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Apple’s Stock Races Ahead as Investors Bet on New iPhones

Apple’s shares are up nearly 60 percent since last summer. Investors hope new iPhones due in September will prompt many Apple users to upgrade. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pxHe7s

On the Runway: Everything to Know About the Met Gala

The inside scoop on “the party of the year,” from how much it costs to who gets to go and why you should care. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pttby0

Hacker Leaks Episodes From Netflix Show and Threatens Other Networks

The hacker or hackers, known as “thedarkoverlord,” demanded ransom after stealing 10 episodes of the next season of “Orange Is the New Black.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oKwJyB

Bits: Farhad’s and Superior Mike’s Week in Tech: There’s No Flying Car

The so-called flying car is really a hovercraft, people. Also we chat about net neutrality, earnings and Uber. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pgjyEb

Bridal Fashions Find a Chaste Side

In the spring 2018 bridal collections, modesty comes forward, stepping away from the sexy, sheer look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pgrBRs

The Look: He Walked New York’s Streets to Find People Who ‘Don’t Quite Fit In’

The photographer Daniel Arnold spent a week in March seeking looks that were anything but ordinary. New York didn't disappoint. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oVH3zR

From Ghana to Hanover Square

The unlikely, barrier-breaking journey that has led Edward Enninful, the new editor of British Vogue, to one of the most powerful positions in fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oS9bms

Cultural Studies: Pastoral Living in Stardew Valley: Mesmerized by a Online Game

Move over, Minecraft. See you, Prison Life. On computer screens this spring, daffodils are blooming, sap is dripping and love is in the air. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pvnQbf

The Return of the Chaste Bride

In the spring 2018 bridal collections, nudity is passé, modesty is in. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oSlkIl

100 Days of Trump Style

The transition from self-branding to state branding became a lightening rod for multiple issues surrounding the new administration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pHZSKP

100 Days of Trump Fashion: The Timeline

From Inauguration Day to the first lady’s birthday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oHMpCS

Encounters: Tinsley Mortimer Changes Hats, but Not Her Hair Color

What does a onetime charity-circuit and gossip-column regular who has returned to New York to appear on a Bravo reality soap opera do before most anything else? She gets her hair colored. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qo2WYP

Goop and Condé Nast Team Up on a Magazine

Gwyneth Paltrow’s advice — on jade eggs, crystals, floral salves and more — will be available in print this September. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oR81Yz

A Kitsch-Filled Writer’s Room for John Waters

The film director and author lives in a 1927 Italianate-style house. A second-floor writing space has lots of pop-culture ephemera. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oGznpc

My Space: John Waters’s Writing Room in Baltimore, Full of Kitsch

The film director and writer lives in a 1927 Italianate-style house. The second-floor writer’s room has a lot of pop-culture ephemera. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qgtyvy

The Sunny Escapism of the Photographer Gray Malin

His pictures of balloons, life preservers and llamas are meant to soothe rather than provoke, and Rihanna and Reese Witherspoon are among his fans. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pquwFL

Party Coverage: Scene City: A Rainbow of Benefits

Galas were held recently for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center; the A.S.P.C.A.; City Harvest; and PEN America. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pGWvE5

Party Coverage: Scene City: A Rainbow of Benefits

Galas were held last week for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center; the A.S.P.C.A.; City Harvest; and PEN America. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qnJcEQ

Bits: Daily Report: Cloud Computing Asserts Itself

Amazon Web Services has become the profit engine of the internet retailer. Can it stay ahead of rivals like Microsoft and Google? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pGLR05

‘10 Concerts’ Facebook Meme May Reveal More Than Musical Tastes

Privacy experts said the specific answers posted in response to the meme could be used by marketers to target ads or by hackers to breach secure accounts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qnEgzR

House Love: Moving a Home in India 1,500 Miles to Save It

Two architects, one in Boston and the other in Delhi, gave a centuries-old Kerala farmhouse a new life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qf5KIq

Tech Tip: Running macOS and Windows 10 on the Same Computer

With Apple’s built-in Boot Camp utility or third-party programs, you can install and use Windows 10 on your Mac. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oQpEI0

Trilobites: 6 Bots That Deliver Science and Serendipity on Twitter

Not all bots on Twitter are out to spam, hack or misinform you. These science-themed bots dole out humor, factual information and galactic perspective. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oTeqDk

Social Q’s: Does a Son Need a Male Role Model?

Also, insensitivity about a disability and learning to live with being out of the loop. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qex4a0

Sunday Routine: How the Creatures of the Wind Designers Spend Their Sundays

Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters spend time working out, eating well and entertaining friends at home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oEGKNC

With New Funding, Didi Chuxing, an Uber Rival, Looks Beyond China

The ride-sharing company raised $5.5 billion, making it one of the world’s largest start-ups and underscoring its global ambitions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qepnQT

Meet the People Who Train the Robots (to Do Their Own Jobs)

Before the machines become smart enough to replace humans, as some people fear, they need to be taught. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qlQ0CO

25 Memorable Looks from The Met Gala

A selection of stand-out ensembles from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oShPCl

Modern Love: The Physics of Forbidden Love

The winning essay from our Modern Love College Essay Contest explores an unlikely romance between a transgender man and an immigrant Indian woman. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oDZugq

Fashion Report: The Peacocks of N.F.L. Draft Night

Dressed to kill in shades of pink, red and gray, the prospects enjoy a golden moment before they have to go back to work. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oP95vR

Cloud Produces Sunny Earnings at Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet

The impact on quarterly results announced Thursday was particularly acute at Amazon, far and away the leader in online computing services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2prFi0o

Uber Executive Steps Back From Self-Driving Cars During Waymo Legal Fight

Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the center of litigation over driverless car technology, said he will no longer work on a key part of the technology at Uber. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pEMzLi

Where Art and Technology Collide

At the American Medium gallery, young artists are exploring the digital world with installations evoking cybertwee and the Post-Internet movement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oNQSPn

Bits: Daily Report: Time For Another Net Neutrality Fight

The F.C.C.’s chairman said high-speed internet access should no longer be regulated like a utility, reversing an Obama administration initiative. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qcsg7z

Vows: For Two Writers, the Road Not Taken Beckons Anew

Michael Ruhlman long had a literary crush on Ann Hood. And now, at last, they are husband and wife. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pDCQoy

New York Design Destinations You Can’t Miss This Month

Throughout May, the city’s galleries, showrooms, museums and trade fairs will host exhibitions, tours and conversations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qc3ggP

Tech Tip: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking (Back)

If you’re tired of fumbling with the mouse to click the Back button on your browser to revisit the previous page, use a keyboard shortcut instead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oPVyVX

He Tweeted About Chinese Government Corruption. Twitter Suspended His Account.

Guo Wengui, an outspoken Chinese-born billionaire whom China views as a criminal, has alarmed Beijing with his public denunciations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oO1tdV

A Hardware Renaissance Grows in Brooklyn — and Elsewhere

Technology, investors and entrepreneurs are behind a groundswell of innovation in hardware. A Brooklyn center dedicated to commercializing hardware start-ups shows the trend. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ppD1Tt

Unbuttoned: Beyoncé 3.0: The Maternal Ideal

By making her pregnancy a dazzling performance, is the singer raising the bar too high? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pBpuJb

Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers

A battle cry by the president falls flat with some who were ahead of the curve on heritage brands. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pkuS0A

Curb the Use of Overseas Tax Havens? Yes! But How?

There is wide accord that the current system encourages companies to keep money abroad. The question is how to tax funds brought home, now and in the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p5zQzv

Decorators on Display at the Kips Bay Show House

Can we find meaning in the feathered nests of the superwealthy? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pAhFDB

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Melanie Lynskey Reads ‘It Took a Villain to Save Our Marriage’

The actress (“Togetherness,” “Girlboss”) reads Teresa DiFalco’s story about an obnoxious neighbor who becomes the glue in a couple’s unraveling marriage. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q7nEgi

Browsing: Under Cover: Fashion’s New Dress Code

Far from being stuffy, a longer, looser dress in breathable cotton or linen is effortlessly cool. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p5lUFJ

A Celebrity Party Where Andy Warhol Would Have Fit Right In

David Kratz, a former public relations executive and trained as a painter, has helped turn the New York Academy of Art into a hot charity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pmKYso

Party Coverage: Scene City: John Legend, Mia Farrow and Ryan Reynolds at Time 100 Gala

Fame is not the only measure at Time magazine’s annual gala, which celebrates activists as well as Hollywood stars. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q8BxO9

California’s Marrakesh: A Country Club That’s Chic Again

“How seriously can you take yourself when you live in a pink house?” said one resident of a desert complex where time stands still and hair doesn’t frizz. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q88Ukg

Social Optics: Mud-Smeared Jeans? (Things May Get Messy)

Social media users sounded off on denim pants and a jacket that come pre-stained and sell for $425 each. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q8CS7C

Party Coverage: Scene City: John Legend, Viola Davis and Ryan Reynolds at the Time 100 Gala

The annual gala celebrated activists as well as Hollywood stars. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2piZLlT

Net Neutrality Would Loosen Under F.C.C. Chairman’s Plan

The chairman, Ajit Pai, said high-speed internet service should no longer be treated like a public utility with strict rules, but should largely be left to police itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2owWZMM

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Has a Bug. Can It Be Fixed?

Critics say the social media giant has played a big role in the polarization of information. But getting to the truth won’t be so simple. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oMFzI3

Tech Tip: Sharing More Than 140 Characters on Twitter

Posting an image of a web page with highlighted text lets you make your point and share bigger thoughts than the standard character limit allows. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qf1Oqo

Pope Francis Urges TED Audience to Nurture Ties With Others

The pope made his remarks in a recorded video talk that was shown Tuesday at the TED conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q6a8JI

Tech We're Using: The Difficulties of Reporting When China Limits Your Internet

Jane Perlez, The New York Times’s bureau chief in Beijing, on the apps she uses and how she manages to work in spite of the Great Firewall. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q7QFeP

When You Know It’s Love: A Roller Coaster of Emotions

Six months into the relationship between Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, a bit of shouting changed things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oM5PST

On the Runway: Ivanka Trump and the Issue of Image in Berlin

The new adviser to the president may be doing her best to change the conversation, but the problem of separating brand from woman arose again in her first official appearance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pimxu1

Twitter’s Business Shrinks, but Investors See a Glimmer of Hope

The company posted its first decline in revenue since its initial public offering in 2013, but its results still beat investors’ low expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovI2KY

State of the Art: Why Instagram Is Becoming Facebook’s Next Facebook

Instagram, now with 700 million users, resembles Facebook in 2009 to 2012, when it went from being something people used occasionally to something they use every day. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q5m0f1

Huawei, Chinese Technology Giant, Is Focus of Widening U.S. Investigation

American officials are looking at whether Huawei, a maker of smartphones and cellular equipment, broke trade controls on Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oLj2v3

Feature: Rei Kawakubo, Interpreter of Dreams

The 74-year-old force behind the avant-garde label Comme des Garçons makes otherworldly clothes that express hidden desires and fears. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pktmNV

Tech Fix: Why Your Next Wi-Fi Setup Should Be a Mesh Network

Unlike stand-alone routers that lose signal the farther you move away from them, mesh stations piggyback on one another to create a continuous wireless link. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oIHBbl

Father in Thailand Kills 11-Month-Old Daughter Live on Facebook

After broadcasting himself dangling the girl by the neck from a building on the resort island of Phuket, the man killed himself, the police said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2phulhT

A Debate Over the Home of New York’s Fashion Industry

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has a plan that would strip the garment district in Manhattan of special zoning protections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q2zyYW

On the Verge: Brand to Know: The Kenyan Line That Makes Only One Dress

Zuri, founded this year by two expats living in Nairobi, produces a single style — in a vibrant array of African fabrics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2piGrHw

Men’s Fashion: 8 Things Every Guy Can Wear This Spring

T’s senior fashion editor, Jason Rider, picks the season’s essential pieces, from lightweight camping shorts to the perfect tank top. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q3OKb2

Bits: Daily Report: More Self-Driving Cars Take to the Streets

Waymo announced that it will start offering free rides in its autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oJ3Ezk

Tech Tip: Checking a Website’s Security

Google and other browsers now point out when the website you are visiting isn’t using a secure connection to protect your information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oISJ96

That Ghostly, Glowing Light Above Canada? It’s Just Steve

Scientists are investigating a stream of hot, bright gas visible not far from the northern lights. Amateurs saw it first, and they gave it a name from a 2006 animated movie. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pdxYDw

How Trump’s Pick for Top Antitrust Cop May Shape Competition

Makan Delrahim, the choice to head antitrust matters at the Justice Department, said he did not plan to use federal laws in “a fishing expedition.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p0jOHm

Feature: Can Facebook Fix Its Own Worst Bug?

Mark Zuckerberg now acknowledges the dangerous side of the social revolution he helped to start. But is the most powerful tool for connection in human history capable of adapting to the world it created? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q9B8r1

LVMH to Take Control of Christian Dior in $13.1 Billion Deal

A series of long-anticipated transactions will buy out minority shareholders in the Paris fashion house. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oHobEp

Waymo to Offer Phoenix Area Access to Self-Driving Cars

The self-driving-car outfit, spun out of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is moving to the next phase of testing: putting civilians inside its Chrysler minivans and Lexuses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pgbOTh

Marissa Mayer Will Make $186 Million on Yahoo’s Sale to Verizon

Ms. Mayer, Yahoo’s chief executive, failed to return the company to greatness but will have a big payday after the sale thanks to her stock, stock options and restricted stock units. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oZmWTT

Service Faces Backlash Over a Widespread Practice: Selling User Data

Angry users assailed Slice Intelligence and its service Unroll.me, which scans email inboxes, after it was reported that Uber had used the company’s data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pZMlxV

Denmark Says ‘Key Elements’ of Russian Government Hacked Defense Ministry

The Kremlin denied the allegations that Russian hackers breached email accounts at Denmark’s Defense Ministry and Foreign Ministry in 2015 and 2016. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2opinTW

Bill Murray and His Brothers Venture Into Golf Wear

Their spring line harks back to the wild polyester looks of the 1970s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pY1BIJ

Itineraries: Putting the Front Desk in the Hotel Guest’s Pocket

For everything from requesting extra towels to opening doors, hotels offer apps and technology to keep customers happy and coming back. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2paP0C1

Up Next: Chuck Grant, Rising Photographer, Shoots for Kodak and Her Sister, Lana Del Rey

At 29, Ms. Grant has found a niche taking pictures of pop stars like Ms. Del Rey and Charli XCX, and the rapper YG. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oFnsnf

Video Games Help Model Brain’s Neurons

A video game is being used to help understand the structure of neurons, which could aid in treatment of diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q7xiP1

Tech Tip: Driver Messages That Drive You Crazy

Pop-up alerts that constantly pester you about fixing your system drivers for a fee want money for something you can do yourself free. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q7f8Nt

Bits: Tech Roundup: Things We’ve Learned About Travis Kalanick

The chief executive of Uber isn’t afraid of a fight or of taking risks. We’ve known that for a while. But did you hear about his gaming skills on the Wii? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q7luws

Skin Deep: There Is a Right Way to Wash Your Hair

Christophe Robin, the star Parisian colorist, explains how to shampoo for maximal volume and shine. He also has a neat trick or two. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p9QU69

On the Runway: Jimmy Choo on the Block as Owner Trades Luxury for Coffee

The European company JAB is refocusing on the food and drinks empire it has been building in the United States, including its recent deal to buy Panera. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pX4bBV

A Flying Car Prototype From Silicon Valley

Kitty Hawk, a Silicon Valley company backed by Larry Page, a Google founder, began testing a prototype over a lake in Northern California. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pWRbw3

No Longer a Dream: Silicon Valley Takes On the Flying Car

This isn’t science fiction. A number of start-ups as well as big aerospace firms are trying to build personal aircraft you could fly around town. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pW6Prg

How Google Cashes In on the Space Right Under the Search Bar

The internet real estate, used for and expanding array of ad formats, is a prime driver of huge quarterly profits for the parent company, Alphabet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oWtsdT

AT&T’s Words on Time Warner Deal Say ‘Underdog.’ Its Actions Speak Otherwise.

AT&T has told federal regulators it needs the merger to compete with cable companies. But it has acted like a powerhouse in dealings with cities and states. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pUh9A4

Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire

Travis Kalanick’s drive to win in life has led to a pattern of risk-taking that has put his ride-hailing company on the brink of implosion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pTlOm3

DNA Tests, and Sometimes Surprising Results

Think you know your racial background? A communications studies project involving ancestry DNA testing has led to interesting conversations on identity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oV4Ceu

Prototype: A Rare Path: From Venture Capitalist to Hair-Coloring Kits

Amy Errett encountered skepticism when she quit her job to start a company that makes home hair-coloring kits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ozW2yf

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Is Juice the Next Tech Platform?

Farhad and Mike discuss Facebook’s developer conference, plus a start-up that sells juice. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p2QbDq

Table for Three: Misty Copeland and Sally Field on the Social Significance of Their Success

The two women talk about overcoming barriers in their careers, fighting for better roles and how it is important for artists to be politically active. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p62Ojq

Forget Netflix and Chill. Try Pure Flix and Pray.

A faith-based entertainment company is making a bid for the mainstream with movies like “The Case For Christ” and binge-able television and web series. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pOvNpQ

Cultural Studies: Cash Is King No More

When there are so many forms of money that, simply through use, earn us more money, paying cash seems like a sucker’s deal. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p6mi7D

Facebook Briefly Suspends Account of Outspoken Chinese Billionaire

Facebook said it had erroneously blocked the account of Guo Wengui, who has accused the relatives of Chinese government officials of corruption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pNcjSp

Russian Hacker Sentenced to 27 Years in Credit Card Case

The schemes of Roman Seleznev led to the theft and resale of more than two million credit card numbers, resulting in losses of at least $170 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ocGq8V

Night Out: Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Lucas Hedges Celebrate After ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Opening

New York’s celebrity elite feted Ms. Midler’s return to Broadway as Dolly Levi. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ouGay4

Bits: Daily Report: F.C.C. Boss Wants to Listen to Tech After All

The industry has been on the outside looking in with federal regulators, but a meeting provides a sign that that could change with net neutrality revisions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oZYhwU

Ex-Walgreens Chief Starts Venture to Commercialize New Technologies

The effort by Gregory D. Wasson involves working with a team of entrepreneurs to develop businesses around new technologies lent by big corporations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2obnZB9

Vows: Still in Love With Comic Books, and Now With Her, Too

A comic-book illustrator and a lawyer connect, decades after meeting as 11-year-olds in a New Rochelle day camp. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pLkS34

Party Coverage: Scene City: Springtime Glitter

Parties were held recently for the Tribeca Film Festival, the Youth America Grand Prix and the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ocrQy4

Party Coverage: Scene City: Spring Glitter

Parties were held last week for the Tribeca Film Festival, the Youth America Grand Prix and the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oZEgq5

Tech Tip: What to Try When the Firefox Browser Stalls

A number of factors may be causing your web browser to lock up, but you might be able to find the culprit yourself with a little troubleshooting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pM3hF9

Google Earth’s New Voyager Tool Aims to Feed Our Wanderlust

Want to visit the places where Ernest Hemingway hung out? Google’s “interactive tours” allow users to explore parts unknown — without leaving their cubicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p2TexO

Modern Love: To Stay Married, Embrace Change

It’s unrealistic to expect your spouse to forever remain the same person you fell in love with. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pJATnp

F.C.C. Leader Seeks Tech Companies’ Views on Net Neutrality

The chairman, Ajit Pai, met with companies like Facebook and Oracle about his plans to roll back rules that require broadband providers to make all internet content equally accessible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovO9tQ

Haven’t Bought a Car in a While? It’s a New World Out There

With people keeping their vehicles longer, a visit to the dealership may leave some feeling like Rip Van Winkle. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o97GoM

Getting Used to the New Auto Technology

Buyers who have held on to their cars for a long time may feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle when they shop for a new one. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pkdr2X

Harry Huskey, Pioneering Computer Scientist, Is Dead at 101

One of the last surviving scientists in the forefront of the computer revolution, Dr. Huskey helped develop what was once billed as the first personal computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pIdZPV

Noted: Writing Your Senator? New Stationery Adds Flair to the Message

New stationery for expressing support or opposition include cards bearing symbols of female empowerment, the American flag or Lady Liberty. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2orq8oB

A Hollywood Party at a Picasso Brownstone

In Gramercy Park in Manhattan, a house full of Oscar and Emmy winners, including Robert De Niro, Jessica Lange, Julianne Moore and Ryan Murphy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o8NyTv

A Hollywood Party in a Picasso House

The dinner, packed with Oscar and Emmy winners, was sponsored by SAG-Aftra, the union that represents performers in movies, radio and television. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p0pYaI

Encounters: Maurizio Cattelan, Naughty as Ever, Takes a Tour of the Whitney

An impish prince of the art world, whose subjects have included the model Stephanie Seymour and Hitler, takes our reporter on a caper through Chelsea. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oP2DZ2

Frugal Traveler: Which Travel Search Site Is Best? It Depends on Your Goals

I began this informal study expecting prices and options to be more or less the same from site to site. Let’s just say I was surprised by how wrong I was. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oHIdQh

Bits: Daily Report: Silicon Valley Losing Ground in Washington

The days of tech-industry-friendly regulations are fading fast as rule changes bend to the benefit of telecommunications companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o87tlw

Tech Tip: Ignoring a WhatsApp Scam

Hackers have been trying to fool people for years by hiding malicious software in seemingly friendly messages, but don’t fall for it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pjf4Ou

Social Q’s: Snubbed at His Brother’s Funeral

Also, the politics of switching airplane seats, how to quit a job with grace, and addressing a bossy hostess. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pGVQSH

Illustrated Interview | Thom Browne

The designer sketched his answers with a Sakura Pigma Micron pen in his New York office. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pGQerm

Unbuttoned: The New Meaning of Fast Fashion

How quickly do you really need that Gucci handbag? Sometimes it’s O.K. to have to wait for what you want. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pEWLA3

Unbuttoned: The New Meaning of Fast Fashion

How quickly do you really need that Gucci handbag? Sometimes it’s O.K. to have to wait for what you want. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pEWLA3

Pith and Its Young Chef Move Out of Columbia’s Dorms

Jonah Reider turned his college room into a hot New York restaurant. Post-graduation, he is back in a Brooklyn townhouse, with bigger fish to fry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pEF4TX

Ajit Pai, F.C.C. Chairman, Moves to Roll Back Telecom Rules

Mr. Pai, who has been unwinding Obama-era regulatory efforts, is putting two items up for vote on Thursday that would empower telecom companies and broadcasters. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pDtcS8

Critical Shopper: Apolis Will Take Your Edge Off

At the Centre Street store, the offerings handsome, ethically produced staples, suitable, perhaps, for a specific sort of 21st-century flâneur. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o53KFz

Scouting Report: Pop-Ups and Shopping Events Galore. And It’s Bridal Week.

Customize your sneakers and your denim, browse vintage Comme des Garçons and Chanel, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oWJfKq

When Gigi Fell for Nili, the Quiet Designer Decided to Get Loud

Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner brought the Israeli designer Nili Lotan a raft of new young fans. Now she has opened a store just for them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oQ0vyF

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Harry Lennix Reads ‘In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes’

The actor reads Tim McEown’s essay about what a brush with death during sex teaches him about love and selflessness. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ot0RcW

Meet the Foreign Tech Workers Left in Limbo by Trump

They are app makers, they are podcasters, and they are also H-1B visa holders — possibly putting them at risk from the president’s immigration policies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ot2dEx

Disruptions: How the Netflix Show ‘13 Reasons Why’ Led to Memes, T-Shirts and Debate

The program about a teenager who commits suicide, with its “welcome to your tape” catchphrase, has engaged teenagers but also alarmed parents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pDmLyz

Party Coverage: Scene City: Sarah Silverman, Mark Ruffalo and Edward Norton at Turtle Ball

The Turtle Conservancy, started by Eric Goode, held its annual fund-raiser at the Bowery Hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pD4WwG

Browsing: How to Give High Fashion a Whole New Meaning

As cannabis culture enters the mainstream, fashion, too, is getting trippy. Here, in the spirit of 4/20, some New Age-inflected must-have items. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pDfrQN

Party Coverage: Scene City: ‘So care, all you wildly rich people’

The Turtle Conservancy, started by Eric Goode, held its annual fund-raiser at the Bowery Hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o4Up0b

On the Runway: Zara Loses Its Skirt over Pepe the Frog

The Spanish chain is embroiled in yet another social media crossfire. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pCAKon

Entrepreneurship: Starting Up a Business, With Little Ones Close By

Though not plentiful, a new crop of work spaces are aiming to offer child care and entrepreneurship support. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oPpkuP

Bits: Daily Report: Cautious Optimism for Trump’s H-1B Plans

The tech industry has aggressively fought the president on several issues. But with regard to Tuesday’s executive order, there is some hope the industry could benefit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oPJsN4

Trilobites: Broke a Glass? Someday You Might 3-D-Print a New One

Researchers think 3-D printing may make it cheaper and easier to create glass objects, from skyscraper facades to tiny devices used in research. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pCERy1

Tech Tip: An iTunes-Free Way to Back Up Your iPod

If you choose not to use Apple’s software to manage your music library, there are still plenty of other options to keep your collection safe. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pCBwBZ

On the Runway: Zara Loses Its Skirt over Pepe the Frog

The Spanish chain is embroiled in yet another social media crossfire. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pCAKon

Apple Faces Inquiry in China Over App Store Content

Chinese authorities said they would meet with the American tech giant over video-streaming apps that they said offered forbidden content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oP76t9

Ask The Wirecutter: The Value of Sound Bars (Even if They Cost $700)

A sound bar system — good ones cost around $200 and up — is a big improvement over the tiny speakers built into your flat-panel television. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pC59QO

State of the Art: Why Facebook Keeps Beating Every Rival: It’s the Network, of Course

Facebook’s chief, Mark Zuckerberg, realized early that creating the best new features is not as important as owning the biggest and most engaged network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o2wNcu

First Comes Tinder. Then Comes Marriage?

A new study reveals that the app’s users are more likely than offline daters to be looking for committed relationships. And they say “I love you” more often. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pB1YZN

First Comes Tinder. Then Comes Marriage?

A new study reveals that the app’s users are more likely than offline daters to be looking for committed relationships. And they say “I love you” more often. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pB1YZN

Up Next: The 20-Year-Old Behind the Baseball Caps Worn by Rihanna

Alexandre Daillance, a college sophomore, started the Instagram-friendly streetwear label NasaSeasons, worn by many celebrities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oUpL8S

This Doctor Will See You Now (if You’re a Star With a Pimple)

No nips, no tucks. Just good old-fashioned facial injections and laser treatments at Dr. Peter Kopelson’s highly discreet beauty shop in Beverly Hills. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o1PRHO

How Trump’s ‘Hire American’ Order May Affect Tech Worker Visas

No immediate changes are expected. But the order asks various federal agencies to recommend changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2peIkWr

Up Next: The Rising Art World Star Behind ‘Black Dada’

Adam Pendleton’s paintings, which tackle race in America, have been acquired by the Guggenheim and the Tate Modern. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o0U0Mf

Elegant Pastel Earrings That Welcome Spring

In aquamarine, sapphire and peridot, dazzling pieces to dress up the season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pxp865

Trump Signs Order That Could Lead to Curbs on Foreign Workers

The president said the executive order was a way to end the “theft of American prosperity,” which he said had been brought on by low-wage immigrant labor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o0rP0c

Silver Lake Raises $15 Billion Fund for New Tech Deals

The firm that has helped buy companies like Dell and Ultimate Fighting Championship is looking for more tech and media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pvvDDy

Bits: Daily Report: Facebook Struggles With Being Responsible

As social media sites add more types of content, critics say it’s time they learn to better police what is posted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oKsU9v

Tech Tip: Snapping a Shot of the Android Screen

You can take a picture of your Android device’s screen by pressing the buttons yourself or having the Google Assistant software help you out. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oJVEip

Mark Zuckerberg Sees Augmented Reality Ecosystem in Facebook

Facebook’s chief executive introduced an augmented reality platform that will allow people to view and digitally manipulate the world around them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pP783N

Man Wanted in Cleveland Facebook Murder Kills Himself, Police Say

Steve Stephens shot himself when Pennsylvania State Police were attempting to pull him over, the authorities said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oklpou

On the Runway: Dressing the Part: Melania Trump at the White House Easter Egg Roll

The Hervé Pierre frock was another of Mrs. Trump’s camera-ready choices, just what you imagine a first lady might wear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ojKIY2

To Stay Ahead of Facebook, Snap Rolls Out 3-D Features for Messaging

The company’s stock has fallen as competitors copy the features that once made Snapchat unique. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oIOYkS

Tech Fix: Why You Should Wait Before Buying Samsung’s New Galaxy S8

The phone’s new design, an unfinished important feature and the company’s safety record are all worth taking time to consider. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nY4YlF

A Murder Posted on Facebook Prompts Outrage and Questions Over Responsibility

The social media network is struggling with its role in policing content on its global platform. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oQvcFT

Critic's Notebook: How YouTube’s Shifting Algorithms Hurt Independent Media

A move to block hateful speech on the site has punished comedians, political commentators and experts on everything from military arms to video games. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2puIkyt

Street Style: Coachella

Artists and music lovers converge in Indio, Calif., for Coachella, showing off their festival best. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pbfPJ4

Street Style: Coachella 2017

Scenes from the annual music and arts festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2prr2VP

Noted: Charlamagne Tha God Puts His Straight Talk in a Book

In “Black Privilege,” the radio and TV host recommends honesty as a form of self-empowerment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2onfoGS

Street Style: Coachella

Artists and music lovers converge in Indio, Calif., for Coachella, showing off their festival best. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oENnw9

New York Moves to Require Uber to Provide Tipping Option in Its App

The proposal follows a push by Uber drivers who say they are losing thousands of dollars without a way for passengers to leave a tip through the mobile app. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nVrHPm

Bits: Tech Roundup: A Busy Week to Come

Quarterly earnings reports from IBM, Qualcomm and Yahoo; a new Samsung smartphone; and a Facebook developer conference are on the horizon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pu91Ua

Tech Tip: See All the Mac’s Open Windows at Once

Mission Control is one of the many features built into the Mac operating system designed to let you find your stuff faster. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pJoyhY

Cleveland Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting Posted on Facebook

The hunt continued for Steve Stephens, who officials said posted on Facebook a video of him fatally shooting a man in Cleveland on Sunday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pJfRV1

Gucci’s Diversity Drag

The Italian brand’s new pre-fall campaign features an all-black cast, but does it mark a real advance for fashion? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oO1NfO

Me Time: This ‘Witch’ Casts Spells With Scissors and Sage

Adriana Rizzolo, a yoga teacher-healer-hair stylist, sees clients for “haircut and healing” sessions. Our columnist scheduled an appointment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2prQXK6

Inside the Hotel Industry’s Plan to Combat Airbnb

Newly obtained documents show how the American Hotel and Lodging Association is taking steps to curb the online short-term rental company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oBPAs9

Slack, an Upstart in Messaging, Now Faces Giant Tech Rivals

Microsoft and Facebook have rolled out competing tools. But Slack’s chief executive says small tech companies with new ideas have a history of defeating the big guys. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oNtrcJ

Social Q’s: Unsettled by a Sex Tape Request

That would be for a friend to record them in the act. Also: exclusion from group texts, same-sex marriage confusion and turning down a would-be weekend guest. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pEqKr2

Hacking Group Claims N.S.A. Infiltrated Mideast Banking System

The group, which calls itself the Shadow Brokers, said the agency had broken into the international bank messaging system called Swift. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oejTEE

Bits: Mike’s and Nicole’s Week in Tech: United’s Troubles and Burger King’s ‘Hack’

Mike Isaac and Nicole Perlroth discuss the week’s technology news, including Burger King’s latest stunt with Google Home devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nOIBiH

A Gym Where Comic-Con Is the Reigning Spirit

At Nerdstrong in Los Angeles, fans of “Star Wars,” “The Lord of the Rings” and classic arcade games can work out with familiar narratives. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pCvQ73

Maureen Chiquet’s Move From Chanel to Self-Empowerment

Fired from her job with the French fashion brand, Ms. Chiquet emerged with a new career plan and a new relationship. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2plTMws

First Person: After the Election, a ‘Whole Foods Democrat’ Returns to Church

Many of us newbies didn’t know what to do. We were practically asking: “Shoes or no shoes?” “Do you take Visa?” “Can you validate my parking?” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oB7dKk

A Gym Where Comic-Con Is the Reigning Spirit

At Nerdstrong in Los Angeles, fans of “Star Wars,” “The Lord of the Rings” and classic arcade games can work out with familiar narratives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pCvQ73

Amid Questions Over Its Culture, Uber Discloses Robust Financial Figures

The ride-hailing service said gross bookings rose to $20 billion in 2016, double the amount in 2015, and net revenue totaled $6.5 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ocR4rR

Apple Gets Permit to Test Self-Driving Cars in California

The permit is the clearest signal yet that the company wants to enter an intensely competitive sector by designing or building autonomous vehicle technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2og6T0h

Robert Taylor, Innovator Who Shaped Modern Computing, Dies at 85

Mr. Taylor’s work was instrumental in the creation of the internet, the modern personal computer and the mouse. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pg4GGI

Bits: Tech Roundup: New Zealand Looks Globally to Build Up Its Technology Industry

The South Pacific nation has recently been running a municipal program to lure more coders and engineers from the United States and around the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pfdNr1

Fashion Media: Vogue Arabia Suddenly Changes Editors

A Saudi princess departs as editor in chief of a new Condé Nast title, leaving behind suggestive Instagram posts. Her replacement? A company veteran. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pinWk8

Party Coverage: Scene City: In and Out of Costume

Benefits were held recently for Save Venice, the DVF Awards and UJA-Federation of New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oHAvHJ

Party Coverage: Scene City: Saving Venice and Other Galas

Benefits were held last week for Save Venice, the DVF Awards, the UJA-Federation of New York and the Vilcek Foundation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2piygbD

Tech Tip: Tracking the Ticker on the Go

You can customize the information the Google app shows you, including the stocks you want to follow and other news that interests you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2of2w5B

Uber Wants to Rule the World. First It Must Conquer India.

After a bruising exit from China, Uber is diving headlong into India, where it must face the sobering realities of analog life in a rapidly developing country. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oci7DE

First Words: New Technology Is Built on a ‘Stack.’ Is That the Best Way to Understand Everything Else, Too?

People from nutrition geeks to philosophers are using a metaphor from software to describe the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nMVKZG

Vows: Weddings at the Pizza Parlor? That’s Amore

Seven couples chose a pizza chain for their wedding ceremony and reception. And it was all free — photography, officiant, food and drink included. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ph6HPX

Modern Love: A Dose of Empathy From My Syrian Doctor

A woman with a debilitating motor neuron disease finds hope in a man from a war-ravaged country. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oec68Z

As New Zealand Courts Tech Talent, Isolation Becomes a Draw

A program to offer developers jobs was flooded with more than 48,000 applications as many in the field look for distance from the political polarization in the United States and Europe. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pfxAEf

G.M. Expands Self-Driving Car Operations in Silicon Valley

Traditional automakers are building a greater presence in California to compete with tech companies that are so far leading the pack. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pzvgHs

Social Media Is Not Contributing Significantly to Political Polarization, Paper Says

Researchers at Brown and Stanford Universities found that the growth in political polarization was most significant among the people least likely to be online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pbuqEc

New Tools Needed to Track Technology’s Impact on Jobs, Panel Says

The nation is “flying blind” into a new era of automation and artificial intelligence, the authors of a National Academies study warned. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pdJ0bq

Bits: Tech Roundup: Paying Up to $500 to Chat With a Live Streamer

YouTube’s Super Chat feature gives creators on the video site a new way to make money by charging audience members to have their comments highlighted during live streams. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pdNbE8

4 Design Trends From the Milan Furniture Fair

This year’s potent energy pushed design tropes into new territory. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oDFYPH

Tech Tip: Send Some Sass With That Text Message

Apple’s own texting app for iOS 10 includes easy ways to liven up your interactions with other iMessage users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovTJPX

Trilobites: A Lizard With Scales That Behave Like a Computer Simulation

Two mathematical models converge to illuminate the process through which an ocellated lizard’s scales repeatedly change color. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2orozYB

Encounters: John Dean, Who Worked for Nixon, Sizes Up Trump

Mr. Dean, an expert on the abuses of presidential power, pays a visit to the Trump Grill. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ordiY6

Oral History: Glenn O’Brien’s Friends Remember a ‘Successful Maniac’

Mr. O’Brien, a man for all New York seasons, in the arts, fashion, music and media, died last week at age 70. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pxHmk6

Imagining the Retail Store of the Future

Will it have robots? No checkout counters? Virtual fitting rooms? Almost anything seems possible. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oDbIo6

Browsing: 3 Cool E-Boutique Owners on What to Buy Now

Here, the young women behind each site tell us what they’re feeling for spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pdcJkO

Scouting Report: A Plus-Size Pop-Up on Fifth Avenue and Other Shopping Events

The Hester Street Fair opens for the season, Shinola opens in Dumbo with a block party, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pdcw10

State of the Art: How Technology Has Failed to Improve Your Airline Experience

Silicon Valley prides itself on its capacity to upend entrenched industries. But airlines have eluded tech disruption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o9MCdu

Tech We're Using: The Apps That Make Keeping Up With Soccer Easier

The video-streaming apps Virgin Anywhere and Sky Sports Mobile TV are a boon for a soccer reporter, or a fan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovFR8k

Burger King ‘O.K. Google’ Ad Doesn’t Seem O.K. With Google

The commercial was a novel but potentially invasive marketing tactic that came as more Americans use voice-activated devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovCazu

Imagining the Retail Store of the Future

Will it have robots? No checkout counters? Virtual fitting rooms? Almost anything seems possible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oDbIo6

When You Know It’s Love: Her Lyrics Move You

A songwriter found love after agreeing to help a music school classmate compose a song for a dying friend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2paOR3Y

On the Runway: Hillary Clinton, Shoe Model?

The former presidential candidate steps out in Katy Perry’s collection, and now the resistance knows what to wear on its feet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oDdsOs

Boîte: No Guest List at This Lower East Side Hot Spot

The Flower Shop, on Eldridge Street, is the latest hangout for night-life early adopters. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o9wx7x

Jeff Koons’s New Line

The artist’s latest project: a metaphysical meditation on the eternal in the form of bags. His collaborator is Louis Vuitton. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oDfYnU

Social Q’s: Unsettled by a Sex Tape Request

Encounters: John Dean, Who Worked for Nixon, Sizes Up Trump

Mr. Dean, an expert on the abuses of presidential power, pays a visit to the Trump Grill. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oBwC7n

Burger King TV Ad Asks, Hoping Google Home Devices Answer

The commercial is a novel but potentially invasive marketing tactic that comes as more Americans use smart speakers in their homes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ptPe6q

Scouting Report: A Plus-Size Pop-Up on Fifth Avenue and Other Shopping Events

The Hester Street Fair opens for the season, Shinola opens in Dumbo with a block party, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2puZTNV

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Mireille Enos Reads ‘A Child of Two Worlds’

This week, the star of ABC’s “The Catch” reads Rachel Pieh Jones’s story about choosing to give birth in Djibouti, despite difficult conditions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2opDoLj

Oral History: Glenn O’Brien’s Friends Remember a ‘Successful Maniac’

Mr. O’Brien, a man for all New York seasons, in the arts, fashion, music and media, died last week at age 70. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oYITnm

Up Next: The 20-Year-Old Behind the Baseball Caps Worn by Rihanna

Alexandre Daillance, a college sophomore, started the Instagram-friendly streetwear label NasaSeasons, worn by many celebrities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p9q5P3

4 Design Trends From the Milan Furniture Fair

This year’s potent energy pushed design tropes into new territory. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p9BMFw

On Time: A German Timepiece Fashioned for College Grads

Nomos Glashütte, a watchmaker with a growing cult following, introduces a line for recent college graduates. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ozRCLx

A Chat With a Live Streamer Is Yours, for a Price

Dedicated video streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch are looking for ways to sweeten the deal for streamers so they produce more live content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p6NwLw

Uber Sees an Executive Exodus as It Faces Questions of Workplace Culture

In the last three months, several high-ranking managers have left the ride-hailing company. At least one has been openly critical about the way the company has been run. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p6Je6S

Tech We're Using: The Apps That Make Keeping Up With Soccer Easier

The video-streaming apps Virgin Anywhere and Sky Sports Mobile TV are a boon for a soccer reporter, or a fan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oYlBOj

Trilobites: A Lizard With Scales That Behave Like a Computer Simulation

Two mathematical models converge to illuminate the process through which an ocellated lizard’s scales repeatedly change color. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p8OTXh

Bits: Tech Roundup: Advances for Airlines Aren’t Helping Customer Service

Online check-ins, airport kiosks and the like are divorcing travelers from human workers, with the effort to drag a passenger off a United Airlines flight the culmination. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p8YWLW

Browsing: 3 Cool E-Boutique Owners on What to Buy Now

Here, the young women behind each site tell us what they’re feeling for spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ooY8CK

Tech Tip: Reading E-Books on a Bigger Screen

If you dislike reading on a phone or tablet, you can likely read your electronic books and magazines on your computer’s display instead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o6eTRe

On the Runway: Hillary Clinton, Shoe Model?

The former presidential candidate steps out in Katy Perry’s collection, and now the resistance knows what to wear on its feet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o6hP1g

State of the Art: How Technology Has Failed to Improve Your Airline Experience

Silicon Valley prides itself on its capacity to upend entrenched industries. But airlines have eluded tech disruption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2orWFgL

Imagining the Retail Store of the Future

Will it have robots? No checkout counters? Virtual fitting rooms? Almost anything seems possible. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2or3rTT

Imagining the Retail Store of the Future

Will it have robots? No checkout counters? Virtual fitting rooms? Almost anything seems possible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2or3rTT

Tesla’s Market Surge Has Even Fans Looking for Feet of Clay

Investors have been energized by the electric-car maker’s upbeat outlook for delivering its mass-market model. Now its chief, Elon Musk, must deliver. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o2NIqz

Executive Who Steered Uber Through Scandals Joins Exodus

Travis Kalanick, chief executive of the ride-sharing service, said Rachel Whetstone, the company’s head of policy and communications, was leaving of her own volition. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p3DuLi

Border Officers Nearly Double Searches of Electronic Devices, U.S. Says

There were nearly 15,000 searches at border crossings and airports from October to March — up from 8,383 a year before, Customs and Border Protection said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p3fwzU

Yahoo Is Sued Over $17 Million Fund for Chinese Dissidents

Activists said the company failed to properly oversee the fund it created to help Chinese writers, democracy advocates and human rights lawyers persecuted for standing up to the country’s government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o0MZGo

Critical Shopper: Where Masters and Mistresses of the Universe Can Have It All

Saks, now untethered from its iconic address, sets out to explore a new New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pqTS55

Boîte: No Guest List at this Lower East Side Hot Spot

The Flower Shop, on Eldridge Street, is the latest hangout for night-life early adopters. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pqF3PZ

Bits: Tech Roundup: The Vast Criminal Enterprise Lurking Behind Spam Emails

The Department of Justice accused a Russian of being a mastermind behind an enormous spam email operation that officials said drained people’s bank accounts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2opbQqM

Tech Tip: A Hangout for Old Desktop Notifications

If the pop-up alerts that bring you news and information from your Mac’s apps disappear before you can read them, check the Notifications Center. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ooKVM0

Skin Deep: Makeup You Didn’t Know You Needed

They’re not exactly basics like mascara and night cream, but who can’t use a little help in a busy life? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p1YMZH

Last of New York’s Master Wigmakers

At a time when wigs are increasingly popular, the artisans who make them by hand are a vanishing breed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oLwvXm

Deal by Chinese Tech Company LeEco for Vizio Dies

The ambitious conglomerate, which said unspecified regulatory problems had derailed the American TV acquisition, grew quickly but its cash has dwindled. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oUGXvX

Toshiba Casts Doubt on Its Ability to Stay in Business

Toshiba, struggling after its disastrous foray into nuclear power, hopes a sale of its microchip business, its crown jewel, could alleviate uncertainty. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nYqX78

First Words: New Technology Is Built on a ‘Stack.’ Is That the Best Way to Understand Everything Else, Too?

People from nutrition geeks to philosophers are using a metaphor from software to describe the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2om3Nto

A New Line From Jeff Koons

On Tuesday, the artist will unveil his latest project: a metaphysical meditation on the eternal in the form of ... you’ll never guess. But his collaborator was Louis Vuitton. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oZLHjv

That Fingerprint Sensor on Your Phone Is Not as Safe as You Think

New research suggests that the fingerprint security features on iPhones and Android devices can be easily fooled by so-called MasterPrint fakes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nXqpi3

U.S. Indicts Russian Email Spammer Accused of Vast Network

Peter Levashov, 36, arrested on vacation in Spain, is charged with wire fraud and unauthorized interception of electronic communications. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nz7a2Q

On the Runway: Edward Enninful as British Vogue Editor: A Barrier-Breaking Choice

Mr. Enninful’s appointment makes a statement about diversity and gender at one of the most influential fashion magazines. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pmTVPg

Bits: Tech Roundup: Canada Spends to Keep A.I. Experts Home

Canadian researchers have played a major role in developing artificial intelligence. Now the government is helping to create research centers to retain them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oZ4xnU

Tech Tip: Yes, Another Windows 10 Update Is Here

Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update, a new version of its flagship operating system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oqPpSM

Edward Enninful Is Named Editor in Chief at British Vogue

Mr. Enninful will replace Alexandra Shulman and will become the first nonwhite man to edit a mainstream women’s fashion magazine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oYZAvx

Paris in the Springtime: Fashion That Reflects the City

Architectural couture pieces set against the backdrop of their home turf. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oYZNz1

Spain Arrests Russian Thought to Be Kingpin of Computer Spam

Western cybersecurity researchers have identified the man being held, Peter Levashov, as the spammer known as Peter Severa, though some doubt he is the same person. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2og4wMI

Tesla Hits a New Milestone, Passing G.M. in Valuation

After passing Ford Motor a week ago, the electric car company edged past General Motors in early trading, with a market capitalization of $51 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oYF2mH

Canada Tries to Turn Its A.I. Ideas Into Dollars

Today’s striking advances in artificial intelligence owe a lot to research in Canada over the years. But the country has so far failed to cash in. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oPjhJn

Hacking Attack Woke Up Dallas With Emergency Sirens, Officials Say

All 156 of the city’s sirens, which are meant to alert severe weather or other emergencies, sounded into the early hours of Saturday morning. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2odt1eN

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Why We’ll Miss Walt Mossberg

Twitter fights the government, Google fights Uber, and we fight back tears over a tech columnist’s retirement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nqfF0l

Where Smoke Falls and Blue Jeans Hover

Salone del Mobile, an annual furniture and design fair, transforms Milan with installations from innovative designers from around the world. Experience the wonder of five exhibitions in this 360° video. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2npoqYd

At Cafe Milano, Politicians Are Served Dinner and Peace of Mind

Members of President Trump’s cabinet are settling in at the Washington restaurant, which has long been an establishment favorite. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oN1Lpd

Milan Furniture Fair Comes Alive

You couldn’t make it? Not to worry. We captured the annual design-lovers’ paradise on 360 video. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nphkTy

Sleep Is the New Status Symbol

Once we would brag of not needing very much of it. Now deep slumber is a coveted state achieved with gadgets, apps, gizmos and classes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nVzo40

Scene Stealers: A Business With Legs (and Abs): Boom Times for Male Striptease Revues

Thanks to the “Magic Mike” movie franchise, male stripping is hot again. So what if the mostly female audience finds it more funny than titillating? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nVoWcV

He Saves Fashion Models From Financial Ruin

The mild-mannered accountant Michael Tumminia said his clients “make a great living, but the way the money comes in the door makes your life more challenging.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2npvYdq

The New Sun Kings: How China Came to Dominate Solar Power

As trade tensions with the United States escalate, China’s growing capabilities are making it a global rival in high-tech businesses of the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oM3DhT

The Look: The Vivid World of Miami Street Style

“I always kind of use the same themes, whether it be humor, color or a unique moment,” said Jake Michaels, a Los Angeles photographer. “So this view of Miami was a combination of all three.” Over two weekends last month, it was on the streets in and around Miami — South Beach, Little Havana, Little Haiti and Wynwood — that he found that magical mix. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pbmhMv

Applied Science: Damaging Your Phone, Accidentally on Purpose

Consumers are more likely to be careless with products when they know an upgrade is available, research has found. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nnNFuf

Preoccupations: I’m Not Texting. I’m Taking Notes.

Generations are different, and for digital natives, what looks like wasting time may actually be doing research or something else productive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nnD2r6

Bits: Tech Roundup: The U.S. Blinks in Standoff With Twitter

The company sued after received a summons to disclose the user behind an account critical of President Trump that claimed to have ties to a government agency. A day later the government withdrew the summons. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oKVla9

Patricia Kluge’s Third Act Is Sparkly

When the ’80s socialite went bankrupt, she sold her vineyard to the Trumps. Now she is trying her hand at a jewelry line. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nM7C9c

On the Runway: Missing Hood by Air

The New York streetwear label, which has announced it will go on hiatus, brought a unique showmanship to fashion week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ohri8R

Hood by Air’s Final Show

Scenes from the runway and backstage at the label’s spring 2017 show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nTBOQv

U.S. Blinks in Clash With Twitter; Drops Order to Unmask Anti-Trump Account

A day after Twitter sued to block a summons seeking information about who was behind an anonymous account, the federal government withdrew the summons. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nmW7tJ

Does Uber Really Prevent Drunken Driving? It Depends on the Study

The ride-hailing company says its services can prevent alcohol-related car accidents, and some researchers agree — but not all. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nLFEKS

Tech Tip: An Alternate Plan in Case of a 911 Failure

Mobile carriers have had occasional trouble routing emergency calls to 911 centers, but you can plan ahead for a possible service disruption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oh4So2

Uber Denies It Is Using Stolen Waymo Technology

The ride-hailing service said it started developing its own self-driving car systems before hiring an ex-Google employee accused of the theft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oR2p1D

Canadian Fashion Reaches for Its Spot in the Sun

With Justin and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau drawing interest to the country, its fashion industry is looking to carve out a place on the worldwide stage. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nLePqa

Spring Accessories: Metal Studs and Grommets

Classic black accessories are refreshed with metal hardware. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p9J23a

Vows: After 25 Years Together, Why Marry? Why Not?

She wrote an article extolling the virtues of unwedded bliss. But when her partner was hospitalized in Cyprus, she had a change of heart. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oHPdPZ

Samsung’s De Facto Chief Denies Wrongdoing in First Trial Appearance

Lee Jae-yong faces bribery and other charges stemming from a scandal that unseated South Korea’s president and put its business culture on trial. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p8SrrS

China Tech Investment Flying Under the Radar, Pentagon Warns

An internal Pentagon report urged action to guard against Chinese efforts to acquire American technology that may underpin future military weapons and tools. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oQq7v8

Blackboard: Digital Detox at Liberty University

A safe space for making face-to-face connections. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o4zbMA

On the Runway: Jil Sander Gets New Creative Directors; Emilio Pucci Loses One

Musical chairs continue at the European luxury houses as Luke and Lucie Meier are appointed at Jil Sander and Massimo Giorgetti departs from Pucci. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oPRlSw

Modern Love: From Best Man to Puzzled Woman

A woman discovers surprising complications in navigating her male friendships after transitioning in midlife. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oPt0fA

Activists Use Social Media to Push Advertisers to Take Sides

Advertisers are in the cross hairs of populist activists, aided by social media, who are demanding that brands quickly take positions on issues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nJdGPT

The Times Chief Fashion Critic on the Mystery in her Closet

Vanessa Friedman explains how she identified a potentially decade defining fashion shift. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nJppOo

Twitter Sues the Government to Block the Unmasking of an Account Critical of Trump

Twitter said it had a received a summons to reveal the owner of a so-called rogue account, whose owners say they are dissident current or former government workers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oeIVWY

Collector: David Letterman’s Unlikely Archivist

From 1982 to 2015, the former TV host made more than 6,000 late night shows. Don Giller has recordings of all but two. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nIFBzt

Lyft Gets $500 Million in New Funding as Its Rival Uber Wobbles

The new round of financing gave Lyft a boost, which has been trying to capitalize on the stumbles of its opponent Uber. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oOBBPt

Party Coverage: Scene City: Homecoming for the Joffrey Ballet, and Honors for Alicia Keys

Galas were held all over New York City, to benefit the Joyce Foundation, the Brooklyn Museum, the New Museum and the Paris Review. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oO9ZtY

Spring Revelry

Galas were held to benefit the Joyce Foundation, the Brooklyn Museum, the New Museum and the Paris Review. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o7mvX2

Bits: Tech Roundup: A Defense of ‘Programmatic Ads’

People love to hate online adds, particularly the automated kind dropped into websites or videos. But proponents say critics are overstating the issues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nIBnYw

Social Q’s: Feeling the Pull of Mom’s Judgment

Also, sharing news of a tattoo, who pays for tickets freed by same-day sickness, and how to explain a very significant other. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oJlW75

Styling: The Man Who Dresses ASAP Rocky and the Weeknd

Matthew Henson, a former fashion editor, is making his name as a celebrity stylist. Now if only his parents could figure out what he does for a living. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oNHXPj

Common Sense: Tesla Has Something Hotter Than Cars to Sell: Its Story

The electric-car maker is the latest company to become a market darling based not on what it has achieved but on a vision of a dominant future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oe8yab

Renaud Laplanche, Ousted at Lending Club, Returns as Rival to His Old Firm

Mr. Laplanche was forced out of the company, which he helped create, last year. Now, he is back with a new business, Upgrade, that will compete with Lending Club head-to-head. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oNN2qK

Tech Tip: Ditching Pop-Up Ads and Scareware Alerts on the iPad

Closing browser tabs or shutting down the whole browser app can stifle that annoying pop-up that won’t leave the screen. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oF8LEv

Los Angeles Raids Target Investor Green Card Fraud

The multiyear investigation is the latest to highlight abuses in the EB-5 program, which offers foreign investors a fast path to a green card. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p2IhZB

After Rare Walkout, Louis Vuitton and Workers in France Agree to Extend Talks

Shortly before a deadline, both sides agreed to prolong discussions, a day after employees staged a walkout for the first time in 15 years. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nHU12T

Renaud Laplanche, Ousted at Lending Club, Returns as Rival to His Old Firm

Women, Fashion Has You Covered

The defining sartorial style of the 2010s has begun to emerge. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o06d0w

Noted: Promise You a Rose Garden: Ex-White House Florist Tells All

A new book has stories of bees on the loose at President Barack Obama’s birthday party, “molecular” topiaries for Angela Merkel and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p3zPt2

Modesty on the Runway

Full-length skirts and high necklines are becoming a common sight in fashion collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oLcMEj

Jeff Bezos Says He Is Selling $1 Billion a Year in Amazon Stock to Finance Race to Space

Standing with a reusable booster and a model of a capsule for carrying humans into space, the billionaire disclosed that he had been financing his rocket company by selling shares in his company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p31Scb

Facebook Announces New Ways to Prevent ‘Revenge Porn’

The company is trying to address a uniquely modern and pernicious form of harassment, which is often but not exclusively aimed at women. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oEWy29

Critical Shopper: Tictail Makes an Argument for the World’s Small Creators

At this retail intermediary on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, you never know which rookies will catch on. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nFxd3x

Entrepreneurship: A Toy for Toddlers Doubles as Code Bootcamp

New financing avenues have made it easier for entrepreneurs to break into the educational toy market, and many aim at teaching simple programming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oKf1aG

Field Notes: Gifts for the Wedding Party

Don’t forget the bridesmaids, groomsmen and parents. Here are ways to make them feel special, too. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nYDJV6

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Laura Dern Reads ‘I Will Be Your Mother Figure’

This week, the “Big Little Lies” actress reads Rhonda Mawhood Lee’s story of her church’s reaction to a gay parishioner’s last love. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o4woFa

Scouting Report: A Week of Sales, Celebrations and Other Shopping Events

Celebrate Earth Month at Bloomingdale’s, meet and greet designers at Goodman’s Men’s Store, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oK2ST4

Party Coverage: Scene City: Going (Nearly) Bare for a Good Cause

Male models strut their stuff at the 14th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares fund-raiser. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oK08Fz

Trading Up: Perfectly Simple Shoes

Sometimes all you want is a classic shoe to get you through the workday and into the evening. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oK1gsL

Refugee Designer Shines a Light on Global Issues

Céline Semaan, born in Beirut, designs and sells products that raise awareness around issues such as the plight of refugees or the threat of global warming. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2obcGI0

Browsing: Springtime Pick-Me-Ups Under $300

Who can’t use a little lift to pull her out of the winter blahs? Think lots and lots of color. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nYKZjq

Party Coverage: Scene City: Jeffrey Fashion Cares

Male models strut their stuff at the 14th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares fund-raiser. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oCRPP3

Add Festival Season to the Fashion Calendar

How a style originating in the Woodstock era became a part of the ever-evolving retail cycle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nbMiyB

At F.C.C., Obama-Era Rules on Chopping Block

First, privacy rules fell. Up next are net neutrality, broadband subsidies and rules blocking local media consolidation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p1NX69

Amazon Will Stream N.F.L.’s Thursday Night Games

The internet retailer agreed to pay about $50 million for the streaming rights to 10 games, according to a person briefed on the deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oA5Kp7

On Time: 16 Noteworthy Watches From Baselworld 2017

16 Noteworthy Watches From Baselworld 2017 from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oJvVGw

Bits: Tech Roundup: Facebook Loses Fight on New York Warrant Order

The social media company hoped the case could establish a right to push back against law enforcement requests for information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nKJNj2

Tech Tip: Backing Up Vacation Photos on the Go

If you don’t want to use an online backup service while traveling, you have several lightweight options for saving copies of your trip pictures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nEzig1

Tech Fix: In VPNs, Security-Minded Web Surfers Find an Imperfect Shield

Lawmakers’ decision to overturn online privacy rules has many users weighing the pros and cons of these virtual tunnels. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oahk9f

Ask The Wirecutter: Reasons Not to Dismiss GPS Devices for Your Car

While apps like Google Maps provide accurate traffic information, dedicated car-GPS devices do have some advantages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oCb8b4

State of the Art: The Online Ad Industry Is Undergoing Self-Reflection. That’s Good News.

It’s easy to hate digital ads, especially the personalized ads that follow you across the internet. But they’re creating a more efficient advertising market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2na1zjm

Up Next: Cody Brown, Who Seeks to Make Virtual Reality Widespread

Mr. Brown’s latest tech venture is called IRL, which seeks to exploit the technology’s social potential. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oA2Pwt

Up Next: Cody Brown, Who Seeks to Make Virtual Reality Widespread

Mr. Brown’s latest tech venture is called IRL, which seeks to exploit the technology’s social potential. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oA2Pwt

On the Runway: Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win British Fashion Award

This is the first year that the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund award, announced on Tuesday, went to more than one label. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oXgZ76

Pulse: Crystal Creatures, Mr Porter’s California Collection and the Return of PF Flyers

What to buy before summer arrives. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oXg4nh

On the Runway: Melania Trump Wears Dolce & Gabbana for Official Portrait

In an unexpected move, the first lady chose an Italian brand when styling her role for posterity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o09YEP

Four Questions: Drama Club, a New Shop in Brooklyn With Eclectic Goods

The boutique in Greenpoint offers clothing by cool designers and other products from notable brands, all in a store with a neighborhood feel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oFptAn

Why You Shouldn’t Walk on Escalators

If everyone stood two abreast, experts say, escalators would move more people more quickly. Good luck persuading anyone to do this. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o6Nkel

Facebook Loses Appeal to Block Bulk Search Warrants

The case was viewed as a test of social media companies’ ability to push back on information requests from prosecutors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nAYLXZ

Spotify’s New Licensing Deal Eases Path to Going Public

The long-awaited agreement with the Universal Music Group will allow artists to withhold new releases from Spotify’s free tier for two weeks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nTYRvt

Wedding Album: Dresses Our Brides Have Worn

A colorful tea-length dress inspired by Audrey Hepburn, a sparkling gown bought online and a vision passed down from generation to generation: These are among the dresses chosen by women featured in New York Times wedding announcements in recent months. Here is a sampling of some of the best. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oyKO1N

My Space: Klaus Biesenbach’s Very Empty Nest in Manhattan

The MoMA PS1 director prefers a window with a view over furniture or art. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nGCusm

My Space: Inside Klaus Biesenbach’s Minimalist Home

The MoMA PS1 director lives in an all-white apartment with little décor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oWr5oA

Bits: Tech Roundup: Changes to the H-1B Visa Program Begin

The federal government announced fairly small changes to the work visa program. Tech companies are still waiting for more significant alterations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nZ5jmq

Tech Tip: When Your Mail Moves Itself

Filters and other mail programs may be resorting your incoming Gmail messages out of your inbox and into the archived mail area. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nAtYKU

Visa Applications Pour In by Truckload Before Door Slams Shut

Possible changes to a program that allows technology companies to import foreign workers may be adding to an even heavier rush than usual this year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oRhOy7

List of Five: Work Boots and a Marni Jacket: The Style of Joey Badass

The rapper and regular player on “Mr. Robot” has arrived at a look that combines high and low. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nG2zrE

On the Runway: The Jenna Lyons Era at J. Crew Comes to an End

How the face of the brand became the symbol of its fall. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nFiFSp

Learning to Think Like a Computer

Computational thinking — approaching problems the way a programmer would — is captivating educators, from kindergarten teachers to college professors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2owGIHa

Where Non-Techies Can Get With the Programming

Just about everybody these days wants computing skills. To get some coding under your belt, there are options aplenty online, in college and at boot camps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nz7KsD

On Technology: Why Can’t Silicon Valley Fix Online Harassment?

The answer might stretch back to the founding principles of the web. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2n6E0bh

Critic's Notebook: Overalls and the Everyday Elegance of Chance the Rapper

A hip-hop fashion statement that has little to do with the runways of Paris or Milan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oT0XuL

Trump Completes Repeal of Online Privacy Protections From Obama Era

Republicans said the rules were unfair to broadband providers, while privacy experts said they could allow companies to sell personal data to advertisers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nDvvRd

Changes to Tech Worker Visas Are Cosmetic. For Now.

As the application season opens for H-1B visas for foreign workers, the Trump administration warns tech companies they will face more scrutiny. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovUdqq

Tesla Passes Ford in Market Value as Investors Bet on the Future

With signs that the long boom in American auto sales is tapering off, the Detroit giants are eclipsed on Wall Street by the electric-vehicle upstart. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovSW2l

Ikutaro Kakehashi, Engineer Behind Revolutionary Drum Machine, Dies at 87

The founder of the Roland Corporation, Mr. Kakehashi made the beloved 808 drum machine and hundreds of other instruments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nCSeNe

Verizon Announces New Name Brand for AOL and Yahoo: Oath

The announcement that legacy brands AOL and Yahoo would soon operate under the name Oath was met with bewilderment online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ovnF08

Boîte: At the Museum of Sex, a Bar Where You Can Boogie Oogie Oogie

Night Fever, featuring vintage cocktails and a disco beat, opened in November around a photo exhibition on infamous 1970s clubs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nCmEiz

Suits, Etc.: ‘Not So Tall’ Guys Finally Get Their Own Store

Peter Manning, a clothing brand for men 5-foot-8 and under, has opened its first store in Manhattan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nU9qQO

Life as a Runway: What 10 Gallery Crawlers Wore to a Downtown Los Angeles Opening

What 10 Gallery Crawlers Wore to a Downtown Los Angeles Opening from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nBDjmu

Bits: Tech Roundup: Google’s Ad Issues Expose a Vulnerability

Concern among big advertisers that their material is being shown next to YouTube videos posted by extremists shows that every system has its weaknesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nTMukK

Tech Tip: Replacing a Photo in Your Facebook Post

If you publish the wrong photo to your timeline, you can delete it and substitute the right picture without losing comments and reactions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nTm2HP

Itineraries: The Digital Nomad Life: Combining Work and Travel

Dozens of new programs allow the experience of living and working in far-off places, weeks or months at a time. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oBARgu

It’s Not Their Pop Idol, but a Bot. Fans Cheer Anyway.

Chatbots on Facebook Messenger are changing how the music industry connects with listeners, who say they’re happy to hear even from automated versions of their favorite stars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nNDGuU

Google Training Ad Placement Computers to Be Offended

It’s about context. Google engineers are trying to teach machines to recognize what can be offensive or inoffensive depending on the situation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nuZJEU

Styles Q. and A.: The Vin Diesel Formula: Brains, Brawn and Heart

The former bouncer and current action hero decided to make himself a movie star after Hollywood didn’t give him a chance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2orG0ul

Skin Deep: Renée Elise Goldsberry Wears Her Face

When it comes to makeup, the Tony Award-winning actress likes to err on the side of less. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nN9noo

Dyson Is the Apple of Appliances (and Just as Secretive)

With an eye for both design and engineering, this British consumer electronics company is aiming for — and winning — the high end of the market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nuuQRa

Facebook Pushes Outside Law Firms to Become More Diverse

The social media giant, like other corporations, is pressing its outside law firms to have more minorities and women working on its legal matters. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o0hdNl

Opinion: Jerks and the Start-Ups They Ruin

Bro C.E.O.s like the head of Uber will keep destroying companies until people stop paying them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nX0SsM

Gray Matter: Video Games Aren’t Addictive

Playing them is normal behavior that at worst is a waste of time. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mZovBH

Style on Taipei’s Streets: A Brando Look and a Lot of Berets

During a month in Taiwan, the photographer An Rong Xu captured a bustling city with a rich array of looks influenced by modern-day street style, Parisian cafe culture, the American West, Marlon Brando and 1990s Hong Kong cinema. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mYFbcx