MSGM: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28PLk0w

Fashion Review: At Valentino and Balenciaga, ‘War,’ Camo and the Unfinished Seam

So far, several of the Paris men’s shows have had a distinctly militaristic look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28UTreH

Fashion Diary: Fashion Under a Sullen Sky

Haider Ackermann’s show was part of the itinerary for 13-year-old Abe Chabon’s first Paris season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SUNrQ

Social Q’s: If a Friend Needs Therapy but Can’t Afford It, Should I Pay?

Also, when parents smoke outside your child’s school, navigating milestone birthdays, and tag-along dates. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28ZwW5I

Spotlight: Franco Pagetti Returns to Fashion Photography

Before becoming a war photographer, Mr. Pagetti, 66, cut his teeth as a photographer shooting for Italian Vogue in the 1980s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SMPPv

Twilio, a Cloud-Based Business, Soars After Its I.P.O.

Twilio begins trading in a market that has not been receptive to tech I.P.O.s., but its shares rose 67 percent early Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28PEvPW

Critic's Notebook: C-Span, Gun Control and a Protest Made for Streaming

The Democratic sit-in, captured mainly by smartphone video, had emotion, chaos, conflict and the frisson of unpredictable reality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Pr3tq

Open Blog: Why The New York Times is Working With Matter

The New York Times, to me, has always manifested a masterful balance of innovation and tradition. So it’s exciting to be partnering with Matter Ventures for their inaugural Matter NYC class. We’re looking forward to learning from others and to sharing our own expertise. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Peprc

Haider Ackermann: Spring 2017

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28SBVcE

Rick Owens: Spring 2017

Mr. Owens’s spring 2017 designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Q0jXJ

Tech Tip: Watching Virtual Reality Videos on YouTube

The site stocks an expanding collection of virtual reality clips and has even formatted its older videos to work with the Google Cardboard viewer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Sh6ha

Bits: Real Truths on Virtual Reality

Being immersed in fake worlds, it seems, is more fatigue than fun. But then people were once unnerved by trains, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28Rh7m7

Valentino: Spring 2017

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OFw6k

Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle: Two Old Pals on the Road Together

Having survived addiction, broken marriages (seven for him alone) and epic emotional distress, the solo artists have found new life as a duo. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OVAHU

Scouting Report: How to Stretch the Summer Solstice

A fashion pop-up for charity, a Baja East tarot takeover at Brookfield Place, Feit’s first-ever sample sale, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28VhRlP

Three’s a Trend: Men’s Tailoring, With a Sporty Twist

At Prada, Marni and Versace, shirts and suits were reinterpreted with outdoorsy touches, like nylon straps and hiking sandals. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28PdVav

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Lauren Molina, Amirah Vann and Michaela Watkins Read Three Essays

The actresses took part in Werk It, a women’s podcast festival, to read some of our best Modern Love essays. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28O19Ut

Qatari Investment Group Acquires Parisian Fashion House Balmain

The sale to Mayhoola for Investments, a private investment group linked to Qatar’s royal family, will fund the expansion of the label’s accessories business. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TAO8F

Balenciaga: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 men’s looks from the designer Demna Gvasalia. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28O1Cdr

Emporio Armani: Spring 2017

Emporio Armani’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28JAdsZ

Fashion Diary: Esquire’s New Editor, Unveiled at a Chic Party in Milan

The men’s wear industry lines up to kiss the cheeks of the Texas-born Jay Fielden. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Y2xFcB

Deal Professor: Tesla’s Plan to Buy SolarCity Has Major Flaws

Tesla’s stock fell more than 8 percent on Wednesday, as investors viewed the deal as a bailout of SolarCity, one that could sink both companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28P819k

‘My First Gay Bar’: Rachel Maddow, Andy Cohen and Others Share Their Coming-Out Stories

Jane Lynch, Alexander Wang, Rosie O’Donnell and others reflect on what gay bars mean to them, in the aftermath of the shooting in Orlando, Fla. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28NWemB

For Patrons at Julius’, Orlando Doesn’t Seem Very Far Away

The historic New York gay bar adds security checks and body frisks in the wake of the mass shooting in Florida. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28NVvBL

The Getaway: How to Survive Being an Airbnb Host

As the writer learned in her stint as an Airbnb host, the hospitality business is one long, grinning, love-me-please tap dance, more easily disparaged than done. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28JGUbT

Street Style: Milan

Milan is the next stop on the street style tour as men’s fashion week makes the trip through Europe. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Pqt1R

Mark Zuckerberg Covers His Laptop Camera. You Should Consider It, Too.

A photo of Mr. Zuckerberg’s laptop camera covered in tape had curious observers wandering if it was paranoia or just good practice. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28XXC8l

Men’s Fashion Shows: Gucci and Fendi in Milan

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collections which were presented on Monday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28MZIbF

Moncler Gamme Bleu: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Jedd6

App Smart: Standouts in Mobile Gaming

A selection of innovative, beautiful and meaningful games with music, cartoons or even real-world themes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28NHUdF

Giorgio Armani: Spring 2017

Mr. Armani’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28UBrie

Prada: Spring 2017

Ms. Prada’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Kh1e5

Tech Fix: Devices That Deserve to Go Along on Vacation

Don’t burden your trip with expensive or very heavy devices that you may not use. Here are some worth packing for use on an airplane, in a rental car or hotel, outdoors and overseas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28XxB9f

Square Feet: Price and Proximity Draw Fashion Industry to Long Island City

The average rent for office space is $33 a square foot, compared with $56 in the garment district of Manhattan, or $73 for prime areas of Midtown. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28PJqNi

First Person: The Mom Who Wore Supreme

One woman’s fashion journey, from Matthew Modine in “Married to the Mob” to a recent streetwear drop. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28PRNwt

Fendi: Spring 2017

Mr. Lagerfeld’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28NTtTL

The Men’s Shows Roll into Paris. Ho-hum or Quite Good?

Some critics have been grumbling but retailers, focusing on standouts like Gucci, look at the sunny side of sales. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TI04q

Bits: Here Come the Drones

Now that the F.A.A. has set the rules for commercial drones, it’s time to test them and push for much more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28TAWVy

Tech Tip: Illustrating Your Thoughts in iOS Notes

Apple’s iOS 9 operating system includes an upgraded Notes app that can handle more than just typed text. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28TyQoE

On the Runway: Can a New Owner Take ‘Balmainia’ to the Next Level?

Maybe Mayhoola for Investments, the Qatari fund, will help move Instagram’s favorite fashion brand beyond the Kardashian clan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28P3zXm

Men’s Fashion Shows: Prada, Ferragamo and Sunnei in Milan

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collections which were presented on Sunday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Ju0NY

State of the Art: Tripping Down a Virtual Rabbit Hole

V.R. is at this point an experience best left for the privacy of one’s cave — a sometimes antisocial affair that does not allow for the modern world’s easy interplay of the real and the digital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28LIYAh

Elon Musk Aims to Shore Up SolarCity by Having Tesla Buy It

The entrepreneur argues a “sustainable energy company” comprising the two ventures makes sense, but investors may take some convincing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28MfSBO

On a Fashion Journey With Gucci, Prada, Missoni and Armani

Luxury travel — and the pricey clothes to accompany it — has been a leitmotif throughout the Milan men’s wear season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28TyJus

Fashion Review: Diary of a Cruise Season

From Havana to New York, May to July: Attempting to make sense of the cruise collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28OLhED

Looks from the 2017 Cruise Season

Cruise — a.k.a. prespring, a.k.a. resort — are the clothes that arrive in November and stay on shelves through March. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Lsp56

Fashion Review: Milan Men’s Wear: The Etro, MSGM, Calvin Klein and Fendi Shows

The ever-increasing influence of Gucci’s Alessandro Michele can be seen on the runways of his fellow designers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28MNyBj

Goodbye, Password. Banks Opt to Scan Fingers and Faces Instead.

Frustrated by thieves stealing personal data from millions of customers, banks are investing in biometric technology to offer better security. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28KaEoS

Tencent Bids for Gaming Empire in Deal for Developer of Clash of Clans

The Chinese internet giant agreed to pay $8.6 billion agreement for a controlling stake in Supercell, a Finnish game maker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28LZ7sF

Update: As Airbnb Grows, So Do Claims of Discrimination

Some black travelers are decrying racist experiences with the home-sharing service, giving birth to the social media campaign #AirbnbWhileBlack. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28LQezw

Skin Deep: Mom Hair: It Exists. Now What to Do About It.

How to avoid getting stuck in a rut. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28M2nUJ

MSGM: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28PLk0w

F.A.A. Issues Commercial Drone Rules

Previously, companies had to apply for special permission to operate drones. Now a range of businesses may use drones under 55 pounds, but not for package delivery. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28MOvYD

I Sea, App That Claims It Can Find Migrants Adrift in Ocean, Is Called Misleading

Developers say that the app is nothing but a marketing stunt because it showed users a static image of water, not real-time satellite photos of the ocean. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28RLgOR

On the Runway: Victoria and David Beckham Declare Anti-Brexit Stance

Two days before the referendum, the high profile fashion couple take to social media to reveal their votes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28LmPDa

Tech Tip: Moving Money by Messenger

In addition to its chat powers, Facebook Messenger can send payments to friends once everyone’s debit cards are linked to the service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28NxLB8

Bits: Daily Report: China Has the World’s Most Powerful Computer (Again)

Should America worry? It’s not great news, but it’s only part of the overall picture in the race to things like artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28PpCd8

A Conversation With Cablevision’s New Owner

In an interview, Dexter Goei, chief executive of Altice U.S.A., talks about the company’s goals for its new operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28OXeYw

SoftBank President Nikesh Arora Plans to Step Down

The former Google executive disagreed with the Japanese company’s powerful chairman on when he might take over the technology conglomerate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28KpQBh

On Technology: How an Archive of the Internet Could Change History

Preserving online media is a growing logistical and ethical question. But doing so may completely transform the way we remember the past. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28LHEAJ

Fashion Diary: In Milan, a Dinner Party for 300 of Prada’s Closest Friends

Jessica Chastain and Willem Dafoe join the Milanese aristocracy for a sit-down dinner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28L0kkx

Chinese Curb Cyberattacks on U.S. Interests, Report Finds

FireEye, a security firm, reported a sharp decline in Chinese hacking even before the White House completed an agreement with China to curb cyberespionage. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28OcwxL

DealBook: Why Uber Keeps Raising Billions

An unspoken strategy behind Uber’s aggressive fund-raising may be an effort to starve its rivals of capital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28NZKQ0

Apple May Soon Open Retail Stores in India

While the stores are not expected to have a large impact on the company’s market share in India, some analysts say the change could help Apple attract the top tier of India’s smartphone buyers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28NL96S

Hands Off My Smiley Face: Emoji Become Corporate Tools

Buying into new features that shape emoji could mean giving tech companies the power to control our creative expressions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28JGgyn

Emporio Armani: Spring 2017

Emporio Armani’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28JAdsZ

Street Style: Pitti Uomo

Italy brings out the best of men’s street style during Pitti Uomo in Florence. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Jt0XG

Moncler Gamme Bleu: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Jedd6

Prada: Spring 2017

Ms. Prada’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28Kh1e5

Tech Fix: What You Need to Know About Apple’s Software Upgrades

The Apple operating systems of iOS, tvOS, MacOS and WatchOS will be upgraded in the fall. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Oml8gB

Couturiers Paired with Choreogaphers for City Ballet Gala

New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala will outfit its dancers in the designs of Rosie Assoulin, Narciso Rodriguez, Dries Van Noten and Jason Wu. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28KVMrk

Tech Tip: Tracing Your Google History

Google keeps a log of your searches, location and other information shared when you use the company’s services, but you have a say in what gets saved. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28J3kwN

Men’s Fashion Shows: Versace and Marni

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collections, which were presented in Milan on Saturday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WWFYG2

Bits: Daily Report: Airbnb and Social Control in the Sharing Economy

Modern tech companies love to talk about openness, transparency and information sharing. But in reality, they sometimes find a way muzzle their customers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28J1HOu

Missoni: Spring 2017

Marnis’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28IXNBJ

A Face in the Crowd at Moncler Gamme Bleu: Big Sean

The rapper on Rihanna, Amsterdam and Kanye’s contribution to his closet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28IJUJL

China Tops List of Fastest Computers Again

China also has the largest number of computers among the top 500 — a first for any country other than the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28IE5tJ

Europe’s Emergency Workers Turn to Drones to Save Lives

A six-month training program for teams from Britain, Denmark, Iceland and Ireland aims to test the use of unmanned aircraft in emergencies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23klLdb

Review: In ‘Suited,’ Searching for Clothes That Truly Fit

HBO’s “Suited” focuses on a Brooklyn clothier that specializes in clients with gender nonconforming identities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UhDiNn

Neil Barrett: Spring 2017

Mr. Barrett’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/28ONwyI

Airbnb Vows to Fight Racism, but Its Users Can’t Sue to Prompt Fairness

Airbnb tells users they must agree to waive the right to sue, or to join in any class-action lawsuit or class-action arbitration, as a condition of using the service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21tIVMP

Fashion Review: What Fashion Season Is It Anyway?

They’re spring collections — but with leather coats at Jil Sander and autumnal colors from Neil Barrett. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1V87Pg2

The Talk of the Versace Men’s Show: Music by Prince

Donatella Versace, a friend of the late performer, included some unreleased remixes and original music in the soundtrack. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1ScmZiC

Fashion Diary: Esquire’s New Editor, Unveiled at a Chic Party in Milan

The men’s wear industry lines up to kiss the cheeks of the Texas-born Jay Fielden. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Y2xFcB

Versace: Spring 2017

Versace’s spring 2017 men’s designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Y2uUIe

Salvatore Ferragamo: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/265ghbj

Marni: Spring 2017

The spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1W70CCi

Birth Control via App Finds Footing Under Political Radar

Apps and websites that use telemedicine and other methods to offer prescriptions have sprung up with little of the furor expected in issues involving reproductive health. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23juUCL

Phoenix Focuses on Rebuilding Downtown, Wooing Silicon Valley

Every month or so, the city’s ambassadors are pitching downtown Phoenix to young entrepreneurs frustrated by the high cost of doing business in Silicon Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23iMbfq

Dolce & Gabbana: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 designs from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Y1q3Hp

Pal Zileri: Spring 2017

The Spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Sbk0Ho

Jil Sander: Spring 2017

The spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Up9lxg

Canali: Spring 2017

Spring designs from the Italian fashion label that has been making suits since 1934. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/21swzEL

DSquared2: Spring 2017

The spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1QdlXZw

Men’s Fashion Shows: Raf Simons in Florence

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collection, which was presented during Pitti Uomo on Wednesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XZyjHJ

Street Style: London Men’s Fashion Week

The looks on the streets with sartorial flair. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1ZP80RJ

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: That Business of Microsoft Buying LinkedIn

Farhad and Mike try to itemize Microsoft’s $26.2 billion bill for LinkedIn. Uber’s Chinese rivalry, Apple updates and other tech news. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24XB9eO

Men’s Fashion Shows: Visvim in Florence

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collection, which was presented during Pitti Uomo on Thursday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XtL3Wm

Raf Simons: Spring 2017

Spring Collection from Raf Simons from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WTsB9z

Pillow Talk With a Professional Cuddler

Meet Brianna Quijada, who charges $80 an hour to cuddle with clients in private. Call it the world’s newest profession. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1PzszvG

Table for Three: Cecile Richards, Barbara Bush and the Sisterhood of Political Progeny

The daughters of two former rivals, George W. Bush and Ann Richards, find common ground in heath care and marriage equality. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UozSL3

NASA Unveils Plans for Electric-Powered Plane

The agency announced plans for an all-electric airplane as part of efforts to make aviation more efficient and less of a polluter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1S9IMYl

In Havana, Gay Bars Hold Their Own Against the Internet

Limited access to the web means that most gay social life in Cuba takes place in bars and on the streets — not online. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Qcm4o8

Where Cuba’s Gays Meet Up

With its night clubs, bars and other social venues, the hip Vedado neighborhood in Havana has become a hotspot for the country’s gay population. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Sa60NQ

Man Inadvertently Broadcasts His Own Killing on Facebook Live

A 28-year-old man in Chicago who accidentally caught his own fatal shooting on video is the latest example of the “no gatekeeper” world of live streaming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WRUU8b

Field Notes: Fathers and Stepfathers Join Hands at Weddings

Weddings don’t always bring out the best in people, but some fathers and stepfathers are setting aside their differences for the sake of the children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23gKaAw

Apple iPhone Is Targeted in Beijing Patent Case

A complaint filed by an obscure Chinese phone maker resulted in a sales ban of some iPhone models in the city that is being appealed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21qVxUP

In Florence, Boys Will Be Men

Pitti Uomo is a showcase for men demonstrating to their fellow men their notion of how a man of today ought to look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1sJA7Hn

On the Runway: The Naked Truth About Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent

The designer’s new ad campaign is more of a brand mission statement than a marketing message. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1S9i3Ll

Raf Simons Salutes Robert Mapplethorpe, a Fellow Provocateur

The designer’s spring men’s collection features the photographer’s iconic images. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23gjjED

Fashion Diary: Two Designers, One Influence: Pier Paolo Pasolini

A pair of fashion industry upstarts embrace the Italian filmmaker, who despised consumerism. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1V0aY1t

Hacker May Have Removed More Than $50 Million From Experimental Cybercurrency Project

The project, known as the Decentralized Autonomous Organization, sent out emergency alerts about Ether, an alternative to Bitcoin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Ug9yGa

Vows: The Sound of Music Is in His Blood and Now His Heart

The great-grandson of Maria and Georg von Trapp marries a kindred spirit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UcPEq4

Tech Tip: Weighing the System Upgrade Decision

Microsoft and Apple regularly prod users to update their systems, but some holdouts have good reasons to stay a few versions behind. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23g52rq

Bits: Microsoft Makes a Marijuana Play

If a Fortune 500 company enters the pot business, especially in helping the authorities tax the stuff, can more legalization be far away? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1S94wUc

Retiring: Renting Rooms to Travelers Can Be a Source of Income Later in Life

Renting through Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway and others can also bring a stream of interesting sojourners to your home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28K7GtH

Modern Love: A Path to Fatherhood, With (Shared) Morning Sickness

Their dreams of foreign adventure shelved by a dire diagnosis, a man and his wife decide, instead, to become parents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1S8FiVS

Op-Ed Contributor: Why LinkedIn Will Make You Hate Microsoft Word

The two companies envision a world where someone’s always bothering you while you’re writing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UcDSvL

Reporter's Notebook: ‘It’s Sacred’: A Gay Refuge, Turned Into a War Zone

To understand the horror of what happened in Orlando, Fla., it helps to understand the role that gay bars play in the history, lives and imagination of gay people. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/235EadF

Noted: Two Men Kiss, an Act of Love and Activism

In response to the Orlando attacks, posting photos of gay men showing affection has become an act of defiance and a demonstration of solidarity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UbPfnT

Social Q’s: Is It Going to Be Me, or the Cat?

Also, navigating big-ticket social issues, sexual mismatches and what to bring to dinner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UbJuXk

Wheels: Skeptics of Self-Driving Cars Span Generations

According to surveys, no matter the age, American drivers see potential benefits in autonomous vehicles, but they want to be sure the technology works. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UQCIIP

Art Review: A Nuyorican Artist’s Career Survey: Loud, Proud and Timely

The work of Antonio Lopez, a designer who created out-gay art and helped change the ethnic profile of the fashion industry, is at El Museo del Barrio. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1YuwFwk

As Russian Hackers Probe, NATO Has No Clear Cyberwar Strategy

When it comes to deterring the low-level attacks that flow through European computer networks every week, NATO commanders do not seem prepared to take aggressive countermeasures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1S79ocj

Fighting ISIS With an Algorithm, Physicists Try to Predict Attacks

A new mathematical model aims to track the activity of Islamic State sympathizers online and determine when groups will turn from talk to action. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1W1QWZC

Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal Ignites Twitter Speculation

Wishful thinking among Twitter investors aside, there are not many obvious buyers for the social media network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1sI74nH

Grace Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize for Young Designers

The breakout star of London men’s wear was awarded the prize for emerging talent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Q8KJde

Night Out: Behind the Scenes With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family on Tonys Night

The clothes. The jewels. The sonnet. A madcap weekend at the Mandarin Oriental before “Hamilton” wins big. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UlA7GB

Online Tools to Shop for Doctors Snag on Health Care’s Complexity

These services aim to create sophisticated shoppers for medical care, but even when people have access to new information, they might not use it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1tyCu0z

Unhitching? The Divorce Concierge Is At Your Service

A new set of consultants to guide your post-divorce life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1rspKqc

Opening Ceremony Honors New York Gay Bars

The massacre in Orlando brings a sudden urgency to a new capsule collection celebrating the legacy of gay nightspots. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/21oIALi

Microsoft, Following the Clouds, to Offer Marijuana-Tracking Software

As the marijuana industry grows inexorably more mainstream, an established company moves to enter the government compliance side of the business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1S79LUl

On Wellness: A Natural Beauty Guru’s Guide to Wellness — and Astrology

During a recent reading of her friend Linda Rodin’s stars, Rose-Marie Swift (of RMS makeup fame) shared her secrets to a happy, healthy lifestyle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UQwcBG

He Bridges Worlds: Dance and Fashion, Uptown and Downtown

Reid Bartelme, a dancer turned costume designer, has helped bring together the worlds of ballet and contemporary dance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Ulkjnr

Tech Tip: Unhitching the PC From OneDrive

Microsoft’s online file-storage service is there to copy your files to the cloud, but you can decline the offer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UXb9L6

Bits: Apple Faces an Artificial Intelligence Challenge

The titan of consumer technology has a conundrum: Can it create consumer delight in technology without snooping on its customers? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1YtZfy4

On the Runway: Stella McCartney Is Making Men’s Wear

The designer’s first men’s collection will debut in November alongside her spring women’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Xr4kaK

Didi Chuxing’s $28 Billion Valuation Shows High Price of China’s Ride-Sharing Market

The car-hailing app brought in $7.3 billion in its latest fund-raising round, giving it a valuation of almost half that of Uber, its main rival in China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UAcLuh

Tencent Nears Deal to Buy Supercell, Maker of Clash of Clans

If completed, the transaction for control of the Finnish game maker would show the growing power of China’s internet giants and bolster their presence in the global gaming market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XqoEsM

Critic's Notebook: A Millennial Friendly Russian Designer Is a Hit in Florence

From Russia, with love for youth culture, comes Gosha Rubchinskiy, a pied piper of international streetwear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23cgKDw

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Alysia Reiner Reads ‘Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear’

The actress reads the story of a woman who chooses not to react when her husband tells her: “I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UVtjNl

Why the I.R.S. Fails to Crack the Small-Business Tax Nut

The government has been trying to figure out how small-business owners can be persuaded to report their earnings more accurately. More audits may not be the answer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/23aEEiI

How Duro Olowu Gets Dressed in the Morning

For the fashion designer and curator of the new exhibition “Making and Unmaking,” it’s not about “look at me clothes ... it’s about making an effort.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VZEbyR

A Fendi Family Trip to Istanbul

Silvia Venturini Fendi, along with her daughters Delfina and Leonetta, recently visited the city to soak up culture — and do a little shopping. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1YrEYc8

App Smart: Put Yourself in the Soccer Game (No Shin Guards Needed)

The UEFA Euro 2016 soccer championships are taking place in France, a good time to get to know the global game. Apps offer stats, scores and games. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UjTFeC

Neighborhood Joint: The $99 Tuxedo on the Lower East Side

New Era Factory Outlet specializes in men’s suits and formal wear, especially for people shopping at the last minute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1ZRmmRH

Bits: Court Decides All Bits Are Equal

A ruling on how you get internet content means the neighbor’s blog matters as much as Netflix. And Netflix can’t be charged extra for being a data hog. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/25XvSd8

Tech Tip: Backing Up Into Google Photos

Google’s online service for storing your picture library comes with software that grabs backup copies right off the camera’s memory card. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1YrEZgo

Karl Lagerfeld, a Renaissance Man Among Renaissance Masters

An exhibition of photographs by the prolific designer shares space with Raphaels, Titians and Tintorettos in Florence’s Palazzo Pitti. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UuHsoO

At Pitti Uomo, a Few Shirts and a Sportswear Slant

The men’s wear trade fair reflects the influence American style has had on global fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Q4fgJt

On the Verge: Person to Know: The Men’s Wear Phenom Straight Out of School

Kiko Kostadinov, who showed his first collection during London Collections Men today, seeks to make elevated workwear for his generation of creative men. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XkrAr1

Inditex, Owner of Zara, Beats Profit Forecasts in First Quarter

The company is bucking a broader industry trend with other major fashion retailers complaining of weak demand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/25XjLwu

Feature: Can Netflix Survive in the New World It Created?

It helped to develop all the new ways we watch TV — on-demand, bingeing, mobile. But the Silicon Valley company still has to keep reinventing itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1U8cJu3

Unbuttoned: What Brexit Could Mean for the Fashion World

The British fashion industry is finally waking up to the potentially damaging implications of Britain’s departure from the European Union. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/239iAVQ

Pat Cleveland: ‘A Painter With Clothes,’ and Now an Author With Many Tales

One of the first black supermodels has always been a subject of fascination, both an insider and an outlier. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1OoAr8g

Twitter Invests $70 Million in SoundCloud Music Service

The deal will mean money for SoundCloud, which has had losses despite its popularity, and it could clarify how Twitter deals with entertainment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1ZPkKaY

Uber Sets Sights on Leveraged Loans for Even More Money

The ride-hailing company could issue $2 billion in loans, a fund-raising gambit that would not alter its valuation or dilute investors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1YqoiSu

Street Style: London Men’s Fashion Week

The looks on the streets of London with sartorial flair during men’s fashion week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1ZP80RJ

Hillary Supporters Can Now ‘Go Public’

Now that Hillary Clinton has effectively won the Democratic nomination, many of her young supporters can change their status update. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1WN0tVy

Noted: Charlie Sheen’s Newest Role: Condom Pitchman

The actor, who announced he was H.I.V.-positive last year, has signed on as a spokesman for a new prophylactic from a Swedish luxury sex toy brand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Ut6FA1

Margaret Heldt, Hairdresser Who Built the Beehive, Dies at 98

A Chicago beautician redefined coiffure for women of the 1960s and decades beyond, thanks to aerosol spray and a favorite hat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UPIWpo

D.N.C. Says Russian Hackers Penetrated Its Files, Including Dossier on Donald Trump

Russian hackers penetrated the computer systems of the Democratic National Committee in an espionage operation that enabled them to read emails, chats and a trove of opposition research. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WMQsHR

Skin Deep: For Lisa Bonet, Lots and Lots of Coconut Oil

The actress shares her health and beauty regimen, and how she made peace with her hair. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UxKwMQ

Men’s Fashion Shows: J.W. Anderson, Wales Bonner, Pieter

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collections, which were presented during London Collections Men on Sunday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/25Y8Tek

London Mayor Cracks Down on Ads Promoting Unhealthy Body Image

Sadiq Khan said he wanted to send a “clear message” to the advertising industry with the new guidelines, which will take effect next month. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UxwJFS

Scene Stealers: What a ‘Ghostbusters’ Online Attack Says About the Digital Age

A man whose YouTube channel has 2.1 million subscribers took aim at the new “Ghostbusters,” and an online furor followed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UhTO27

Net Neutrality Rules Upheld by Federal Court

An appeals court panel affirmed the Federal Communications Commission’s rules, including the definition of high-speed internet providers as utilities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Q140gX

State of the Art: Can Apple Think Outside the Device?

Apple still seems to view online services as add-ons to its devices, not as products or platforms that rise above the equipment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Usndbe

Tech Tip: Checking Your Windows 10 Lists

Microsoft’s latest version of Windows has its own style, but you can still use Jump Lists and find recently opened files quickly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rnHjYx

Bits: Why Microsoft Likes LinkedIn

Sure, it’s a money-losing résumé site. To justify the $26.2 billion purchase, consider the tech value of relevance, data, talent and synergy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VXdNWq

Facebook Offers Tools for Those Who Fear a Friend May Be Suicidal

Posts that are flagged will be reviewed by the social network, which will provide resources to the concerned friend and offer help to the person at risk. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1OnhNOe

First Words: Just How ‘Smart’ Do You Want Your Blender to Be?

Silicon Valley can upgrade practically any household item these days, but owning one often means giving in to surveillance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1PqO028

Alibaba Trying to Shore Up Investors’ Confidence

The Chinese e-commerce giant for the first time offered earnings guidance for the coming year and said it was altering the way it measures growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XU4BUv

Janet Waldo, Voice of Judy Jetson, Dies at 96

Ms. Waldo, a voice-over actress, played sprightly teenagers for decades on popular cartoon shows, most notably “The Jetsons.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UPO7FL

DealBook: One Unspoken Reason Behind the LinkedIn Sale

The company’s struggling stock price, and its reliance on stock-based compensation, may be a factor in its sale to Microsoft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VW67DO

A LinkedIn Timeline

While LinkedIn had rapid growth and rising stock values in the past, more recently it has faced a hacking attack and declines in its share price. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1sD6SGb

Tech Fix: What You Need to Know About Apple’s Software Upgrades

The Apple operating systems of iOS, tvOS, MacOS and WatchOS will be upgraded in the fall. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Oml8gB

Microsoft Takes Aims at Sony With Cheaper Xbox, Virtual Reality and Cross-Platform Games

Fighting to hold on to console players, Microsoft will sell a cheaper Xbox One and introduce a virtual reality console next year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UPsOnS

For Microsoft, LinkedIn Deal Could Be a $26.2 Billion Time Machine

Microsoft’s extraordinarily generous takeover bid harks back to a time of higher technology valuations, but some analysts say there’s no going back. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1PYZa3F

Apple to Offer App Developers Access to Siri and iMessage

Hoping to keep developers happily writing apps for its software and reinvigorate its products, Apple will allow access to two of its crown jewels. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1tnfEIC

Modern Love: Modern Love: The Podcast | A Craigslist ‘Missed Connection’ Lure

Hear the Broadway actress and musician Lauren Molina read the 2015 essay “A Craigslist ‘Missed Connection’ Lure.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1ZLPh9F

Scene City: Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden Party After the Tony Awards

The winners (and losers) of the Tony Awards arrived at the official after-party at the Plaza Hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XkxfNC

Modern Love: Modern Love: The Podcast | Just One Last Swirl Around the Bowl

Hear the actor Jason Alexander read the 2009 essay “Just One Swirl Around the Bowl.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XSBMIb

Scene City: Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden Party After the Tony Awards

The winners and losers (and the host) kept the night going at various after-parties. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/235oqaD

What to Expect From Apple’s Developer Conference

The company is expected to allow third-party developers to use Siri’s voice commands in their apps, among other big changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UOeko6

Bits: Microsoft and Apple Making Headlines

Microsoft’s planned acquisition of LinkedIn and Apple’s developer conference were the talk of tech on Monday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VValeM

Tech Tip: Keeping an iPhone Online When the Signal Is Weak

Wi-Fi Assist in iOS 9 can keep your device connected to the internet even when your wireless network signal is wobbly, but you may have to pay for it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UqcuOy

Coach: Spring 2017

Coach Spring Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1OlfBa2

Microsoft to Buy LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion

Microsoft said it would pay $196 a share to acquire LinkedIn, the business social network site. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UNxNVY

On the Runway: The Tony Awards Make a Fashion Statement

The silver ribbons worn as reminders of the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., were part of an evening that reflected a decompressed red carpet style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1VUHA1K

Maison Mihara Ysuhiro: Spring 2017

Maison Mihara Ysuhiro’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1YlvQpf

Soccer’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic Heads onto the Fashion Field

The Swede explains why he dreams of being the Rick Owens of athleisure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XiB6Lk

Walgreens Cuts Ties to Blood-Testing Company Theranos

In another blow to Theranos, the embattled blood-testing company, Walgreens said it would no longer offer its laboratory services in 40 of its stores. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1PnyDaK

A Computer Security Start-Up Turns the Tables on Hackers

Area 1 Security heads off cyberattacks by tapping into servers known to be compromised by hackers, and monitoring the attackers’ activities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UuA2Od

Slideshow: The Arrivals at the 2016 Tony Awards Red Carpet

It was a somber and slight surreal evening as Broadway’s finest walked the red carpet in the wake of the massacre in Orlando, Fla. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/233lefu

Tonys Red Carpet 2016

Broadway’s biggest stars arrived for the 2016 Tony Awards on Sunday night at the Beacon Theater. Here are the arrivals. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Ym12oS

New Chapter for Classic Paris Bookstore: Books Printed on Demand

Les Puf, which shut about 10 years ago because of falling profits and soaring rent, has a new location and business model: books printed before customers’ eyes in five minutes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Xhv0ur

Sibling: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 from Sibling from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Pn5PPp

Cable Industry Mobilizes Lobbying Army to Block F.C.C. Moves

Giants like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon oppose plans to limit broadband providers’ ability to share users’ data and to open the market for set-top boxes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1sAILbh

Considering the Future of London Collections Men

Changes in men’s wear shows, including Burberry’s departure from the schedule, has some musing about what’s next. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Uovflv

Christopher Raeburn: Spring 2017

From the Christopher Raeburn Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1PUjJ17

Wales Bonner: Spring 2017

Wales Bonner Spring Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1PUg7wf

Margaret Howell: Spring 2017

Ms. Howell’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XgSpwe

Christopher Shannon: Spring 2017

Mr. Shannon’s spring designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/25V8jOz

J.W. Anderson: Spring 2017

Spring looks from Mr. Anderson’s namesake brand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1sAxtUp

Casely-Hayford: Spring 2017

The father-and-son duo present their spring looks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UbQAxc

E.Tautz: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 from E.Tautz from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1toCsbB

Men’s Fashion: Craig Green, Topman Design, Phoebe English in Pictures

A photo diary of the spring/summer 2017 collections, which were presented during London Collections Men on Friday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UIFxvg

Lou Dalton: Spring 2017

Ms. Dalton’s spring designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XfMVBO

In Silicon Valley Suburbs, Calls to Limit the Soaring Rents

Bay Area towns that tech made rich as considering rent control, an urban tactic, to save a middle class squeezed by years of punishing rent increases. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1YhBqcg

Navigating Fertility Clinics With a Click

Three costly, unsuccessful rounds of fertility treatments led a couple to start a free website that helps other would-be parents assess doctors and clinics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XfJZoK

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: When Politicians Diss Each Other Online

Why Hillary Clinton’s three-word tweet resonated on Twitter. And some other stuff. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/25QpWlZ

Day Out: Day Drinking With the ‘Sweetbitter’ Author Stephanie Danler

The former restaurant worker and newly best-selling writer sips wine before her first public reading — and admits to drinking Yellow Tail. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U0PUsc

Will This Guy Shut Off the Lights in the Sanders Campaign?

Jeff Weaver, the campaign manager, has been quite vocal about fighting till the convention. After that, it’s anyone’s guess what he’ll do. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/21eaedQ

Rocking It on Prom Night, African Style

A new breed of style stars celebrate their heritage in a mash-up of prints. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U6h5ar

Future Tense: The End of Reflection

In a world in which a phone or computer is rarely more than arm’s length away, are we eliminating introspection? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1U0Omyo

Future Tense: The End of Reflection

In a world in which a phone or computer is rarely more than arm’s length away, are we eliminating introspection? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1U0Omyo

The Chinese Hackers in the Back Office

A dusty old computer in a mom-and-pop Wisconsin welding shop is giving a digital security firm a window into the operations of Chinese hackers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/28rKpfV

Apple Starts to Woo Its App Developers

With growing competition from the likes of Google and Amazon, Apple appears to be working to improve its relationship with app makers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24GOeZL

The Internet Can Be Mean. But Sometimes It Surprises You.

The internet has altered global culture almost beyond recognition and is reshaping issues from gender identity to military conflict. Our technology reporters examine the phenomenon from all sides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XeHR0s

For the Alt-Right, the Message Is in the Punctuation

This is how a hate symbol rises in 2016: A podcast sound effect becomes a Twitter meme and a browser extension before it finally slithers into the physical world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1PkCJAn

Up Next: Playing for Solange While Living in a Dorm

Bryndon Cook is the 23-year-old musician behind Starchild & the New Romantic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1thQLOh

Astrid Andersen: Spring 2017

The Danish designer’s spring looks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1YfxVmB

Gawker, Filing for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Suit, Is Said to Be for Sale

The company’s decision to sell itself came just weeks after it was revealed that the Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel financially supported Mr. Hogan’s lawsuit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rgNJZi

Craig Green: Spring 2017

The recent winner of the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund 2016 shows his spring designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1Oh10wd

Tiny Home Test Drive

A night in one of New York City’s new micro apartments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XKtKRD

MAN: Spring 2017

The label’s spring collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1rgHDbp

Vows: Writers for ‘30 Rock’ and ‘The Mindy Project’ Have Lots of Plot Twists

He fell for her from the first word. It took many more for her to fall for him. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XdFATe

The Saturday Profile: A Russian Cybersleuth Battles the ‘Dark Ages’ of the Internet

Eugene V. Kaspersky, one of the world’s foremost authorities on cybersecurity, is worried — very worried — about threats most people cannot even imagine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TZnRcG

Topman Design: Spring 2017

Spring 2017 from Topman Design. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1UkLQ9N

Profile in Style: The Unconsciously Chic Influences of Sigmund Freud’s Great-Granddaughter

The fashion designer Bella Freud discusses her childhood and what’s next. (Hint, it’s all happening in the bedroom.) from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1TZi0UH

Tech Tip: Finding Files on a Mac Running El Capitan

The interface may look different than older versions of the operating system, but Apple’s search options for OS X 10.11 can quickly bring results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XLcHyN

Bits: Thomas J. Perkins, Early Pillar of Silicon Valley, Is Remembered

Mr. Perkins was an early figure in the establishment of a tech investment matrix unmatched anywhere in the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1UGUpYc

United States of Paranoia: The World of Gang-Stalking

An online community known as “targeted individuals” says its members are being surveilled by groups of stalkers as part of a sprawling conspiracy. But psychiatrists beg to differ. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rg43JZ

To Beat Anti-Semitic Trolls Online, Some Co-Opt Their Weapons and Mock Them

After a news site reported that neo-Nazis were using parentheses to target social media users for harassment campaigns, a countercampaign began. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1teGUZG

Line, Japanese Messaging App, Plans Summer Listing

Share sales in New York and Tokyo could value Line at more than $5 billion, which would make it the biggest market debut for a technology company so far this year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rgc9SK

The Man in the Pink Floral Dress

Grayson Perry, prize-winning artist and broadcaster, takes on the question of male identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1POcKGY

Love, Unscripted