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Night Out: A Night of (Mostly) Not Drinking With a ‘Drynuary’ Expert

John Ore is a longtime subscriber to a January without booze. It’s not quite as boring as it sounds. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iA9kcy

My Father, the Shapeshifter

In a book about her enigmatic father, Susan Faludi explores the very meaning of gender and identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hzeWSr

Noted: The Dog of the Day Site? I’m Obsessed, and Here’s Why

How a website that publishes reader-submitted bios and photos of endearing pets earned a cult following. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iipoSw

8 P.M.? Time for Children to Ring in the New Year With Fake Countdowns

Netflix is offering 10 short videos with popular cartoon and real-life characters who, on demand, ring in the new year — regardless of what time it truly is. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iOuS4s

Scene Stealers: Introducing the Stallone Sisters

Sylvester’s daughters, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet, will collectively serve as this year’s Miss Golden Globe at the awards ceremony on Jan. 8. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2igtyKE

Life as a Runway: Holiday Style, on and Off the Ice, at the Rockefeller Center Rink

Visitors of Rockefeller Center's ice rink mostly dressed to ward off the cold, but a few stylistic flourishes added some brio to the proceedings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hAta8W

The Saturday Profile: After Building a Media Empire, What’s Next? Lifting One Million From Poverty

An Indian couple use huge profits from a deal with Disney to finance a nonprofit that aims to help a million villagers build better lives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ips7dr

George Michael’s ‘Freedom’ Video, From the View of Its Stars and Fans

Fashion and music merged seamlessly in the supermodel-studded video, a collaboration whose stylish energy still moves. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hAjoUp

Bits: Daily Report: Russia Is Punished for Hacking, but for How Long?

After much deliberation, President Obama is punishing Russia for its cyberattacks against the United States. But his successor may seek to mend fences. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hAoGz3

Tech Tip: Back Up Your iTunes Collection — or Your Whole Computer

Saving a copy of your iTunes library can be as easy as dragging a folder to an external drive, but there are other ways to make sure you’re backed up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ixYgwy

Vladimir Putin Won’t Expel U.S. Diplomats as Russian Foreign Minister Urged

In a head-spinning turn, Mr. Putin decided against actions recommended just hours earlier by Sergey V. Lavrov in response to American sanctions and expulsions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ioQDLC

Modern Love: In the New Year, More Cuddling

A single woman in need of physical connection pledged to attend a cuddle party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hT2Kx3

Join Our Board: Companies Hotly Pursue New Wave of Women in Tech

Even in Silicon Valley, where talent wars are legion, courting female executives to join tech company boards is particularly cutthroat. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hvUWQR

Obama Strikes Back at Russia for Election Hacking

The Obama administration said it was tossing out 35 intelligence operatives and imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence services and officers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hRnx3Z

Serena Williams Engaged to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian

The tennis star announced the news with a poem and an illustration on the website’s popular engagement subreddit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iiMuWT

After Belt Tightening, Venture Capitalists See More Promise in 2017

Money into start-ups tapered off in 2016, as did the number of deals struck. But venture capitalists are poised to invest big in start-ups and I.P.O.s in the new year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iiKu0U

Show Us Your Wall: A Room Where a Tinder Executive Can Reflect

Brian Norgard, an executive at Tinder, with his collection of historical photos and a gift from his father: the jaws of a great white shark. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2icLBkD

Social Q’s: No Leftovers for You

A holiday meal ends on a sour note, a mother is struggling to get to work on time, and a bride-to-be is sick of hearing “At Last” at weddings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hA3VFw

How Russia Recruited Elite Hackers for Its Cyberwar

The government scouted a wide range of civilian programmers in recent years, even criminals, while expanding its cyberwarfare abilities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hwPrEL

Wheels: Would-Be Carmakers Tap the Wisdom, and Dollars, of Crowds

Start-up vehicle companies, often using quirky designs, are turning to crowdfunding to finance their challenges to the established automakers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iuwdOl

Facebook Activates its Safety Check for a Fake Explosion in Thailand

The social network automatically linked to a bogus article about the “explosion” and appeared to conflate it with a 2015 bombing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hsWlaP

Bits: Daily Report: Tech Resolutions for 2017

A Times reporter recommends five ways to simplify your tech life by creating better habits with devices, improving password management and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iumqId

Tech Tip: How to Turn Off a Windows Live Tile

Windows 10 apps can keep you current with a lot of dynamically updated information, but your device’s battery may be taking a hit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ilMYhL

Vows: Sharing Songs, and Now a Marriage

He texted her love songs, but it took them both a while to figure out exactly what he was trying to say. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hzlANB

Memorable Views of 2016

Photographers captured a variety of moments that drew our attention. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iIIQVr

An iPhone’s Journey, From the Factory Floor to the Retail Store

About of all iPhones are made in a facility in China that can churn out 500,000 devices a day with the help of over 300,000 employees. Here's how a phone made there can end up in your hands. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hyjVrB

China Rules: How China Built ‘iPhone City’ With Billions in Perks for Apple’s Partner

A hidden bounty of benefits for Foxconn’s plant in Zhengzhou, the world’s biggest iPhone factory, is central to the production of Apple’s most profitable product. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2it64zz

Bid for Access to Amazon Echo Audio in Murder Case Raises Privacy Concerns

Arkansas investigators are seeking access to what may have been recorded on the electronic personal assistant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i9ZYGA

Video Maker Who Tested Singapore’s Limits Seeks U.S. Asylum

Amos Yee, 18, who is now being held in Illinois, was jailed twice in Singapore for videos critical of Islam and Christianity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iGcU48

Critical Shopper: A Men’s Wear Store Made for Men

Todd Snyder, a salad bar of clothing and lifestyle accessories, opens in Madison Square. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iiD1S6

Field Notes: Engaging Proposals, From the Rooftop to the Subway

Ten interesting ways the brides of 2016 were asked the big question. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hpAcds

Scouting Report: Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Looks

Luxe fashion rentals at Armarium, witty rings at the new Alison Lou store, vintage kimonos from Anna Corinna, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iiCBuI

The Modern Love Podcast: Emmy Rossum Reads ‘A Millennial’s Guide to Kissing’

In an encore presentation, the “Shameless” actress reads the story of a college student who receives a life-changing kiss from a stranger on a plane. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iFDYoc

The Best Street Style Looks of 2016

The most eye-catching looks from the annual fashion-show global circuit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iFuTYm

Skin Deep: ‘Nude’ Is Not One Color

In an increasingly multicultural world, cosmetics companies are responding to a demand for beauty products that go beyond pale pink and beige. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2irqvNm

Street Style: The Best of 2016

Some of the best street style moments captured by our photographers in 2016. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i8AIRa

3 Men Made Millions by Hacking Merger Lawyers, U.S. Says

The authorities in New York charged the Chinese citizens with trading shares of companies they illicitly learned were about to be purchased. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iBY5iI

The Restless Quest for a Good Night’s Sleep

Entrepreneurs are applying technology to the age-old problem of insomnia, some of it caused in recent times by an overabundance of technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iesPaU

Bits: Daily Report: A New Approach to Clean Technology

Lygos, based in Berkeley, Calif., is looking to revitalize the clean chemical industry by focusing on small but steady successes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ihFPyU

Tech Tip: Shopping for Android Apps on the Web

You don’t have to use the Google Play store on your mobile device to get software, as you can shop and even install apps from the computer’s browser. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ir3XfJ

App Smart: Text Messaging Takes More Apps Into a Chattier Realm

Texts have become so ingrained that apps have borrowed the chat format for storytelling, news or gaming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ir1lyj

Willa Kim, Designer of Fanciful Costumes, Dies at 99

Ms. Kim won Tony Awards for her designs in “Sophisticated Ladies” and “The Will Rogers Follies,” and worked in dance and opera as well. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hoE4LE

Tech Fix: Five Resolutions to Simplify Your Tech Life

Follow these tips to improve the maintenance of your passwords, devices and tech infrastructure. Also, shop smarter and reduce waste in 2017. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hMUYEN

For the Trumps, ‘Made in U.S.A.’ May Be a Tricky Label to Stitch

If President-elect Donald J. Trump makes good on the promise of punishing overseas companies, he will take aim at his own brand, and his daughter’s as well. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ig74JU

National Biotechnology Committee Faces New Conflict of Interest Questions

A committee is under fire for how its members were selected. Several have financial ties to biotech businesses, potentially giving short shrift to health and environmental worries. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iBT6yQ

At Salons and Spas, Membership Plans Catch On

Many businesses are offering unlimited services or recurring package deals for a flat fee as demand for grooming and beauty services rises. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iBAUoT

Death of a Red Carpet Reporter

For decades, Jeffrey Slonim was an affable presence on the scene. After he jumped from a roof at Lincoln Center, everyone who knew him had one question: Why? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2io99kc

Clean Tech Rises Again, Retooling Nature for Industrial Use

A California start-up that genetically engineers yeast to produce an acid for fragrances is at the forefront of efforts to reignite a market that fell short of earlier expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i46b6G

Bits: Daily Report: Inside Snopes, a Fighter of Fake News

A Times reporter visited the San Diego offices of Snopes, the longstanding debunker of misinformation that recently partnered with Facebook. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iaWf9x

Tech Tip: Shining Light on a Windows 10 Search

The search function in the current version of Windows may not get the results you want at first glance, but you just need to dig a bit deeper. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iAE0cT

China Sheds Light on New Internet Security Reviews

Officials will examine technology products available in the country as part of a broader effort to regulate online security and discussion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hppUNC

Toshiba Could Lose Billions From Troubled U.S. Nuclear Power Deal

The Japanese company warned of a huge write-off from the acquisition of an American nuclear construction business last year, in its latest stumble. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iz6ho1

On Beauty: The Year in Beauty

From dyed dreadlocks to gothic lips, this year’s hair and makeup trends were anything but subtle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iaeuvR

Feature: How Jukin Media Built a Viral-Video Empire

All the company needed were content-hungry millennials and an algorithm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ia4Vgm

On Technology: Finding Inspiration for Art in the Betrayal of Privacy

In their probing, sardonic commentary on Silicon Valley’s broken promises, artists have begun to sound an alarm that we might not be ready to hear. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hpg1PY

Streams? What Streams? For Newvelle Records, Vinyl Is the Future

Specializing in small releases — no CDs, no digital downloads, no streaming — this jazz label aims to produce first-rate recordings in the digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hIj6bu

Will Donald Trump’s Corporate ‘Tax Holiday’ Create Jobs? Not Necessarily

Corporate boards and executives are likely to use much of the cash to acquire businesses in the United States, to buy back their own stock or to pay down debt. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hnOQFf

Tech Tip: Share a Slide Show With a Tweet

Twitter posts can include one to four images at once for those who want to share a clickable photo collage with followers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iwvdMU

How to Determine the Power Rating of Your Gadget’s Batteries

Most phones and tablets are well within the airline industry’s safety rules for lithium-ion batteries, but some gadgets, like drones, may push the limits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i8cch2

Itineraries: Why Some of Your Holiday Gifts Might Not Fly

Airlines are wary of drones and other devices with powerful batteries. And they won’t be as delighted as you are with that virtual reality headset. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hnCzAH

Advertising’s Moral Struggle: Is Online Reach Worth the Hurt?

Data and automation allow companies to connect with people anywhere on the internet, but that advertising also bankrolls sites toxic to society. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hHIApr

The Breakdown: A Miu Miu Resort Look, Deconstructed

In a new series, T pares back runway looks into their most fundamental elements — which, in simpler forms, are surprisingly easy to wear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i9MjzE

Skin Deep: An App to Help Black Women With Hair Care

The beauty booking program connects black and Hispanic women with salons that know how to care for textured hair. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hmKHBB

Skin Deep: An App to Help Black Women With Hair Care

The beauty booking program connects black and Hispanic women with salons that know how to care for textured hair. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hmKHBB

Bits: Why the Computing Cloud Will Keep Growing and Growing

The rapid expansion of internet-connected devices will put even more power in the hands of a few companies with the biggest cloud services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hlxRn8

For Fact-Checking Website Snopes, a Bigger Role Brings More Attacks

Internet wrath turned against Snopes after it joined a coalition of websites that will work with Facebook to identify and flag suspicious content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hlBYPK

New York Lawmakers Won’t Hold Special Session on Raises and Ride-Hailing Apps

Legislative leaders had considered convening before year’s end to act on a potential salary increase for their members as well as allowing companies like Uber to expand upstate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hjjtvn

For Online Dating Sites, a Bumpy Road to Love

Spark Networks, which owns JDate, ChristianMingle and other niche sites, has been jolted by executive turnover and upheaval in the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hTGZzR

Start-Ups Seek to Take Some of the Pain Out of Moving

New companies offer “concierge” services as traditional firms add new technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i5g4Sj

Wintering the Danish Way: Learning About Hygge

A way of life extols wooden bowls, cuddling, old shoes and line-dried laundry, among many other wholesome items and behavior. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hm7uiy

The Women Who Met Hillary, and Spotted a Future Political Star

Who could train women to run for office? The inside story of Hillary Clinton and a Texan named Betsey Wright. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hB8rzu

Vocations: A Physicist of Online Groceries

Emmanuel Turlay, a technical lead manager at Instacart, previously developed software for the particle accelerator Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ilBNWz

Remembering Franca Sozzani: A Worldview That Mattered

Ms. Sozzani, who died recently at age 66, was an editor who knew that fashion isn’t really about clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hQYReW

House Report, Evidence Redacted, Ties Snowden to Russian Agencies

The report also portrays Edward J. Snowden, who in 2013 disclosed classified files about American surveillance operations, as a habitually disgruntled worker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iljTze

Tech Tip: The Art of the Selective Dropbox Sync

If hard drive space is tight on a computer sharing your Dropbox account, you can choose which specific folders you want to see. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h9zkJH

Bits: Daily Report: Apple Hurls the ‘Patent Troll’ Insult at Nokia

The iPhone maker is engaged in a testy licensing fight over old Nokia patents. Now the companies have taken their fight to courts all over the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hPYn8C

Modern Love: The Night Girl Finds a Day Boy

For a sleep-disordered woman who works all night and sleeps all day, dating presents challenges. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2imG34e

Franca Sozzani Dies at 66; Gave Italian Vogue a Daring Look and Voice

In her 28-year direction of the magazine, she nurtured the careers of a generation of top fashion photographers, and didn’t shy from serious issues. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hYu6CR

Apple and Nokia Battle Over Cellphone Patents

While companies like Apple now dominate smartphones, an earlier generation of phone makers like Nokia developed some of the technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i7iyga

Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta Clash Over Young Talent

The two fashion houses are engaged in a drama-filled conflict over Laura Kim, a young fashion designer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i06L60

Social Q’s: Should I Stay Silent During One Child’s Populist Taunt of Another?

Also, grappling with the Christmas blues? A few ideas from Social Q’s. And an adult son’s holiday plans. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hZwRpI

Party Coverage: Scene City: ‘The Nutcracker’ for the Holidays

Family-friendly toasts for the School of American Ballet and the New Victory Theater Family Benefit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2igipdC

Party Coverage: Scene City: ‘The Nutcracker’ for the Holidays

Family-friendly toasts for the School of American Ballet and the New Victory Theater Family Benefit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h6sAw5

Bits: Daily Report: WhatsApp Is Embraced by World’s Immigrants

The Facebook-owned messaging tool has become a vital link between countries even as some nations try to restrict its use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hLWN7H

Tech Tip: How Does My Browser Recognize Malware?

The web is littered with phishing lures and malicious software aimed at infecting your computer, but modern browsers can stop some infections from spreading. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hh1iYS

Silicon Valley Dominating Self-Driving Tech? Motor City Says Not So Fast

Silicon Valley, with Google and Tesla, is developing the smart cars of tomorrow, but the Detroit Three are working hard on self-driving projects in Michigan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hF64i5

Day Out: It’s Not Easy Being Santa

Long commutes and longer days with this season’s hottest for-hire party guest: Mr. Claus (this one from Long Island). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hZ3dRF

Alibaba Faces Growing Pressure Over Counterfeit Goods

The United States put the Chinese company’s Taobao platform on a list of major markets for fakes, a move that Alibaba says may be politically motivated. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i4Olyd

Wheels: Automakers Prepare for an America That’s Over the Whole Car Thing

Mobility services — ride hailing and other means of ferrying people to public transportation — look to be a lucrative and increasingly important sideline for carmakers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hdbTmb

Ten Models We Loved a Lot This Year

From new faces to ones we know well, the names that caught T’s attention in 2016. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ieC11D

Vows: Instant Chemistry, Caught on Video

Their first meeting went swimmingly, but when he asked her to lunch, she brought her boyfriend along. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h50QYO

Styles Q&A: Lynda Carter Deflects Critics of Wonder Woman

A United Nations ambassadorship for the superhero spurred a battle between the actress who made her famous and those who thought her a poor role model. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ielElA

Op-Ed Contributor: Super Mario Run’s Not-So-Super Gender Politics

More and more girls and women play video games. So why does Nintendo still design them like it’s 1985? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i49SHc

In a Retreat, Uber Ends Its Self-Driving Car Experiment in San Francisco

Uber, which defied state regulators who said the service was illegal, stopped the autonomous car program after only a week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i33NdY

U.S. Blacklists Alibaba Unit Over Counterfeit Sales

The United States Trade Representative’s move was made against Alibaba’s Taobao marketplace over sales of fake and pirated goods. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2icL8A5

With ... André Leon Talley: Monsieur Vogue Is Leaving Trumpland

While his friends Anna Wintour and Kanye West make pilgrimages to Trump Tower, André Leon Talley is focused on trying to lose 100 pounds. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i2glCJ

Confirm or Deny: André Leon Talley

Maureen Dowd gets the truth from a fashion star. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ih1O5p

Want the Scoop on Team Trump? Pay Attention to Cindy Adams

A fixture at The New York Post, the last old-school newspaper gossip columnist in New York is a longtime close personal friend of the president-elect. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hbm8av

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Pamela Adlon Reads ‘In Marriage, Beware of Big Boxes’

On this week’s podcast, the “Better Things” actress reads the story of a snowstorm inside a house in Los Angeles, and the marital storm it causes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2igFU23

Robot Revolution: The Long-Term Jobs Killer Is Not China. It’s Automation.

“Everything we did, you could program a robot to do it.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2if9oxq

Tech Tip: Use Labels to Sort Messages in Gmail

Google’s mail program doesn’t use folders for organizing messages as some others do, but its label system has the same results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ibqiRy

Bits: Daily Report: Using Fake Users and Sites to Steal Real Money

Enterprising thieves based in Russia set up a fake online news world to trick advertisers out of as much as $5 million a day, a security company said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i1woAn

Video Game Makers Try to Get Better at Luring Women to Esports

An industry with a reputation for misogyny sees growth opportunities in making video game competitions more appealing to women. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ib7kKO

Party Coverage: Scene City: August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ Makes Its Movie Debut

A star-studded party for the film comes 11 years after the death of the play’s author. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2haxLyx

App Smart: Ways to Tap Into the Force, and Beam Up Your Inner Trekkie

For fans of “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and science fiction, in a galaxy right here today, there is a lot of content designed for the supercomputer smartphone in your pocket. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hTQsVZ

Party Coverage: Scene City: A ‘Fences’ Celebration, Missing the Guest of Honor

A star-studded party for the film comes 11 years after the death of the play’s author, August Wilson. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h2cRyd

China’s New Ride-Hailing Rules Focus on Where Drivers Call Home

Beijing and Shanghai banned Uber-like services from hiring out-of-town drivers, as even technology-driven firms rely on cheap labor from the countryside. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i0hkD8

State of the Art: For Millions of Immigrants, a Common Language: WhatsApp

With the ability to communicate securely and free, the messaging app has become a mainstay for those who have left their homes for the unknown. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hGMtxT

Ride-Hailing Gains Prominence for Any Special Session in Albany

Ride-hailing has gained traction, in part because of a holiday-season push by Uber, the industry’s largest player, and other backers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h02s5Y

Twitter’s Chief Technology Officer to Leave Company

The company’s executive exodus is continuing with the loss of Adam Messinger, who joined Twitter in 2011. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hFaAx5

Up Next: An App Combats Bullying, One Anonymous Compliment at a Time

Brighten, a creation of Austin Kevitch, has one million users, many in high school and college. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hX8qXb

Up Next: An App Combats Bullying, One Anonymous Compliment at a Time

Brighten, a creation of Austin Kevitch, has one million users, many in high school and college. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hX8qXb

Tech Tip: Moving Your Desktop Taskbar or Dock

Both Windows and Mac provide a handy place on the screen to store frequently used program icons, and its location can be changed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h90RzS

Book Deal for Pantsuit Nation, Facebook Page Supporting Hillary Clinton

The group was started in late October by a 33-year-old woman. The book will maintain the random feel of scrolling through a Facebook feed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i8Vj4A

Forgers Use Fake Web Users to Steal Real Ad Revenue

Russian cyberforgers are diverting as much as $5 million in revenue a day as part of a scheme to show video ads to fake internet users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iaYKYc

European Officials Accuse Facebook of Misleading Them on WhatsApp Deal

The charges come amid growing tension between the social media company and Europe’s policy makers over how it dominates much of the region’s digital world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hVv6Hd

On the Runway: The Many Meanings of the Pantsuit

On Monday afternoon, 10 women stood in pantsuits in Madison Square Park. Viewers were invited to take scissors and cut off pieces of their clothing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hURCQD

Bits: Daily Report: An Autonomous Car Future Needs Better Maps

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging companies to show grade crossings on the digital maps used by humans — and, one day, robots — for navigation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gX2f3F

Japanese Mogul Starts on Vow to Trump to Create 50,000 U.S. Jobs

A $1.2 billion investment by Masayoshi Son’s conglomerate, SoftBank, is the first step in his promise made in a meeting with Mr. Trump to create thousands of jobs in the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hTqmlw

Federal Safety Board Wants Map Apps to Include Grade Crossings

After investigating a crash for almost two years, the National Transportation Safety Board issued the recommendation to 14 companies, including Apple and Google. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hNu4gM

On the Runway: China Machado: A Breakthrough Model Until the End

Ms. Machado, who died Sunday at age 86, was the first nonwhite supermodel, and it’s a legacy the fashion industry has to wrestle with. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hSCovd

The Champion Logo, in the Hands of Fashion’s Provocateurs, Is Reborn

Sportswear from the longstanding brand has become a blank canvas for creative appropriations, homages and critiques. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i2jOUZ

Itineraries: Communal TV Screens in a Binge-Watching Age? Won’t Do, Airlines

Tech companies are working with carriers worldwide to bring modern entertainment options to aircraft, including 3-D movies and high-speed streaming from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hN1Vck

Bits: Daily Report: No Special Perks on Snapchat for Celebrities

Social media companies have always courted celebrities and their big followings. But on Snapchat, being famous isn’t so remarkable. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gTquzG

Tech Tip: Give the Windows 10 Start Menu a Classic Look

Microsoft’s redesign of the Windows desktop has frustrated some longtime users, but utility software can provide a refreshing blast from the past. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i0IflM

Fifteen Interesting New Brands We Discovered in 2016

From a swimwear brand that actually celebrates swimming to a company that finds vintage fabrics and dyes them black, 15 standout creators worth knowing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h2shrb

Op-Ed Contributor: Google Wants Driverless Cars, but Do We?

With a push from the tech industry and others, automated vehicles are getting the green light without yielding to public interest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hKL8nN

Kering’s Latest Luxury: A Generous Parental Leave Policy

The luxury goods company announced a minimum of 14 weeks of paid maternity or adoptive leave — across all brands and all locations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h1jeVB

A World of Surveillance Doesn’t Always Help to Catch a Thief

A reporter’s credit card was stolen, so he counted all the video cameras in stores where it was used afterward. And then he included the data from the Uber rides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hXyp3N

Snapchat Plays Hard to Get With Celebrities and Influencers

While most social networking services court and elevate celebrities, Snapchat treats them like everyday users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hP8xE0

Bits: Farhad’s and Daisuke’s Week in Tech: Is Google’s Waymo Way Better?

Facebook fights fake news, and Google picks a funny name for its car business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hZThn1

How a Putin Fan Overseas Pushed Pro-Trump Propaganda to Americans

With the explicit aim of getting Donald J. Trump elected, a website run by a British activist pumped out anti-Hillary Clinton hoaxes and drew tens of thousands of views. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hFyxVl

Encounters: Kelly Oxford Is Looking for Peace of Mind

Discussing anxiety, Oprah, and the death of her beloved dog with the woman behind the #NotOkay social media movement. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hJkivQ

The Year in Style 2016: No One Tells Megyn Kelly What to Wear

In 2016, the Fox News anchor challenged political and gender expectations with both substance and style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hFuMN4

Free Cash in Finland. Must Be Jobless.

Finland will soon hand out cash to 2,000 jobless people, free of bureaucracy or limits on side earnings. The idea, universal basic income, is gaining traction worldwide. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hJaFxc

Uber Defies California Regulators With Self-Driving Car Service

Uber said it had no intention of ending a new test of its self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, even though the state said it was illegal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hHCXrK

Vine, the Six-Second Video App, Is Not Quite Shutting Down

The app owned by Twitter will not survive but a new, pared-down version in January will allow users to share short videos to that social network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2htkO3w

The Haggler: Look Who’s Talking: The Previously Silent Conn’s

With a new C.E.O., a company that had remained steadfastly mum in the face of complaints now shows an openness to discussing them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hY3hNC

Bill Cunningham, Unpublished Photos

A look at the photographs that almost made Bill’s column this year, explained by his longtime collaborator. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hXUYS7

In Shadow of Amazon, European Challenger Looks to China for Inspiration

Few companies have been able to keep Amazon at bay after it decides to target a new market. Zalando, Europe’s biggest online fashion retailer, is the latest to try. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hXGEZP

In Shadow of Amazon, European Challenger Looks to China for Inspiration

Few companies have been able to keep Amazon at bay after it decides to target a new market. Zalando, Europe’s biggest online fashion retailer, is the latest to try. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hXGEZP

Party Coverage: Scene City: Gardens and Civic Leaders

Galas were held for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, New York Botanical Garden, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Hetrick-Martin Institute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hPPVah

Party Coverage: Scene City: Gardens and Civic Leaders

Galas were held for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, New York Botanical Garden, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Hetrick-Martin Institute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hD295D

Coach Confirms Its Partnership With Selena Gomez

The Instagram star with the largest following will appear in the company’s ads and social media and work on a “special design project.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hWNAGL

Tech Tip: Choosing a Child’s First Smartphone

Both Android and iOS have parental control features and apps to help parents manage their offspring’s mobile experience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hCbZ7U

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Joins Fight Against Fake News

Trying to walk a careful line of neutrality, the social network announced measures to fight fake news on the site, including partnering with groups that can help fact-check articles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hFHwTn

The Saturday Profile: Building a Community, and an Empire, with a Gay Dating App in China

For 16 years, Ma Baoli hid his life as a gay man from his family. Now, as attitudes shift, he sees a lucrative business opportunity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hBV70Q

Corner Office: Yuchun Lee of Allego: The Value of a Daily Mistake

The chief executive, whose entrepreneurial spirit dates to kindergarten, looks for employees whose eyes sparkle and who are not set in their ways. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h8kNii

Out of His League, But Not for Long

When Ben Gliklich met Jessie Della Femina, he thought she was too classy for him. But Ms. Della Femina knew he was “her person.” They were married Nov. 12 in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hrqBXi

The Year in Style 2016: When It Became Cool to Be Cool

In 2016, designers formerly on the fringe were invited into the establishment. And they brought the fringe with them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h7Gmzs

Modern Love: A Year In, and Still Trying to Say the ‘L’ Word

They had been together for 12 months. She realized that she loved him. Should she say so? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gIzWpj

California to Regulate Energy Use of Desktop Computers and Monitors

The rules passed by the state’s energy agency represent another step in California’s efforts to drastically lower its greenhouse gas emissions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gH5vjp

Hacked Yahoo Data Is for Sale on Dark Web

A security researcher says hackers are offering records of more than 1 billion users, but as with the company’s stock, the price is dropping. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hA8yOR

How Facebook’s Fact-Checking Partnership Will Work

A team of about six people will draw on the resources of ABC News to get to the bottom of questionable articles, said James Goldston. the president of ABC News. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hAZRBK

Social Q’s: Can I Stay at a Hotel When Visiting My Crowded Family Home?

Also: When you realize you didn’t get an invitation to a holiday party you’ve gone to for years; the complexities of gift giving, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hBH093

Field Notes: Looking for Love? Put On a Cat Sweater

Couples featured on the weddings pages of The New York Times this year have met in some unusual ways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hAkmOV

Facebook Mounts Effort to Limit Tide of Fake News

Facebook on Thursday said it had begun introducing a series of experiments to limit misinformation and false articles on its site. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gFBMHE

Bits: Trump’s Meeting With Tech Leaders Turns Into a Charmfest

Mr. Trump called the group “truly amazing” and said the attendees were doing a good job. Many of the executives brought up topics like immigration and education. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hRZT72

Tech Tip: How to Back Up Your Social Media Feeds

If you don’t want to risk losing your photos and other memories stored online, consider making a copy of your account’s contents for safekeeping. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h4fDDM

The Year in Style 2016: The Year’s Top Stories From the Fashion World

A look at the developments that shaped the industry, and that will continue to have an impact in 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gO9kXC

‘Arrow’ Star and a Former MTV Executive: Just 2 Guys, Selling Wine

Nocking Point, a wine club started by the actor Stephen Amell and his friend Andrew Harding, banks on a comic-book fan base and a “dude” image. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hPjyob

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Haydn Gwynne Reads ‘Two Decembers: Loss and Redemption’

Hear the actress read the story of how a teenage girl’s gruesome discovery changes the trajectory of her life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hxuZlf

Scouting Report: A Holiday Block Party in SoHo, and It’s Open Late

Festive holiday pop-ups, estimable sale bits and more shopping news. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hGxgOe

Yahoo Says 1 Billion User Accounts Were Hacked

The company says the attack was separate from the incident that led to an earlier disclosure that 500 million accounts were hacked. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hx74SP

Trump Meets Tech Industry Leaders With Effusive Greeting

The president-elect met with Jeff Bezos of Amazon and Tim Cook of Apple, among other tech leaders, in a gathering that agitated the tech industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hGaUfB

The App That Came to Dinner, Helping People Socialize IRL

Flummoxed by the old-fashioned pastime of entertaining at home, our reporter tries out online services designed to bring together strangers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hunVsi

The App That Came to Dinner, Helping People Socialize IRL

Flummoxed by the old-fashioned pastime of entertaining at home, our reporter tries out online services designed to bring together strangers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hunVsi

Bits: Daily Report: When Cars and Tech Repeatedly Collide

The government proposed rules requiring new cars and small trucks to transmit speed, location and direction data, and Alphabet is spinning off its self-driving project. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gBujJv

Tech Tip: The Quest for Your Dream Streamer

The wide array of available video-streaming devices can be overwhelming, but a bit of research will help you figure out what features you really need. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2huaNDk

Leggings in a Kaleidoscope of Patterns, for Almost Every Occasion

Terez is known for its playful leggings, festooned with photo-real prints of cookies, dogs and emoji, the company’s best seller. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gJgZI1

App Smart: 2016 in Review: The Year’s Best Apps

A news curator based on what friends are reading, an easy-to-access universe of NPR audio, and an upgraded beer-tracking app are among our top picks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hw5lgo

Tech Fix: Biggest Tech Failures and Successes of 2016

From exploding smartphones and hoverboards to fake news on social media, many tech hardware, software and web products suffered embarrassing setbacks. But it was not all bleak. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gAVRiw

Veterans Help Make San Diego a Hub for Start-Ups

The concentration of military bases, along with business programs for former military personnel, has fueled a growth in entrepreneurship. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hNNAsw

In Major Step for Drone Delivery, Amazon Flies Package to Customer in England

Jeff Bezos announced on Twitter that his company had made its first automated shipment, a two-mile, 13-minute trip to a shopper in Cambridgeshire. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h07fVP

Mario, Nintendo’s Mustachioed Gaming Legend, Arrives on iPhones

After ignoring the popularity of smartphones and tablets for years, the Japanese company is finally bringing its heroic plumber to mobile devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hsLFwE

Uber Expands Its Self-Driving Car Service to San Francisco

The ride-hailing company debuted the service this year in Pittsburgh. Riders in San Francisco using the UberX option can be assigned to a self-driving vehicle. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hEebfu

State of the Art: Twitter Has the Right to Suspend Donald Trump. But It Shouldn’t.

The president-elect’s tweets are arguably inciting harassment against his critics. But Twitter’s conduct rules are too vague to merit banning Mr. Trump. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hsfxt6

Feature: The Great A.I. Awakening

How Google used artificial intelligence to transform Google Translate, one of its more popular services — and how machine learning is poised to reinvent computing itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gKdPSU

The Year in Style 2016: Kylie Jenner and the Year of the Drop

How the youngest member of the Kardashian/Jenner clan exploited Generation Z’s favorite way to shop. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gZ2UlR

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally and Zoey Deutch at the ‘Why Him?’ Screening

The stars of the holiday comedy film attend a screening at the new iPic Theater. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gFwsJh

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally and Zoey Deutch at ‘Why Him?’ Screening

The stars of the holiday comedy film, “Why Him?” attend a screening at new iPic Theater. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gXKwK9

The Perfect Weapon: How Russian Cyberpower Invaded the U.S.

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign to disrupt the 2016 presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gxJovY

Let It Glow! With Lasers, a Holiday Home Decorating Craze Takes Off

An electronic gizmo called Star Shower has disrupted the holiday-decorating industry. Makers of traditional string lights are unconcerned. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gxFXFo

Let It Glow! With Lasers, a Holiday Home Decorating Craze Takes Off

An electronic gizmo called Star Shower has disrupted the holiday-decorating industry. Makers of traditional string lights are unconcerned. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gxFXFo

Cars Talking to One Another? They Could Under Proposed Safety Rules

Under the rules, cars would be able to use wireless technology to detect if another vehicle was moving too fast in its direction and headed for a collision. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hBRmZV

Google Parent Company Spins Out Self-Driving Car Business

The decision is a signal that the company thinks its self-driving technology has moved beyond research project status and is ready for commercialization. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hK4Lek

With ‘Trousergate,’ Politics and Pants Collide in the U.K.

After the British prime minister was criticized for wearing $1,250 leather trousers, many emphasized that no man would face such an attack. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hrzNbt

Kanye West Visits Donald Trump

It is unclear why the musician stepped out of a recovery after being hospitalized and into the center of a media circus at Trump Tower in Manhattan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gHCOWP

Tech Tip: The Twitter Post, Take 2

The popular service currently doesn’t let you edit your thoughts after you post them, but some apps can help you make corrections more quickly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hrrVa6

Bits: Daily Report: Tech Executives Meeting Trump Are in a Tough Spot

On a variety of issues, like jobs and cash stockpiles outside the United States, technology companies are holding a weak hand against the president-elect. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gE8kqq

Skin Deep: You Are Not Getting Hungry …: Using Hypnosis to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Instead of a new diet or a gym membership, many people are opting for a session with a hypnotist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hiCgHB

The Year in Style 2016: The Year in Style: Fashion Became Political

“Political dress” used to mean the outfits of the political class. In 2016, it became a term donned by everyone, and damned by some. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hqD76V

When Trump Meets Tech Leaders, Jobs Will Be on the Agenda

The executives meeting with Mr. Trump in Manhattan on Wednesday include Elon Musk of Tesla, Timothy D. Cook of Apple and Jeff Bezos of Amazon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hzm8m0

First Words: Who’s Responsible When Extremists Get a Platform?

Social-media companies aren’t just an open marketplace for ideas — they’re also amplifying the most dangerous ones. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hzjD37

Op-Ed Contributor: Forget AT&T. The Real Monopolies Are Google and Facebook.

While Washington frets over an AT&T-Time Warner merger, Silicon Valley giants have taken over the media business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hnILcy

India Hobbles Through a Cash Crisis, and Electronic Payments Boom

Millions of Indians are moving toward a cashless economy, fulfilling what Prime Minister Narendra Modi now says was an objective of banning 500- and 1,000-rupee notes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gFOdGA

Phenomena: The Tao of Matthew McConaughey

You thought he was a movie star. But he has been a guru all along. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ggMmJX

Interpreting Kanye West’s Blond ’Do

Speculation centered on whether Mr. West’s new hair color was linked to recent emotional and professional turmoil. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gA5cf1

Books of Style: Celebrity Polaroids Give New Life to Dead Film

In an Instagram era, “instant” pictures of Madonna, Pharrell Williams and Emily Ratajkowski, made with film that is no longer available, acquire special status. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gT08i6

Afrofuturism: The Next Generation

In 2016, an Afrocentric sci-fi vision infiltrated the mainstream, powering up for uncertain times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gSqd0R

Encounters: Veronica Webb, Overseer of Pizza Parties

The supermodel, actress and, now, web entrepreneur hosts a birthday party for her teenage daughter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hr7FG9

Bits: Daily Report: Google’s Largess Reaches Into the Heartland Unevenly

The company’s data centers bring tax revenue, jobs and other benefits to their communities, but the wealth doesn’t extend very far beyond their borders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hqjgoC

Too Many Favorite Shows? Take Them In at High Speed

It can save hours, but others worry that watching or listening to programs this way undermines the rhythm of a production and dilutes some of its creative elements. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gx9DqX

Tech Tip: The Two Faces of Windows 10

Microsoft’s current operating system can switch back and forth between a touch-friendly interface or the traditional desktop system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hlSQ9S

Elite Soccer Clubs Sign Gamers to Compete in E-Sports Industry

The list of clubs with competitive gamers on their payrolls is expected to grow significantly and quickly, as teams seek to tap into a roughly $1 billion marketplace. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hu1m7t

Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet

The Critics’ Choice Awards are taking place in Los Angeles on Sunday. See what nominees wore. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hthLsH

Google Effect Rubs Off on Schools in One Rural Oklahoma Town

A $2.5 billion data center transforms the learning experiences of a rural community’s students in a state where schools are struggling. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hjKL2J

Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet

The Critics’ Choice Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. See what nominees like Viola Davis, Michelle Williams and more wore. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hjGYCB

Designing a Safer Battery for Smartphones (That Won’t Catch Fire)

A Massachusetts start-up is part of a new wave of efforts in the United States, Europe and Asia to improve battery technologies as consumers demand more from phones and cars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gtYrva

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Why Facebook Can’t Count

Facebook has had to issue several corrections about traffic numbers it gives to advertisers. Will marketers rebel? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hpEdCT

My Headphones, My Self

The ultimate escape in these disaffected times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gooHHx

Future Tense: The ‘H-Bomb’ Fizzles: The Harvard Brand Takes a Hit

A formerly contrived embarrassment may be ceding to sincere shame and a reassessment of the merits of four years in Cambridge. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hwKadk

Noted: Soak, Steam, Spritz: It’s All Self-Care

Appropriated by enthusiasts of tea, manicures and bubble baths in recent weeks, the term “self-care” has a political charge traced to Audre Lorde. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gvF2sg

Headphones of New York

People in the city perform their routines to the tune of individualized soundtracks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gLLc5i

My Headphones, My Self

The ultimate escape in these disaffected times. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gooHHx

Noted: Soak, Steam, Spritz: It’s All Self-Care

Appropriated by enthusiasts of tea, manicures and bubble baths in recent weeks, the term “self-care” has a political charge traced to Audre Lorde. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gvF2sg

Facebook Reports New Issues With Ad-Counting Tools

The social network, which has dealt with similar issues in recent months, is fixing three of its ad-measurement devices after inaccuracies were found. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hdmv2p

Trump as Cyberbully in Chief? Twitter Attack on Union Boss Draws Fire

Donald J. Trump’s Twitter attacks on a leader of a blue-collar union local have raised concerns about how the president-elect will behave after he takes office. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h2TNnc

Nina Jacobson Has Her Revenge on Hollywood’s Old-Boy Network

Booted from Disney’s executive suite, the film executive has come roaring back as the diversity-minded producer of “The Hunger Games” and “American Crime Story.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gKafG5

One Dog. Three ‘Co-Parents.’ What Could Go Wrong?

With busy lives and qualms about leaving a pet alone, three neighbors embrace dog sharing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hcfH4O

Congress Moves to Curb Ticket Scalping, Banning Bots Used Online

The Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS, Act, which takes aim at computer programs that circumvent ticketing websites’ security measures, will now go to President Obama. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h9dY0u

Bits: Daily Report: What Microsoft Needs From LinkedIn

One sign of success in the $26 billion merger will be if few LinkedIn employees use their own product to find another job. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2huaGUX

Obama Orders Intelligence Report on Russian Election Hacking

“We may have crossed a new threshold here,” a security adviser said. Agencies were told to turn in their findings before the president leaves office. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hf8L7J

Tech Tip: Storing Web Pages, and Much More, in Google Keep

Like other note-taking apps out there, Google’s software serves as a digital locker to stash saved web pages, audio clips, photos, text and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2huaoNs

Up Next: Meet Fabiola Alondra, a Fashionable Art Book Publisher on the Rise

The 32-year-old is the director of 303 in Print, a publishing imprint from 303 Gallery that commissions and produces limited-edition printed matter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hdiMV8

The Sudden Rise of Lil Yachty

The stylish 19-year-old rapper has made his way from obscurity in Atlanta to working with LeBron James and Kanye West. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2grjSeW

Field Notes: Gay Couples Ask: Will Our Right to Marry Survive the Next Four Years?

Some same-sex couples are rushing to the altar ahead of Inauguration Day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gJerG4

Your Money: With Uber and Lyft Nearby, Rental Cars May Be Ripe for a Comeuppance

Lagging customer service and a host of inconveniences give travelers a long list of reasons to avoid car rental companies altogether. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2heYIQ0

Corner Office: Max Levchin of Affirm: Seeking the Endurance Athletes of Business

Mr. Levchin’s upbringing in Ukraine while it was part of the Soviet Union had a profound effect on how he approaches leadership. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2grUHJf

Modern Love: From Syria, With Love

An Atlanta mother who volunteers to help a refugee family discovers that the need, and the benefit, goes both ways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hciT3n

Party Coverage: Scene City: Thinkers and Scientists

Galas were held for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Berggruen Institute, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Food Allergy Research and Education. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hbLByV

Party Coverage: Scene City: Thinkers and Scientists

Galas for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Berggruen Institute, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Food Allergy Research and Education group. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gg6as2

Six Minimal — and Inexpensive — All-Black Watches

At under $200 each, these sleek, elegant timepieces make perfect gifts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ghab49

Phenomena: The Tao of Matthew McConaughey

You thought he was a movie star. But he has been a guru all along. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ggMmJX

Social Q’s: I Learned My Teenage Son Is Being Bullied. Should I Tell Him?

Also, nosy questions from competitive friends, when a gift check goes uncashed and whether to comment on an office mate’s attire. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gpbUTH

YouTube Reaches Settlement Over Songwriting Royalties

The settlement with the National Music Publishers’ Association, a trade group, is said to be worth more than $40 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hprqMU

Bits: Daily Report: In New Orleans, at Least, Airbnb Makes Peace

New Orleans has done what many cities have resisted: Cut a deal with a sharing-economy company. Is it a good one? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h7Khwq

Tech Tip: There’s More than One Way to Scan on a Mac

Multifunction printer manufacturers typically include scanner software with their hardware, but the Mac may not need a special program. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2goZJWH

Life as a Runway: What 8 New Yorkers Wore While Hunting for Christmas Trees

When the holidays arrive, New Yorkers tap into their inner urban woodsman and go shopping for Christmas trees. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gfbxYs

Dress Codes: This Workout Gear Is Fashionable Enough for the Runway

Breaking down the barriers between high fashion and lowly activewear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h9RlLX

Stylish Sportswear

Who’s to say what’s appropriate for the gym and what’s better left to more fashionable occasions? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hoPFuJ

With LinkedIn, Microsoft Looks to Avoid Past Acquisition Busts

The technology giant has not had a great track record with the companies it acquires. The hope is that it has learned from its mistakes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gfts60

After a Cyberattack, Germany Fears Election Disruption

An attack on Deutsche Telekom has Berlin concerned about becoming a target of Moscow’s campaign to destabilize Western democracies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h6Rjlf

Still Processing: ‘Big Social’ and Facebook’s Moral Core

Mike Isaac, a New York Times technology reporter, joins to talk about Facebook’s decision to comply with Chinese censorship regulations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hjoYLU

Unbuttoned: Color of 2017? Pantone Picks a Spring Shade

Next year we are all going green, according to the Pantone Color Institute. Here’s why. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gddF2W

Encounters: The Violinist Charlie Siem Strikes a High Note in Fashion

The 30-year-old virtuoso has been bewitching the front row of catwalk shows and classical music audiences alike. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWrpTJ

Four Questions: A Custom Shirt Is No Longer So Hard to Find

Seph Skerritt started Proper Cloth as an online store for custom men’s shirts. Now he has a large showroom to go with it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWQn5r

Scouting Report: Holiday Pop-ups, Exclusives and Other Shopping Events

Personalize it at Intermix and Gucci, shop for winter finds at Dover Street Market and, when you’re exhausted, get a pick-me-up at Rent the Runway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h7qu0J

Critical Shopper: A Change Purse in T-Rex Skin, Perhaps?

Coach celebrates its re-emergence with a flagship on Fifth Avenue, featuring a ceiling conveyor belt, an in-store workshop and a 12-foot dinosaur. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hkUpBz

She Brings Comic Book Characters to Life

How a comic book aficionado uses her own body as a canvas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWf81u

List of Five: The Straightforward Style of the Polymathic B.J. Novak

He writes. He acts. He developed an app. And he wears clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gbUtqY

List of Five: The Straightforward Style of the Polymathic B.J. Novak

He writes. He acts. He developed an app. And he wears clothes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gbUtqY

Party Coverage: Scene City: The Fashion World Honors Carolina Herrera With a Little Help From Diana Ross

The designer, marking 35 years since her first runway show in 1981, is the subject of a Lincoln Center Tribute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gDkHiq

Party Coverage: Scene City: Carolina Herrera, Diana Ross and Emmy Rossum at Lincoln Center Gala

The fashion designer was given the Women’s Leadership Award by the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund, followed by a 20-minute performance by Ms. Ross. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2glt3gN

Boîte: The Gray Mare, a Polished Pub for a Fancier East Village

Formerly Dempsey’s Pub, the tavern offers small craft beers, Irish stew and a more polished atmosphere. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gDeByq

Chanel’s Ritzy Ode to Parisian Society

Karl Lagerfeld presented a collection yesterday in the grand old hotel where Coco Chanel had lived for decades. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h70EKp

Man of the World: Home Is Anywhere Jeremy Irons Drapes His Scarf

The actor doesn’t miss his castle in Ireland. Just give him a scarf, a guitar and his trusty terrier, and he’s perfectly content. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gl659N

App Smart: Make Your Phone a Valuable Holiday Shopping Companion

Gift-buying season has arrived, and there are plenty of apps to help make you a smarter shopper. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gl2GrB

Lawmakers Change Tone on AT&T and Time Warner Deal

The telecom giant and media behemoth defended their proposed $85.4 billion merger in a Senate hearing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gUSabd

A New Vision of Lingerie: Men Not Required

New indie lines designed by women are changing the prevailing message from one of sexual fantasy to empowerment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gUJuRZ

Bits: Daily Report: Software Is Eating Your Christmas

The glory days of tech gadgets may be on the decline. They’ve been consumed by smartphones. Yet, there are reasons to believe in a revival. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hjKvQt

Automated Assistants Will Soon Make a Bid for Your Finances

Companies are vying to create automated financial assistants that employ artificial intelligence; one was directly inspired by science fiction. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gawUtZ

Tech Fix: Worried About the Privacy of Your Messages? Download Signal.

Signal, an encrypted chat service, is a must in an era when companies collect ever more information about users and government surveillance may expand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gaQ3Rf

Tech Tip: How to Link to the Good Part of the YouTube Video

If you don’t want to tell your friends to fast-forward to a certain time in the clip you have shared, send them a special link that goes right there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h3qA9m

Critic's Notebook: Black Designers in Focus at Fashion Institute of Technology

A new show highlights the contributions of designers of African descent, from Jackie Kennedy’s first wedding gown to Michelle Obama’s Carpool Karaoke garb. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hjmJnV

New Orleans Becomes New Model for Airbnb to Work With Cities

Agreements between Airbnb and the city reflect a move by the company to be more conciliatory with local governments, especially after tough regulatory battles globally. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h2XrLl

State of the Art: The Gadget Apocalypse Is Upon Us

Remember gadgets? They were wonderful, and now they’re no more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gayy3t

On the Runway: Puttin’ on the Ritz at Chanel’s Métiers d’Art

For its final show of the year, Karl Lagerfeld brought the French couture brand back home in high style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gakIhD

Girl Tweeting From Aleppo Draws Enormous Sympathy, but Doubts Follow

Bana al-Abed, 7, has more than 220,000 followers on Twitter, where she chronicles the deprivations of a child in war-torn Syria. But she has also raised questions of authenticity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hicFLJ

A New Foundation, Backed by Richemont, Focuses on Craftsmanship

The luxury group’s chairman said the disappearance of traditional skills prompted him to act. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g9mGd6

Ensuring a Future for Lace

Sophie Hallette has been added to Chanel’s specialty métiers d’art group. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hfN9ek

In Japan, Sweets Take on an Artistic Role

From autumn colors to cherry blossoms in spring, wagashi are styled to reflect both taste and aesthetics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gAWY2x

Aston Martin Broadens the Brand

James Bond’s favorite automaker is introducing new models — and a powerboat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hfmspY

Patek Philippe Plans a 400-Watch Exhibition in New York

In July the Swiss brand intends to build a two-story pop-up museum inside a Midtown building. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gAYSzX

Donald Trump Summons Tech Leaders to a Round-Table Meeting

During the presidential race, Silicon Valley leaders shunned Mr. Trump and all he stood for. Next week, they’ll meet in New York. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gQj1oQ

Man Who Hacked Celebrities’ Email Accounts Gets 5 Years in Prison

Alonzo Knowles, 24, stole unreleased music and movie and television scripts, as well as nude images, and tried to sell them for thousands of dollars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gAiyDY

Ryan Holiday Sells Stoicism as a Life Hack, Without Apology

Mr. Holiday, who was an aggressive marketer for Dov Charney’s American Apparel, has repackaged a 2,300-year-old philosophy as a self-help strategy for professional athletes, tech entrepreneurs and hip-hop artists. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h0cQvX

Chanel Collection des Métiers d’Art

Karl Lagerfeld’s annual pre-fall show took place at the Ritz Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gPtelo

Chanel Collection des Métiers d’Art

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show at the Ritz hotel in Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h485EB

Rites of Passage: Ode to Leonard Cohen, From a Fellow Zen Monk

His monk’s name was Jikan, which means “noble silence.” That’s what we hear from him now. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gZOgeH

The Art of Style: Jeff Koons Designs a Snowboard (With an Assist From Plato)

The American artist joins with Burton to create ... the Philosopher. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hdQ3vZ

The Best New Podcasts of 2016

Splendid new series, including “2 Dope Queens,” “Bad With Money,” “In the Dark” and “Homecoming,” represent a growing aural landscape. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hdQWod

Skin Deep: Alia Shawkat Owns Her Curly-Haired Cool

The actress shares her makeup routine — she loves a lip tint — and her favorite workout. (Hint: It’s great for the bum.) from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h3pXPC

Harry Benson’s Photographs

A look through the photographer’s archives. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hdfjlQ

Justices Hand Samsung a Victory in Patent Fight with Apple

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Samsung may not have to pay $399 million in damages for copying parts of the iPhone’s distinctive look. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gNzB8y

Harry Benson, an Early Photographer of Trump, Looks Back and Forward

At 87, a man whose images captured presidents, celebrities and royalty is enjoying tributes galore. But will he be welcome at the president-elect’s White House? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gNwugT

Bits: Daily Report: Google’s Renewable Cloud

The owners of the world’s largest network say it will soon run 100 percent on renewable power. There are business reasons for this. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gZhB92

Tech Tip: Adding Desktop Icons for Windows 10

Microsoft’s latest operating system may seem like a leap from Windows XP and Windows 7, but you can make the Windows 10 desktop feel more like home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h2gPsi

Instagram Introduces New Tools Meant to Curb Abuse and Expand Privacy

Instagram users will soon be able to remove comments and filter out certain followers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gMIYp6

The Top Political Tweets and Hashtags of 2016

Twitter announced the year’s biggest topics and tweets in news and politics, but matters of identity and safety were also prominent. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h2qyBq

Google Says It Will Run Entirely on Renewable Energy in 2017

The internet giant has spent years migrating the source of electric power at its giant data centers to sources like wind turbines and solar panels. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g5T6FA

Were London’s Fashion Awards Really the Oscars-Meets-the-Met-Gala?

With a new-look, globalized event, plus Marilyn Manson and Ralph Lauren, Britain attempts to position itself as an arbiter of international style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ggkpQG

Europe Presses American Tech Companies to Tackle Hate Speech

A report published by European officials said that only 40 percent of online material flagged as offensive was reviewed within 24 hours. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gg9pTr

K.K.R., With Deal for Cybersecurity Company, Extends Its Flurry of Activity

The planned acquisition of Optiv Security would add to a long list of transactions that over the past five months have included Epicor and Calabrio. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g5h3wB

Many Kids’ Headphones Carry Risk of Hearing Loss, Study Finds

Half of 30 sets of so-called noise-limiting headphones and earbuds tested did not restrict volume as much as their manufacturers promised. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gXIJFn

How Loud Are Your Headphones?

There are many headphones for sale with different noise levels, but an audiologist helped The Times create a safe experiment with a common model of headphones. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gffTBY

In Washington Pizzeria Attack, Fake News Brought Real Guns

Edgar M. Welch of North Carolina was charged after a shooting at a Washington pizzeria that he thought was harboring young children as sex slaves. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gZqC2j

Facebook and Other Tech Companies Seek to Curb Flow of Terrorist Content

Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft announced they have teamed up to fight the spread of such content online by sharing technology and information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2geoRzl

The Fashion Awards 2016 Red Carpet

Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss, Jaden Smith, Naomi Campbell and more from the red carpet in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdDIKl

The Fashion Awards 2016 Red Carpet

Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss, Jaden Smith, Naomi Campbell and more from the red carpet in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdzdzu

Amazon Moves to Cut Checkout Line, Promoting a Grab-and-Go Experience

At an experimental store on the ground floor of a new Amazon office building in Seattle, shoppers will be able to pluck what they want off the shelves and leave without waiting to pay. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g1ZqCK

The Male Animal: Why Are Some Men Such Awkward Gift Givers? Let Them Explain

For these guys, the days leading up to Christmas are a time of panic and dread. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gJbA2r

Tech Tip: How to Defend Yourself Against Apple’s Calendar Spam

Junk mailers are abusing the iOS calendar and photo-sharing invitation system, but Apple is taking action — and you can, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gcwVRc

Bits: Daily Report: China Dreams of Silicon Valley

Move fast, break things, get back on the tour bus: The world’s tech capital is a tourist destination, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g19eNa

On the Runway: A Challenge for Tradition

A forum predicts that the luxury industry will be faced with a precarious balancing act on multiple fronts in 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gZu7Z4

On the Runway: Luxury Brands Seek a Way Into Generation Z

The generation — encompassing those born since 1995 — acts differently from the one that came before it, the millennials. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h7bEWD

Man Motivated by ‘Pizzagate’ Conspiracy Theory Arrested in Washington Gunfire

The man said he wanted to “self-investigate” a baseless online theory tying a restaurant, Comet Ping Pong, to a child abuse ring. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g9VU7O

On the Runway: Michelle Obama Makes an Italian Fashion Statement

The day of Italy’s referendum, the first lady wore Gucci to the star-spangled Kennedy Center Honors. Coincidence or subtle solidarity? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ha9NED

Uber Bets on Artificial Intelligence With Acquisition and New Lab

With the Geometric Intelligence deal, Uber wants to make major advances in how the computers behind self-driving vehicles think and make decisions on the road. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gGVjvc

The Sisterhood of the Shared Style

You have a piece of jewelry you love, and suddenly your friends have it, too. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYLn0I

Experimenting With 3-D Jewelry

When two London jewelry makers wanted to collaborate, they decided to try an unfamiliar technology. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h4GuQ2

Augusten Burroughs’s Love Affair With Jewelry

The author has been collecting jewelry since he was a child: “I loved owning something someone had labored over.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYR5zz

James Taffin de Givenchy: Going Beyond a Famous Name

The jewelry maker has an uncommon approach to materials, color and design. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h4CIWD

In Myanmar, a Glittering Heritage

A jewelry designer’s ancestor was chief ruby miner for the country’s last imperial king. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYOo1a

At De Beers: Millennials and Diamonds

The company’s chief executive wants to ensure that younger buyers succumb to the gemstones’ allure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h4DvXR

Fragile Beauty

For jewelry artists like Inni Parnanen and Michihiro Sato, paper and bark take the place of precious metals and gemstones. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYNMsm

A Centuries-Old Jewelry House Brings Out Its First Collection

The Parisian house of Arthus-Bertrand decides to stage a little revolution. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h4PbJS

The Graff Venus Diamond

Stone is said to be the largest heart-shaped diamond in the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYMPjL

A True Blue Jewelry Technique

Inspired by a macaw’s wing, a Brazilian designer finds a way to create strongly colored pieces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g1q3ml

The Influences of Yves and Oscar

The Paris-based jewelry designer Kirat Young says the two fashion greats helped shape her aesthetic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h8WeFA

The (New) Story of Cameos

At Amedeo, a traditional style now includes skull designs in silver settings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g1dCXN

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Chases First Place With Tech Deals

With two ambitious projects, Masayoshi Son, who created the parent company of Sprint, bets big on having a say in an increasingly mobile world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g0SKzV

Silicon Valley’s Culture, Not Its Companies, Dominates in China

China’s internet filters block many of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies but have done little to stanch a Chinese obsession with its culture. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g8r7rO

Preoccupations: Don’t Quit Social Media. Put It to Work for Your Career Instead.

Patrick Gillooly of Monster takes issue with Cal Newport, who recently urged professionals to quit social media. Mr. Gillooly says the career benefits far outweigh the pitfalls. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gA4Rb8

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: More Debate Over Facebook’s Role in Media

Questions continue to swirl over Facebook’s handling of fake news stories and a tool it created that could potentially be used to censor content in China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gYFYmg

Lapo Elkann, Fiat Heir, Goes from Playboy to Bad Boy Again

The 39-year-old from Italy was enjoying a comeback when he was arrested after a sordid story of drugs, escorts and faking his own kidnapping. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gLWwyR

Putting His Mark on the World

The tattoo artist Jonboy is a favorite of the fashion and music crowd, thanks in part to a small white dot adorning the finger of Kendall Jenner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gyJfMs

Will Ivanka Trump Be the Most Powerful First Daughter in History?

Ivanka Trump is about to become the most influential first daughter since Alice Roosevelt Longworth. But can she do so without damaging her own brand? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gYceGb

Command Z: On the Internet, to Be ‘Mom’ Is to Be Queen

When teenagers (and those of us who talk like them) call celebrities and their besties ‘Mom’ — explained. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fS1nS4

Command Z: On the Internet, to Be ‘Mom’ Is to Be Queen

When teenagers (and those of us who talk like them) call celebrities and their besties ‘Mom’ — explained. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fS1nS4

Airbnb Ends Fight With New York City Over Fines

The short-term room rental service settled a lawsuit it had filed over a state law that it said could have deterred hosts and impaired its revenues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gjrSfs

Zenefits Chief Quitting and Is Said to Consider Trump Transition Team

David O. Sacks, who was charged with turning the embattled start-up around, is said to be possibly joining Donald J. Trump’s transition team. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gXnPVV

Obama Moves to Block Chinese Acquisition of a German Chip Maker

The White House’s intervention could set the stage for President-elect Donald Trump to take a tougher stance on foreign deals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2giB0kG

Yarn Bombing Hits the High Street

The clients for London Kaye, a crochet artist, have included Starbucks, Miller Lite, Valentino, Gap and Progressive car insurance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQjOXl

Ads Follow Users to Websites the Marketer Would Rather Avoid

How does a progressive company find itself pitched on a hard-right website? A third-party ad network is using consumer data and targeting technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gPJR0y

#1LookADay: All the City’s a Stage

Every instant, a new narrative is composing itself in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQ79Ul

All the City’s a Stage

Scenes from the streets, shops and subways of New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWjWAR

Night Out: Anne Rice Finds Inspiration Amid Taxidermied Animals

Let there be light in the vampire writer’s living quarters. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWeazg

On the Runway: Fashion Steps Up at Standing Rock

Brands and designers are finding ways to contribute to protesters demonstrating the Dakota Access pipeline. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gQQPAb

Party Coverage: Scene City: Pre-Holiday Spirit

Galas were held last week for Unicef, Phoenix House, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Native Son Awards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWd2LH

Party Coverage: Scene City: Pre-Holiday Spirit

Galas last week included: Unicef, Phoenix House, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Native Son Awards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fPOmbN

Bits: Daily Report: Malware Damages Aviation Systems in Saudi Arabia

Just a month ago, someone managed to cripple whole chunks of the internet by attacking one company. There’s little reason to think it can’t happen again. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g19daG

Tech Tip: The Built-In Accessibility Features of iOS

Apple’s software comes with several features to make the technology work for all users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fTN5vp

Technology Start-Ups to Get a License to Bank

Bank charters will be granted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to companies that accept deposits, facilitate electronic payments or lend money. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fP4XN4

Modern Love: After a Breakup, an App to Help Breathe, Then Run

Jilted by her longtime boyfriend, a woman considers trusting intuition over rationale. If only she could figure out what intuition is. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gOyqpS

A Match Made in Cyber Heaven

When only one match came back on a dating site, Bill Tancer thought Erika Holiday was too good to be true. The couple were married Nov. 5. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h2C4wL

Modern Love: After a Breakup, an App to Help Breathe, Then Run

Jilted by her longtime boyfriend, a woman considers trusting intuition over rationale. If only she could figure out what intuition is. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gOyqpS

On the Runway: DKNY Designers and C.E.O. Leave. Where Does It Go Next?

Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow, the creative directors of DKNY, and Caroline Brown, the brand’s chief executive, are departing after less than two years, as a new owner takes over. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fOu3vh

Corner Office: Abe Ankumah of Nyansa: Are You a ‘First Principle’ Thinker?

Mr. Ankumah, chief executive of the network analytics software company, says he looks for people who can solve a problem by breaking it down to its essence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h1YSN9

Meitu of China, Built on the Selfie, Could Be Worth $5.23 Billion in I.P.O.

The company, known for its beauty-enhancing app and phones made for self-portraits, plans to raise up to $710 million with its listing in Hong Kong. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gTKLWf

3 Months After Explosion, SpaceX Plans to Launch Rocket Bearing Satellites

The launch hinges on approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is reviewing SpaceX’s investigation of the Sept. 1 launchpad explosion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gO8VTa

Night Out: Night Out: Joe Jonas

Club hopping with Joe Jonas and his bandmate Cole Whittle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdytYJ

Night Out: Joe Jonas Finally Feels Like Himself

On the eve of his band’s album debut, the middle Jonas Brother drinks, dances and discusses his bromance with his bandmate Cole Whittle and his romances with Gigi Hadid and Demi Lovato. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2grF190

Victoria’s Secret Takes Paris

The French fashion crowd turned out for a runway show that was a spectacle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQxTzq

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016

The annual lingerie event was held in Paris for the first time. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fQBGg8

CBS Adds N.F.L. Games to Streaming App

The move is seen as a boon to the $6-a-month app, as N.F.L. games are among the most popular programming on the network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gRcsiu

Social Q’s: What Do I Do About My Selfish Friends?

Also, when a new husband talks to his mother every day, what to do about a disgruntled neighbor, and a dog owner’s quandary. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gqzr6P

Critic’s Notebook: We Need a Miracle on 34th Street

Scores of seasonal window displays once graced the city’s great retailing corridors, but only a few stalwarts remain. Blame that Grinch, the internet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gKW4RX

Tech Tip: Reintroduce Yourself to Microsoft’s Cortana

If the Windows 10 virtual assistant software is calling you by the wrong name, or butchering its pronunciation, here’s how to fix it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fPzHIS

Bits: Daily Report: Snapchat Defies Silicon Valley, and Its Algorithms

Can a non-Bay Area internet company besides Amazon become a giant? Investors are betting Snapchat is on its way to finding out. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gKwYom

Cyberattacks Strike Saudi Arabia, Harming Aviation Agency

A version of Shamoon, the virus that hit Middle Eastern energy companies in 2012, was used in mid-November to attack government agencies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gP9NFZ

Letter of Recommendation: Letter of Recommendation: ‘Primitive Technology’

For all the virtuosic craftsmanship on display in these YouTube videos, the real draw may be the absorbing peace of watching a man go about his work. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gY0pEh

Unbuttoned: Is All Fur Bad Fur?

An Alaskan native turns to the fashion world to send a message about hunting, history and haute couture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gBq4Pl

Critic’s Notebook: We Need a Miracle on 34th Street

Scores of seasonal window displays once graced the city’s great retailing corridors, but only a few stalwarts remain. Blame that Grinch, the internet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gKW4RX

The Holiday Windows of Manhattan

Festive finery in the window displays of New York City’s favorite retailers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fNP44n

Sheryl Sandberg Said to Plan $100 Million in Charitable Giving

The chief operating officer of Facebook has signed the Giving Pledge, a campaign in which world’s richest people vow to give away at least their wealth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gXa9P6

Jackie Kennedy: The First Instagram First Lady

“Jackie,” a film about Jacqueline Kennedy, reveals a first lady whose fixation on style anticipated the image-obsessed culture of the coming decades. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWzmJg

More, More, More: That’s How They Like It

Layer on the textures. Dial up the shine. Who doesn’t need a mood lifter this season? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gWBUqR