USA News

Although America is far from being completely cashless, some restaurants are betting that customers will be comfortable forgoing cash for convenience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2azLc8Z

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Cautionary Tale of the Fall of Yahoo

Twitter, Facebook, Google and Amazon shared their second-quarter earnings reports, and Yahoo agreed to sell itself to Verizon for about $5 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2akHlbf

The Disrupters: Making New York’s Cultural Boards More Diverse

The glass ceilings at elite cultural organizations are starting to crack after some pressure from the city. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aRMx8H

Scene Stealers: Meet the New Owner of the Playboy Mansion

Who is Daren Metropoulos, and why did he just drop more than $100 million to buy the Playboy Mansion? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2abEyll

Street Style: New York, Through an iPhone’s Lens

Our reporter shares moments that made him stop, snap and tweet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a7e9t3

Another Point of View

A walker in New York City can find an inexhaustible bounty of visual rewards, as the old proposition goes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aRMU2U

Overcoming Obstacles with Love

Kevin Hillery and Shannon Beydler faced many challenges together, which only proved to strengthen their bond. The couple were married on July 3 in Warrenton, Va. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2akgJdX

Yahoo and the Online Universe According to Verizon

In amassing Yahoo, AOL and other online services, Verizon is preparing for the day when its most important clients are advertisers, not users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajBKbg

For Oracle, Money’s Not the Problem. It’s Coping With the Cloud.

The business software omnivore is playing catch-up in one of the hotter fields of tech. Its NetSuite purchase is its latest thrust in that direction. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2al80Wy

Her Husband’s Death Motivates Sheryl Sandberg to Write Another Book

Ms. Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, and a collaborator will focus on hardship and resilience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aDlrW8

Arts | Westchester: Defying the Conventions of Fashion

In an exhibition at the Lyndhurst estate, Anna Gould, a glorious misfit of the Gilded Age, steals the show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aupvHE

Day Out: Being Bad With Kathryn Hahn

Piercings, psychics and Hell’s Kitchen: just another day for the “Bad Moms” and “Transparent” star. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a5cVie

Tech Tip: Flowing Internet Video Streams Through the Television

Plenty of internet-ready hardware can pull in programming over a broadband connection, and it takes just takes a few steps to set it all up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ahQyHJ

Bits: Gathering Cloud-Computing

Oracle’s announced purchase of NetSuite is aimed at getting deeper into the game, while Amazon drew more than half its operating earnings from the segment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2au951J

Ralph Lauren Gets Ready to Electrify the Olympics

Combine patriotic colors and wearable technology, and what do you get? Team USA’s outfits for the opening ceremony. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2an718d

On the Runway: Hillary Clinton Makes History, and Wears It, Too

By choosing a white suit, the presidential nominee honored the women who had gone before her. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a9tS6o

Where It Happens: How Scalpers Make Their Millions With ‘Hamilton’

A sophisticated and lucrative bot operation on the secondary market for tickets is coming under scrutiny from legislators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajbBXl

Scalping: To Learn About ‘Hamilton’ Ticket Bots, We Wrote Our Own Bot

We wanted to learn how bots worked in order to track the resale ticket prices for the Broadway hit musical. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aihbpK

The Interpreter: D.N.C. Hack Raises a Frightening Question: What’s Next?

With Russia accused of injecting itself into the American presidential race, analysts worry that such attacks could become a routine element of geopolitics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a95Qsb

Modern Love: Words With (I Wish We Were More Than) Friends

While searching online for a local woman to date, a man finds himself falling instead for a Scrabble-playing stranger on the other side of the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2agmbMA

Modern Love: Words With (I Wish We Were More Than) Friends

While searching online for a local woman to date, a man finds himself falling instead for a Scrabble-playing stranger on the other side of the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2agmbMA

Google Silences Doubters With Blockbuster Quarter

It was a major recovery from a lukewarm previous quarter, proving that the internet behemoth still has room and energy to grow. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aNZDDJ

Amazon’s Profits Grow More Than 800 Percent, Lifted by Cloud Services

Amazon reported net income of $857 million, the second quarter in a row it has shown a record profit even as it invests heavily in its own growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2arAbGL

Wife of Raif Badawi, Imprisoned Saudi Blogger, Feels Pain From Afar

Ensaf Haidar has had to watch from Canada, where she lives in asylum, as her husband was flogged for criticizing Saudi Arabia’s religious establishment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajf3lp

Is D.N.C. Email Hacker a Person or a Russian Front? Experts Aren’t Sure

The hack of the Democratic National Committee has focused wider attention on who, or what, is operating behind the internet moniker Guccifer 2.0. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2az121D

I Was Misinformed: Smile for the Phone, Creep

That nonlethal weapon, the smartphone, can deliver justice. But only if you can unlock it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aNcXbq

Social Q’s: How Do You Handle Dining With Big-Spender Pals?

Also, playing lifeguard at your own pool and what to do when brutish folk put their shoes on seat backs (at a baseball game). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2akyffu

Oracle to Acquire NetSuite for $9.3 Billion

The deal will help Oracle improve its cloud computing offerings and is among the largest in Lawrence J. Ellison’s history of acquiring companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ag2rre

Tech Tip: Reporting an ‘I.R.S.’ Telephone Scam

Crooks will try to contact you in many ways to steal your money or identity, so be on guard for impersonators on the phone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2azTdvD

Bits: Facebook Casts a Giant Shadow Over Twitter

Facebook’s quarterly revenue is up 50 percent and its monthly users 15 percent, versus Twitter’s 20 percent growth and 3 percent rise in users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2azS2w2

On the Runway: Tim Kaine’s Dad Style Makes a Statement in Philadelphia

Men are not exempt from the political dress game, and on Wednesday the vice-presidential candidate played his role to perfection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aegFiq

China to Officially Make Ride-Hailing Legal

Although Uber and its Chinese rival Didi Chuxing have had huge success, and billions in investment, in the country, they had operated in a legal gray area. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adUtoC

Facebook Profit Nearly Triples on Mobile Ad Sales and New Users

The social media company also said it was looking ahead to what it hopes will be a driver going forward: video and video advertising. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acFknH

Trump and ‘Doonesbury’: The Comic Gift That Keeps On Giving

A Q. and A. with Garry Trudeau about his new book, a collection of 30 years of appearances by Donald J. Trump in his comic strip. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ahYRk3

Street Style: The DNC’s Coalition of Fashion Individualists

At the convention, Democrats wore their support on their sleeves — and elsewhere. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2anHq2H

Noted: Champagne on the Rocks? It’s This Summer’s Drink

The A-list wine is ditching its formal, tux-and-gown reputation to become a looser party drink. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aaQu7J

Street Style: The Democratic National Convention

The Democratic delegates descend on Philadelphia in looks that make a statement. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2anHMGw

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Gaby Hoffmann Reads ‘Three Mothers, One Bond’

Hear the “Transparent” actress read the story of two hopeful mothers trying to navigate the often strange matchmaking process of open adoption. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a5qWb0

Four Seasons Restaurant Auction Tops $4.1 Million

A 15-hour auction of midcentury treasures included ashtrays for $10,000, a lobby sign for $96,000 and a cotton candy maker for $6,000. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ar9cJI

Scouting Report: Think Cool Thoughts at Artists & Fleas in Brooklyn

An ethical-fashion pop-up in SoHo, a House of Harlow capsule, whopper sales at Fivestory and IF, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ahQoe0

Tech Fix: Alexa, What Else Can You Do? Getting More From Amazon Echo

Making Amazon’s voice-activated speaker smarter is not intuitive, but with a little tinkering, consumers can expand its skills. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amYPZd

The Style of Betsy Bloomingdale

As a hostess, friend and fashion plate, the social doyenne was her own mistress. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aa34nx

Scene City: Designers and Chefs Use Their Good Taste for Good

The Hampton Designer Showhouse held a cocktail preview, and the James Beard Foundation hosted its annual Chefs & Champagne party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2amUAwI

Scene City: Fine Homes and Fancy Foods in the Hamptons

The Hampton Designer Showhouse held a cocktail preview, and the James Beard Foundation hosted its annual Chefs & Champagne party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aa2UMQ

App Smart: Recipe for the Home Bartender: Scroll, Tap, and Pour

Making a good cocktail can be tricky, but many apps can help you become an expert mixologist. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aePbGU

Entrepreneurship: Challenges of Getting a Product Made in the U.S.A.

Pad & Quill, a seller of cases for iPhones and other devices, has spent years finding suppliers to keep its products largely American made. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9MeFl

Tor Project Confirms Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Employee

The group said that an internal investigation found that the claims involving Jacob Appelbaum, a top figure in the internet privacy movement, were accurate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amzqyE

Tech Tip: Checking the Delivery Date on That Android Update

If you cannot remember when, or if, you installed the most recent security patch for your Android device, there’s an easy way to find out. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9I9AR

Kid Models (and Their Moms) Trade Summer Fun for City Auditions

While their friends enjoy the freedom of summertime, these youngsters pound the pavement, carrying the weighty expectations of their parents and communities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a4LErB

Bits: Apple Pleases by Not Disappointing So Much

Shares of the company rose in after-hours trading on Tuesday because its earnings report, though not pretty, was less bleak than Wall Street expected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ZCwsK

Unbuttoned: Hillary Clinton and Theresa May Herald a New Age in Power Dressing

They don’t just wear the pants. They wear the skirts and dresses, too. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aJzdTq

Wild Swing in Prices at Four Seasons Auction

Collectors bid on an Emil Antonucci sign depicting the restaurant’s arboreal logo and midcentury treasures from the birthplace of the power lunch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a4ul9Z

Behind the Green Apron: Starbucks’ Dress Code Gets Some Flair

Baristas can now dye their hair and wear colored shirts (as long as they’re gray, navy, dark denim or brown). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2alVgm0

State of the Art: These Stores Didn’t Develop Websites. They Started There.

Dollar Shave Club, recently acquired for $1 billion, typifies online-only companies that have upended traditional models of stores and advertising. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9s2Er

Op-Ed Contributor: The Trumpian Dreams of Silicon Valley

Other than Peter Thiel, the technology industry hasn’t embraced the Republican nominee, but many share his views on how to fix government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8KZHb

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C.

American intelligence agencies cautioned that they are uncertain whether the breach was an effort to manipulate the 2016 presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a67YC4

Analog Devices Acquires Linear Technology for $14.8 Billion

Pricing pressures and low profit margins are forcing consolidations in the semiconductor sector. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adlfL3

New Yorkers Greet the Arrival of Wi-Fi Kiosks With Panic, Skepticism and Relief

If all goes according to the plan, the booths will be as commonplace as pay phones once were: more than 7,500, spread throughout every neighborhood of the city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a5VWsn

Twitter, Grappling with Anemic Growth, Tries to Bolster Its Advertising Business

The company, which reported its worst quarterly revenue growth ever, is betting on live streaming video and direct response advertising to combat stagnant demand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2afCcoz

Apple Sales Continue to Drop, but Services Are a Bright Spot

A second quarter of dismal sales leaves analysts wondering: Are customers out of love with Apple, or just waiting for the latest products? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2as54uk

Boîte: The Starliner Serves Stiff Drinks and Big Booths in Bushwick

Tucked under the elevated M line, the bar evokes the ballroom of a midcentury cruise liner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29XIDxJ

Marissa Mayer’s Media Problem at Yahoo Is Now Verizon’s to Solve

Before she led Yahoo, while still at Google, Ms. Mayer spoke of the difficulties for media companies of capitalizing on their own content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aIdJGJ

Robert Fano, 98, Dies; Engineer Who Helped Develop Interactive Computers

In the early 1960s, Dr. Fano and others developed a time-sharing operating system, which signaled a shift to a more interactive computing world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Xzmpj

Strong Start for Four Seasons Auction

Early bidding is robust for midcentury furniture and objects from the birthplace of the power lunch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2auurNc

Thinking About Suing Uber? Let This Be a Warning.

A Yale environmentalist filed a lawsuit against Uber accusing it of price-fixing. In response, Uber hired a Ergo, an outside agency, to look into his background. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2asesg1

Deal Professor: $1 Billion for Dollar Shave Club: Why Every Company Should Worry

The internet, mass transportation and globalization allow decentralized companies to be smaller and leaner and have fewer employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8Uavu

Bits: What Goes Up Must Come Down: The End of Yahoo as We Know It

The sale of Yahoo’s core web business to Verizon for $4.83 billion caps a long downward spiral for the onetime pioneer, which at its height was valued at $125 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8TNB5

Skin Deep: A Great Beach Selfie Doesn’t Make Itself. A Cool Hairstyle Helps.

Four easy hairstyles that are as Instagrammable as they are protective. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ast9Th

Tech Tip: Easy Editing for Mac Photos

Apple’s Photos for OS X has a button for one-click improvements to your pictures, but it also includes a toolbox for more detailed adjustments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29X6v4u

How a Homeless Teenager’s Viral Story Caused a Battle Over GoFundMe Money

A fund to help Fred Barley, 19, an aspiring college student in Georgia, raised $184,000. Now there are suspicions about where the money was going. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aevHTc

Open Blog: The Future of the Past: Modernizing the New York Times Archive

Thanks to a cross-team migration effort, we’re thrilled to announced that nearly every article published since 2004 is available to our readers with the most current New York Times digital article design. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2atRogC

On the Runway: Michelle Obama’s Dress May Have Looked Simple, but It Spoke Volumes

The first lady, in Christian Siriano, wore more than just a pretty frock. Read between the seams. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aaJRRo

Editorial Notebook: Yahoo, a Web Pioneer, Cleared the Way for Many Innovations

A fond send-off for a company that brought order to the fast-growing internet forest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ab7dJM

F.B.I. Investigating Intrusions Into Democratic Committee’s Emails

Federal officials say the inquiry has been underway since the spring, when the agency was first notified of the D.N.C.’s suspicions about hacking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alEYrG

Amazon Expands Drone Testing in Britain

The British Civil Aviation Authority will allow the company to test several technologies that the United States has not permitted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2asLMGw

Virtual Reality Waits for the Music Industry to Catch Up

Many companies are ready to create VR concerts, but not enough consumers have the headsets needed to experience the immersive performances. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abSyfi

For Yahoo, Question Is What to Do With $40 Billion in Leftovers

After a sale of its core internet business to Verizon, Yahoo will still have stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan, along with cash and a collection of patents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abR70i

How Sponsored Content Is Becoming King in a Facebook World

As native advertising gains prominence, publishers may find themselves competing not just with one another, but with the ad agencies that already exist. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a7jm2s

How the Yahoo Deal Affects Its Services

Here are answers to some common questions about the impact Verizon’s purchase of the company’s operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aGcfN7

As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue

Researchers have concluded that the Democratic National Committee was breached by two Russian intelligence agencies, and metadata from the released emails suggests that the documents passed through Russian computers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abFlXm

Tech Tip: Getting Extensions for Edge

Early versions of Microsoft’s new browser did not include support for extensions, but the next big update to Windows 10 brings extensions and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a0JY32

Bits: Tech Behemoths Report Their Results

Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet will post quarterly earnings this week, reflecting how they are doing in online ads, mobile and cloud computing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ae2l8b

Making Start-Ups’ Financial Data Free and Open

The lack of transparency around private companies has kept the market for start-up stocks small. Equidate, a San Francisco company, hopes to change that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a4xhoT

Verizon Announces $4.8 Billion Deal for Yahoo’s Internet Business

The telecommunications company is buying an entity that has made repeated missteps for years, but the deal gives it an entree into digital content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UHVBc

Following the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Or at Least Trying.

The road in southwestern China actually is a series of horse paths and shepherds’ trails that zigzag through hilly pine forests. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aEWrtT

LVMH to Sell Donna Karan Brand to G-III in a $650 Million Deal

The deal is only the second in which the French conglomerate has sold a fashion brand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aqRJU9

Following the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Or at Least Trying.

The road in southwestern China actually is a series of horse paths and shepherds’ trails that zigzag through hilly pine forests. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2apgWMc

Live Videos, Small Screens: Campaigns Hope Voters Like What They See

Advances in technology have prompted the campaigns to try to bypass major news networks and speak to voters using Facebook Live, Snapchat and other services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajoOPr

Success of Pokémon Helps Put Foursquare Back on the Map

A check-in mobile app that led the way in location-based services has benefited from renewed interest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alGr2f

Google Races to Catch Up in Cloud Computing

Analysts say the global cloud-computing business will be worth $67 billion by 2020. Amazon and Microsoft are the current leaders in the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a38kKu

Researchers Who Exposed VW Gain Little Reward From Success

The team, at West Virginia University, often scrounges for grants. That financial pressure is unlikely to dissipate, despite uncovering the emissions fraud. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a4lyur

Advertising: Planned Parenthood Turns to Tumblr to Reach a Younger Audience

In a departure from traditional marketing, the organization’s 100th anniversary ad campaign features personal stories of patients, staff and volunteers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amXfYn

Verizon to Pay $4.8 Billion for Yahoo’s Core Business

July 24, 2016

It’s the end of the line for Yahoo as an independent company, once valued at $125 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a5OQCX

Despite Roadblocks for Tesla, Elon Musk Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

July 24, 2016

The billionaire entrepreneur is running a private rocket company, doubling down on alternative fuels and pressing on with Tesla after a series of accidents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alNpG8

Power Meters Speak Truth to Professional Cyclists, but Can Mislead

The computerized gadgets, which measure the energy a rider’s legs are producing in watts, are helpful in training, but on race day, instincts take over. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a16n1e

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Master Plans of SoftBank and Elon Musk

Also: Twitter’s banning of a misogynistic troll and how Mike looked beyond his beard to cover the $1 billion Dollar Shave Club sale. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UUZD0

The Unlikely Comeback of the ‘Pill-Popping Dermatologist’

How Cheryl Karcher, a prominent New York doctor arrested on charges of forging patient prescriptions to support her drug habit, got her life back. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a59zYj

Cultural Studies: Hillary, Me and the Digital Divide

As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton struggled to fax, send emails from a computer or find Showtime on her television. Welcome to my world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ag1QsF

Taylor Swift Is Summering in Rhode Island. Locals Just Shake It Off.

The residents of a historic Long Island Sound enclave react to their superstar neighbor and her superstar friends with old-money indifference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2anNkl0

Comic-Con Makes a Fashion Statement

A dress made from Legos and another made from recycled trash inspired by “Wall-E” were just some of the designs modeled on the Her Universe runway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a1egS0

Fantasy Wear

The Her Universe Fashion Show, a competitive event reminiscent of “Project Runway,” involved 27 designers showcasing pop-culture-inspired ensembles at Comic-Con in San Diego. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a0wg1b

Cultural Studies: Hillary, Me and the Digital Divide

As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton struggled to fax, send emails from a computer or find Showtime on her television. Welcome to my world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ag1QsF

They Promised Us Jet Packs. They Promised the Bosses Profit.

Alphabet’s X research lab is still being asked to imagine the impossible. Only now, under pressure from investors, it has to imagine making money, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a2r9vr

Testing Sites for Self-Driving Cars Become a Priority

After a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S, the idea of establishing a federally supervised site to ensure safety is catching on. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a2zQsA

Essay: Peter Thiel’s Heroic Political Fantasies

If the Silicon Valley tycoon shares anything with Donald Trump, it is a disappointment with small politics — and small people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a15jII

Comic-Con Makes a Fashion Statement

A dress made from Legos and another made from recycled trash inspired by “Wall-E” were just some of the designs modeled on the Her Universe runway. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a1egS0

Street Style: On the Convention Floor, Cowboy Hats and Trump Caps Were the Uniform

Republican delegates in Cleveland blended support for their nominee with tributes to their home states. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29ZgQdo

Night Out: Keegan-Michael Key and Mike Birbiglia Take Pizza and Obama Imitations Seriously

The comedians and stars of the new film “Don’t Think Twice” take in some improv ... then some calories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a112om

Street Style: The Republican National Convention

Delegates represent their states in distinctive style in Cleveland. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2amwpiG

Laying Bare the Trump Family’s Costume Designs in Cleveland

Donald J. Trump’s children and wife understood that their statements of support did not stop at the podium or the teleprompter. Offstage, they continued the narrative. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a2HZuK

Modern Love: A Crash Course in Honeymoon Survival

Lost in the Amazon jungle, a newly married couple finds hope in fantasizing about the future (while clad in underwear and headlamps). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aftLtP

Verizon Is Said to Be Near a Deal to Acquire Yahoo

Verizon has long been considered a front-runner to buy Yahoo’s core internet businesses. An announcement could come as early as next week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29S9d7A

Tech Tip: Checking the Home Broadband Meter

Monthly plans from internet service providers that limit data have become common, but you can keep tabs on your use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aea2tg

Bits: Yes, We Are Still Writing About Pokémon

Harmless fun or a troubling harbinger of totalitarianism? The hunt for a Pikachu has become a cultural phenomenon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Z9CKG

Pokémon Go, With a Corporate Tie-in, Debuts in Japan

The game’s availability, after millions of downloads elsewhere, was treated as a national event. McDonald’s is being featured as a special game location. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aAvqIh

F.C.C. Backs Swedish Company to Run American Phone Routing System

Major wireless carriers pushed for Telcordia because of the cost savings, but some intelligence officials have raised national security concerns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acEx2S

Chasing Pokémon, a Baby Step Toward Virtual Reality

With a charged cellphone in hand, joining San Francisco’s first large planned Pokémon Go event. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2az2ikw

Friday File: Excuse Me, I Need to Find a Monkey and Head to the Waldorf ASAP!

Long before Pokémon Go sent smartphone-clutching players on wild pixel chases, scavenger hunts had New York socialites flitting around in search of outlandish finds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acdftv

Edward Snowden to Help Develop a Safer Phone for Journalists

Mr. Snowden, speaking from Russia to an M.I.T. Media Lab conference, said the idea was to alert users to electronic surveillance in dangerous areas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aeRtbq

What Happened at Oscar de la Renta?

As part of a worrisome trend, Peter Copping became the eighth designer to depart a brand after a single contract stint or less since last July. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WpY2B

Social Q’s: I Left Him. Now I Want Him Back. How Do I Get Him?

Also, staying cool about a property dispute, discussing a father-in-law’s infidelity, and dealing with an inability to reciprocate lavishly. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ak9dS7

Betsy Bloomingdale, Socialite and Friend of Influencers, Dies at 93

Mrs. Bloomingdale was a fashion leader who, with her department store heir husband, maintained friendships with politicians and entertainers, keeping diaries of parties she hosted. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a3qc9L

Jon Favreau on Speechwriting, Life After D.C. ... and Melania Trump

Feeling burned out, President Obama’s former chief speechwriter moved to Los Angeles, but he hasn’t left Washington completely behind. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WDB1I

Scene City: Partying for Diverse Causes in the Hamptons

Soledad O’Brien and others are honored at Russell Simmons’s Art for Life benefit, and Lady Bunny spins at the Hamptons Tea Dance, a popular gay charity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WX1Yp

Scene City: Party Hopping in the Hamptons

Soledad O’Brien and others honored at Russell Simmons’s Art for Life benefit; Lady Bunny spins at Hamptons Tea Dance, a popular gay charity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WDFhF

Elon Musk’s Vision for Tesla: More Models, More Self-Driving

In a blog post, Mr. Musk says nothing about the Autopilot controversy, while envisioning a future of self-driving buses and tractor-trailers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2afKwDq

Trilobites: Facebook Moves One Step Closer to Light-Based Wireless Communication

Researchers from Facebook’s Connectivity Lab have created a new light detector for receiving communication signals through laser beams from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajH4eb

The Long, Final Goodbye of the VCR

Yes, there was a company still manufacturing VCRs. They’ve decided it’s time to stop. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29RfJuC

Tech Tip: Changing Your Google Account Settings

Google recently changed its ad-tracking practices, but you have a say in whether you want to use the new tools. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aciv1e

Bits: Peter Thiel and the G.O.P. Convention

The venture capitalist is the rare tech figure who openly supports Donald Trump’s candidacy. He is set to address conventiongoers on Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ReUlw

Vows: Two Men Gone Country and Their Dreamgirls

Cooper Boone, who had little interest in a partner, began falling in love with Mark Veeder at a country fair. Now they’re married with children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29YhFnY

Facebook Banned Gun Sales. So Why Is It Still ‘Full of Them’?

Critics say the social network needs to do more to stop circumvention of its six-month-old prohibition. Gun enthusiasts want the ban lifted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29R62fE

Do-It-Yourself Transit Planning, by App

Apps and other technology could complement mass transit by offering passengers alternative ways to travel from home to a transit stop, then on to their final destination. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29WOl1f

Peter Copping Is Out at Oscar de la Renta

The designer lasted less than two years at the high-end New York fashion house. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WB74p

You Can Dance. You Can Jive, Geraldine Visco.

By day, she works at Columbia University. By night, she’s having the time of her life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UQhtU

Scouting Report: Summertime Treats Popping up in the Hamptons

A lamé caftan for a night out, a whimsical holiday clutch, stripy silk tops and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UCsHZ

Technology Is Monitoring the Urban Landscape

Much technical change in American cities will involve monitoring, which can make life easier but poses troubling questions about privacy and control. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PATcI

Mapping Detroit, Inch by Inch

What started as a small investing project became a larger effort to digitize Detroit’s property information and to establish channels between the public and the city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ac6cUe

Skin Deep: Would You Spend $800 for a Haircut? Some Men in New York Do

Parisians balked when they heard that President François Hollande paid $10,000 a month to his hairdresser. But other men pay a hefty price, too. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29PzAu5

Critic's Notebook: John Varvatos and Todd Snyder Animate Men’s Fashion in New York

But the attack in Nice intrudes on a show meant to evoke the easy life in the South of France. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29IyUq9

Being Batman at Comic-Con, Virtual Cape and Cowl Provided

At the annual convention, media companies are promoting their movies and television shows with virtual reality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ULfh6

A ‘Smart’ Green Tech Hub in Vermont Reimagines the Status Quo

Burlington is an outlier in the technology world. But it has a lower unemployment rate than Silicon Valley and is spawning a wave of innovators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aa27yq

Millennials Cash In as Pokémon Sherpas

For underemployed 20-somethings, training newbies in the finer points of Pokémon Go is a fresh career. Or at least, a quick buck. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UFIqD

Critical Shopper: ‘Oh, Thanks, These Are Just My Gym Clothes.’

At Bandier, a new athleisure store in the Flatiron district, the idea is to look effortless. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UH3Oi

Nations of the World Confront the Pokémon Menace

As the popular augmented-reality smartphone game expanded to 26 countries, authorities responded with alarm, bans, charges of espionage and at least one fatwa. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Usjef

Airbnb Hires Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder to Advise on Anti-Bias Policy

Mr. Holder will help create an anti-discrimination policy for Airbnb, whose hosts have been accused of excluding blacks and transgender people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2avlBvg

Millennials Cash In as Pokémon Sherpas

For underemployed 20-somethings, training newbies in the finer points of Pokémon Go is a fresh career. Or at least, a quick buck. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UFIqD

critic's notebook: A Cute Internet Star Flirts. All He Wants Is Your Password.

Jack Johnson asked his Twitter followers to send him their passwords. And tens of thousands did. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Prvpg

critic's notebook: A Cute Internet Star Flirts. All He Wants Is Your Password.

Jack Johnson asked his Twitter followers to send him their passwords. And tens of thousands did. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29VByZF

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Tony Hale Reads ‘Just Friends? Let Me Read Between the Lines’

How can a spurned lover make his case? One writer counts the ways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Plmto

Modern Love: Just Friends? Let Me Read Between the Lines

How can a spurned lover make his case? One writer counts the ways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a9SOyp

Boîte: Jia, Just a Bit Quieter on the Lower East Side

The bottle-service bar is the latest attempt by the Hotel on Rivington to draw a discerning crowd. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29PiEEg

App Smart: Feed Your Olympic Addiction Without Jetting Off to Rio

Follow the Olympic torch, read the history of the Games and catch up on results on a number of apps, some official and some from sports outlets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9b4Xo

Noted: Spiking Coffee Gives New York Bars a Fresh Buzz

Cafes like Kobrick’s are adding liquor to their coffees, while bars like Fair Weather Bushwick are infusing their cocktails with caffeine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UYgRM

Tech Fix: What’s the Right Age to Give a Child a Smartphone?

As more children get phones at 10 and younger, parents face the question of when to allow unfettered access to the internet and all its benefits and perils. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29VNFXx

Entrepreneurship: A New Wrinkle in the Gig Economy: Workers Get Most of the Money

Stocksy, an online photo stock site, is an example of start-ups that aim to treat their professionals as owners rather than as freelance labor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8X6ox

Tech Tip: Finding the Right Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office has been around for more than 25 years, and today there are several ways to get the software — including free. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TEN5K

Bits: Cloud Computing, an Idea With Old Roots

Long before tech companies were competing for cloud customers, start-ups were calling themselves “application service providers.” Same thing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TR920

Dollar Shave Club Sells to Unilever for $1 Billion

The deal with the huge European company is a high point for digital commerce start-ups. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SMU6L

State of the Art: Peter Thiel’s Embrace of Trump Has Silicon Valley Squirming

A speech by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal at the Republican convention could spoil a delicate but growing relationship between tech and the G.O.P. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abSDkI

Twitter Bars Member Over Torrent of Abusive Comments Online

The action against Milo Yiannopoulos, a Breitbart editor, followed a campaign of prolonged abuse against the comedian Leslie Jones, a co-star in “Ghostbusters.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KNthC

Hyperloop One Sues 4 Who Accused the Start-Up of Harassment

The start-up, which is developing a high-speed train, accuses its accusers of trying to start a competing venture with poached employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TDSRN

Microsoft Earnings Are Up, Cushioned by Its Cloud Business

Quarterly revenue from Azure, the cloud business it introduced to compete with Amazon, rose more than 100 percent. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TG8Z0

WhatsApp Is Briefly Shut Down in Brazil for a Third Time

The app, owned by Facebook, was shut down by a state criminal court when it did not hand over data requested by authorities. The order was overturned. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Klnmz

Governors Island, a Grand Space to Play

Seersucker dandies and ball-capped Brooklyn dads, ice-cream trucks and rosé festivals ... the summer spectacle in New York Harbor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WS4gs

Scene City: An ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Premiere

All the “fantastic creatures,” including co-stars, drag queens and other fans of the ’90s sitcom gather for the film’s release. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a8YJoZ

Unbuttoned: Fashion’s Newest Frontier: The Disabled and the Displaced

For years, designers responded to social problems by fund-raising. Now they’re taking it to a new level. Welcome to the world of solution-based design. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29RZJ1f

Scene City: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Jon Hamm at ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Premiere

Co-stars, drag queens and other “fantastic creatures” celebrate the movie version of the ’90s British sitcom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29RVcYD

Review: ‘Privacy,’ a Play That Urges You to Keep Your Smartphone On

Secrets are revealed — perhaps your own — in this production, starring Daniel Radcliffe, at the Public Theater. It’s a magic show for the online age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2apeZhN

Leslie Jones, Star of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Becomes a Target of Online Trolls

Twitter said it has taken action to close the accounts of people who sent the actress racist messages and pornography. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9qbQg

On the Runway: Fashion That Gets Under the Skin

As we get more obsessed with celebrity and personalization, could DNA-infused clothes be the next big thing? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a9kLoq

Encounters: Women Who Prefer Men’s Wear

The fashion bloggers Danielle Cooper and Sara Geffrard wear men’s suits in a manner all their own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29L2gp1

Tech Tip: Opening Links in New Windows

Some web pages are coded to automatically open links in new windows, but you can also use keyboard tricks with your mouse clicks to pop open new pages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8XMKg

Bits: After ARM, Is More British Tech for Sale?

ARM Holdings was attractive partly because it had little relation to the local economy. That’s true of many things that live online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adpKHI

Melania Trump’s Speech May Not Have Been Original, but Her Dress Was

Unlike pretty much every would-be first lady, Ms. Trump wore a dress not by an American label, but by Roksanda Ilincic, a Serbian-born designer based in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Sd0nG

Google, Trying to Endear Itself to Europe, Spreads Cash Around

The company is financing a series of projects supporting European culture and education as its regulatory woes continue to compound. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aq6Olm

On Technology: Can Silicon Valley Really Do Anything to Stop Police Violence?

Tech companies love to hitch themselves to progressive causes, even if they’re beyond the industry’s grasp. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QPkCN

Netflix Disappoints Wall Street as Subscriber Growth Slows

Just 1.7 million new streaming members were added in the three months ended June 30, about half the net additions from the same period a year earlier. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KBrjI

Yahoo Revenue Falls 15 Percent and Profit Drops 64 Percent

The internet company reported second-quarter data as it accepted final bids for its core business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PPz0Q

Street Style: Bold Style Headlines Pitchfork Music Festival

At the Chicago music festival, attendees and artists showed off their personal styles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29HLdrm

Street Style: Pitchfork Music Festival

The photographer Drew Anthony Smith documents the looks on some of the fans and artists at the festival in Chicago. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29JcoPb

News Analysis: A Sundress in an Age of Riot Gear

What’s striking in iconic photographs of demonstrators is the everyday clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Ph8Ud

Riders Get Little Room for Fashion at Tour de France

Rules and sponsors define much of the style in cycling, leaving shades and socks as the best sources of sartorial self-expression. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Mbrr5

Tech Tip: Making Siri Spell Your Name Right

Apple’s virtual assistant has the ability to learn as it works, but you have ways to correct some of its common mistakes to speed up the process. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29OTBm7

SoftBank’s $32 Billion Deal for Chip Designer ARM Is Britain’s Biggest Since Brexit

The deal gives the Japanese company access to chip designs for phones and other small devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amCS9F

Bits: Reasons to Believe the A.I. Boom Is Real

To determine why artificial intelligence is booming now, it’s helpful to look at the recent growth of search engines, social media and mobile technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PGC2w

Crime Scene: Drug Spot, Tow Lot, Entrance at Rikers: Pokémon Go’s Unlikely New York Stops

People playing the game in the five boroughs can hunt their quarry all over, including near the city’s jail complex, in a Manhattan car pound and at an overdose-scarred intersection in Brooklyn. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aanfFN

Crime Scene: Drug Spot, Tow Lot, Entrance at Rikers: Pokémon Go’s Unlikely New York Stops

Bits: Using Virtual Reality to Create a New Corporate Headquarters

Nvidia, a chip maker in Silicon Valley, is using an interactive visualization software that makes it easier than ever for architects to work with their ideas in three dimensions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NnUhg

Artificial Intelligence Swarms Silicon Valley on Wings and Wheels

July 17, 2016

The valley has found its next shiny new thing in A.I., and financiers and entrepreneurs are digging in with remarkable exuberance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a0BkDf

The Haggler: Spotify and Apple Music: The Goth vs. the Stoner

The perfect music streaming service, the Haggler writes, would be Spotify without the ghoulish user interface, combined with a clearheaded Apple Music. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29FA6uI

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: One Game to Rule Them All

Tech leaders oppose Donald J. Trump, a privacy verdict favors Microsoft and Pokémon Go gets tens of millions to play in the streets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Qw2uN

At Home With: Childhood Tales From the Chelsea Hotel

A precocious 17-year-old, described as a “bohemian Eloise,” writes a memoir of her coming-of-age. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29FcTZM

Breaking Men’s Wear Barriers — in 2026

A photography exhibition in London challenges gender and racial stereotypes with a utopian fashion vision for the future from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29KI0oe

Books of Style: Tracy Tynan’s Costume Drama

In “Wear and Tear,” a wardrobe designer reflects on her out-sized parents, her roller-coaster youth and the comfort she found in fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Kwa1y

Exhibit: 2026

An idealized vision of black masculinity ten years into the future. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29KIuux

When Yahoo Ruled the Valley: Stories of the Original ‘Surfers’

As Yahoo puts itself on the auction block, some of its first employees revisit their youth spent building a company that defined the early web. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29WgHcV

Street Style: Faces in the Crowd at New York Men’s Fashion Week

Some of the best looks from New York Fashion Week: Men’s could be seen on the street. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29XioII

Scene City: After Hours During Men’s Fashion Week

Travis Mills, Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan and Kellan Lutz were among the celebrities spotted during the fashion week’s parties. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29WviDS

Scene City: Travis Mills, Ryan Reynolds and Michael B. Jordan Party at Men’s Fashion Week

Parties hosted by Esquire, Piaget and John Varvatos capped off the week’s festivities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Xi5NV

Fashion Review: Gotta Catch ’Em All! New York’s Fashion Frenzy

Devon Halfnight LeFlufy’s high-end digital mélange abuts the beefcakes of Parke & Ronen at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29J6jXH

Fashion Review: Gotta Catch ’Em All! New York’s Fashion Frenzy

Devon Halfnight LeFlufy’s high-end digital mélange abuts the beefcakes of Parke & Ronen at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29J6jXH

Critic's Notebook: John Varvatos and Todd Snyder Animate Men’s Fashion in New York

But the attack in Nice intrudes on a show meant to evoke the easy life in the South of France. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29IyUq9

Optics: ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ Gets a Style Update

The stylist Rebecca Hale modernizes Patsy’s and Edina’s over-the-top looks from the series while maintaining their cheeky personal styles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29B8Ula

Raúl Castillo, Star of ‘Looking,’ Settles In to His New Role: Heartthrob

The HBO series, which will tie up loose ends in a movie-length finale, opened doors for the straight actor who plays a gay character. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29CzNS5

Day Out: Terry McMillan Finds Her New York Oasis

The author spends an afternoon downtown and appreciates the area’s new charm. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29B9gZ0

Hello, Handsome: The Best of New York Fashion Week: Men’s

The top looks from four days of sartorial art and trashy fun. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29CzxCw

Street Style: New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Some favorite looks from the sidewalks of New York during men’s fashion week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29B96kx

“Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie”

Fashion from the film, 24 years after its television incarnation debuted. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Cz8QR

Essay: My Hands Grip the Wheel Now, but Financial Autopilot Is Coming

Technology is fine for steering around traffic jams, but can it be trusted with our retirements? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2agzhKa

Vows: For Obama’s Speechwriting Team, the Message Finally Got Through

A White House wordsmith was instantly smitten with a new arrival, but the word he kept hearing was “no.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Bhpt1

Modern Love: At Sea, and Seeking a Safe Harbor

A woman who escaped the Cambodian genocide as a child hopes her mother can accept her for who she is now. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29IhKPl

Tech Tip: Finding a Hard Drive in Just the Right Size

Many new lightweight laptops come with solid-state drives that work faster but store less, but explore your options when buying a new machine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29J4Qva

Bits: Character, Fate and Yahoo

Forget the years of lousy deals and seedy shenanigans: Yahoo’s real problem was a contraction it couldn’t resolve. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29N1knn

Nintendo to Re-Release NES Games, No Blowing Necessary

A mini-replica of the original NES console will be available in November, preloaded with 30 games, the company announced. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BxoHB

The New Old Age: No Hearing Aid? Some Gizmos Offer Alternative to ‘Speak Up!’

Some personal sound amplification products work as well as traditional hearing aids, researchers find — and cost far less. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29I6EWI

Silicon Valley Writes a Protest Letter Against Trump

Calling American innovation “the envy of the world,” more than 140 tech leaders let out a collective howl at what a Trump presidency might do to tech. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GQ5yp

Optics: Homespun Hippie or Backwoods Gucci? ‘Captain Fantastic’ Melds the Two

The film offers a mash-up of ’70s castoffs and rustic staples with a giddy twist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29TA315

Athletes Trade Sweats for Suits at the ESPY Awards

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Serena Williams took home prizes at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29U1n1H

Social Q’s: When Is It My Turn to Talk?!

Also, missing wedding gifts, and what to do about uninvited travel companions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29TA84B

Opinion: Pokémon Go See the World in Its Splendor

My mantra in the classroom was “Phones away!” But then I downloaded the smartphone counterpart of the game of my youth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GVWP1

On the Runway: Why François Hollande’s $10,000 Hair Is Good News for Hillary Clinton

Like it or not, hair is a hot subject in elections these days. But it’s no longer just an issue for women. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29GV3WF

Yahoo Is Said to Collect Final Bids as Auction Nears Its End

The bids, for Yahoo’s core internet operations, are said to be due on Monday, with the board prepared to make a decision soon after. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29T0gN1

Microsoft Wins Appeal on Overseas Data Searches

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a ruling that Microsoft must turn over email for a suspect in a narcotics case stored in a data center in Dublin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KHusR

Line Rises in Initial Public Offering, Cheering Skittish Tech Industry

The strong debut of Line, a Japanese messaging service, in New York breaks a dry spell for technology start-ups. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GDgi4

Tech Tip: Keeping Hackers From Grabbing Your Twitter Account

Password-theft, phishing and unsecured apps can lead to a compromised Twitter account, but you can shore up your defenses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Gs9FW

Bits: Television, the Social Medium

A look at why we need big cable packages delivering live events says much about what still matters in a digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SxsnM

Field Notes: Wedding Dressing for Two (Or More)

Bridal gown, wedding dress: making one dress both, and staying stylish is a challenge that can be met. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aczfDb

On the Runway: Can Alexa Chung Become the Tory Burch of Britain?

The 32-year-old British TV host and It Girl is introducing her own brand, and it has some interesting implications. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29v0uby

E.U. Officials to File New Round of Antitrust Charges Against Google

They relate to some of the search giant’s online advertising tools and parts of its search business linked to online shopping, according to two people briefed on the matter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29yK69U

Nest Relies on New Outdoor Security Camera as Comeback

In light of recent upheaval, the company is trying to convey stability as it introduces Nest Cam Outdoor, a waterproof, rugged model of its smart security camera. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29U6Mma

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Catherine Keener Reads ‘Live Without Me. I’ll Understand.’

The actress reads the story of a woman who re-evaluates her role in the world as her plane comes close to crashing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29K6BuP

Scouting Report: New Beginnings (and New Merch) at Dover Street Market and Comme des Garçons

New shops and pop-ups in the Hamptons, a first-ever sample sale for MAC, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29D4nK2

Critic's Notebook: The New York Men’s Shows: Sincere, Inclusive, Politically Engaged

A Black Lives Matter protest and heady designers let the real world in. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29CSrIk

Global Shopper: Tokyo’s Underground Shopping Paradise

Somehow, Hiroshi Fujiwara has created a lovely shopping experience deep within the Ginza district. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29pWXjp

Nine Questions: Dwyane Wade’s Game Plan Includes Fashion Design

The 12-time N.B.A. All-Star is slowly building a label of his own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kQiBe

Social Q’s: My Stepmother Calls Herself Mom but Doesn’t Act Like One. What to Do?

Also, competitive tipping, roommate troubles and houseguest etiquette on vacation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29w82Mj

Playful Patches (and Vintage Clothing) Created by Friends

The model Edie Campbell and the illustrator Christabel MacGreevy have started a company of iron-ons — and now, the clothes to wear them on. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29khQeF

Common Sense: Ralph Lauren’s Turnaround Plan Has Parallels of Ford Motor’s Road Map

The fashion company, under a new chief, is starting from a stronger position than Ford had in 2006, when it started its renaissance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29k6EKf

Fashion Review: The Curtain Falls on Valentino’s Double Act

Valentino’s longtime designer duo of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli is no more. A day after unveiling their new couture collection, Ms. Chiuri on Wednesday announced her departure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29oYZ0r

The ‘Kidbutz’ of Topanga Canyon

In an upscale twist on a hippie commune, a group of California parents are raising their children together in a $2 million home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29QS66N

Buying the Shirt Off Justin Bieber’s Back

Pop stars like Justin Bieber and Kanye West are nudging their concert wares toward full-fledged fashion collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29wcuwQ

Using Pokémon Go as Your Tour Guide

Hunting Pokémon can be a fun way to explore a city, though it’s not without its drawbacks. Here are tips on how and where to play as a traveler. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QvY0r

Scene City: Partying with Common, Kellan Lutz and Others at Men’s Fashion Week

The week’s top parties were hosted by Amazon Fashion, Cadillac and Dazed Media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29z1uKQ

Deveaux: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OJYGo

Cadet: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29z0Xs7

N. Hoolywood: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OK0Ow

Loris Diran: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29z0V3L

EFM: Spring 2017

Donrad Duncan’s spring sportswear looks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OK8x7

Tor Project, a Digital Privacy Group, Reboots With New Board

The former public face of the nonprofit promoter of anonymizing software was pushed out under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29EfP9o

Boîte: Sanatorium, a Hospital-Theme Bar, Opens in the East Village

The bar is the creation of Albert Trummer, a madcap bartender from Austria known for playing with fire. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29ESCWU

Gypsy Sport: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a9T7XB

App Smart: Wanderlust by Design: Apps to Help Organize Your Summer Travel

Sidekix, Clarice and Google Translate can help you discover and navigate new cities and sites, and make the most of your time there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SjHoW

Tech Fix: The Downside to Cord-Cutting

A comparison of popular cable replacement services finds annoyances, like restrictions on content and missing channels. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29JqnH8

Another Night, Another Shooting on Facebook Live

Three men are badly injured as video streams the gunfire and the aftermath in Norfolk, Va. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29CjBzg

The Couch in Rainbow Colors: ‘L.G.B.T.-Affirming’ Therapy

An ‘L.G.B.T.-affirming’ philosophy in clinical psychology at one university is helping to shape the course of therapy, though not without detractors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29E7fIV

Tech Tip: Staying Under the OS X Radar

Apple’s software can track your Mac’s location for better search results, but you can turn off the setting if you would rather not be followed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29DV3b5

Bits: Pokémon Go, Millennials’ First Nostalgia Blast

An augmented-reality mobile phone game that uses geolocation isn’t new. What’s important about Pokémon Go is that it’s proof millennials are aging. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29XBAWm

Unity Technologies, Maker of Pokémon Go Engine, Swells in Value

The company, which makes game engine software, announced that it had raised $181 million from investors, bringing its valuation to about $1.5 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BUo84

Uber to Suspend Operations in Hungary Over New Law

The legislation, which takes effect this month, permits officials to block internet access to “illegal dispatcher services.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PAoo3

On the Runway: Hermès Steps Into the Shoe Wars With a Stake in Pierre Hardy

The move makes Hermès something of a footwear power when shoes are proving to be the It bags of the moment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a8YnL2

Ovadia & Sons: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29E8Bo8

Tim Coppens: Spring 2017

Mr. Coppens’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29w3pQk

Joseph Abboud: Spring 2017

Mr. Abboud’s spring 2017 show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Lc31f

D.E.A. Needed Warrant to Track Suspect’s Phone, Judge Says

Seized drugs could not be used as evidence, a judge ruled, because the D.E.A. found the drugs after tracking a cellphone without a warrant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NLHwW

State of the Art: Live Streaming Breaks Through, and Cable News Has Much to Fear

The Philando Castile shooting and its aftermath have catapulted services like Facebook Live and Periscope into the center of the news, challenging cable to adapt. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QVwHb

Taser International Dominates the Police Body Camera Market

The company, best known for its stun guns, has drawn criticism for its relationships with the police and its sales tactics, which it says are common. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29N0ng6

Hyperloop One Co-Founder Claims Harassment in Lawsuit

Brogan BamBrogan and three other former executives sued the start-up on Tuesday, claiming that they were harassed and wrongfully fired. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NycdT

Well: Pokémon Has Kids on the Move — and on Their Phones

The game gets children off the couch, but do our usual screen time limits apply? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29AP5GO

Skin Deep: For Diane Kruger, It’s All About Her Brows and Matte Red Lipstick

The actress shares her European beauty secrets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29BZGRC

The Curious Case of the Fainting Models

Healthy young men and women, hired specifically for their freakish physical gifts, can sometimes pass out as a fashion show. What gives? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29FH9rv

Carlos Campos: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29C06ay

How to Protect Privacy While Using Pokémon Go and Other Apps

The game’s developer made expansive permission requests — in error, it says, and it uses only basic data — but many apps make similar requests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29vAmNx

Robert Geller: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29LBfVr

Garciavelez: Spring 2017

Carlos Garciavelez’s spring show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29wpYo9

Krammer & Stoudt: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29LBEXJ

UriMinkoff: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29w34wX

By Robert James: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29wq2nN

Where Pokémon Should Not Go

The digital beasts have been reported at Auschwitz and memorials for the Holocaust and the Sept. 11 attacks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ND3vE

Scene City: Common, Kellan Lutz and Nick Cannon Party at Men’s Fashion Week

CFDA and Cadillac host opening night party for New York Men’s Fashion Week. Celebrities also included Kellan Lutz, Shaun White and Jerry O’Connell. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29LbPat

A Pop-Up for NYC Surfers — Minus the Board Shorts and Kitsch

Through Sunday, Token Surfboards is selling its grittier take on hang-ten style at a temporary shop in Chinatown. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29CeF0g

Private Policy: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OHYfH

Oak: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29UMlbV

Wood House: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OHJ3T

On the Runway: Can Alexa Chung Become the Tory Burch of England?

The 32-year-old British TV host and It Girl is introducing her own brand, and it has some interesting implications. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29v0uby

Fashion Diary: Julian Woodhouse, Fashion Designer (and Army Officer)

New York’s men’s fashion week gets off to a good start with a new designer’s impressive presentation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29tKo5m

Tech Tip: Voice Searches With Cortana or Chrome

Microsoft restricted its virtual helper to work only with its Edge browser and Bing search engine, but you can do voice searches right in Google’s browser. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29vq8vT

Bits: Pokémon Go Mania Could Signal a Bright Future for Augmented Reality

The hugely popular smartphone game is easy to download and play. And it doesn’t involve fancy new headsets or other equipment, which virtual reality typically requires. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29tpofn

The New Health Care: Using the Web or an App Instead of Seeing a Doctor? Caution Is Advised

Research shows they can be poor substitutes for consulting a physician in person. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a1IcPD

On the Runway: Respite From ‘Brexit’ Proves a Boon to British Spas

Demand is mounting for massages and relaxation treatments in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a4XBib

Rideau: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a5i6ez

Chapter 21: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29BbSEH

Max-n-Chester: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a5hWE2

Maiden Noir: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29BbKFn

David Naman: Spring 2017

The latest collection by David Naman. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2a5hW7c

Perry Ellis: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Bbd6c

Europe Approves New Trans-Atlantic Data Transfer Deal

After years of negotiations, Europe agreed to allow thousands of companies to move digital data to the United States, though challenges still lie ahead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29uRT7C

Pokémon Players Take Their Hunt to the Streets of New York

Since Nintendo released its augmented reality gaming app last week, its popularity has soared, sending some residents on a citywide search for the virtual creatures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Atcs6

Bike Company Switches Gears in Road Shifting, Going Wireless

Two teams at the Tour de France equipped their bicycles with Red eTap, a system that allows riders to shift gears electronically. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a3X7c7

Line, Messaging App Maker, Makes Year’s Biggest Tech I.P.O.

At an initial price of $32.84 a share and an offering size of $1.15 billion, the Japanese company is valued at almost $7 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29AebXk

Pokémon Go Brings Augmented Reality to a Mass Audience

The smartphone game shows how a new technology can break through from niche toy for early adopters to go mainstream. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zBG3V

Smart Doesn’t Always Mean an Easy Home

Improvements in technology, including voice recognition, artificial intelligence and more affordable sensors, have made home automation easier to use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zVTYq

Twitter to Live-Stream Both National Conventions

Partnering with CBS, Twitter will stream the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Both streams will be available to nonusers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KJShj

On the Runway: Wimbledon’s Fashion Winner: Kim Sears

The champion Andy Murray’s wife and the Duchess of Cambridge flew the flag for British designers throughout the Grand Slam tournament. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29HZKTk

Fashion at Wimbledon

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kim Sears and Serena Williams brought high style to the grand slam event. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29txzUu

Plac: Spring 2017

The label’s spring 2017 men’s collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29HZDa9

David Hart: Spring 2017

David Hart’s spring collection 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29txD6F

On the Verge: Brand to Know: A Lipstick Line for Minimalists

Kosas offers just eight fuss-free colors — and not a single beigey “nude.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29zuMdY

Burberry C.E.O. to Step Down, Ending Dual-Role Experiment at Helm

Christopher Bailey’s resignation as chief executive — though he will stay on as president and chief creative officer — comes after a slowdown in sales and a fall in profit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29JDpTE

Global Health: Researchers Try Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits

The initial study was confined to Los Angeles, but the idea is considered “ripe for expansion” to other cities and even overseas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29sVnIJ

Tech Tip: Burning Data With a Hot Spot

Using your phone’s cellular signal as an internet connection for your computer gets you online — but can chew through your monthly data allowance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zsUlB

Bits: Daily Report: Amazon Flaunts Its Prominence With New Construction in Seattle

Once relatively self-effacing, Amazon has joined its tech cohort in building new, quirky spaces befitting its size and influence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29HvLLi

As Online Video Surges, Publishers Turn to Automation

Tronc, the rebranded Tribune Publishing, wants to offer 2,000 videos a day, up from about 200 now, and hands-off video production is central to that aim. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29rxDVA

Forget Beanbag Chairs. Amazon Is Giving Its Workers Treehouses.

July 10, 2016

Amazon is building a complex at its Seattle headquarters where employees can sit by a creek, walk on suspension bridges and brainstorm in the boughs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29riKBF

Driven by Data, Pros and Joes Alike Vie for Cycling Crowns

A social media site that started out catering to weekend warriors now counts some of the top professional riders among its users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29urLPU

A Start-Up Shies Away From the Gig Economy

Redfin, a Seattle company that considers itself a real estate and tech company, has challenged the conventions of both by hiring full-time agents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29pvgCn

Table for Three: Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto on Public, and Private, Drama

Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto discuss the childhood difficulties that drew them to acting, their shared commitment to young people at risk, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29uySFi

Dick Morris Takes Aim at Hillary Clinton From a Tabloid Perch

Dick Morris was close with the Clintons before that toe-sucking scandal in ’96. Now he’s working for the media company that brought him down. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29X5jLo

Live Footage of Shootings Forces Facebook to Confront New Role

After the death of Philando Castile and sniper fire in Dallas were streamed on Facebook, the company faces questions about how to handle graphic content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BF917

‘Bomb Robot’ Takes Down Dallas Gunman, but Raises Enforcement Questions

Did the use of a bomb disposal robot by Dallas police to carry and detonate an explosive device blur the line between policing and warfare? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29nXrAM

Watergate Hotel Is Back and Banking on History, Glamorous or Scandalous

The hotel has been reopened on a bet that a $125 million renovation to restore its midcentury roots — and its distinctive history — can inspire a renaissance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29tg5ug

Haute Couture Brings Out the Fashion Crowd in Paris

We captured head-turning street style during the recent shows — the last in Europe until September. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29obZkK

Street Style: Haute Couture in Paris

Haute couture brings the last of the fashion shows in Europe until September, and the fashion crowds come out to see the finery. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29naTJO

Command Z: The Agony of the Digital Tease

They communicate with breadcrumbs, sporadic noncommittal messages that are just enough to keep you wondering but not enough to seal the deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29EeUHI

Command Z: The Agony of the Digital Tease

They communicate with breadcrumbs, sporadic noncommittal messages that are just enough to keep you wondering but not enough to seal the deal. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29EeUHI

Night Out: Grace Gummer on ‘Mr. Robot’ and Being Meryl Streep’s Daughter

The 30-year-old actress plays an F.B.I. investigator on the cyberthriller that starts its second season next week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Alf6I

Bits: Daily Report: Keep It Secret on Facebook Messenger

The social network adds to Messenger with the introduction of “secret conversations” that are protected by encryption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29mCmv5

Vows: Ethan Nichtern and Marissa Dutton: Meditations on the Cool Boredom of Love

An expert on meditation and a New York agent join up for a romantic comedy that continues on past the closing credits. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29A5b6F

Retiring: For Effective Brain Fitness, Do More Than Play Simple Games

The theory of a more holistic approach is that the brain thrives on continuous stimulation, which can include exercising, laughing and socializing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29nqxBq

Facebook to Add ‘Secret Conversations’ to Messenger App

The app has long taken a back seat to the social media giant’s WhatsApp, but Facebook hopes the service will attract a global audience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Uzine

Tech Tip: Keeping Podcasts Under Control

The iOS Podcasts app includes management tools to help keep your downloaded audio and video episodes from filling up your iPhone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29s2kM2

Fashion Review: Fendi’s Dolce Vita

The brand’s 90th anniversary couture show was held on the waters of the Trevi Fountain, and replete with myths and legends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29viQvn

Modern Love: After a Suicide, a Security Guard for the Heart

A shocking discovery following the loss of a sister becomes an unlikely source of solace. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29n0XLt

21st-Century Man: More Than a Cult Designer: Hiroki Nakamura Goes Big

Word of mouth and a celebrity clientele made Visvim an insider’s favorite. Now it has shaken off its obscurity and is in stores all over the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29mmEM2

U.S. Bans Theranos Founder From Running Lab for Two Years

Regulators also yanked the operating license of its Newark, Calif., laboratory and forbade the facility from taking Medicare and Medicaid payments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29t3Hvl

Maria Grazia Chiuri Now at Dior: How It Happened. What It Means.

Dior’s chief executive talks about the appointment of the first woman to be artistic director of the label. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29yu4hq

Fendi: Fall 2016

The Couture Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29Fd383

Chanel: Fall 2016

The Chanel couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hmC8I

Critics of Police Welcome Facebook Live and Other Tools to Stream Video

After killings of black men by the police this week, scores of African-Americans declared on social media that they would equip themselves with tools to stream video live. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29xe8fd

Global Shopper: Tokyo’s Underground Shopping Paradise

Somehow, Hiroshi Fujiwara has created a lovely shopping experience deep within the Ginza district. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29pWXjp

Giambattista Valli: Fall 2016

Their latest Couture Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29m5eB8

Kevin Turner, Microsoft Executive, to Join Citadel Securities

Mr. Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, is the latest in a spate of technology executives to join a financial firm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29wzRnM

Nine Questions: Dwyane Wade’s Game Plan Includes Fashion Design

The 12-time N.B.A. All-Star is slowly building a label of his own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kQiBe

Social Q’s: My Stepmother Calls Herself Mom but Doesn’t Act Like One. What to Do?

Also, competitive tipping, roommate troubles and houseguest etiquette on vacation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29w82Mj

Field Notes: Sand Sculptures Making a Splash at Beach Weddings

Some couples are spending up to $3,000, or more, for a memory of their day, even if it doesn’t last from here to eternity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kUAcQ

Playful Patches (and Vintage Clothing) Created by Friends

The model Edie Campbell and the illustrator Christabel MacGreevy have started a company of iron-ons — and now, the clothes to wear them on. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29khQeF

Common Sense: Ralph Lauren Looks at Ford Turnaround for a Road Map

But the fashion company is starting its renaissance from a stronger position than Ford. It still makes a profit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29k6EKf

Tech Tip: Android Security When You Need It

The current version of Google’s operating system, Android 6.0, offers several ways to unlock your device’s screen — with or without your direct input. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29oYKW4

Bits: Daily Report: Where Are the Futurists?

Farhad Manjoo argues that Alvin Toffler’s forecast of “future shock” has largely come to pass, and what we’ve ended up with is future blindness. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29kzXwK

Apple’s iOS 10 Is Available for Beta Testers Who Want a Head Start

Early adopters can try the new messaging app and improved photo software, and they can help the tech giant fix problems before the full release in the fall. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29quPZk

Wheels: Makers of Self-Driving Cars Ask What to Do With Human Nature

The difficulty of getting drivers to take control of automated cars when necessary has prompted many automakers to take people out of the equation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ncxXL

Amazon’s Audible Goes Long on Short-Term Audio

The audiobook and spoken-word company is selling access to an extensive library of short-form audio, including original programs, for $4.95 per month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BIq3r

Fashion Review: The Curtain Falls on Valentino’s Double Act

On Wednesday, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli offered a couture collection of romantic and austere beauty; a day later, her departure was announced. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29oYZ0r

The ‘Kidbutz’ of Topanga Canyon

In an upscale twist on a hippie commune, a group of California parents are raising their children together in a $2 million home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29QS66N

Scouting Report: Time to Get Fit, for Lingerie

Leather bits from Zana Bayne, sleek jelly flip-flops by Jason Wu, and sales galore. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29oYUKj

Samsung Profit Rises on New Smartphone Screen Technology

The South Korean technology conglomerate posted its best quarterly profit figure in two years as its phones held their own against Apple. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29xVCqy

Critic's Notebook: Let’s Put More New York in New York Fashion Week: Men

The men’s wear shows return to Manhattan, this time without the local favorites Duckie Brown and Public School. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29xEP73

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

Hear the actor read an essay about a man who plays caregiver to his daughter’s dying fish. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/1XSBMIb

Up Next: A Feel-Good Lip Balm Created in Her Dorm

Zoe Mesnik-Greene, 23, is the founder of Lasting Smiles, an eco-friendly lip balm that raises money for children with cleft lips and palates. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29iQBwK

Christian Dior: Fall 2016

Looks from the Dior Collection from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29vaxQN

Joanna Coles: The Cosmo Woman

How an ambitious kid from Leeds, England, became one of the most powerful media people in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29iIK6y

Perfumes That Repel (Mosquitoes, That Is)

Fear about the Zika virus is spurring sales of perfumed mosquito repellents. Do they work? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29isJc9

App Smart: A Snooze-Worthy App Collection to Add to the Smartphone

SleepBot, Pillow, Pzizz and mySleepButton are made to put you to sleep. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zbVRa

Critical Shopper: Domenico Vacca: Committing to the Life of Leisure

The new Domenico Vacca store is less about clothes than the way those clothes make you feel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29jzsDQ

Valentino: Fall 2016

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s fall 2016 couture designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29iEnsl

Iris Van Herpen: Fall 2016

The fall 2016 couture collection from designer Iris Van Herpen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29ovtIW

Scene City: Fashion Elite Party at Paris Couture Week

Fashion elite at parties hosted by Vogue Paris Foundation, amfAR and MAC Cosmetics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29noUFX

Scene City: Zoë Kravitz, Charlotte Rampling and Naomi Campbell Party at Paris Couture Week

Fashion elite at parties hosted by Vogue Paris Foundation, amfAR and MAC Cosmetics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29P17wS

The Male Animal: Internet Porn Nearly Ruined His Life. Now He Wants to Help.

Alexander Rhodes, the founder of an anti-porn website, sets up shop in an abandoned church. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OWG5d

Casinos Look to Video Games as a Draw for Millennials

Resorts in Nevada, New Jersey and elsewhere are exploring video game gambling as a way to lure younger visitors to the casinos. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29x6qVC

The Male Animal: Internet Porn Nearly Ruined His Life. Now He Wants to Help.

Alexander Rhodes, the founder of an anti-porn website, sets up shop in an abandoned church. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29OWG5d

What Becomes of the Brokenhearteds’ Stuff

Los Angeles now has a Museum of Broken Relationships, thanks to a power lawyer moved by the original in Croatia. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29mbEUM

On Beauty: The Surprisingly Sexy Side of Glitter

Sparkly makeup is not just the plaything of children and rock stars — used carefully, it’s cool and modern, evidence of a life fully lived. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OOwKk

Fashion Review: Echoes of Lost Empires at Chanel and Maison Margiela

From Elizabethan ruffs to velvet trains, an undercurrent of historicism has run through the couture collections against the backdrop of unrest on Paris’s streets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29OM0Uw

Jean-Paul Gaultier: Fall 2016

The latest couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29naIg2

New York City to Rename Intersection ‘Bill Cunningham Corner’

The northeast corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue will be temporarily renamed, as the city considers more permanent ways to honor Mr. Cunningham. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29gDhIY

Elie Saab: Fall 2016

The latest couture designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29lYh79

Bits: Bits Daily Report: Snapchat’s Asian Clone Isn’t Vanishing

Unlike Snapchat, its copycat, Snow, is available in China, giving it vast opportunities to grow without competition from the original makers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hvGd2

Tech Tip: What Your Router Is Trying to Tell You

Apple’s AirPort base stations and other network router models use their status lights to get your attention when the hardware needs help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29wmLdg

French Vogue Brings Out the Stars at Paris’s Fashion Museum

Vanessa Paradis enjoyed the setting, while Azzedine Alaïa and Mario Testino toured the current exhibition. And, oh, there was a birthday cake. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29tOKJ1

Maison Margiela: Fall 2016

The latest couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hFow6

State of the Art: Why We Need to Pick Up Alvin Toffler’s Torch

The author of “Future Shock” warned about the dangers of rapid change, and many have come to pass, but advance planning has fallen out of favor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29qpDoR

A Sad Day for Punchers: BlackBerry to Discontinue Its Last Keyboard Phone

The BlackBerry 10, introduced in 2014, was designed for those who prefer plastic keys and trackpads to the touch screens that dominate today. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29kkNgt

Twitter Brings Aboard Facebook Veteran Bret Taylor

As Twitter continues to reshape its board, Bret Taylor was appointed for his experience in consumer technologies and his prominent role with Facebook. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29lQILV

Skin Deep: Why Does the Beauty Industry Ignore Curvy Models?

Plus-size models are generally ignored in beauty campaigns. That’s about to change. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29k851t

List of Five: Wiz Khalifa Raises His Style Game

At 28, the rapper is going for a more tailored look. He hired a stylist to help him get there. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hhCRG

Giorgio Armani Privé: Fall 2016

The latest couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29gqmvf

Guo Pei: Fall 2016

The fall 2016 couture collection from designer Guo Pei. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hhJNd

Ulyana Sergeenko: Fall 2016

Fall Couture Collection of Ulyana Sergeenko from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29gqdaZ

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

Ashley Madison Faces F.T.C. Inquiry Amid Rebranding

The damage inflicted by hackers lingers, even as the site’s new management tries to move beyond marketing extramarital affairs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29utW5C

Sinosphere: China Cracks Down on News Reports Spread via Social Media

The Cyberspace Administration said it would punish sites that publish “directly as news reports unverified content found on online platforms,” but others see an effort to clamp down. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29gX5wa

A South Korean Copy of Snapchat Takes Off in Asia

The quick growth of Snow, an almost one-to-one clone of that other photo app, shows that success abroad is no guarantee for American tech stars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hNMfx

At the Paris Opera Ballet, Changing the Shape of Couture

Mannequins created from 3-D scans of the dancers’ bodies help speed the costume designers’ work. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hmExk

Nonfiction: What It Is Actually Like to Be in the Engine Room of the Start-Up Economy

An account of success and failure — and the relationship between them — in the tech industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29j9iWI

Bits: Daily Report: Don’t Feel Bad. Everyone Hates Calling for Tech Help.

You’re fairly sophisticated with your computer, so you’re already annoyed when you call tech support. And then the frustration turns to rage. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29gwJLl

Face in the Crowd: Jessica Chastain at Chanel

Waiting for the couture show to start, the actress reflected on the crowds, the cameras and her own love of fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kGX0E

At the Paris Opera Ballet, Changing the Shape of Couture

Mannequins created from 3-D scans of the dancers’ bodies help speed the costume designers’ work. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hmExk

Couture at the Ballet

The Paris Opera Ballet’s costume department uses many of the same skills as legendary couture houses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kGN9p

Chanel: Fall 2016

The Chanel couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hmC8I

Schiaparelli: Fall 2016

Fall Couture Collection of Schiaparelli. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29kGKKW

Tech Tip: One Photo in Many Places

The Instagram mobile app offers an easy way to automatically post the same photo and caption information on your other social networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29r0vQk

Fashion Review: Brioni: Sharp Dudes in Slick Suits

The heritage brand’s new creative director has repositioned it squarely in the era of Blaxploitation flicks with a black hat/white hat scheme. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29sSFXE

Fashion Waves a Star-Spangled Banner in Paris

The Proenza Schouler designers and some friends celebrated the Fourth of July at Couture Week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29m4Umh

Fashion Review: From Vetements to Versace, Couture Without Borders

Opening the season by opening up fashion’s most elite art to a host of new influences and actors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29sTe3P

Giambattista Valli: Fall 2016

Their latest Couture Collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29m5eB8

Adding Classes and Content, Resurgent Libraries Turn a Whisper Into a Roar

Coding class? Zumba? No longer just repositories for books, New York’s public libraries have reinvented themselves as one-stop community centers that aim to offer something for everyone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29uly3o

Young Performers Look to Apps for Stardom

YouNow, a live-streaming app that allows users to perform and interact with fans, has helped singers like Hailey Knox break into the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29sd9jY

San Francisco Considers Tax on Tech Companies to Pay for Boom’s Downside

As officials struggle to balance the city budget, activists and some lawmakers want the sector to help pay for programs for the homeless and for affordable housing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29rrqgh

Tesla and Google Take Different Roads to Self-Driving Car

Two self-driving car pioneers have distinct views of the role of the person behind the wheel. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29rRfNq

Tech Tip: Hiding From Windows 10

Sharing your location with your apps and operating system has its advantages. But if you’d rather not, you can disable the function. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29tAD5h

Partying on Both Sides of the Champs-Élysées

Miu Miu set up a supper club and amfAR raised money for AIDS research as the couture season kicked off. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29dptPw

Iris Van Herpen: Fall 2016

The fall 2016 couture collection from designer Iris Van Herpen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29ovtIW

Vêtements: Fall 2016

Fall Couture Collection from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29dpAKS

Fashion Cheers the Reopening of the Paris Ritz

After four years, Anna Wintour, Amanda Harlech and company can return to their second home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29hBBDh

Atelier Versace: Fall 2016

The label’s fall collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29e73hZ

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

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

A Brooklyn Neighborhood Where Airbnb Is Being Put to the Test

A new study contends that New York City rents have risen fastest in gentrifying areas like Bedford-Stuyvesant, where Airbnb is the most widespread. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29rRBkk

Amazon Is Quietly Eliminating List Prices

As retailers face consumer lawsuits over discounts, Amazon is changing the way it presents bargains to customers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29o7Txc

Why Tech Support Is (Purposely) Unbearable

Worse, just as you suspected, companies know the torture they are putting you through, with cable and mobile service providers the most egregious offenders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29n5qBS

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Death, Denial and Self-Driving Cars

July 02, 2016

News from Zenefits, Apple, Spotify, Facebook and Tesla, which announced the death of a Tesla driver who crashed while using Autopilot. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29d8u5r

Oral History: Working With Bill Cunningham

July 02, 2016

His colleagues remember. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29arNHR

The New Brioni, Shaken and Stirred

July 02, 2016

Justin O’Shea, Brioni’s tattooed new creative director, is shaking things up, and he “doesn’t care if you like it.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29ett3Z

Instagram Remembers Bill Cunningham

The fashion world is paying tribute, creatively, to the legendary style photographer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29zb818

Bill Cunningham’s Columns, the Early Days

His signature pages made their debut some 27 years ago. They managed to capture real people at important moments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29c2cPX

Modern Love: What Is a Man For?

After a twice-married woman realizes she doesn’t need a man to provide, protect or procreate, she finds herself seriously questioning their purpose. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29keQzS

Day Out: Sister Act: Shopping With A-Wa

The Arab-Israeli trio with a familiar last name brings its eclectic and electrifying tastes to Manhattan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29htCa3

On the Runway: Fashionbuster: Leslie Jones, and Her Right to a Red-Carpet Dress

The “Ghostbusters” star inspired debate about race, size and whether actresses should be taking freebies. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29bzD5m

Out and About With A-Wa

The Arab-Israeli trio takes in the sights, smells and sounds of New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29htuY2

Tech Tip: What to Try When the Start Menu Just Won’t Start

Microsoft and other sites and companies have troubleshooting steps to take if you click the Windows 10 Start button and nothing happens. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/298NLuU

Bits: Daily Report: Tesla Driver Dies in ‘Autopilot’ Accident

Federal investigators are trying to determine why the car didn’t automatically stop when a tractor-trailer crossed into its path. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29lzVXQ

Vows: He Said No. Then She Did. But Proposal No. 3 Was the Charm

It was a long journey to yes after many years of fits and starts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29jbM6N

BMW Announces Self-Driving Car, Day After Tesla Fatality Is Confirmed

BMW said it would produce the car, to be called the iNext, in cooperation with Mobileye, an Israeli company, and the semiconductor maker Intel. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/297Nd7X

Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

Popular shows like “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” will be removed from rivals Netflix and Hulu as Amazon becomes the only premium service to stream them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/297lDYl

Vetements Brings Its Brand of Disruption to Couture

Fashion’s ultimate outsider brand is about to become the ultimate insider. And Manolo Blahnik, Juicy Couture and Levi’s are helping. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/297icFi

‘Child, I Trust You’: On Deadline With Bill Cunningham

Week after week, two young staff members would hunker down with Bill Cunningham to help produce the work readers loved. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/29a453s

Zenefits Compensates Investors Over Past Misconduct