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Critical Shopper: Where Enthusiasts of the Freeze Go for a Winter Coat

The Canadian tech labels Canada Goose and Arc’teryx operate in SoHo, if not quietly. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fSwMCx

Scouting Report: Fair Hopping, Parties and Shopping at Art Basel Miami Beach

Where to score your party-ready wardrobe needs, B12 shots, unlimited blowouts and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fFlhjo

Erich Bloch, Who Helped Develop IBM Mainframe, Dies at 91

In 1964, he transformed computing with the System/360, the foundation for the modern operating system that would host various software programs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fMuukO

GoPro, the Action Camera Maker, Plans 200 Layoffs

The cutbacks are aimed at reducing operating expenses and focusing on the company’s core business. The company’s president is also departing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fLUxZE

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Dan Savage Reads ‘DJ’s Homeless Mommy’

On this week’s Modern Love Podcast, the writer and advice columnist reads his own story of open adoption’s sometimes dark complexities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fMCkLe

Celebrating Shoes With Rihanna

The singer-cum-designer became the first woman to win an award for Shoe of the Year at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York on Tuesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fMvpSj

Boîte: Paul Sevigny Reopens Sway Lounge in SoHo

The home of the popular Sunday “Smiths/Morrissey Night” party is back, this time as Paul’s Casablanca. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gJI76C

Tech Tip: Add Folders to the Mac’s Sidebar

If you do not see shortcuts to the computer’s Pictures, Music or other standard folders when you open a Finder window, you can add them yourself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gW0f00

Bits: Daily Report: Twitter Struggles to Turn Prominence Into Profit

You can’t think about the 2016 presidential election without thinking about the social media service. But attention hasn’t translated into big profits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gJlkYp

Now, Netflix Users Can Watch Movies Offline on Their Mobile Devices

Users will be able binge watch some shows and movies on their phones and tablets without eating up their entire data plan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fEmmru

Up Next: An Art World Player With a Warhol Pedigree

Casey Fremont, 33, is the new executive director of the Art Production Fund based in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gGEtN8

Skin Deep: ‘Instagram Face’: Is It the End of Good Makeup?

From selfies for pay to sponsored content, social media has changed the cosmetics game for good. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fRp7V2

Insomniacs Are Helped by Online Therapy, Study Finds

The report suggests that many garden-variety insomniacs could benefit from cognitive behavior therapy without ever having to talk to a therapist. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gxYKlo

Skin Deep: ‘Instagram Face’: Is It the End of Good Makeup?

From selfies for pay to sponsored content, social media has changed the cosmetics game for good. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fRp7V2

App Smart: Take Your Smartphone Photography to the Next Level

Some apps mimic a single-lens reflex camera in options and complexity, while others unleash your creativity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gKrMNW

Tech Fix: Two Sous Vide Gadgets Face Off in a Kitchen Showdown

Sous vide cooking is simple enough: Put a bag of food in hot water and wait. But two devices for doing this, the Joule and the Anova, differ greatly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fDXIXS

Critic's Notebook: The Far Right Has a New Digital Safe Space

Gab, a social media network built like a hybrid of Twitter and Reddit, bans very little and has become a conservative bunker of sorts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gK9yw3

Snapchat’s Path to a Big Payday

Snapchat started in 2011 as an app through which people could send messages that would disappear. Now it has many features and a large user base. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gI4MA4

State of the Art: While We Weren’t Looking, Snapchat Revolutionized Social Networks

Once known for its disappearing messages, Snap, the parent of Snapchat, has moved into news and, with Spectacles, consumer devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gI1U6n

Trying Snap’s Spectacles: Live With the Look, Enjoy the View

Spectacles, the video-recording sunglasses released by the company behind Snapchat, are among the most compelling tech gadgets of recent years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fKPPeI

Pirelli’s Reality Check: Portraying Beauty at Any Age

With its 2017 calendar, Pirelli again forsakes its tradition of scantily clad young women in provocative poses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g4xjyQ

If Trump Tweets It, Is It News? A Quandary for the News Media

News organizations grapple with covering a commander in chief who uses his Twitter account as a bully pulpit and propaganda weapon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fABo1l

On the Runway: Samantha Cameron, From 10 Downing Street to Selfridges

The wife of former prime minister David Cameron of Britain is about to start her own fashion line. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fOybtS

Party Coverage: Scene City: Cate Blanchett, Amy Adams and Margot Robbie at the Gotham Awards

The unofficial kickoff to the movie campaign season began Monday night, with a red carpet of bejeweled stars. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fOiySQ

Party Coverage: Scene City: Cate Blanchett, Amy Adams and Margot Robbie at the Gotham Awards

The movie campaign season began Monday night, with the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2guB55e

Perfectly Designed and Extravagantly Nice Things

In the spirit of the season, consider one of these modern treasures for yours — or you. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fzLShB

Gotham Independent Film Awards Red Carpet Fashion

See what Anya Taylor-Joy, Naomi Harris, Casey Affleck, Janelle Monáe and other stars wore to the awards show honoring independent films. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fNAqNR

Lapo Elkann, Italian Scion and Fashion Designer, Is Arrested in Manhattan

The 39-year-old is a grandson of Giovanni Agnelli, who turned his family’s auto company, Fiat, into a worldwide conglomerate. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gFCXY7

Tech Tip: Skip the Phish on the Menu

Fake messages claiming to be from Amazon are one of the many tactics online thieves use to try and get your financial information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g2jkcG

Intel to Team With Delphi and Mobileye for Self-Driving Cars

For Intel, especially, the collaboration is an effort to catch up in autonomous vehicles, a field where some chip makers have made deeper inroads. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fGDnMW

Gotham Independent Film Awards Red Carpet

See what actors like Greta Gerwig, Naomie Harris and Casey Affleck wore on the red carpet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gttJyH

Elegant Bracelet Watches for Men

In steel, platinum and gold, the latest styles are something to celebrate. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fynoFE

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Spends a Month Behind the Woodshed

From fake news to a censorship tool to a slow draw on removing hate speech, the social media giant is struggling to deal with the ethics of its business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g2cTqd

Uber, Seeking to Expand, Defends Itself at Europe’s Highest Court

Judges must decide whether the popular ride-booking company is a transportation enterprise or a digital platform that may provide a range of services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g1xtHa

On the Runway: The World’s Biggest Handbag Hall

Selfridges has opened the first phase of a 61,000-square-foot sales area that, when finished, will house more than 70,000 items on any given day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fLGSF5

Op-Ed Contributor: Facebook Shouldn’t Fact-Check

It’s dangerous to promise that a social network will vet what’s true. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gR1Y6J

Samsung, Pressured by Investor, Will Review Its Structure

The South Korean electronics giant may create a holding company structure after an American hedge fund called for the company to shake up its operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fZh71z

News Outlets Rethink Usage of the Term ‘Alt-Right’

Often used to describe a far-right, white nationalist movement and criticized by some as euphemizing extreme views, the label has emerged as a linguistic flash point. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gQbrez

Facebook Runs Up Against German Hate Speech Laws

The social network’s efforts to placate German authorities provide a case study for its moves to combat fake news and hate speech online worldwide. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fYzS5B

An Artful Photographer Captures a Trip to Russia

Jamie Hawkesworth documents scenes and people across the country for a new exhibition at J.W. Anderson Workshops. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fupCFP

The Season’s Most Delicate Pastels

In a palette of pale petal, sky and sun, underpinnings peek through silk blouses and soft knits. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fJpnp3

Tech Tip: How Google Knows When Your Bills Are Due

Gmail attempts to make life easier by scanning your messages and reminding you of pending events, but you can pick what you want to be nagged about. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gbnx0G

Bits: Daily Report: Uber Wants to Avoid ‘Transportation’ Label in Europe

The ride-hailing service goes to court Tuesday to explain why it is a digital platform that would not be as heavily regulated as a traditional taxi service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gowP7i

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Talks Beauty, Femininity and Feminism

The award-winning author, most recently of “Americanah,” is now the face of No7, the makeup brand owned by the pharmacy chain Boots. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gP6anB

The Week Ahead: Cyber Monday Hits as the U.S. Awaits Jobs Data

Retailers follow up Black Friday with online deals, and the European Court of Justice considers how to regulate the San Francisco-based ride-booking service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2glxx59

CNN Brings In the Social App Beme to Cultivate a Millennial Audience

The cable news network will shut down the social media app and absorb its 12 employees, who will work to persuade younger, more skeptical viewers to tune in. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fIb2ZS

Trilobites: With Shifts in National Mood Come Shifts in Words We Use, Study Suggests

A new analysis of Google Books and The New York Times archives suggests that when things get bad, the words do, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gxmkh6

When A.I. Matures, It May Call Jürgen Schmidhuber ‘Dad’

A researcher who co-wrote a paper in the 1990s on a crucial artificial intelligence technique feels overlooked by today’s stars in the field. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpTNy5

In Europe, Is Uber a Transportation Service or a Digital Platform?

The European Court of Justice will hear arguments that will most likely determine how the ride-sharing service can operate across the European Union. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gwCFmp

Nintendo’s New Console May Feed Your Nostalgia, if You Can Get One

The NES Classic Edition, a smaller version of a 30-year-old game system, is one of the year’s hottest gifts. But the trip down memory lane isn’t without headaches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gzZhmV

The Plush Pleasure of Velvet

Sometimes in an uncertain world, you just need the feel of this luxurious fabric. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gu6y6N

Paper Cuts

The Swiss art of Scherenschnitt tells stories in silhouette. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fn1sgt

In Jewelry, the Personal Connection

Custom and customized jewelry is becoming increasingly popular. As one wearer said, “So many people have all the same jewelry.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2guaJzd

In Lapland, Nature’s Outdoor Sculpture Park

Trees on the high Arctic fells here are so coated in frosty rime that they look like towers of shaving foam, or maybe a giant column of popcorn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g59sSg

Going Beyond Time

The charitable projects supported by Swiss watch companies range from protecting the oceans to fighting illiteracy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fn2Qjk

Experiences, With a Bow on Them

Sometimes a hotel stay or a charitable donation can be the most memorable presents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gu7JCY

More Than Just a Suitcase

Improvements in design and functionality are driving growth in luggage sales. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gu3XgR

A Glittering Ride

One gift suggestion: A rocking horse covered in Swarovski crystals. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fn6lpX

Gems Between Book Covers

Publishers’ lists include several new books on jewelry and design subjects. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gu76cC

London — and Paris and New Delhi — in Silk Scarves

A love affair with maps inspired the British textile designer Helen Chatterton to expand her designs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fn2KrK

Field Notes: For Interracial Couples, Growing Acceptance, With Some Exceptions

Five decades after the Loving ruling, intolerance is still sometimes an issue for interracial couples. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fPnFzT

What Is the Color of Beauty?

A multibillion-dollar industry of skin-whitening products dominates the West African beauty market, creating a world of mixed messages for the women who live there. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fPrJ34

Scene Stealers: From Moguls to Mortals

After a fall from power in Hollywood, is there a path back? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gJofmP

Oldest Living Yoga Celebrity Tells All

“She said they helped elevate her consciousness,” a photographer says of the high heels preferred by Täo Porchon-Lynch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g2LHup

Girl Power? For Lara Croft, It’s a Complicated Legacy

She remains a polarizing figure among gamers, a paradox regarded as either a digital pinup girl or a feminist role model — or sometimes both. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gIhWA1

Tech Tip: Fighting iOS Calendar Spam

Unsolicited invitations sent to your calendar program are yet another way junk mailers try to get your attention, but you have some ways to dodge it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gIeci6

Tech Tip: Build Your Own Computer

You can put your own computer hardware together from a kit or a collection of parts and you might even be able to run Windows on it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2guXT5h

Value of Payments Provider Stripe Doubles to $9.2 Billion

The start-up completed a funding round that included CapitalG, the investment arm of Alphabet, and General Catalyst Partners. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fhBpHF

Night Out: Erykah Badu’s Beautiful Braids Take Time

The host of the Soul Train Awards settles in for six hours of conversation, music and hair rejuvenation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdPPFp

Books of Style: Holiday Books About Pearls, Parties and Peace

Need an escape from the pall of politics? Sink into glossy pages that chronicle movie stars on holiday, kitties in windows or just great clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fhAs1M

Party Coverage: Scene City: Angels in Autumn

Last week’s galas include: Guggenheim International Gala, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, the Humane Society and the American Museum of Natural History. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2guFmpH

Party Coverage: Scene City: Angels in Autumn

Last week’s galas include: Guggenheim International Gala, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, the Humane Society and the American Museum of Natural History. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gpK8qS

The New Workplace Is Agile, and Nonstop. Can You Keep Up?

Cloud computing and agile computing have proved to be a strong combination. Work/life balance may give way to work/life mix. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g0r3uy

Life as a Runway: What 9 Shoppers Wore While Browsing Madison Avenue

Last weekend, a stylish uptown crowd could be spotted peering through windows and looking to replenish their wardrobes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gcLnGO

Modern Love: Catfishing Strangers to Find Myself

A young boy in Finland pretends he’s a woman on an online gaming website to get the attention of other players. Then the game changes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2go6fOc

Modern Love: Catfishing Strangers to Find Myself

A young boy in Finland pretends he’s a woman on an online gaming website to get the attention of other players. Then the game changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2go6fOc

Social Q’s: Trump Won. Still Moving to Canada?

Also, when blended families are too big to blend in one house, and revisiting holiday food clashes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gj0SfP

Vows: A Chef-Tested Recipe for Marital Success

Ferris Bueller had his day off, but for these chefs, finding a time away from work to marry was a tall order. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fH3S5O

How Fifth Avenue Is Coping

Along Fifth Avenue, the luxury stores adjacent to Trump Tower adjust to the none-too-jolly presence of police barricades and bomb-sniffing dogs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g5b5wW

Does Cranberry Sauce Come With That Flogging?

Lust straddles the worlds of sex, performance art and dining in Bushwick, Brooklyn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fGHrO7

A Brooklyn Party Where Thankgiving Dinner Is Served on Nude Bodies

Lust straddles the worlds of sex, performance art and food: “This is a sexy party, not a sex party.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gikxjA

Airline Used by Amazon Goes to Court as Pilot Strike Enters Day 2

An extended strike could affect customers of Amazon, a major client of ABX. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gh9V0H

Scouting Report: Are You Ready for the Biggest Shopping Weekend of the Year?

Make it meaningful at shops that are donating to good causes, get a free ride with Uber for shopping on Small Business Saturday, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gC1xgq

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Molly Ringwald Reads ‘From Divorce, a Fractured Beauty’

On this week’s Modern Love Podcast, the actress reads the story of one couple’s surprising postdivorce discovery: a happy family vacation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ggY2rG

Boîte: Goldie’s, a Greenpoint Bar by Way of Las Vegas

With its cheap drinks and friendly faces, Goldie’s conjures up faded Vegas casinos and blue-collar beer-and-shot joints. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fSfeqe

Fabled London Nightclub Fabric Will Reopen

The venue was shuttered in September after the deaths of two teenage clubgoers; its closure was lamented as a blow to the city’s night life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gh3Ym9

Tech Tip: Moving a Mac’s Photos Library

If you find that the pictures in the Mac’s Photos app are starting to crowd your computer’s internal storage, you can relocate them to an external drive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fRTmv9

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Courts China With Censoring Software

China is a tempting market for Facebook, which has been banned there since 2009. But to get in, the social network may have to compromise on its mission. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ggayaL

App Smart: Weather Apps to Download and Store Up for Winter

An array of forecasting apps can help you prepare for the rainy, windy or snowy conditions to come. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fow8sH

Entrepreneurship: Seeds of a Fintech Start-Up Sometimes Come From the Trenches

Bucking the trend of the millennial hotshot entrepreneur, professionals with years of experience have created some of the most recent tech-based financial services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f6bxOB

Corner Office: John Lilly: Simplify Your Message, and Repeat Often

Mr. Lilly of Greylock Partners, a venture capital firm, says he learned the keep his message simple and say it the same way over and over to prevent confusion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fopjHC

James Simons’s Foundation Starts New Institute for Computing, Big Data

The new venture, the Flatiron Institute, will house programmers and scientists researching astrophysics, among other projects. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f4KKT3

Auto Safety Regulators Seek a Driver Mode to Block Apps

Voluntary guidelines will be issued amid a spike in traffic fatalities in the last two years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gikr9w

New Tool Aims to Parse the Value of Online Ad Viewing

Moat awards different scores depending on whether an advertisement’s audio is on or how much of it streams, a seeming leap forward in a confounding realm of analytics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fmWDih

Facebook Said to Create Censorship Tool to Get Back Into China

The social network, blocked in China since 2009, has developed software to keep posts from appearing in users’ news feeds in specific geographic areas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gjmABw

James Simons’s Foundation Starts New Institute for Computing, Big Data

The new venture, the Flatiron Institute, will house programmers and scientists researching astrophysics, among other projects. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fmPH4P

Night Out: Lauren Graham’s Taste of Tokyo

After sake- and snack-shopping, the “Gilmore Girls” star shares sushi, and a love of Japanese culture, with her half sister. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fD0vMX

Unsustainability Shutters Socially Responsible Luxury Brand Suno

After eight years, the label is folding, amid talk that it was unable to attract investors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdFNmX

Life as a Runway: What 10 Actors Wore to a Spike Lee Casting Call in Brooklyn

The long line of actors and performers dressed sharply. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ghqdIL

Tech Tip: Using Twitter’s New Expanded Mute Powers

As part of its response to online abuse, the service now allows users to mute hashtags, keywords and other material from their notifications. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2giF1pY

Bits: Anti-Clinton Fake News Casts Pizzeria as Front for Crime

A Washington pizzeria has been the victim of a barrage of false articles on social media and fake news sites saying their pizzeria was a front for a child trafficking ring led by Hillary Clinton. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gecx2S

On the Runway: British Super-Stylists Intent on Spreading Their Brand of Chaos

Charlotte Stockdale and her longtime friend and business associate Katie Lyall have decided that the world needs a stylish smartphone cover. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fnfblO

Trilobites: Your Phone Carries Chemical Clues About You, but There Are Limits to Using Them

Researchers could make inferences about people from the chemicals they left on their phones, but there could be problems with using them in criminal investigations and court cases. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gcyOdZ

On the Runway: British Super-Stylists Intent on Spreading Their Brand of Chaos

Charlotte Stockdale and her longtime friend and business associate Katie Lyall have decided that the world needs a stylish smartphone cover. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fnfblO

On Technology: Is Social Media Disconnecting Us From the Big Picture?

We’ve heard about its power to help us empathize with others. But what if, instead, it’s just cocooning us with our friends? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fXYuvt

Fleurier, a Swiss Watch Company Town

For centuries the village of flowers has been the center of crafts that turn timepieces into works of art. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fMJCm2

Boghossian Keeps Jewelry in the Family

Generations of gem dealing has produced a high jewelry company that focuses on novel materials and dazzling technique. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fXqwY0

Louisa Guinness, a Life in Art Jewelry

The dealer’s personal collection includes pieces by Alexander Calder, Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst and others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fMDDgU

Moving Jewelry Sales Online in India

Indian women still love traditional jewelry for special occasions but the website Melorra wants to provide their daytime jewelry needs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fXrFPe

At Jewelry Arabia, the Maharani

Amrapali creates a necklace with more than 3,230 diamonds for the event. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fMGWVA

To Snag Snapchat Spectacles in New York, a Long, Cold Wait

At a pop-up store in Manhattan, hundreds of people waited for the chance to buy $130 sunglasses that take 10-second video shared wirelessly to their Snapchat app. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fzISxK

Protecting Your Digital Life in 7 Easy Steps

Here are some basic actions for making your personal data more difficult for attackers to access. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fhyeLH

Fact Check: This Pizzeria Is Not a Child-Trafficking Site

A Washington restaurant is reeling from menacing calls and online abuse after a fake story: That Hillary Clinton abuses children there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gcdJUF

Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball

Scenes from the iconic party of the 1960s, held at the Plaza hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2flmf2o

Global Health: Telling Mosquitoes Apart With a Cellphone

Calling their project “Shazam for Mosquitoes,” Stanford students showed that common mobile phones could distinguish the hums of beating wings, which could prove useful in fighting diseases. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gDvYUs

50 Years Ago, Truman Capote Hosted the Best Party Ever

The guests wore black tie and couture dresses. But with its unlikely mix of attendees, the Black and White Ball helped to break down the old order. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fz0Gcq

Bits: Daily Report: At Apple, U.S. Jobs That Go Beyond Manufacturing

Apple makes one product domestically: the Mac Pro, in Austin, Tex. But in addition to the manufacturing jobs that it has created, Apple employs 6,000 at its own Austin campus. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gvsYbX

Tech Tip: Making Movies With Windows 10

Microsoft’s Windows Movie Maker app is headed for retirement next year, but an updated version is promised and other programs may fill the void. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fLfTtI

Instagram Introduces New Features That Mimic Twitter and Snap Tools

The photo-sharing social network, which is owned by Facebook, is offering users the ability to share live videos and ephemeral messages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fhJEyv

On the Runway: Fashion Begins to Speak Out Against President-Elect Donald Trump

Some designers have announced their disdain, while others seem to be waiting for the inauguration and the incoming administration’s first steps. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gBXb9M

At De Grisogono, It’s All Gems and Glamour

Fawaz Gruosi ensures the house’s watch and jewelry creations have allure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gcz39T

Opportunities Create ‘Quite a Wild Month’ for Bangkok Jewelers

Kavant & Sharart are debuting at Jewelry Arabia and Saks Fifth Avenue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gttgjx

Deciphering Jewels From the Maghreb

An exhibition sheds light on materials and designs used in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2feINhU

Custom Jewelry, Mini Size

Bespoke pieces for children are becoming a significant part of the market, especially in India. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gtpeHF

In Lebanon, a Jeweler Modernizes a 19th Century Setting

Selim Mouzannar has stopped using silver under gems, taking the tricks out of the Falamenk Ottoman style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2feILqi

In Amsterdam, the Story of Jewelry’s Beginnings

An exhibition at the Sieraad International Jewelry Fair included 75 items from three museums. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gtz50g

On These French Ski Slopes, You’re on Your Own

Around this 12th century village, there is no avalanche control, snow grooming or man-made slopes. And the ski patrol tells you that it is dangerous. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eVlsXl

Microsoft Spends Big to Build a Computer Out of Science Fiction

The computer giant says it’s ready to start planning a prototype quantum computer, a superpowerful device that relies on subatomic particles instead of transistors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gt9xAf

American Music Awards Red Carpet 2016

Updating: See what celebrities wore to one of music’s biggest award shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gbkbcy

American Music Awards Red Carpet 2016

See what celebrities wore to one of music’s biggest award shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gc1AwA

How Apple Empowers, and Employs, the American Working Class

The tech giant probably won’t bring all production to the United States, as Donald Trump has suggested, but it provides diverse opportunities for thousands of Americans, along with a ladder to climb. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gt5Af4

How Fake News Goes Viral

How a misinformed Twitter post the night after the presidential election fueled a nationwide conspiracy theory and became a talking point for a world leader — even as it was being proved false. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g8qYWh

Preoccupations: Quit Social Media. Your Career May Depend on It.

Our increasing addiction to the constant stimulus of updates, likes and posts is damaging our ability to concentrate deeply and focus on work that matters. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2guKmyk

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Fake News, Trolls and Other Spectacles

Facebook and Twitter faced fallout from the ways they had been used during the election, and Snapchat’s parent released video-recording glasses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eQWEQj

Ivory Coast Style

The photographer Émilie Régnier chronicles popular looks, influenced by Beyoncé and Rihanna, in the hair salons of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2farIpk

Table for Three: Tom Ford, Ben Mankiewicz and a Fashion-Film Vortex

The designer-director and the film presenter find common bonds over old movies, childhood influences and the perfectly buttoned suit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fqVvei

This Life: When Tech Is a Problem Child

How parents fight back against their kids’ obsession with smartphones and social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gpOdMj

America’s Great Divide — About How to Archive Its Fashion

Two approaches to collecting clothes are now on view in Michigan and at the Met. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2famc63

Portfolio: Ivory Coast Style

“Hair,” a study by the photographer Émilie Régnier, chronicles popular looks, influenced by Beyoncé and Rihanna, in the hair salons of Abidjan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gpJ3jd

This Life: When Tech Is a Problem Child

How parents fight back against their kids’ obsession with smartphones and social media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gpOdMj

Facebook Considering Ways to Combat Fake News, Mark Zuckerberg Says

In a Facebook post Friday, Mr. Zuckerberg wrote that the company was considering third-party verification, better automated detection tools and simpler ways to flag suspicious content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g5FDBy

Showdown Looms as U.S. Questions Chinese Deal for Aixtron

The Chinese buyer of the German chip designer is asking President Obama to rule directly after a U.S. advisory panel recommended he block the deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fqGSrj

Trump Adviser Takes Stake in China Ride-Sharing Company

John Paulson, a hedge fund billionaire, has invested in Didi Chuxing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fcXk0X

Essay: Trap of Exposing Fake News: Eroding Trust in Real Reporting

Fake news should be shunned, but the discussion of it misunderstands a new media world in which every story is at risk of being discredited, not by argument but by sheer force. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpQnao

DraftKings and FanDuel Agree to Merge Daily Fantasy Sports Operations

The merger must be approved by regulators. Their values fell in the past year as attorneys general questioned their legality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g3VzV3

L.G.B.T. Gamers Huddle for a Postelection Reality Check

GaymerX East, a convention that embraces gender diversity in gaming, took place amid fears of a Trump-era backlash. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fprGLb

L.G.B.T. Gamers Huddle for a Postelection Reality Check

GaymerX East, a convention that embraces gender diversity in gaming, took place amid fears of a Trump-era backlash. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fprGLb

Party Coverage: Scene City: Arts and Science

Last week’s galas included the Whitney Museum, the French Heritage Society and the New York Hall of Science. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eOVe8T

I.R.S. Is Seeking Tax Evaders Who Use Bitcoin

The I.R.S. has asked Coinbase, the largest Bitcoin exchange in the United States, for the records of customers who bought virtual currency from 2013 to 2015. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g6oLJ5

How Van Jones Became a Star of the 2016 Campaign

The CNN talking head emerges from the election as a popular voice. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g4I452

Day Out: Anna Netrebko Shops the Way She Sings: Exuberantly

Ahead of a run in “Manon Lescaut” at the Metropolitan Opera, the Russian soprano stockpiles holiday gifts for friends and family. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fDql6n

Tech Tip: Change Safari’s Search Engine Under the Hood

You can get results from another search engine with a quick visit to the browser’s settings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g2QQ21

Bits: Daily Report: The Fake News Precedent Outside the United States

Political scientists say false stories posted to the social network have played a role in elections around the world for several years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gqP67U

Vows: Cece Wedel and Mauricio Perez: After a Clumsy First Kiss, Making Out Just Fine

This couple’s first smooch was a clunker. But the second one was perfect. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g3g8yt

After the Election, Some Women Assert Themselves With Small Gestures

Those who feel misogyny carried the day are taking stands against a male-dominated world, from the workplace to rituals like holiday cards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eKQWiV

Modern Love: When Eve and Eve Bit the Apple

A Christian woman’s identity is challenged by her love for church and another woman. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gmOCPj

Op-Ed Contributor: Silicon Valley Helped Create Trump, and That’s Bad for It

By publishing fake news and disrupting standards of truth and civility, tech companies allowed Trump to spread his message. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g4ioG4

Jay W. Forrester Dies at 98; a Pioneer in Computer Models

In addition to developing system dynamics modeling, Mr. Forrester, an M.I.T. professor, was an inventor of magnetic core memory for computers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fmkz6p

McDonald’s Introduces Screen Ordering and Table Service

The revamped system aims to address longer wait times by seating customers rather than having them wait at a counter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gnVjBw

Udacity, an Online Learning Start-Up, Offers Tech Job Trials

With a new program, Blitz, Udacity is expanding an effort to train workers in high-tech fields in which workers are in high demand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fKlxd8

Airbnb Broadens Its Business With Tours and Travel Experiences

Facing challenges in its core business of short-term rentals, Airbnb is aiming to become a fuller-service travel company by connecting travelers with local guides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g0RmiB

Social Q’s: Dumped Moms, Gun-Toting Guests: It’s Thanksgiving

Tips on how to navigate the holiday in an especially polarized climate. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gnvzW2

Tesla and SolarCity Shareholders Approve Merger

Putting the two together will yield a green-energy company whose products include electric cars and solar panels for homes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2flHjDA

Wheels: At the Los Angeles Auto Show, an Industry Ponders Its Digital Future

Automakers promoted their high-tech bona fides and environmentally friendly conscience at the AutoMobility LA conference. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eL63Zy

Fake News on Facebook? In Foreign Elections, That’s Not New.

The social network’s political sway is a given in places like the Philippines, Indonesia and Colombia, where false news often emerges to influence the vote. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2flExOp

Tech Tip: Erasing the Past From Google Search

The United States doesn’t have “right to be forgotten” laws as Europe does, but Google considers some requests to remove information from search results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2frzkF9

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Does Some Explaining on Metrics

It’s been a tough week for Mark Zuckerberg’s company. First it was fake news complaints; now it’s acknowledging bad user metrics. Neither is good. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gmGRKf

Tech Tip: Turn an iPad-Made Movie Into a DVD

Home videos and other clips can be copied off the tablet and recorded onto a disc for watching on a standard DVD player. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fZJnRF

Party Coverage: Scene City: A Salute to Tom Hanks at the MoMA Film Benefit

Hollywood’s Mr. Nice Guy is honored, with speeches by Steve Martin and Emma Watson, among others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f4ixH7

Party Coverage: Scene City: Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Meg Ryan at MoMA

Hollywood’s Mr. Nice Guy is honored by the Museum of Modern Art’s annual film benefit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gmhpEp

In Czech Republic, Some Hope a Trump Could Bring Star Power

Ivana Trump, the president-elect’s first wife, says she wants to be ambassador to the Czech Republic, a prospect that excites many in her homeland. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gejUsB

Automated Pro-Trump Bots Overwhelmed Pro-Clinton Messages, Researchers Say

The purpose of the chatbots was to rant, confuse people or muddy discussions on Twitter in the days before the election, an Oxford University report found. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fzZvMF

On the Runway: Salvatore Ferragamo Puts 3 Designers Atop Its Creative Team

In a move that runs against an industry trend toward consolidation, the Italian design house parceled out its men’s, women’s and shoe collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fZ0Yu4

A New Payroll System Misfires, and Canadians Ask: Where’s My Pay?

More than 80,000 public servants have had trouble getting paid because of a system’s flaws, and some managers have even had to lend money to subordinates. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fzkKhA

Unbuttoned: When Miuccia Prada Met David O. Russell

Three new short films from three big brands challenge expectations about the relationship of fashion and film, and what exactly they are selling. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fZBCP8

In Brussels, Sharing a Passion for Watches

“I started this group because I knew no one in Belgium with an interest in watches,” said Geert Van Steen, the club’s president. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f6MbyC

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Watch Becomes Frosted Gold

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the women’s model, an Italian jeweler puts a new style on the iconic timepiece. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYe49H

To Complete Audemars Piguet’s Trilogy, Diamond Outrage

The Swiss brand is to introduce the piece at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in January. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f6Ig4R

Brand Awareness is the Goal at Vacheron Constantin

Juan Carlos Torres, the brand’s chief executive, also wants to expand its reach in the American market. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYaVqz

A Love Affair with Cartier

Loretta Lazar enjoys wondering about her watches’ histories: “It’s a sense of connection with the past.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f6Hbdl

Facebook Acts to Restore Trust After Overstating Video Views

Facebook promises to increase use of outside measurement services for ads and to expand use of metrics services, among other measures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f1Pwfa

Yoga? Weaving? Vigils? The Search for Postelection Calm

What some people did this past week, from interfaith vigils to yoga classes to group mediation sessions, once the votes were counted. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fWDntS

Scouting Report: Openings All Over Town: Coach, Moncler, Canada Goose and More

Holiday pop-ups galore and sample sales at Rick Owens and Charlotte Olympia. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g07BwD

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Mark Duplass Reads ‘Out of the Darkness’

The actor and director reads the story of a man whose wife has a psychotic break. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fxX9Oc

Transgender on Tinder? Now You Can Identify Yourself That Way

The dating app says the change will cut down on harassment and complaints that caused people to be barred from the service. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2febhcp

Russell Simmons, the Yoga King of Los Angeles

The music and entertainment mogul opens a new yoga mecca, Tantris, in West Hollywood, complete with blow-dry stations and an activewear boutique. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fGomfc

Looking Back on the Making of ‘The Godfather’ With Francis Ford Coppola

Scribbled notes by the director on the original novel and the subsequent screenplay have been turned into a coffee table book. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f5aAEF

Protecting Your Digital Life in 7 Easy Steps

Here are some basic actions for making your personal data more difficult for attackers to access. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fhyeLH

Bits: Daily Report: The Increasingly Tectonic Force of Social Media

The election of Donald J. Trump, the rise of Bernie Sanders, and the momentum behind Brexit and ISIS all show the newly global gravity of social media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fWwWpA

Tech Tip: Keep Your Email Online or Off

Most web-based email services allow you to download copies of your messages to the computer with a stand-alone mail program. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f4QeeM

App Smart: After a Bitter Election Season, Apps to Spread Good Cheer

Motivational apps encourage you to reach a goal or “pay it forward” with good deeds, while a private messaging app can bring you closer to loved ones. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fWBZWV

Boîte: An Italian Bar Fit for Romance in Greenwich Village

Bar Fortuna is on second floor of Casa Apicii, a quieter Italian restaurant that replaced the Lion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fZb6mZ

Tech Fix: How Not to Overpay on Black Friday? Let the Web Be Your Guide

Despite what the ads say, the overwhelming majority of deals on the day after Thanksgiving are duds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fXNW2b

Dante Ferretti Goes From Cinecitta to Madison Avenue

Martin Scorsese’s favorite set designer lends his talents to a different kind of production: a Tod’s store window. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fxg37Z

Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, Is People’s Sexiest Man Alive

At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Mr. Johnson is the first Samoan and one of the most muscular men ever chosen by the magazine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fVT7O4

State of the Art: Social Media’s Globe-Shaking Power

The election of Donald J. Trump is perhaps the starkest illustration yet that social networks are helping to rewire human society. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fViAWm

On the Runway: The Latest Piece of Alexander McQueen Memorabilia: A London Penthouse

A duplex in the Mayfair neighborhood, decorated in homage to Mr. McQueen, is on the market for $10.6 million — even though he never lived there. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gg4yD7

Where Everybody Knows Your Name and Accepts Your Politics

Welcome to Neary’s, a safe space for Republicans and Trump voters in a heavily Democratic city. In 2017, the bar will celebrate 50 years in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2geFc8C

Snapchat’s Parent Files for a Stock Offering

The confidential filing by Snap Inc. might allow the social network company to hold an offering as soon as March. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f22blg

Transgender on Tinder? Now You Can Identify Yourself That Way

The dating app says the change will cut down on harassment and complaints that caused people to be barred from the service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2febhcp

Party Coverage: Scene City: Gwen Stefani, Bono and Zendaya Honored at Glamour Women of the Year Awards

The annual awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles and honored its first Man of the Year. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdG4eB

Party Coverage: Scene City: Gwen Stefani, Bono and Zendaya Honored at Glamour Women of the Year Awards

The annual awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles and honored its first Man of the Year. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fSlgp5

On the Runway: Ivanka Trump Blurs the Line Between Professional and Political

Promoting a bracelet from her own brand that she wore during her father’s “60 Minutes” interview, the incoming first daughter raises some eyebrows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fSUhIO

Tech Tip: Give Children a Safer Searching Experience

If you’d like to keep the young ones from seeing inappropriate material in search results, make sure the built-in filter is enabled. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gcZYWR

Bits: Daily Report: Twitter Addresses Troll Problem. Again.

The social network’s well-documented difficulty with users’ bad behavior may well be its biggest concern. But at least its executives admit it is a problem. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gdSEcI

Square Feet: Hartford Kicks Open Its Doors to Innovators

A new state grant program is aimed at creating urban settings to support entrepreneurs and attract younger workers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gdJHQJ

Secret Backdoor in Some U.S. Phones Sent Data to China, Analysts Say

Security contractors recently discovered preinstalled software in some Android phones that monitors where users go, whom they talk to and what they write in texts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fBzutR

Twitter Adds New Ways to Curb Abuse and Hate Speech

The social media company is making it easier to hide unwanted content and report abuse, but some say that’s not enough. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fu2wxZ

Tech Distractions Blamed for Rise in Traffic Fatalities

Highway deaths have surged in the last two years, and experts put much of the blame on in-car use of smartphones and dashboard apps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fTNbY1

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Mark Zuckerberg Is in Denial

From fake news stories to ideological bubbles, Facebook is having a corrosive effect on our society. It needs to be fixed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fRUzzx

Google Will Ban Websites That Host Fake News From Using Its Ad Service

The search giant said the policy change was not a reaction to a growing debate about whether false news had influenced the presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eUTHZT

On the Verge: Person to Know: The Designer Making One-of-a-Kind Pieces From Sustainable Fabrics

John Alexander Skelton sources vintage materials from around England and then hand-dyes them before sewing them into men’s garments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ezl2Wy

Venture Capital Firm Navigates Uncharted Course to Success

The start-up world has moved away from easily definable consumer or corporate products and services, and Spark Capital has followed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fQPVBK

The Next Generation of Hedge Fund Stars: Data-Crunching Computers

As the financial world faces dismal returns and criticism over high fees, managers are turning to machines to make decisions once left to humans. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eYzVQQ

On Beauty: A Radical Feminist Hair Salon With Serious Cool-Girl Cred

Seagull, run by Johanna Fateman of the band Le Tigre, is an inclusive space that counts Brooke Shields, Eileen Myles and Tavi Gevinson as regulars. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2frTCAR

Where Finance and Technology Come Together

The new industry mixing finance and technology has no clear capital, but major international cities and lesser ones are vying to attract companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g8xRYY

Samsung to Buy Harman International in an $8 Billion Bet on Cars

The South Korean electronics giant will acquire the American provider of sound systems and components for cars in a push toward smart devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fOZZeI

Tech Tip: How to Stream Video on an Older TV

Most devices connect to the television through an HDMI port, but you can find gear to work with the composite connections used by legacy TV sets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eTDKU0

Bits: Daily Report: Time to Guard Your Cellphone Number

We protect our Social Security numbers but freely hand out the mobile number. That’s probably a mistake. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gaE4D0

Safety Pins Show Support for the Vulnerable

Americans are donning the household item amid fears of abuse against minorities, immigrants, women and members of the L.G.B.T. community. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eybMld

Advertisers Look to an Era of Increased Data and Fewer Facts

After getting the presidential election wrong, some top ad executives are advocating direct communication and a greater reliance on emotional pleas over reasoning. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g86xd9

Tech Fix: Apple’s New MacBook Pro: Fast and Light, but Not for Everyone

The latest generation of a laptop beloved by creative professionals and coders has just one type of connection port, an unhelpful Touch Bar and a big price tag. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fPsdWG

A 10-Digit Key Code to Your Private Life: Your Cellphone Number

A mobile number can be even more valuable than a Social Security number, since it’s tied to so many databases and connected to a device you carry with you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f3bmzA

Tattoo and Graffiti Artists Add Their Flair to Watches

Brands like Richard Mille and Hublot take styles straight off the street to attract a young clientele. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g8M3k0

Virtual Reality Takes Fans Inside the World of Watches

The immersive technology proves to be a new kind of marketing tool for brands from Roger Dubuis to Piaget. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fpxhE5

When It Comes to Watches, She’s the Real Gomelsky

A writer visits a Baselworld booth in 2013 — and ends up with her name on a line of watches. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQB6Rt

Dominique Renaud, Revolutionary Watchmaker

He says the movement he created for the DR01 Twelve First increases watch efficiency, precision and power reserve. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fpvq1Z

Christie’s Marking 40 Years of Patek Philippe’s Nautilus

Forty models to be auctioned at events in Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong and New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQy283

This Fashion Pirate Prefers Hublot

It was the brand’s social media profile that drew a Dubai entrepreneur to its watches. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fpxx6j

Teslas in the Trailer Park: A California City Faces Its Housing Squeeze

Most Californians agree that it costs too much to live in the state. Mountain View, Google’s hometown, is trying to do something about that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eVyjqN

A Global Investor, Concerned by World Politics

Nicolas Berggruen, once known as the ‘homeless billionaire,’ sees opportunity in emerging markets and technology, shadowed by populist movements. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fHDitX

Facebook Is Said to Question Its Influence in Election

The social media giant is embroiled in accusations that it spread misinformation and fake news stories that influenced how the American electorate voted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fM5VsE

Where Cellphones Are Lifelines, Start-Ups Spy Opportunities

About a billion people in the developing world have basic smartphones, and for many of them, it’s their only computer and communication device. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eSkGbO

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: When the Tech Industry Lives in a Bubble

The presidential election underscores a problem for the tech industry: that a small group of people designs products the entire world uses, perhaps stifling diversity of thought. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fm4RLo

Unbuttoned: Is Fashion’s Love Affair With Washington Over?

For the last eight years, designers have had a seat at the White House power table. The Trump administration may herald an end to all that. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fGmWly

There Is Life After American Apparel

Iris Alonzo, popularizer of the high-waisted jean and the tube sock, begins her second fashion act. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fttrav

Future Tense: What Is a TinyLetter? Like Ye Olde Blog, but Less Public

Remember that yearly update you used to get from your aunt? Now it’s from your friends and colleagues, every week, and they can see if you’ve read it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fZy0xP

Breaking Up With Twitter

Twitter functioned as this election cycle’s beating heartbeat. But now that the election is over, is it time to give it a rest? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fGmaoB

Future Tense: What Is a TinyLetter? Like Ye Olde Blog, but Less Public

Remember that yearly update you used to get from your aunt? Now it’s from your friends and colleagues, every week, and they can see if you’ve read it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fZy0xP

Breaking Up With Twitter

Twitter functioned as this election cycle’s beating heartbeat. But now that the election is over, is it time to give it a rest? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fGmaoB

Bidding to Own a Piece of David Bowie

The scene at a Sotheby’s auction of the musician’s art collection was filled by fans and memories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fKqHa0

Party Coverage: Scene City: November Nights

Last week’s galas: Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Natural Resources Defense Council, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Apollo Circle and the Aspen Institute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eQh6iq

Party Coverage: Scene City: November Nights

Last week’s galas: Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Natural Resources Defense Council, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Apollo Circle and the Aspen Institute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fJd4Gk

Facebook Will Stop Some Ads From Targeting Users by Race

Housing, employment and credit ads will no longer be able to use Facebook tools to exclude certain races. But other types of ads can still use them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2epfTAb

Why Is Facebook Saying I’m Dead?

On Friday afternoon, Facebook started pushing a notification to users that gave them the option to memorialize their own pages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f0AMOx

Nasty Gal’s Path to Bankruptcy

After years of rapid growth, the fashion apparel website founded by Sophia Amoruso filed for chapter 11 protection on Wednesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fIHD2t

Modern Love: Grappling With the Language of Love

For an American woman falling in love with an Iraqi doctor in Syria, Arabic provides both a bridge and a source of frustration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2frOdY8

Vows: Love Sets Sail, Come Rain or Come Shine

A coast-to-coast relationship finally finds firm ground, but more adventures await. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eZDvaB

News Analysis: Online, Everything Is Alternative Media

As witnessed in the presidential election, social networks and alternative media represent a new platform leveling the playing field with traditional news media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eGHzvP

Tech Tip: Erasing the Past From Google Search

The United States doesn’t have “right to be forgotten” laws as Europe does, but Google considers some requests to remove information from search results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2frzkF9

Bits: Daily Report: Online Media That Helped Make Trump

Partisan news sites that were clever with social media had a strong effect on the presidential campaign. What does that mean for the news business? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fE8c6D

Open Blog: Building a Cross Platform 360-degree Video Experience at The New York Times

This month, we added support for 360-degree videos into our core news products — and today, we’re open sourcing our 360 video framework for iOS and 360 presets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fqJExk

10-Second Videos From Your Sunglasses. Thank Snapchat.

Snap Inc., formerly known as Snapchat, is hoping its wearable technology can succeed where Google Glass failed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eZbiAO

Japan’s Nuclear Industry Finds a Lifeline in India After Foundering Elsewhere

A deal to sell nuclear technology to India, which has big expansion plans, is a bright spot for companies that have struggled since the Fukushima meltdowns in 2011. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fqueco

On the Runway: When Melania Trump Met Michelle Obama, Their Clothes Did Some of the Talking

The first lady wore a dress by Narciso Rodriguez, the son of immigrants; the future first lady wore a black sheath dress and Christian Louboutin heels. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eJFfEa

Stella McCartney Presents Her Men’s Wear Line

Abbey Road Studios was the venue. And the designer said there was “a great deal” of the studios and her father, the ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, in the collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fHY9h5

Corner Office: Blake Irving of GoDaddy: At the Top, You Get to Set the Tone

The chief of the domain name and web hosting company says he didn’t realize how much power he would have to shape corporate culture until he took the top job. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fHPzNL

Sinosphere: With a Cuckoo’s Journey From China, a Mystery Is Solved, and Cheers Go Up

Chinese and British bird groups began tracking two cuckoo subspecies found near Beijing to unravel the puzzle of their winter getaways. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpTj7d

Cooper Hewitt Museum: A Mommy-and-Me Hot Spot

In a city tight on outdoor spaces, the garden of the Cooper Hewitt has become an oasis for children and their minders. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/fashion/cooper-hewitt-museum-mommy-and-me.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A Guide to Exploring Four Dynamic New York Neighborhoods

Get out of your usual shopping habits and follow our tips on where to shop and what to eat in Greenpoint, NoLIta, the Lower East Side and Clinton Hill. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/style/a-guide-to-exploring-four-dynamic-new-york-neighborhoods.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Wheels: Giving Today’s Car a Well-Tuned Interior

Automakers are using sensors and audio systems to diminish engine noise — or enhance it — for the driver and passengers. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/automobiles/autoreviews/giving-todays-car-a-well-tuned-interior.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Social Q’s: Mending Fences (Even When You Really Don’t Want To)

Also, my brother’s wife won’t come to my wedding, saying she’s afraid to fly. I don’t accept that. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/fashion/social-qs-presidential-election-friendship-trump-supporters.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Clicks to Bricks: Online Retailers Find the Lure of a Store

An age of online shopping has, surprisingly, led to an exciting time for shoppers to get back out onto city streets to explore new, innovative shops. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/style/clicks-to-bricks-online-retailers-find-the-lure-of-a-store.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Clicks to Bricks: Online Retailers Find the Lure of a Store

An age of online shopping has, surprisingly, led to an exciting time for shoppers to get back out onto city streets to explore new, innovative shops. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/style/clicks-to-bricks-online-retailers-find-the-lure-of-a-store.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Spain’s Most Inhospitable Landscape — as Dramatic Fashion Backdrop

Shaped by wind and untouched by man, the Bardenas Reales is at once natural wonder and cautionary tale. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/t-magazine/spain-bardenas-reales-travel-fashion.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Mediator: News Outlets Wonder Where the Predictions Went Wrong

After projecting a relatively easy victory for Hillary Clinton with all the certainty of a calculus solution, major outlets scrambled to provide candid answers. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/business/media/news-outlets-wonder-where-the-predictions-went-wrong.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Russia Prepares to Block LinkedIn After Court Ruling

The professional social network was found to have failed to store local users’ data within the country, though the company could still appeal the decision. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/technology/russia-linkedin-data-court-blocked.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Tech Tip: Recognize Callers and Texters by Sound

Most modern smartphones allow you to assign individual alert noises to each contact who calls or sends you a text message. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/technology/personaltech/recognize-callers-and-texters-by-sound.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Bits: Daily Report: The Valley Awakens to Trump

More than most, the tech industry was unready for the election of Donald J. Trump. Now it faces the prospect of feeling like a wary outsider. Is it? from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/technology/daily-report-the-valley-awakens-to-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Streaming: Why Netflix Lets Movie Lovers Down, and What to Do About It

Sure, there’s choice via streaming. But, really, how much? from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/movies/why-netflix-lets-movie-lovers-down-and-what-to-do-about-it.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Parallels Between Europe’s Antitrust Cases Against Google and Microsoft

In charges brought recently against Google and earlier against Microsoft, officials say that each company favored some of its services over those of rivals. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/technology/google-microsoft-europe-antitrust-android.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Alibaba, Amid Intense Hype, Confronts a Slowdown on Singles Day

The company turned an obscure holiday into a big shopping event and a symbol of China’s economic rise, but it is under pressure from weak sales growth and a U.S. inquiry. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/11/business/international/alibaba-singles-day-slowdown.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Data Said Clinton Would Win. Why You Shouldn’t Have Believed It.

Predictive analytics, and election forecasting in particular, remains a young science. Experts say some of the models could be off 15 to 20 percent. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/the-data-said-clinton-would-win-why-you-shouldnt-have-believed-it.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Yahoo Employees Knew in 2014 About State-Sponsored Hacker Attack

Yahoo first publicly disclosed the security breach on Sept. 22 this year, about two months after it struck a $4.8 billion deal with Verizon. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/yahoo-employees-knew-in-2014-about-hacker-attack.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

How the Rolling Stones Became Fashion Icons

A new show on the Rolling Stones, “Exhibitionism” opens in New York, and makes clear that Mick, Keith and company invented the very image of the modern rock star. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/fashion/rolling-stones-fashion-icons.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Fashion Sway of the Rolling Stones

The band’s enduring fashion influence is the subject of a show, “Exhibitionism,” that opens Saturday in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/11/10/fashion/the-fashion-sway-of-the-rolling-stones.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Scouting Report: Nike to Open a Huge Store in the Heart of SoHo

Eddie Borgo and Tiffany have a new jewelry line, J.W. Anderson has his first sample sale in the United States, and more shopping news. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/fashion/nike-soho-tiffany-collaboration-new-york-shopping-news.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Twitter’s Chief Operating Officer to Step Down

The departure of Adam Bain and reshuffling of his duties and aides are part of a significant shake-up under Jack Dorsey, who became C.E.O. last year. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/adam-bain-twitter-chief-operating-officer-step-down.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Dublin Appeals $14.3 Billion Tax Charge Against Apple

The Irish government says European antitrust officials were wrong to force the iPhone maker to give up what they consider unfair concessions. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/ireland-apple-tax-vestager.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Peter Thiel’s Bet on Donald Trump Wins Big

Mr. Thiel was the only prominent person in the tech industry to support Donald J. Trump, and doubled down on the candidate when things seemed bleakest. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/peter-thiel-bet-donald-trump-wins-big.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Riding an Election Night Roller Coaster at the Wing

Audrey Gelman’s election night party goes off the rails — but not in the way she expected. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/fashion/the-wing-election-night-party-audrey-gelman.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Ruth Negga Reads ‘My Touchstone and a Heart of Gold’

The star of “Loving” reads the story of a woman who judges men by how they treat her pet tortoise. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/fashion/modern-love-podcast-ruth-negga.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

State of the Art: Silicon Valley Reels After Trump’s Election

For some, there was a realization that the tech industry’s relationship with government — and the public — is likely to shift in a fundamental way. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/trump-election-silicon-valley-reels.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

App Smart: Easing Thanksgiving Pressure on Hosts, Cooks and Guests

Apps to help keep preparations on track, keep guests happy and even keep the children from causing chaos as you try to cook the perfect turkey. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/personaltech/easing-thanksgiving-pressure-on-hosts-cooks-and-guests.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

News Analysis: What We’ve Learned About the Media Industry During This Election

The story of the 2016 election is not one of new media replacing old media, but of both struggling to define their roles. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/business/media/what-weve-learned-about-the-media-industry-during-this-election.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Spy Who Loved Me: The Slippery Slope of Digital Surveillance

Using smartphones to track family members can be reassuring, but it can open the door to a surveillance state in the home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/style/family-digital-surveillance-tracking-smartphones.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Party Coverage: Scene City: Harry Belafonte, Peggy Noonan and Carolina Herrera at New York Public Library Gala

The Library Lions gala commemorates the 50th anniversary of Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/fashion/harry-belafonte-peggy-noonan-carolina-herrera-new-york-public-library-gala.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Party Coverage: Scene City: Harry Belafonte, Peggy Noonan and Carolina Herrera at New York Public Library Gala

The Library Lions gala commemorates the 50th anniversary of Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/11/10/fashion/harry-belafonte-peggy-noonan-carolina-herrera-new-york-public-library-gala.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Spy Who Loved Me: The Slippery Slope of Digital Surveillance

Using smartphones to track family members can be reassuring, but it can open the door to a surveillance state in the home. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/style/family-digital-surveillance-tracking-smartphones.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Tech Tip: Finding a Non-Mac Alternative to Microsoft

If Windows 10 annoys you and you don’t want to switch to a Mac, consider Linux or even a Chromebook instead. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/personaltech/finding-a-non-mac-alternative-to-microsoft.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Bits: Daily Report: The Tech Companies That Won on Election Day

Despite some hiccups, real-time voter turnout data landed VoteCastr on people’s radar screens, and Twitter proved its centrality in big news events. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/daily-report-the-tech-companies-that-won-on-election-day.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

On the Runway: CoverGirl Signs Its First Ambassador in a Hijab

Nura Afia, a Colorado mother, joins celebrities like Sofia Vergara and Katy Perry as a representative for the cosmetics giant. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/fashion/covergirl-beauty-hijab.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Rocky Start for VoteCastr, a Tech Start-Up Promising Real-Time Data

The Silicon Valley venture with Slate and Vice News faced Election Day glitches, as well as skepticism and criticism from some political analysts. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/business/media/rocky-start-for-votecastr-a-tech-start-up-promising-real-time-data.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

For Election Day Chatter, Twitter Ruled Social Media

Twitter exploded into activity as the voting started, and seemed likely to far exceed the 31 million posts sent on Election Day 2012. from NYT > Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/technology/for-election-day-chatter-twitter-ruled-social-media.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Life as a Runway: What 8 New York Voters Wore to Cast Their Ballots

Locals discuss their outfits — and the long lines — at two locations in New York, one in Manhattan and Brooklyn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/style/new-york-voters-election-day-style.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Postelection Therapy: View Swing States From Space

A new book filled with stunning images from high above Earth evokes the quietude of space, a place far from any political frustrations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fYv83m

In Pantsuit Nation, a ‘Secret’ Facebook Hub Celebrates Clinton

The group’s stated goal is to express support for Hillary Clinton, but it has also served as a forum to discuss issues raised by Donald J. Trump’s rhetoric. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fdXhST

What You Wore on Election Day

Updating throughout the day: Whether it’s a red tie or scarf in support of Donald Trump or white pantsuits for Hillary Clinton, here is what some readers wore on election day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fdUTvn

Power Couple: Tie-Up Shows How Batteries and Solar May Link

The planned Tesla-SolarCity merger may produce a process to improve solar output, meet renewable goals and sell new system services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ffIBA4

Silicon Valley Style Puts Gloss on Tesla’s Bid for SolarCity

To sell the deal, Mr. Musk turned Tesla into an integrated solar company with SolarCity the crucial missing piece, and investors appear to be buying in. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fArY30

Front Row: Fashion Election: Brock Collection Wins the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Prize

The night before the election, the fashion set had more than one contest on their mind. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fXXBq4

Bits: Tech Tools for Election Day

A sampling of articles from The New York Times about how technology can help voters. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fAgoFq

Tech Tip: Make Your Phone Easier to Read

If you find yourself squinting to read mail and web pages on your smartphone, you can bump up the font size to give your eyes a break. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eJdC12

Skin Deep: The Meaning of Selena

How the Latina icon became a makeup phenomenon, more than 20 years after her murder. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fBfoPC

The Appeal of Sporty, Lightweight Anoraks

Featherweight jackets bring a youthfulness to long skirts and studious turtlenecks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fki7xJ

National Soccer Teams in Britain Fight to Wear Memorial Poppies

In a clash of dress and politics, the sport’s world governing body says the annual observance flouts its rules against symbols on national-team uniforms. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fvaYer

Fixes: Up in the Sky, Help to Keep Africans From Starving

Satellite images help insurers predict when drought is likely to kill cattle, so they can aid herders whose own lives depend on their livestock. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eHT357

Tatiana von Furstenberg Curates an Exhibit of Art From Inside Prisons

The daughter of the designer Diane von Furstenberg has many interests, but her desire to tell stories is the common thread. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fi2h6t

Why Facebook Showed You That Ad for the Candidate You Hate

The reason you saw a particular campaign ad on Facebook may have nothing to do with your political views, or even your demographic profile. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fMgWuV

Mannequin Challenge Is the New Viral Video Sensation You Probably Can’t Avoid

People are freezing themselves in place, often in elaborate poses and scenarios. It has become popular with teenagers and victorious football teams. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2efVyNs

Night Out: Grandma, Grandson ... Colleagues

Cocktails, the evening news and dinner with the host, Alexander Heffner, and the executive producer, Elaine Heffner, of “The Open Mind” on PBS. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fsEpxy

TV Networks’ Big Worry: Voters Won’t Trust Them on Election Night

Traditional network “decision desks” will be joined this year by digital challengers aiming to shed light on an often opaque vote-data process. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ewAVrK

Tech Tip: Erasing GPS Data From Photos

If you have picture files with embedded location information that you would rather not reveal, you can remove it before sharing the images. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ewjJ5S

Bits: Daily Report: More Fake Retail Apps Means More Users Are at Risk

Consumers may be deceived into entering their credit card numbers into counterfeit applications, often disguised as bona fide programs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fvwXEt

On the Runway: On Election Day, the Hillary Clinton White Suit Effect

The connection between the suffragists’ chosen color and some of Mrs. Clinton’s recent clothing has produced a campaign of its own. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fTJ8eB

Up Next: A Baby-Faced Chess Grandmaster Meets His Match

Sergey Karjakin, who hold the record for world’s youngest grandmaster, arrives in New York to challenge the reigning world chess champion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ew3khH

On the Runway: On Election Day, the Hillary Clinton White Suit Effect

The connection between the suffragists’ chosen color and some of Mrs. Clinton’s recent clothing has produced a campaign of its own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fTJ8eB

China’s Internet Controls Will Get Stricter, to Dismay of Foreign Business

A new law, long expected, pushes back against online anonymity and sets out requirements on how companies store data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fwWYiU

Bits: The Risk to Civil Liberties of Fighting Crime With Big Data

Technology that allows the police to analyze and share data helps prevent crime. But those sophisticated tools may put civil liberties in danger, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f7UHO4

Beware, iPhone Users: Fake Retail Apps Are Surging Before Holidays

Hundreds of rogue apps, most of which came from developers in China, have managed to slip through Apple’s review process. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpVE2H

The Haggler: A Gmail Rival Sent to Siberia by a Mysterious Google Glitch

For 10 months, until Google “fixed something,” ProtonMail was pushed deep into Google’s search results, a reminder of the conflict of interest at the company’s core. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fqaUNp

How LinkedIn Drove a Wedge Between Microsoft and Salesforce

Once so close they flirted with a merger, the software giants became archrivals when they realized the value of the data amassed by social networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f4cPZg

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Gaming as Prophylaxis to Elections

Mike is a medieval witch hunter, as Farhad retreats into Mario. Microsoft’s grab for Slack’s lunch is discussed. And Amazon could do better at inspiring shopping. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eoEKz2

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast Pours It On During a Bar Crawl

In a Manhattan bar crawl, the reality TV stars fixed drinks and provided a real-life diversion from a stressful world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eHlC04

The Closer: Michelle Obama

Dismissed early on by critics, the first lady has evolved into a powerful presence on the campaign trail. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eaGwZv

The Case for Shopping in Real Life

Online shopping is easy, fast and completely devoid of any experiential pleasure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eoFaWr

What Would You Serve With Gin and Juice? At the Table With Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg

On their new television show, “Snoop & Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party,” an odd couple dispense wit and kitchen wisdom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eyyBni

Circa Now: The Tricky Etiquette of Co-Working Spaces

To get a glimpse of what manners will be like in the office of the future, it behooves us to look at the co-working spaces of today. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2frGzfs

Technophoria: New Item on the College Admission Checklist: LinkedIn Profile

Social media experts are advising high school seniors to create professional profiles on LinkedIn and draw them to the attention of college admissions officers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eaIuZL

Silicon Valley Voters Face Several Anti-Growth Initiatives

As the region has become more congested and expensive, there are growing demands to rein in the physical space that many technologists call home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2flt6cS

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Rocket Launches Might Resume Next Month

The chief executive of SpaceX outlined some details of what caused a rocket explosion in September. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpZGXy

Samsung, Stung by Galaxy Note Failure, Recalls Washing Machines

A recall of 2.8 million washing machines in the United States exceeds the 1.9 million Galaxy Note smartphones recalled last month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f2rTGV

Luvvie Ajayi: The Internet’s Newest Comic Phenom

A popular blogger offers incisive, hilarious commentary on polarizing issues, race and gender in particular. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ewrCvm

Giving Special Section: For Today’s Giver, ‘Robo-Advisers’ Streamline Philanthropy

A new wave of digital platforms that automate and streamline the donation process do much of the work for those looking to give by screening thousands of charities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fDrfBK

Tesla’s Bid for SolarCity Gets Support From Shareholder Adviser

The backing of Institutional Shareholder Services could sway Tesla shareholders because the firm’s recommendations carry great weight among mutual funds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f9A55O

Samsung, Stung by Galaxy Note Failure, Recalls Washing Machines

A recall of 2.8 million washing machines in the United States exceeds the 1.9 million Galaxy Note smartphones recalled last month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fDhFyF

Tech Tip: A Formula for Easier-to-Read Excel Work Sheets

Adding color or a shade of gray to every other row in your spreadsheet can help your eyes focus better on the information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ew8kGa

Bits: Daily Report: Vote Hacking

With four days to go to the elections, the possibility of hackers prancing into the voting mechanisms is foremost on federal and state officials’ minds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fpzegq

Giving Special Section: Philanthropy in Silicon Valley: Big Bets on Big Ideas

East Coast donors make traditional gifts, a consultant says, but West Coast technology company founders focus on social benefits and scalability. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f9hQ0u

Memes, Myself and I: The Internet Lets Us All Run the Campaign

In the social media age, voters wield some powerful weapons with their memes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fk2pD7

Vows: Seeking a Driver’s License Led to a Marriage License

They met in high school during driver’s education classes, but it took them 14 years to accept their mutual attraction. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fBNfgd

Night Out: Jennifer Grey Is Having the Time of Her Life

A night of dirty-ish dancing with the “Red Oaks” star. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fCGtqs

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Pub Crawl

We tagged along on a boozy evening for fans with the stars of the Bravo show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2evCeKD

Corner Office: Deirdre Quinn: If a Meeting Starts at 9, Be There at 8

Ms. Quinn, chief of the women’s fashion site Lafayette 148 New York, says her pet peeve is lateness. When a meeting starts, she says, she closes the door. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fKAn6C

How He Got There: Christopher Gray on How to Be a Social Entrepreneur

The creator of Scholly, one of Forbes’s “30 Under 30” and Oprah Winfrey’s “SuperSoul 100,” shares advice for students hoping to launch a sustainable social venture. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eGJaCt

Modern Love: My U-Turn From Isolation to Intimacy

When her only child outgrows cuddling, a single mother realizes that her daily life is almost entirely without physical affection, or even touch, from anyone. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ekI7qU

21st-Century Man: Suket Dhir, Men’s Wear Designer, From Delhi to the World

A self-described former “slacker” who once sold mobile phones for AT&T has made himself into India’s rising fashion star. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fnBeGn

Social Q’s: The Joys and Pains of Shared Birthdays

Also, the etiquette of breast-feeding, where’s that wedding invitation, and the private reference letter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2e6CdP2

Four Questions: Retail Magic in the Meatpacking District

Jeffrey Kalinsky, the founder of the Jeffrey boutiques, says, “To me, it’s all about the art of the sell.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fhsbu8

List of Five: ‘Luke Cage’ Made Him a Fashion Hero

Mike Colter describes how the character he plays has changed his wardrobe. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fA0A8Q

Bits: Daily Report: A New Helper in the Virtual Assistant Race

Google will introduce Home, its rival to Amazon’s Alexa, at the end of this week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fzh8hg

Party Coverage: Scene City: Parks and Jubilations

The top galas of the past week were hosted by Fashion Group International, the Central Park Conservancy, Performa and Lincoln Center. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eYHwzf

Party Coverage: Scene City: Parks and Jubilations

The top galas of the past week were hosted by Fashion Group International, the Central Park Conservancy, Performa and Lincoln Center. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fiSHRP

Rites of Passage: Growing Up Gay to a Glam Rock Soundtrack

Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Alice Cooper send signals to a semi-closeted gay teen in the 70s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fg5eay

Tech Tip: Make Siri Hear You on a Mac Mini

Not every Mac model comes with a microphone, but you can still command Apple’s virtual assistant with an external accessory. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fiRKJc

For Beyoncé, an Unexpected Performance in an Unexpected Look

At the Country Music Awards on Wednesday, the pop star sang and dipped her toes into two trends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2flrwnG

Google Rebuts Antitrust Claims in Europe

The search giant faces three cases accusing it of hampering consumer choice and crippling competitors, all of which it denies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fiz64b

Sinosphere: The 80-Year-Old Runway Model Reshaping China’s Views on Aging

Wang Deshun, known as China’s hottest grandpa, is being venerated in the country as an example of how to grow old without fading away. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eCRhQl

Books of The Times: Review: ‘The Attention Merchants’ Dissects the Battle for Clicks and Eyeballs

Tim Wu’s new book, subtitled “The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads,” examines the history of mass media and marketing, not least on the internet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eW1BWO

Tech Fix: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: A Face-Off of Smart Speakers

Which is a better helper, Google Home or Amazon Echo? A side-by-side test for six days revealed strengths and weaknesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2e5aBJZ

Five Possible Hacks to Worry About Before Election Day

Rigged election? Not likely. But much can go wrong, from hacking the voter rolls to slowing the internet on Nov. 8. And the N.S.A. has its eyes on Russia. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fedB6m

Feature: Want to Know What Virtual Reality Might Become? Look to the Past

Nineteenth-century diversions could offer some clues about the medium’s potential. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ff9mFm

Unbuttoned: The Political Awakening of Fashion’s Newest Power Player

Raúl Martinez, the most powerful Latino in glossy publishing, finds his voice. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2e4wXLq

Why Light Bulbs May Be the Next Hacker Target

Wireless “smart” devices may be the tech wave of the future, but researchers have found flaws that let hackers spread malicious code through them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fdrS3g

Facebook Defies Social Media Gravity With User and Profit Growth

The social network remained strong, topping 1.79 billion monthly visitors and nearly tripling its profit, to $2.38 billion, in the third quarter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ef7gTK

Hey, Mr. Food Editor: No Tofurkey for You (and Other Thanksgiving Cooking Advice)

You will make vegetables for your vegetarian guests, and you will call them by their proper names. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2e3qu3q

Shaken and Stirred: A Place for Family and Italian-American Cocktails in Brooklyn

Alyssa Sartor’s parents didn’t want her to go into the family business. After the opening of August Laura, they’re glad she did. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fFAv7p

The Washington Legacy of James Galanos

How the designer and the first lady Nancy Reagan worked together to create a memorable political image, and what we can learn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eoZ0nw

Scouting Report: Fancy a Little Embellishment? Holiday Pop-Ups Are Arriving

Kenzo x H&M and Carine Roitfeld x Uniqlo are here; Sacai is at Saks Brookfield Place; and more shopping news. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eB0RU3

Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell and More Celebrate Tommy Hilfiger

It was an all-American evening in honor of the designer’s memoir on Tuesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fFtpjs

Tommy Hilfiger: American Dreamer

The designer and friends celebrate the publication of his memoir. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eeQsfT

Alasdhair Willis, Hunter Boot Man, Doesn’t Mind the Rain

As he unveils a line of wet-weather gear, the British marketing guru talks about family life with his wife, Stella McCartney, and their four children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eVVAt1

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Issa Rae Reads ‘Even in Real Life, There Were Screens Between Us’

The “Insecure” actress reads the story of a long-distance couple who grew so close online that they decided to see if it would work in real life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2e3c2IE

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Issa Rae Reads ‘Even in Real Life, There Were Screens Between Us’

The “Insecure” actress reads the story of a long-distance couple who grew so close online they decided to see if it would work in real life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2e3c2IE

Entrepreneurship: Start-Ups for the End of Life

A crop of tech start-ups is looking to capture a slice of the funeral sector and end-of-life care. Many of them are founded by millennials, who have grown up online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2enUtSp

Trilobites: Wearable Devices That Could Heal Themselves When They Break

Magnetic inks might be a fast and cheap way to create flexible batteries, sensors and wearable circuits and make smart clothing more skin-like. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f1KDnC

Boîte: The Last Word, an Imitation Speakeasy, Opens in Queens

Hidden behind a fake hardware store, the bar imports downtown cocktail culture to Astoria. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fivTA1

For Election Night, the Champagne Loses Its Fizz

This bitter, divisive election has left supporters on both sides wondering whether there will be much to celebrate on Nov. 8. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eVsPN9

On Time: 3-D Printing Pioneer Goes Low Tech, With a $5,800 Watch Made in Brooklyn

Bre Pettis left MakerBot and started an old-school watch company called Bre & Company, with timepieces inspired by origami and a DeLorean. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2feBusr

Gawker and Hulk Hogan Reach Settlement

In a privacy feud, the former wrestler had been awarded $140 million in damages by a judge and the media site was forced to sell itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eV3TFG

On Time: 3-D Printing Pioneer Goes Low Tech, With a $5,800 Watch Made in Brooklyn

Bre Pettis left MakerBot and started an old-school watch company called Bre & Company, with timepieces inspired by origami and a DeLorean. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2feBusr

Tech Tip: How to Change the Way You Pay in Google Play

What to do if you need to remove or change your stored credit card — or want to switch to a different payment method entirely. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eVaBeD

Bits: Daily Report: How to Think About ‘Thinking’ Machines

One of the country’s top universities gets $10 million to work on the ethics of artificial intelligence. As always, it’s a question about the ethics of humans. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fEJMg4

Updated Uber App Will Connect Your Calendar With Your Ride

In the biggest changes to its app since 2012, the service will also allow riders to use their contacts to set destinations and to order food though UberEats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2e2naWk

Microsoft Puts Slack in Cross Hairs With New Office Chat App

The tech giant introduced Microsoft Teams, an addition to its Office 365 suite, which resembles Slack but adds features like threaded conversations and videoconferencing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2edXUYu

App Smart: Put Your Phone to Work Doing Some Good

You can support a variety of causes through donation apps, and some are set up to draw the funds from a corporate sponsor, not out of your pocket. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fEygBp

Broadcom to Buy Brocade Communications for $5.5 Billion

It is the latest deal in the rapidly consolidating semiconductor sector, where companies are seeking greater scale and a larger array of products. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fhjRGS

Alibaba Earnings Show It Again Defying China’s Slowdown

Earnings from China’s largest e-commerce company show it remained insulated from the country’s general economic slowdown as more Chinese shopped on its sites. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eznfwY

‘Hair by Sam McKnight,’ the Story of an Image Maker

The London exhibition is a retrospective on 40 years in hair as well as a testament to the stylist’s influence on modern culture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fas3fT

State of the Art: How the Internet Is Loosening Our Grip on the Truth

A wider variety of news sources was supposed to be the bulwark of a rational age. Instead, we are roiled by biases, gorging on what confirms our ideas and shunning what does not. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fd2KaT

Service With a Human Touch — No Smartphone Can Do That

Technology can seem a plague to the many service workers it displaces. But one hotel doorman knows there are things an app cannot do. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eTq5zX

New Research Center to Explore Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

The president of Carnegie Mellon University, which will establish the center, said injecting ethical discussions into A.I. is necessary as the technology advances. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2exR6Wp

Montreal Police Face a Storm of Criticism Over Surveillance of a Journalist

Investigators looking into corruption within the Montreal police force for almost six months focused their attention on a reporter who had no apparent connection to the case. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fCtnIR

Asserting Their Fashion Identity in the Muslim World

From Vogue Arabia to New York Fashion Week, Muslim consumers and designers are demanding global recognition and respect of their cultural and commercial clout. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fsRtGW

What Does Modest Fashion Mean?

The term bridges religions and borders, bringing together women in unexpected ways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ebqrxO

YouTube Agrees to Pay Royalties, Ending German Music Dispute

The disagreement between the internet service and Germany’s main music rights organization had restricted access to music videos on YouTube since 2009. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2e066jC

Federal Judge Blocks Racial Discrimination Suit Against Airbnb

Claims that Airbnb hosts discriminated against customers must be settled in private arbitration because of the service’s user agreement, the judge ruled. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fCbKJu

FilmStruck Streaming Service Places a Big Bet on Cinephiles

Turner Classic Movies and the Criterion Collection hope FilmStruck appeals to viewers who want to supplement other streaming services or cable. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ebmidp

Party Coverage: Scene City: Costumes for a Cause

Bette Midler hosts the Hulaween Bash, MoMA P.S.1 hosts “White House of Terror,” and the Harlem School of the Arts holds a masquerade ball. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2eRZvqP

Party Coverage: Scene City: Halloween Dress-Up for a Cause

Bette Midler hosts the Hulaween Bash, MoMA P.S.1 hosts “White House of Terror,” and the Harlem School of the Arts holds a masquerade ball. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fb8mm8

My Collection: Brett Ratner Is Selling His Stuff

A film-industry player plans to pare down his trove of Hollywood memorabilia. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ekvnnl

A ‘High-End Hoarder’ Sells His Stuff

A sampling of memorabilia from Brett Ratner’s auction. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fam6x3

Skin Deep: In Lily Collins’s Beauty Regimen, Rules Do Apply

The actress dishes on her signature eyebrows and her beauty obsessions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fa11Tp

David Chang Bets Big, Using Silicon Valley Money

The chef, who has famously relied only on friends and family, has turned to venture capital for his delivery-only project, Ando. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fBgHCf

Hulu Adds ESPN, ABC and Fox News to Streaming Service

Hulu has signed deals that will make networks from 21st Century Fox’s and Disney part of its forthcoming live streaming service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ekalW9

STRATEGY: How to Deal With Digital Distractions

Some students can tweet and take a test, some can’t. Know thyself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2f6Obrs

Mirror: Charcoal’s New Mission: Cleaning Your Face

Despite skepticism from the scientific community, new beauty products are making much of this ashy residue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2frZSdJ

Life as a Runway: What 9 Gallery Hoppers Wore on Their Chelsea Crawl

On Saturday afternoons, well-heeled art collectors and smartly-dressed culture seekers take their post-brunch stroll through the galleries of Chelsea. Here's what they wore. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ewmWTx

Dress Codes: Bundling Up in Style with Broadway’s Bryce Pinkham

The star of “Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical” tries out the season’s best coats. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2dZ9efD

Tech Tip: Transfer Smartphone Photos to a Flash Drive

If your phone’s photo album is getting too full, you can send your pictures to a safe place — with or without a computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2eacrV0

A Conversation With: For Melinda Gates, Birth Control Is Women’s Way Out of Poverty

The philanthropist seeks to get contraception to 120 million by 2020, but the effort is running into barriers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2dXqEcH

Bits: Daily Report: A $25 Billion Fiber Merger

CenturyLink’s purchase of Level 3 is the latest sign of action in the high-potential, high-cost and high-stakes business of networking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ewbRBW

Party Coverage: Scene City: Brie Larson, Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow at Lacma’s Art & Film Gala

The gala, which raised $3.6 million, was hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, and honored Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ew9NKe

On the Runway: Will.i.am Moves Wearables Off the Wrist With the Help of Kendall Jenner and Apple

“We don’t expect our technology to match our outfits,” the entertainer-entrepreneur said. But with a band of fashion power players, he’s out to change that. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2evyzdD

Party Coverage: Scene City: Brie Larson, Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow at Lacma’s Art & Film Gala

The gala, which raised $3.6 million, was hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, and honored Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2dYUXzO

Open Blog: Using Microservices to Encode and Publish Videos at The New York Times

We’re open sourcing our video transcoding API and video encoding presets, as part of our plan to open source our video encoding and distribution pipeline. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2e9M0il

Economic Scene: How Waning Competition Deepens Labor’s Plight

As many markets become more concentrated, America’s competition policy can no longer be understood in the narrow terms of protecting consumers from higher prices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2evKb00

Sinosphere: A Toddler Dies as Her Mother Checks Her Phone, and China Wrings Its Hands

Chinese social media users have been in an uproar over a 2-year-old killed by an S.U.V. while her mother was distracted by a smartphone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2evDif6

On the Runway: Will.i.am Moves Wearables Off the Wrist With the Help of Kendall Jenner and Apple

“We don’t expect our technology to match our outfits,” the entertainer-entrepreneur said. But with a band of fashion power players, he’s out to change that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2evyzdD

Lens Blog: The ‘Female Gaze’ in Fashion Photography

An exhibit at PhotoVogue Festival in Milan explores how female photographers are redefining the concept of beauty in fashion images. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2e9nb64

Halloween, Instagram Style

Beyoncé, Marc Jacobs and Katy Perry were among the celebrities who chronicled their evening on social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2f5apKy

Watches See a ‘Brexit’ Boom

The decline in the pound since Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has had a big effect on sales. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ehTi6N

Reviving Fears for a New Generation of Watch Fans

A joke at a family lunch prompted Nicholas Bowman-Scargill to try his hand at his family’s 170-year-old watchmaking business. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fcnsX0

Audemars Piguet on Display in Shanghai

The watchmaker is exhibiting more than 200 timepieces, its largest show ever staged outside Switzerland. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ehPDpD

Promoting Clinton, Obama Is a Snapchat Rarity: He Hopes His Message Lasts

The president recently recorded an interview for the image and video service, part of a push to galvanize support for Hillary Clinton among young people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2edTUun

Vine Dries Up. Black Humor Loses a Home

Vine has been the internet home of conversations about the dynamics of comedy and culture created by black people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2dWaYGA

Zcash, a Harder-to-Trace Virtual Currency, Generates Price Frenzy

Unlike Bitcoin, Zcash transactions can be confirmed without recording the addresses involved, which could make it harder to win support from regulators and bankers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fbgYHw