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A tangle of questions about what might connect Guccifer, the Russians, WikiLeaks and the Democratic National Committee. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bTihwA

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Angela Bassett Reads ‘What the Psychic Knew’

In this week’s podcast, the actress and film director reads the story of a woman whose life is haunted by a psychic’s predictions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bRCFv3

Street Style: Afropunk

Bold and creative fashion was out in force at the music festival in Brooklyn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2crBZC2

The Interloper on Avenue B

Christodora House, the luxury East Village high-rise that is the setting of a lauded new novel, has always been a symbol as much as an address. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bDc2wi

Critic's Notebook: A Celebrity Z-List? Yes, It Exists

As the gossip machine continues defining celebrity downward, a striving celebrity underclass has risen to dominate it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bCl8WL

Video Games Allow Characters More Varied Sexual Orientations

Video games have become more inclusive regarding gender and sexuality, adding features to accommodate L.G.B.T. players. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bBXZZE

When Donald Met Melania, Paolo Was There

Paolo Zampolli, a tireless self-promoter of mysterious means, is back in the spotlight, thanks to his two-decade-old friendship with the Trumps. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2c8Ggpc

Watch Report: Four Classic Dress Watches, Elevated in Shades of Gray

Traditional timepieces get a contemporary spin. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bmG7Da

Tech Tip: Restoring That Email You Just Deleted Accidentally

If you mistakenly dump an important piece of mail in the trash, don’t panic. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c8FQz0

Bits: Daily Report: Uber and Google, Ride-Sharing ‘Frenemies’

A Google executive kept out of meetings stepped down from Uber’s board as the search giant expands its own nascent ride sharing service to San Francisco. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c0Bahs

Obama to Guest-Edit Wired Magazine

When President Obama takes over the November issue, it will be, by Wired’s estimation, the first time a sitting president has guest-edited at a magazine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c0BhJQ

App Smart: Looking for a New Job? These Free Apps Can Help

There are several good options available to make the job hunt easier and quicker, including Indeed, Switch and Monster. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bCf2ZQ

Yesterday, Outraged by Apple’s Tax Dodge. Today, by Its Tax Bill.

Lawmakers have criticized companies that avoid taxes by moving overseas. But they’re rallying to Apple’s defense after an E.U. demand for $14.5 billion in back taxes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c8fHAE

His Movie, Her Job and Their Relationship

A new documentary about Franca Sozzani, the editor of Italian Vogue, by her son gives new meaning to the idea of the fashion family. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bB6YtU

Letter of Recommendation: Letter of Recommendation: The Useless Machine

An executive toy that’s more like a battery-operated koan about humans and technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bZEklB

Editorial: Apple, Congress and the Missing Taxes

The corporation and the United States have only themselves to blame for a record tax penalty in Europe. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bEsFFh

Tax Experts Check Out Arguments From Apple Over Ruling

The company’s chief executive issued a defiant letter after Ireland was ordered to collect about $14.5 billion in back taxes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bznc83

Google Broadens Car-Pooling Project, Casting Shadow on Uber

Waze Carpool’s move into San Francisco is just the latest volley as Google and Uber encroach on each other’s territory. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bEa63O

Critical Shopper: Westfield World Trade Center, the Consumer Cathedral

In a rush of nostalgia, four girls of the ’90s stroll through the shiny new Westfield mall. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byQQdR

Scene City: Rihanna, Drake and DJ Khaled Party After the V.M.A.’s

The night’s biggest after-parties were hosted by Republic Records, DJ Khaled and, yes, Rihanna. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byM2F9

Skin Deep: The Bad Girl Model Lexi Boling on Her Good Beauty Habits

Here, the beauty faves she has in her #nyfw makeup bag. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bTNr6i

Feature: Edward Snowden’s Long, Strange Journey to Hollywood

Oliver Stone wanted a hit — and the chance to put America’s most iconic dissident onscreen. The subject wanted veto power. The Russian lawyer wanted someone to option the novel he’d written. The American lawyer just wanted the whole insane project to go away. Somehow a film got made. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c7aMQI

Bits: Daily Report: The Tax Man Comes for Apple in Ireland

Unlike their counterparts in the United States, European regulators are focusing on complaints about the technology industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bz2AtS

Tech Tip: A Few Reasons Your Phone Isn’t Getting the Update

As Google and Apple improve their mobile operating systems each year, older phone hardware cannot keep up with the new software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bODtko

On the Runway: Fashion Extends Its Support for Hillary Clinton

Elie Tahari’s campaign, “Madam President,” isn’t the first time a fashion brand has depicted a female in the Oval Office but these days, context is everything. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bzgQzF

On the Ground: Can You Hear Me Now? Spotty Reception in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Cellphone reception has been a problem for years in downtown Palo Alto, Calif., which is oddly but decidedly opposed to an influx of tech workers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bOxOh8

How Driverless Cars May Interact With People

A start-up in California is studying how self-driving vehicles will communicate with the world around them, as well as with their passengers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2byzWZY

Apple Must Repay Billions for Tax Breaks in Ireland, E.U. Says

The decision by the European commissioner for competition ramps up trans-Atlantic tensions over how much companies with global operations should pay to countries where they do business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bOxjUo

Paid $75,000 to Love a Brand on Instagram. But Is It an Ad?

Companies are spending big to have celebrities praise their products to millions of social media followers, raising questions about disclosure rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bB3L99

Uber and Alphabet’s Rivalry Heats Up as Director Chooses Sides

David Drummond’s having a hand in each company became untenable as the two converge on mapping technologies, ride sharing and autonomous cars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bNlpqQ

Harry Reid Cites Evidence of Russian Tampering in U.S. Vote, and Seeks F.B.I. Inquiry

The Senate minority leader, going beyond public comments by the Obama administration, says that the evidence suggests an intent to “falsify official election results.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bxK7KY

Shooting Scares Show a Nation Quick to Fear the Worst

False alarms around the country indicate that Americans are primed, when they hear a loud bang or see signs of panic, to think in terms of mass killings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bwWMB3

Apple Is Said to Owe Back Taxes to Irish Government

The potential clawback, estimated to be hundreds of millions of dollars, may stoke tensions between American and European officials over tax policies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bN9fCW

Frank Ocean Takes an Unusual Journey to No. 1 With ‘Blonde’

The album, which was released independent of a record label but with the support of Apple, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bVfjrJ

Scene City: Rihanna, Drake, DJ Khaled and Nick Jonas Party After MTV’s Video Music Awards

The night’s biggest after-parties were hosted by Republic Records, DJ Khaled and, yes, Rihanna. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bVmpfV

Grace Notes: Now Arriving on the New York Subway: Free E-Books, Timed for Your Commute

To help highlight the availability of Wi-Fi service in underground stations, Penguin Random House is offering downloadable short stories and book excerpts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bt63Hp

Vocations: Discipline, Detail and Devices That Work the Way They Should

Raul Matias is a quality assurance engineer for Wink, which makes an app that allows people to monitor and control devices in their home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bYzQsK

Tech Tip: Transforming Paper Business Cards Into Digital Contacts

Beaming contacts is a modern way of exchanging information, but you can also convert those cardboard rectangles into handy electronic files. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bLVClK

Bits: Daily Report: Still Waiting for Tech’s Downturn

Investors and industry watchers thought Silicon Valley would have crashed by now. But some start-ups may have headed off their own ruin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bDmOl9

Open Blog: Testing Varnish Using Varnishtest

Testing with varnishtest made a huge impact when working with VCL. There is a bit of a learning curve to get started, so I wanted to share what I’ve learned in my work. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c3EupV

Letter From America: When Technology Sets Off a Populist Revolt

If you think globalization, immigration and trade have contributed to political anger, wait until robots take away millions and millions of jobs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c3oT9w

On the Runway: MTV Video Music Awards Are the Anti-Oscars, and That’s a Good Thing

From Beyoncé to Kim Kardashian West, the clothing choices were a declaration of independence from the fashion police. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2c2osvP

Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway

A federal court ruling may halt the spread of municipal high-speed internet providers, which often serve households and businesses where commercial cable and telecom firms have been unwilling to go. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bvfHZS

MTV VMA Red Carpet Fashion Arrivals

Updating: Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose and more fashion from one of the music industry’s biggest award shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bt0Z8J

Warned of a Crash, Start-Ups Narrowed Their Focus

Silicon Valley start-ups were to face a great reckoning in 2016. The crash hasn’t happened, but companies are making some adjustments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c0Wq4j

Adopted Koreans, Stymied in Search of Birth Parents, Find Hope in a Cotton Swab

Many are turning to DNA testing after years of frustration with bureaucratic hurdles and flawed records. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bpg1ty

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Uber’s Losses Pile Up and So Do Losses for Privacy

Lessons learned this week include that it’s time to update your iPhone, and nobody should be surprised by online privacy erosion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bYigVQ

Venus Williams, Off the Court

At 36, Venus Williams is balancing a still-vibrant tennis career and her athletic-wear and interior design businesses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bFXaNZ

First Person: Black Health Matters

A number of police killings prompted this writer to seek relief in yoga, meditation and other holistic strategies carried out in a black radical tradition. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bHwiz3

For Wedding Photography, Some Couples Eschew a Pro in Favor of GoPro

With nearly every guest wielding a cellphone with a camera or a similar device, a professional wedding photographer is becoming less of a necessity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bWamgU

Venus Williams Gave Me a Tennis Lesson

A Times reporter learns how to split-step, sidestep and hop on one leg from one of the sport’s greatest players. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bXUEQV

G.E., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-Up

The industrial giant is investing big in an effort to adopt the nimble habits and digital wizardry of Silicon Valley. And, its C.E.O. says, there is no Plan B. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bnPehg

U.S. Proposes Immigration Rule Aimed at Entrepreneurs

The proposal, which doesn’t require congressional approval, would grant temporary entry for up to five years to people building start-ups in the U.S. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bTTne4

Op-Ed Contributor: Close My Tax Loophole

I’m a venture capitalist. I should pay the top rate on “carried interest.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bnMXWf

John Ellenby, Visionary Who Helped Create Early Laptop, Dies at 75

Mr. Ellenby founded Grid Systems, where the Compass was produced. It went on to become a tool for big corporations, government spies, White House officials and astronauts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bNrV31

Scene City: Nation’s Parks Turn 100, a Church Fund-Raiser, and Tennis Time

Benefit parties and charities that took place in New York last week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2cfSh0D

Vows: United in Love, But Living on Separate Coasts

Two museum directors find each other, haltingly, then break through to love. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bGnHIe

Scene City: Nation’s Parks Turn 100, Saving a Church, and Cooking With Tennis Stars

Last week’s parties included celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, saving Saint Sava church, and the 17th annual Taste of Tennis. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bVca9M

New York Through an iPhone’s Lens

Selections from a digital diary of the city’s streets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bGlGjM

#1LookADay: Around the City in 10 Tweets

Our reporter shares selections from his visual, digital diary of New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bN39jw

Tech Tip: Are the Free Wi-Fi Kiosks on New York Streets Safe?

Like other urban areas, New York City has free internet hot spots around town that can give you web access. But as always, be careful. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bGbSq9

Profile in Style: From the Beach to the Runway, the World of Kelly Slater

As the sport of surfing has evolved, so has the 11-time world champion — and fashion designer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bZIMkC

Men’s Bowling Bags, Now Totally Modern

Slimmed down and spruced up, the classic style abides. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bZH0jJ

Men’s Wear, Deconstructed

On the runways for fall, designers pushed the boundaries of artful destruction. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2c3oYym

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook’s Attack on Democracy

How an industry of attention-grabbing headlines and sharing racy stories promotes a culture of mutual incomprehension. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bT8RPv

Open Blog: Putting {Style} into the Online New York Times Stylebook

The New York Times Stylebook is our canonical reference for how our newsroom uses language. During our recent Maker Week, we asked: how might we make the online Stylebook even more useful? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bMTHfV

Scene Stealers: From Pro Football to Hollywood, Trevor Pryce’s Plan B

Trevor Pryce played pro football for 14 seasons and then retired. Now the 6-foot-5, 250-pound former defensive end is reinventing himself as a movie mogul. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2c1Que5

Boydton Journal: Cloud Computing Brings Sprawling Centers, but Few Jobs, to Small Towns

As big companies race to build oversize data networks, communities are finding that the giant buildings can operate with only about 30 people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2blz9se

Love and Sex for the Thinking Gal

Who says dating and sex aren’t serious subjects for serious writers? A phalanx of young, female authors are challenging that assumption. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bUckhE

Modern Love: Security in a Bright Yellow Suitcase

An overnight bag becomes a token of hope, signifying someone waiting on the other end. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bUirRL

Sonia Rykiel: A True Original

“I was so strong in my thinking and my way of seeing fashion,” the designer once said. “I knew exactly what I wanted. I said to myself, ‘I have no limits.’” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bKwpZa

How Uber Lost More Than $1 Billion in the First Half of 2016

The numbers underscore the difficulties that Uber and other ride-hailing companies face when trying to build and expand globally. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bkmxVl

Look! Up on the Billboard! It’s Me! Let’s Take a Mega-Selfie!

The United States Tennis Association lured tourists and locals to Times Square for a digital takeover to promote the U.S. Open. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bSAvfe

Cycling Matches the Pace and Pitches of Tech

In the highly competitive and communal tech industry, cycling is taking the place of golf as both an individual obsession and a camaraderie builder. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bIk9aJ

Apple Software Vulnerability Is Linked to Intrusions

The company has patched its mobile operating system after investigators found flaws that were exploited to spy on dissidents and journalists. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bSi7V4

Social Q’s: In a Social Setting, Is It OK to Avoid Saying Where You Work?

Working for Planned Parenthood elicits unwelcome talks with strangers. Also, worming your way into a tight-knit circle of friends — or not. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bJJ2mp

Unhitched: Unhitched: The Same Arguments, Then Finally a New Direction

After 30 years of marriage, an empty nest leads to changes and more changes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bjpFAQ

Bits: Daily Report: Gawker and Truth

The website was a fast-paced sewer of id? Maybe, but in the democracy of the internet, it was the one millions wanted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2caWVgn

Well: How Parents Harnessed the Power of Social Media to Challenge EpiPen Prices

A few vocal parents harnessed the power of Facebook and Twitter to pressure pharmaceutical firm Mylan to lower its price on EpiPens, a life-saving injection for people with severe allergic reactions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bPZaBH

Tech Tip: Put OS X Photos in the RAW Format

While JPEG images are the default processing format, Apple’s free Photos for OS X program can also handle files in uncompressed RAW formats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2blAejx

North Korea Unveils Netflix-Like Service With Propaganda on Demand

Manbang, as it is called, will allow people to watch their country “make a leap forward every day, every hour,” Korean Central Television said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bQTI0W

Driver in Japan Playing Pokémon Go Kills Pedestrian

The death of a 72-year-old woman struck by a cargo van is the first in Japan, and it follows numerous mishaps around the world as the game became popular. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bYuz7G

Relaxing Privacy Vow, WhatsApp to Share Some Data With Facebook

The mobile messaging service, which Facebook bought in 2014, says that it will disclose users’ phone numbers and analytics data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bkz1ha

Sonia Rykiel, Fashion Designer for the ‘Fragile, but Strong,’ Dies at 86

Based in Paris, she made fashions for women, like herself, who were proud of their pregnancies, sophisticated about sex and too busy to fuss over the latest fads. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bicseb

Lars Fisk: An Artist in Red Hook

The cunning sculptor has been making public art for two decades. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bhKWL0

Up Next: Kelsey Lu McJunkins, Hitting the Stages of Afropunk and Barclays Center

Meet the 27-year-old classically trained cellist with an eccentric sense of style who has shared the stage with Dev Hynes and Nappy Roots. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bj9Ag4

At Home With: An Artful Life in Four Shipping Containers

Lars Fisk, sculptor and an art director for the band Phish, knows how to be economical with space. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bhn0HI

Uber Partners With Betterment to Offer Drivers I.R.A.s

Drivers in Boston, Chicago, Seattle and New Jersey can now sign up for retirement accounts as part of Uber’s rewards program for its drivers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bOwF7l

Scouting Report: At Westfield, New Openings and Celebratory Events

Plus, the biannual sale at Opening Ceremony, a first-ever sale at Armarium and a closing sale at In God We Trust. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bWUGMo

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Sterling K. Brown Reads ‘My First Son, a Pure Memory’

The star of “The People v. O.J. Simpson” reads the story of a man and his wife dealing with a pregnancy gone awry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bxfhWt

A Grandmother’s Necklace, Lovingly Taken Apart After Her Death

The jewelry designer of All Blues has created 37 earrings using beads from a piece his grandmother bought in 1961. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bA55Oq

On the Verge: Brand to Know: A Line Worn by Grandmothers and Miley Cyrus Alike

Nikki Chasin embroiders, prints and hand-beads garments that appeal to a broad audience. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bqQWBK

Tech Fix: Subscribe and Save on Amazon? Don’t Count on It

Household staples like coffee and paper towels arrive automatically, but the prices may vary by as much as 170 percent. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2biZaIj

Whalebone Magazine, Started by a Native Surfer

Jesse Joeckel is the founder of Whalebone, a surf-wear label and magazine that channels the authentic Montauk. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bGEwq1

Leslie Jones’s Website Appeared to Have Been Hacked

The site showed photos of a driver’s license, a passport and a nude African-American woman. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bfMVT3

My Space: What the White House Decorator Likes About His Study in Madrid

Michael S. Smith, who decorated the Obamas’ White House, on his favorite room at the residence of the ambassador to Spain. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bBVc2Y

App Smart: Flash Card, Math and Organizer Apps for the 21st Century Student

StudyBlue, Symbolab and Google Keep are just a few of the apps that revolutionize tasks once done with pen and paper. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bFbo16

Some Like It Hotter

Infrared saunas, which have taken off among the Hollywood celebrity set, are making their way to New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bG6a6b

In Arts and Culture, a ‘New’ Mexico Embraces Its Roots

Many emerging artists and trendsetters are drawing inspiration from within Mexican culture and society rather than looking abroad. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byiWjS

Tech Tip: How to Get Twitter’s Blue Badge of Authenticity

You can now apply for one of those little blue checks next to your user name that signify an official Twitter account. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bweIwa

Pandora Looks for a Way Out of the Doldrums. Cue Questlove.

The involvement of Questlove, of the Roots, is an important endorsement as the internet radio giant tries to compete directly with Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bzHyc3

Bits: Daily Report: More Clean Energy, Brought to You by the Cloud

Big data centers for the likes of Apple, Facebook and Google are increasing the demand for renewable energy, which may spur the construction of green facilities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bVBS05

Feature: Inside Facebook’s (Totally Insane, Unintentionally Gigantic, Hyperpartisan) Political-Media Machine

How a strange new class of media outlet has arisen to take over our news feeds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bFhhMT

State of the Art: Gawker’s Gone. Long Live Gawker.

Even if you avoided Gawker.com, you can’t escape its influence. Elements of its tone, style, sensibility, business model and work flow have colonized just about every other media company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bmbCcf

Op-Ed Contributor: Does Airbnb Enable Racism?

For one thing, it should stop using profile pictures before booking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bQZgfc

As Energy Use Rises, Corporations Turn to Their Own Green Utility Sources

Apple recently received a federal designation for its renewable energy subsidiary, allowing it to become a wholesale seller of electricity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bymfYv

New York Times’s Moscow Bureau Was Targeted by Hackers

A spokeswoman for The Times said there was no evidence that any of the bureau’s internal systems were compromised in an attempted breach this month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bu060r

Anya Hindmarch Selects Artworks to Sell at Sotheby’s

The quirky and irreverent accessories designer is curating a sale of contemporary art for Sotheby’s, which will be auctioned off during London Fashion Week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bE4IRS

Delphi and Mobileye to Produce System for Self-Driving Cars

The companies said they expected to demonstrate their system in January at International CES and to begin production within two years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bfRu9M

Fans.Com Is a Place to Talk About Concerts

An entrepreneur bets there is room in the crowded social media space for at least one more platform. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bfogrp

Liberal, Moderate or Conservative? See How Facebook Labels You

Take these steps to discover how the social network categorizes your political leanings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bek9fT

Day Out: Orchestrating the Past

The founder of Jazz Age party lives a 1920s life — microwaves and underwear not included. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bsVveA

Tech Tip: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Pocket Scanner

If your mobile gadget has a good camera and you have the right app, you do not need anything more to make quick digital copies of documents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bRWSVw

Bits: Daily Report: A New Android for a New Tech World

Google’s latest phone operating system reflects today’s design values: Feedback, speed, personalization and something to hunger for. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2c2Y0qi

On Technology: Turning Instagram Into a Radically Unfiltered Travel Guide

Exploring the app’s geolocation tags can transform it into a innovative and frenetic sort of tourism map — one tailored just for you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2beswaH

Scene City: Ciara, Lionel Richie and More Bring Harlem’s Sound to the Hamptons

Musical artists performed at a benefit for the Apollo Theater, which has helped black culture thrive in New York since 1934. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bcryPA

Scene City: Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Ciara and Lionel Richie Perform at Apollo in the Hamptons

Annual benefit for the Apollo Theater draws big name musicians, Hollywood bigwigs and politicians. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bQ16wT

Speedo USA Is Among 4 Companies to Drop Ryan Lochte Amid Rio Fallout

Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Syneron Candela and Airweave announced they were cutting ties to Lochte after the swimmer’s story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio created an international furor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bqgvTm

Skin Deep: Are You Ready for Mask Bingeing?

Learn about all of the latest trends in face masks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bJpxc5

Letter From Europe: The Multifaceted ‘Burkini’ Debate

Heated discussions over Islamic women’s wear are not limited to France. And the arguments – for and against – run the gamut of reasoning. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bAqeH7

Ang Lee Embraces a New, and Faster, Film Format, but Who Will See It?

“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” will be shown in a new format at the New York Film Festival, but Sony is still figuring out how to best show it beyond New York. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b9P1Uy

Japan, Seeking to Regain Manufacturing Might, Bets on Aerospace

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet has become a symbol of national pride and industrial renewal, but it is plagued by delays and cost overruns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bIRmkN

Itineraries: Chip Technology Keeps Checked Luggage in Check

Airlines and airport managers aim to decrease the incidence of missing bags by using radio frequency identification chips. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2baL5wx

Tech Tip: Get Your Photos Looking Better on Facebook

The social network includes an option in the settings for displaying nicer-looking versions of the pictures you upload from your phone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2butalq

Bits: How Streaming Is Changing Sports Watching

Maybe a half-million people a day watched the Olympics on live streams — an object lesson for NBC. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bwQkMG

Advertising: Lessons From Rio, as Live Events Make the Leap to Streaming

Events like the Olympics and the Oscars are finding their way onto streaming platforms, and marketers are wondering how to reach those viewers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bt04mh

Should You Charge Your Phone Overnight?

Leaving your phone plugged in when its battery is already fully charged shouldn’t be bad for it. Except that the act of charging can itself hurt our phones. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bw3tFG

Bay Area Start-Ups Find Low-Cost Outposts in Arizona

After struggling with high salaries and soaring housing costs, some Silicon Valley tech companies expanded outward to areas where they could grow quickly and make jobs more appealing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bWHjwW

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing News Owns the Road

Ford says that it expects to have a fully autonomous car fleet on the road within five years. Uber announced an acquisition. And Lyft has a hard time finding any takers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b5YCdt

They Get Paid to Have a Catalog-Perfect Summer

Tough job, but someone’s got to do it: A clothing brand’s marketing campaign means sunset dinners on the beach, dancing into the wee hours and endless drinks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bl14M6

The Summer of ‘Jack’

The British clothing company Jack Wills selects energetic 20-somethings to spread its gospel over dinner, dancing and drinks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bth3K2

Scene City: Christie Brinkley, Cindy Sherman and Chuck Close Take to the Hamptons Circuit

Artists and collectors flock to Guild Hall’s summer gala, while a new benefit helps Asian elephants. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2baBjN2

What to Buy at Kanye West’s New York Pablo Pop-Up Shop

Before his “Saint Pablo” tour kicks off, Kanye West is selling exclusive merchandise in cities around the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bq51N1

Hampton Creek, Maker of Just Mayo, Is Said to Be Under Investigation

The report of an S.E.C. inquiry follows a Bloomberg article describing an effort by Hampton Creek to buy large quantities of its egg-free mayonnaise. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b6sNN5

Lyft Is Said to Fail to Find a Buyer, Despite Talks With Several Companies

The talks underline how difficult it has become to operate in the ride-hailing market, where people can book rides from drivers through a smartphone app. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2brZBFx

Scene City: Christie Brinkley, Cindy Sherman and Chuck Close Party in the Hamptons

Artists and collectors flock to Guild Hall’s summer gala, while a new benefit helps Asian elephants. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b3MpGi

Vows: Working Through Their Issues, One Lake at a Time

The couple’s romance proceeded in fits and starts as she worked through some issues and he accepted that they don’t need to like the same things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bn2btT

Frugal Traveler: How Technology Can Help You Travel and Save

Tips from the Frugal Traveler columnist on apps, cellphone plans and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bAmBj5

Meet Marcus, Goldman Sachs’s Online Lender for the Masses

The company plans to introduce a retail banking operation called Marcus, which will offer small consumer loans, which Goldman has traditionally avoided. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b7LnWP

Tech Tip: Picking a Digital Publishing Format

E-book readers and tablets can handle several types of files, but some may work better for certain kinds of books. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bnS3PQ

Bits: Daily Report: Uber Dominates Thursday

An acquisition, a self-driving partnership with Volvo and lawsuit news kept Uber at the forefront of tech for most of the day. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2brwcez

Social Q’s: Coming Out to His Conservative Parents: Is It Time?

Also, an employee with body odor, disrespectful customers and dealing with wedding catering that has gone very wrong. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bmnLPo

Modern Love: A Single Mom Escapes the Friend Zone, One Non-Date at a Time

With parenthood dampening her romantic options, a woman changes her strategy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byRAKX

Africa Takes Its Turn on the Runway

For “African Catwalk,” the Swedish photographer Per-Anders Pettersson spent five years documenting the energy of Africa’s emerging fashion industry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2biAROc

Documenting Africa’s Rising Fashion Industry

With its own fashion weeks, along with homegrown talent making a splash abroad, the continent is establishing itself as an important design hub. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byRpiQ

Corner Office: Bracken Darrell of Logitech: Be Sure to Tell the Boss What’s Wrong

The C.E.O. of Logitech says that when a company goes through tough times, employees need to speak up and know they will be heard. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2birZbC

Judge Overturns Uber’s Settlement With Drivers

The settlement was “not fair, adequate and reasonable,” the judge said, and the reimbursement was far beneath what might have been won had the suit proceeded. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b4JzPI

Your Money Adviser: Social Security Retreats From Cellphone-Based Online Security

The change means users can log on to their online “mySocialSecurity” accounts as before, with just a username and password. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b2COdQ

Gawker.com to Shut Down Next Week

Word of the website’s closing comes after the sale of its parent, Gawker Media, to Univision this week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bLX9KJ

Would a Rose, by a Gender-Neutral Baby Name, Smell as Sweet?

Hayden, Charlie, Emerson and other unisex names are not just a Hollywood fad but a rising trend among American parents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2biD0J3

Uber Acquires Otto, a Self-Driving Trucking Start-Up

The move is the most recent indication of Uber’s ambitions for autonomous vehicles that can provide services to both consumers and businesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bwezGm

Twitter Suspends 235,000 More Accounts Over Extremism

The suspensions over the last six months are part of the social network’s continuing effort to stop people from using it to promote terror. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b24Vds

A Danish Wind Turbine Maker Harnesses Data in a Push to Stay Ahead

Vestas was in a precarious position in 2012, but it is now a market leader, thanks in large part to its focus on data and mathematics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b19fcL

Tech Tip: Comparing Digital Video Recorders

Your cable provider can offer you a DVR to record your favorite programs, but TiVo’s hardware can do more than just time-shift your shows. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bpeYP3

Bits: Daily Report: Intel and Cisco, Shifting With the Times

Intel announced Alloy, a platform for virtual reality; and Cisco Systems, a maker of networking equipment, said it would cut about 5,500 jobs as it focuses on software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b3CzCJ

Before the Tour, the Store: In 21 Cities Around the World, Kanye West Sets Up Shop

The rapper and godfather of the current boom in fashionable concert merch goes global with a constellation of temporary stores. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b3XJO6

Fighting for the ‘Soul of France,’ More Towns Ban a Bathing Suit: The Burkini

The full-body bathing suit has become a flash point in a nation at odds with its Muslim population in the face of a series of terrorist attacks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2btMhfX

Debt. Terror. Politics. To Seattle Millennials, the Future Looks Scary.

Students at a Seattle coding school for women are somewhat optimistic about tech’s promise, but share a generation’s skepticism that the days ahead will be better. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bDGebI

Cisco to Cut 5,500 Jobs as It Shifts Toward Software

The maker of networking gear said it would shift focus away from hardware and gradually move to higher-margin software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bjJUMe

Scene City: John Legend Performs at Westfield World Trade Center Opening

Joined by Gayle King and other V.I.P.s, the singer celebrates the new luxury mall next to ground zero. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bnOSvY

Field Notes: Sneakers for That Sprint Down the Aisle

For comfort and casual style, more brides, particularly millennials, are choosing sneakers for themselves and even the whole wedding party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2btrRn4

Broadway’s Dirty Secret: How an Artisan Turns Costumes From Riches to Rags

Hochi Asiatico, one of Broadway’s distressors, explains how to work over a piece of fabric. Step No. 1? Shred it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bCp6TT

Scene City: John Legend Performs at Westfield World Trade Center Opening

Joined by Gayle King and other V.I.P.s, the singer celebrates the new luxury mall next to ground zero. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b5jEWR

Joye Cottage

A lovingly restored cottage in Aiken, S.C. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bnOWM4

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Tituss Burgess Reads ‘A Prince Charming for the Prom (Not Ever After, Though)’

The “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” actor reads the story of a gay high school student who gets invited to prom after prom after prom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bfb5Ka

At Home With: Joye Cottage, a Love Story

A chance meeting at law school leads to a partnership, over a dozen books and 25 years restoring a former Whitney estate. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b1RcDw

Pinterest Follows Rivals Into Selling Video Ads

The social-bookmarking site enters the competition with Facebook, Twitter and others vying for a share of the increasing amounts marketers are spending on digital ads. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bxcRFp

Scouting Report: Escape to the Hamptons. Check Out the Many Pop-ups.

Or sweat it out if the city, where there are new gelato-colored sneakers to be found and free workout classes to attend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bt3Mx0

Fighting Frizz? Then You Should’ve Put a Shower Cap on It.

In an effort to protect their straightened hair, some women are bringing shower caps out of the shower, even wearing them on the street. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b4EW6X

Up Next: Jeremy O. Harris, a Young Actor and Playwright, Asks Big Questions

After starring in a short film directed by James Franco, the 27-year-old thespian is heading to Yale’s graduate drama program this fall. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bHxaUs

Skin Deep: Olympian Style Inspires Kids and Some Adults

Before Simone, there was Flo Jo and Mary Lou. Athletes inspire, and not just on the fields of sport. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bnbSLw

Donald Trump Wants to Cut Visa Program He Used for His Own Models

Mr. Trump says he will end the H-1B program, which allows certain skilled immigrants to work in the United States — including some employees of Trump Model Management. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bgavcR

App Smart: Apps That Help Take the Guesswork Out of Grilling

Apps provide recipes, timers, advice — everything you need except steaks and burgers to make your cookout delicious. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bn3njs

Tech Tip: Converting Spreadsheets in Apple’s Numbers to Excel

Apple’s spreadsheet program can edit Microsoft Excel files, but you need to take an extra step to use those files in Excel again. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b1bwI3

Bits: Apps That Warm the Heart and Avoid Bad News

A handful of social media apps, like the Stories features on Instagram and Snapchat, are spurring some honest and unironic online sharing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2byk2hv

Beyond Coal: Imagining Appalachia’s Future

To offset lost mining jobs, officials, business leaders and environmentalists are setting aside political feuds to try to create an entrepreneurial economy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bdAfZI

Entrepreneurship: An Ecosystem Where Start-Ups Help Other Start-Ups

The founders of ContextMedia, a health care media company in Chicago, have helped other start-ups get through those perilous first years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bcfKx7

Donald Trump Wants to Cut Visa Program He Used for His Own Models

Mr. Trump says he will end the H-1B program, which allows certain skilled immigrants to work in the United States — including some employees of Trump Model Management. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bgavcR

State of the Art: A Charming Alternative Universe of You, Your Friends and No News

Both Snapchat Stories and the newer Instagram Stories let users experience their friends’ most intimate and endearing moments in a news-free zone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bmEao2

Editorial: A Break in the Assange Saga

The founder of WikiLeaks is central to a critical debate about secrecy, privacy and the public interest in the digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bzE6lp

Ford Promises Fleets of Driverless Cars Within Five Years

The carmaker said it aimed to have self-driving cars available for ride-hailing services by 2021. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2baU9VQ

The Cuban-American Generation Gap

Travel barriers to Cuba have been lifted, but many Americans who escaped Communism don’t want to return. They wish their children wouldn’t either. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2byc0XY

Their Hair Fell Out. Should the F.D.A. Have the Power to Act?

Giants of the industry are facing off against smaller players over a proposal to give the F.D.A. more authority to ensure the safety of beauty products. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2btifKf

Deal Professor: Expect Little Antitrust Challenge to Walmart’s Bid for Jet.com

Regulators are stuck in an outdated view of the world, while the internet giants are more attuned to the threat of nascent competitors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aYVXAR

China Launches Quantum Satellite in Bid to Pioneer Secure Communications

Researchers hope to beam transmissions from space to earth with quantum technology, a type of communication that could prove to be the most secure in the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b1CmPh

Square Feet: Chattanooga’s Innovation District Beckons to Young Entrepreneurs

Using renovated buildings outfitted with high-speed internet, the Tennessee city’s development strategy is designed to bring young tech start-ups downtown. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bkFW9t

Tech Tip: How to Set Up a Mass Email System

Many programs and services, such as MailChimp, can handle your hefty mailing list, and some of them are free. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bbjKxa

Bits: Google Duo Challenges FaceTime

Unlike Apple’s FaceTime app, Duo can be used between the Android and iOS universes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bbiv0N

Tech Fix: Google Duo Makes Video Calling Between Operating Systems Easier

The app fits into Google’s playbook. Over the last few years, Google has increasingly offered its important software and internet services to iPhone customers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aYgp4M

Op-Ed Contributor: Get Out of Gun Control, Apple

Icons are free speech, too. We can’t let Big Tech make all our choices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aQ7LqM

Tech Fix: A Google App Makes Video Calling Between Operating Systems Easier

Pippa Middleton Goes Out on Her Own. But She’s Not Alone.

The sister of Britain’s future queen makes a match that the often-critical British press seems to approve of. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bizNKE

Op-Ed Contributor: Peter Thiel: The Online Privacy Debate Won’t End with Gawker

Journalists have nothing to fear from my campaign against the website. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aOQj5W

The Top News Events That Got America Talking About Race

A Pew analysis found differences in black and white reactions online to big, often tragic, news moments like the church shooting in Charleston, S.C. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aVPmKo

Nan Goldin Wants You to Know She Didn’t Invent Instagram

She pioneered confessional autobiography as art, but her work reveals far more than just herself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b6pwAL

Bits: Daily Report: Live Video Is Where the Advertising Bucks Are

Social media companies are rushing to strike deals to bring live-streamed events to their users, and reap the benefits of higher-priced ads. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aWeca0

Tech Tip: Which Co-Pilot to Choose: Google Maps or Waze?

Google owns both mapping and navigation apps, but Google Maps and Waze take their own approach to getting you to your destination. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aUnQH3

With N.F.L. Deal, Twitter Live-Streams Its Ambitions

After the social network streams its first N.F.L. game on Sept. 15, it will assess whether live streaming can be a linchpin of its future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bgECW0

Bits: Intel’s New Mission: Find Fresh Uses for Its Famous Paranoia

The world’s biggest semiconductor company is scrambling for a place in sensors, wireless networking and autonomous vehicles, as computing spreads to nearly every machine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bgpmr9

Prototype: Is That Real Tuna in Your Sushi? Now, a Way to Track That Fish

Seafood-tracking software lets customers be more sure of what they’re eating and helps small fish sellers compete by cutting down on cumbersome paperwork. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b1wRlj

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Betting on Jet and Diverse Work Forces

The Walmart-Jet deal poses the question of whether Amazon is stoppable. Also, why hiring people who aren’t 20-something Stanford bros can be helpful. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b1jt0C

He Likes Trump. She Doesn’t. Can This Marriage Be Saved?

The heated presidential campaign of 2016 seeps into private life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b1013K

Q: Why Do Gay Men Love the Olympics? A: Isn’t It Obvious?

Everybody else is catching on to something others have known all along. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aQs6qW

A ‘Sex and the City’ for African Viewers

“An African City,” the steamy Ghanaian web series about five young women looking for love, becomes a critique of both Western and African cultures. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bo0FYj

Scene City: Benefits in the Hamptons and Cocktails at Saks

Raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Southampton Hospital, and a party on the newly opened terrace at the department store. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aSjl5T

Scene City: Partying for a Good Cause With Gwyneth Paltrow

Recent benefits included the Southampton Hospital Summer Party and the Paddle & Party for Pink, which raised $1.75 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bo0E6H

Noted: A Winning Look (Outside the Pool) for Michael Phelps

The warm-up parka worn by the United States swim team may be the fashion breakout of the 2016 Olympics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aNP5Do

Street Style: Look of Summer: The Little Black Sundress

Even in the oppressive heat of August, black is always in fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aZJRrJ

Night Out: Craig Robinson’s Turtles Give Him Guilt Trips

The star of “Morris From America” and “The Office” tests his German, tastes sausage and anticipates consequences to being the working father of two reptiles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aZzzrp

Never Too Hot to Wear Black

Heat, humidity and a fashion stalwart. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aNF5dw

Open Blog: Why We Should All Digest Our Data

As a software intern at The Times this summer, I’ve been lucky to work on a project that both enables data insights and serves as a nice example of how product and technology teams can support our mission in the newsroom. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bnZNSM

Circa Now: What a Nice Vacation You’re Having

The tyranny of others’ fabulous vacation photos on social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aQzXYT

Circa Now: What a Nice Vacation You’re Having

The tyranny of others’ fabulous vacation photos on social media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aQzXYT

Tech Tip: How to Make YouTube Stop Watching What You Watch

If you would like YouTube to stop compiling a list of all the clips you watch on the site, “pause” your Watch History. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aYO2nw

Bits: Daily Report: When Employees Want to Cash Out Private Stock

Tech start-ups often compensate employees with shares. But what happens when those companies have little interest in an initial public offering? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aRuKi4

Vows: From Reality Show to Reality: A Bachelor Finds Love

The couple, both analytical and adventurous, discover the real world in unexpected places. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aQj5Bi

Modern Love: How a Bird Feeder Revived My Marriage

A wife in India finds that feeding birds nourishes her relationship. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b2vOyt

Cover Story: Parker Sawyers Summons His Inner Obama

An actor’s first big break has him playing the president as a young man. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bbgmAS

Report Envisions Bitcoin’s Technology at the Heart of Global Finance

The World Economic Forum predicts that the blockchain concept introduced by the virtual currency could help banks offer cheaper, faster and more secure services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aXV4sr

Snapchat ‘Anime’ Effect Is Criticized as Asian Caricature

The app is once again under fire about a racial lens. This time the complaints involve “yellowface.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2b29GpV

Op-Ed Contributor: Too Poor to Afford the Internet

Kids in the Bronx sit outside the public library to catch the Wi-Fi leaking out the door. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aLIx8u

A Texting Truth Often Forgotten in Politics: Your Phone Remembers Everything

The emergence of an aide’s messages in the George Washington Bridge scandal is a reminder that texting can be perilous in politics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aODPtu

Review: ‘The Lost Arcade,’ a Love Letter to Old New York

A bittersweet reminiscence of arcade days and nights in 1980s and ’90s New York. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aWHq9i

Amid the Fury of the Olympics, the Zen of the Trampoline

We will always have the breaststroke, and long may it reign. But here’s a modest case for the discreet charm of a sport with some bounce. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bm28gO

Defiant Toasts at the Gawker Wake

The site founded by Nick Denton looks toward the future the way it did at its inception: tweaking the establishment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b0aCt6

On Wellness: Wellness, Beauty and Style — According to a French Ballet Star

Aurélie Dupont, the new director of dance at the Paris Opera, shares her secrets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2aMCy2A

Wheels: The Superglue Diet: How to Make a Lighter, Fuel-Sipping Car

Carmakers are turning to airplane-quality glue for seams and thinner steel to trim weight, while looking ahead to using magnesium and coasting to save fuel. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aPaM7H

Rites of Passage: O.C.D. in N.Y.C.

New York is a cruel city. Especially when you can’t grab onto a subway pole. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2b1pIAH

Social Q’s: May I Ignore Orders My Mother Says My Dead Nana Is Sending?

Also, blacklisting a florist whose flowers wilt, pressing your children to forgo gluten and combing through a hair-twirler’s dilemma from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2bke1Xp

No, Google Says, It Did Not Delete ‘Palestine’ From Its Maps

There is a social media storm of outrage about the removal of a “Palestine” label, but Google says the label was not there in the first place. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2baPc0H

Hack of Democrats’ Accounts Was Wider Than Believed, Officials Say

A Russian cyberattack is now thought to have breached the private email accounts of more than 100 party officials and groups. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2bgAkex

U.S. Court Blocks FCC Bid to Expand Public Broadband