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A writer for The Wirecutter recommends chargers for cellphones and other electronic devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rcir9G

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Chris Messina Reads ‘When Love Isn’t as Simple as Standing by Your Man’

The “Mindy Project” actor reads Eirik Gumeny’s story of how a man’s double lung transplant pushed his marriage to the brink. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qBJtbL

Pakistani-American From California Blazes a Gay Leather and Fetish Trail

Ali Mushtaq competed this year in the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rltsUx

Browsing: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

The invitations are rolling in, and you will need something cool to put on. Here are four nonboring ideas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rFxdXH

Bleecker Street’s Swerve From Luxe Shops to Vacant Stores

An luxury district began with the Magnolia cupcake craze. Soon enough, there were six Marc Jacobs shops. And now? Empty storefronts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qGQenH

Encounters: Kelly Rohrbach, as C.J., Brings a New Swing to ‘Baywatch’

Taking on the role that made Pamela Anderson famous, an actress first takes a few whacks at some golf balls. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qBsYMS

Books of Style: Move Over, Royal Tenenbaums: Meet the Mighty Franks

Michael Frank’s memoir tells of growing up in Laurel Canyon under the spell of a glamorous aunt who was part Mame, part Mommie Dearest. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2roVqkb

Boîte: Et Al Replaces Experimental Cocktail Club on the Lower East Side

The bar is the latest from Damion Luaiye, the former creative director at the Gramercy Park Hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2sewJ86

The Breakdown: How to Wear a Proenza Schouler Look — Piece by Piece

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

Bits: Tech Roundup: Another Busy Week at Uber

The company has cut ties with a star engineer. Next up: a report on gender discrimination inside the company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rkOmTu

Tech Tip: Protecting Your Smart Devices

Smart devices that connect to your home network can bring convenience, but they are vulnerable to intruders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rEM4Sg

China’s New Cybersecurity Law Leaves Foreign Firms Guessing

Less than half of the rules, which Beijing says fight cyberattacks and terrorism, have been set out in detail, companies said. They fear higher costs and security risks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rEczHq

When You Know You’re in Love: An Effortless Connection

Mario Lopez was instantly attracted to Courtney Mazza: “Nothing with us ever felt forced.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rDVTjw

Test Run: Planning a Trip With the Help of Google Home

The smart speaker has learned a few new tricks, including some enhancements for travelers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qA0cfx

The Billionaire Gadfly in Exile Who Stared Down Beijing

Guo Wengui, an eccentric Chinese billionaire, has accused top Chinese leaders of graft. At first, the government retaliated. Then China stood down. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r8YmAQ

Life as a Runway: What 8 Skater Types Wore to Their Lower East Side Coffee House

Oliver Coffee is a new, of-the-moment hangout on the Lower East Side. Here's what regulars wore on a recent Monday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r97sxq

Meet the Musicians Who Modeled for Gucci

Alessandro Michele described the guys and girls in his 2018 Gucci cruise show as "Renaissance rock 'n' roll" — and that's not just their look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qyS5M5

A Price Amazon Is Content to Keep High: $1,000 a Share

As big tech companies continue to assert their influence, a handful of businesses are dominating both in sales and on Wall Street. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rC8aoI

Supreme Court Limits Patent Rights After Product Sales

The justices ruled that Lexmark International, which makes toner cartridges for its printers, could not use patent law to stop another company from refilling and selling them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rRMdl7

A $200 Million Bet on Brazilian Tech Start-Ups Amid Political Upheaval

A new fund reflects bullishness on Brazilian internet start-ups even amid political uncertainty in the country. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r8oGLw

Uber Fires Former Google Engineer at Heart of Self-Driving Dispute

The ride-hailing service had acquired Anthony Levandowski’s company last year. He was accused of stealing product plans from his former employer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2siutvJ

Gucci: Cruise 2018

The Gucci Cruise collection 2018. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2sis3NR

Audible Creates $5 Million Fund for Emerging Playwrights

The audiobook giant announced that it would commission new one- or two-character audio plays, which would be released beginning later this year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rgukJQ

Bits: Daily Report: An Industry’s Center of Influence Shifts

Some of the most innovative work in artificial intelligence is being done a long way from Silicon Valley, just as the United States turns inward. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rRlapT

Tech Tip: The End of the Road for Some Apps

As Apple moves to update its iOS software this year, apps that have not kept pace with the changes will be sidelined. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rkjXHf

The Ringer, Bill Simmons’s Site, Will Switch Its Host to Vox

The move by The Ringer, which will maintain editorial independence, is a blow to Medium, which has hosted the sports and culture website since it began last June. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rzQ1HX

The Gucci Resort Renaissance

The Italian brand took over the Palazzo Pitti in Florence for Alessandro Michele’s over-the-top cruise extravaganza. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2riAcUW

Skin Deep: Hilary Duff Is Still a Shimmering Star

The onetime Disney actress talks about her love of masks, serums and anything shimmery. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rhSGFk

As Computer Coding Classes Swell, So Does Cheating

Growing numbers of computer science students are getting caught plagiarizing code, either from classmates or from someplace on the web. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r5DbzL

Behind the Scenes at Orchard Platform, a Struggle to Innovate

Orchard had successful founders, big-name investors and ambitions in the loan market. But after more than a year, it has completed few transactions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qA6ZRD

Tech Tip: When You See Something (Fake), Say Something

In its efforts to help curb the spread of false news around the world, Facebook has added new tools for users to aid in monitoring the site. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rfAH2p

The Week Ahead: A Monday Holiday Around the World, and May Hiring Data Is Due

Many financial markets will close for national holidays. As for jobs, Wall Street analysts expect that 176,000 people joined the work force. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s5oFXk

Luxury Goods Market Will Return to Growth in 2017, Bain Report Says

The sector is expected to benefit from Chinese consumer spending, a return of tourism confidence in Europe and efforts by luxury brands to cater to millennials. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qyZ8DD

In China, Umbrellas and Basketballs Join the Sharing Economy

Buoyed by the success of car and bike-sharing companies and fueled with ready cash, Chinese start-ups are entering what some consider a sharing bubble. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qxFdVL

The Future of European Transit: Driverless and Utilitarian

May 28, 2017

Across Europe, some fledgling driverless projects are focused on utilitarian self-driving vehicles for mass transit that barely exceed walking pace. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2raxbnA

Hackers Hide Cyberattacks in Social Media Posts

May 28, 2017

A recent attack on the accounts of Defense Department employees suggests how easily people can be duped into clicking on dangerous links. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rd30OJ

Mother of Uber Chief Executive Killed in Boating Accident

Travis Kalanick’s father was also seriously injured in the accident on Friday near Fresno, Calif., the company said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2quRjPF

Bits: Farhad’s and Sheera’s Week in Tech: The Dark, Terrifying World of Hackers

The Times’s new cybersecurity reporter explains why the prospect of self-driving cars strikes fear in the hearts of security reearchers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qYT0YY

The Rise and Fall of Yik Yak, the Anonymous Messaging App

The app, which shut down in April, was plagued by bad press from the beginning, earning itself a reputation as a place for racism, sexism, bullying and bomb threats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s0GM0i

The Rise and Fall of Yik Yak, the Anonymous Messaging App

The app, which shut down in April, was plagued by bad press from the beginning, earning itself a reputation as a place for racism, sexism, bullying and bomb threats. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2s0GM0i

The Look: Capturing Love, It’s the Brooklyn Way

Love isn’t always black and white, and photographer Andre Wagner shows the range of the emotion through his gray-scale images. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2s6G1Cl

Encounters: Two Etiquette Experts Take On New York

The author of “Adulting” and Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter discuss manners at a museum, on the subway, at a co-working space and at a restaurant. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r8jKqr

Is China Outsmarting America in A.I.?

Its ambitions mingle sci-fi ideas and big money with the needs of an authoritarian state. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qtJIk2

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The problem (and future) of clothes sizing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qoLJyO

Critic's Notebook: Melania Trump on Display, Dressed in Ambivalence and Armor

Nine days, five countries, and more than a dozen outfits: the first lady makes a statement abroad. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rHMYwV

Party Coverage: Scene City: Ballerinas and Top Cops

Benefits took place recently for the American Ballet Theater, the Whitney Museum, the New York City Police Foundation and the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r4SeIr

Party Coverage: Scene City: Ballerinas and Top Cops

Benefits took place for the American Ballet Theater, the Whitney Museum, the New York City Police Foundation and the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rZOxnd

Melania Trump’s International Style

The first lady wore modest outfits (and many belts) on her first trip overseas since the inauguration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rq4HJP

Bits: Daily Report: Lessons From a Journey Through America

Mark Zuckerberg is only about halfway through his goal to visit all the states, but the trips seem to be influencing his thinking, and his philosophy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r64SsA

Tech Tip: Finding Missing Notifications

The iPhone and other mobile devices can alert you to breaking news and other events, as long as the settings are correct. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r599KY

Waiting for the Credits to End? Movies Are Naming More Names

Complex special effects can mean several thousand crew members are listed at the end. But not all workers are there, and some wish the scrolls were even longer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r5yoyx

Homework? First I Need to Get to the Bottom of This Comey Story

Gabe Fleisher is the 15-year-old high school freshman behind the popular and surprisingly sophisticated Wake Up to Politics newsletter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2s3xLDd

Vows: For Two Runners, Married Life Begins at Mile 6

For a pair of committed runners, Krissa Cetner and Alex Salazar took their time making their connection stick. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rnUWvs

New Emoji is a Meaningful Symbol for Indigenous Australians

Twitter’s addition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags comes in time for the 50th anniversary of a vote to include the communities in the national census. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qjwyek

Dani Mathers, Former Playboy Model, Gets Community Service for Snapchat of Woman in Gym

Ms. Mathers must remove graffiti in Los Angeles after taking a photograph of a naked 70-year-old in a shower area, in a case seen as body shaming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rm5tYh

Modern Love: Wanting Monogamy as 1,946 Men Await My Swipe

They met on Bumble and fell into a fun, one-night-a-week, nonexclusive routine — until she realized she liked him. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qVcTAc

Modern Love: Wanting Monogamy as 1,946 Men Await My Swipe

They met on Bumble and fell into a fun, one-night-a-week, nonexclusive routine — until she realized she liked him. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qVcTAc

Mark Zuckerberg’s Great American Road Trip

The Facebook chief plans to visit every state in the union and learn more about a sliver of the nearly two billion people who use the social network regularly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qkCIXL

The Second Biggest Fashion Show in Cannes

Philipp Plein brings his cruise show to his home on the Riviera, complete with Paris Hilton and crystal-embedded booty shorts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rVjFEB

The Philipp Plein 2018 Cruise Collection

The show was held in Cannes, France, piggybacking on the glamour from the nearby film festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qkCRui

Bits: Daily Report: AlphaGo Wins Again

In the second match of a three-game series on Thursday, the computer program beat the 19-year-old Chinese prodigy Ke Jie in the strategy board game Go. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rEwXYS

Social Q’s: When Is It O.K. to Date a Friend’s Ex?

Also, a toddler menace at the playground, and sorting out discretionary spending with one’s spouse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qTLkHt

Market Report: 6 Polished Loafers, With an Unusual Edge

With grommets, metallics and cutouts, the classic style gets an upgrade for spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qgBjp5

Tech Tip: Erasing Your Android Tracks

Google keeps a record of your searches and other activity across its sites, but you can delete the information, even with your phone or tablet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rl587S

Wheels: What Self-Driving Cars See

Lidar, the sensing technology, is the centerpiece of an intense court fight in California between two key players on the road, Uber and Waymo. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qnTLap

Summer in the Hamptons: Eleven Madison Park and Uber (Finally!) Are Coming to the East End

From the toughest reservation in town to the return of the ride-hailing app, here are six things that Hamptonites will be buzzing about. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rjQFJo

Balenciaga, Fashion’s Original Provocateur

A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum pays homage to the designer who inspired generations of rule breakers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rCT4in

Google’s A.I. Program Rattles Chinese Go Master as It Wins Match

A Google program called AlphaGo won a best-of-three match against a Chinese Go master, rattling his nerves and showing the power of new artificial intelligence technologies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qZJ2XH

Jacque Fresco, Futurist Who Envisioned a Society Without Money, Dies at 101

A self-taught industrial designer, Mr. Fresco promoted an alternative society where resources would be distributed equitably by computers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qYnvP1

David Leavitt’s Tweets About Manchester Leave a Bad Taste

For one online personality, rushing to post Ariana Grande jokes had immediate consequence. Coca-Cola is one brand he will no longer be paid to plug. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rS49Jt

Anna Sui Gets a Degree, and Her Due

The designer, beloved for her memorable New York shows, has a full-scale retrospective opening this week at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rRidmH

Scouting Report: Let the Memorial Day Countdown Begin

If you’re heading to the East End of Long Island, you’re in for a retail treat, with a slew of shopping events planned for this weekend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rVJBim

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Minnie Driver Reads ‘Our Story Ended With a Slow Fade to Black’

On this week’s podcast, the “Speechless” actress reads Patty Dann’s story about facing her husband’s fast-ravaging brain cancer with their young son. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rASHVt

Critical Shopper: J. Crew: Too Ambitious to Be Basic, Too Basic to Be Luxe

How we fell out of love with a company that once showed us how to dress. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rAZgHF

Browsing: 5 Ways to Make a Splash This Summer

These new swimwear labels are under the radar and all but guaranteed to generate “likes.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qQoPmM

When You Know You’re in Love: Delivering the Punch Line

Drew Scott’s sibling Jonathan, both stars of the “Property Brothers” series, said of Linda Phan: “Who is this girl? She’s a keeper.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qWRkOb

Bits: Daily Report: From Lean to Fat Start-Ups

Silicon Valley, which once favored enterprises that didn’t require much capital, is flush with cash, and entrepreneurs are tackling big — some would say crazy — ideas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rQZho2

Mediator: Why Fake News Is So Hard to Kill

As the case of the Seth Rich murder shows, uncorroborated stories will spread as long as some people want to tell them, and others want to believe. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rhQJJZ

Tech Tip: In Search of the Simple Sign-In

A tool in Apple’s iOS 10 software can save you a lot of password typing to stream video, but it doesn’t work with every TV provider or app. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qWJYdj

Market Report: 6 Lightweight Anoraks for Unpredictable Weather

Extra-thin layers to carry you through spring — and summer — showers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qPpV1U

Tech Fix: Reality Check: What Does, and Doesn’t, Protect Your Smartphone

Why you should buy a case for your smartphone, and maybe a screen protector, but pass on an extended warranty. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qW54sn

Amazon Sets Up Shop in the Heart of the Publishing Industry

At physical bookstores like the new one opening in Manhattan this week, the company is drawing on its vast troves of customer data to shape the design. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rPmiI2

Tech We're Using: With a Bazaar of Gizmos and Apps, Tackling Readers’ Tech Questions

The New York Times’s Tech Tips columnist describes the arsenal of gadgets at her disposal, and her special love for iPhone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qckDiv

Market Value: Angry Over Zillow’s Home Prices? A Prize Is Offered for Improving Them

The overall accuracy of Zillow’s estimates has gotten better, and it’s now announcing a $1 million award to sharpen the company’s algorithm further. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qeZdNy

Brazilian Uber Rival Raises $100 Million From SoftBank

The investment in the start-up 99 comes despite recent political turmoil in Brazil. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qW1LUf

Fig Leaves Are Out. What to Wear to Be Kind to the Planet?

Finding environmentally friendly apparel can be a challenge. Here’s a guide to smarter choices in fabrics and clothing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rPmy9X

State of the Art: The Rise of the Fat Start-Up

A service called Opendoor, which will buy your house sight unseen, illustrates a new breed of start-up and Silicon Valley’s ever-widening ambitions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qj1NRZ

Unity Technologies, Whose Engine Is Behind Pokémon Go, Agrees to Funding

If a new investment round closes, it could bring Unity, which makes software at the heart of video games, $400 million and value it at about $2.6 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rP5YH2

Unbuttoned: The Lessons of Rihanna

The singer has gone from fashion plate to fashion force in under five years. But is her success a new paradigm or a paradox? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qTXZur

Rihanna’s Style Through the Years

A look at the singer’s journey from red carpet newcomer to fashion icon. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qU5FNp

Uber to Repay Millions to Drivers, Who Could Be Owed Far More

The company concedes taking tens of millions in excess commissions. A lawsuit alleges improper tax deductions that are costing drivers even more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ryhA49

Federal Court Revives Wikimedia’s Challenge to N.S.A. Surveillance

An appeals court ruling on warrantless internet surveillance raises the chances that the Supreme Court could one day scrutinize the issue. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qTsuR4

Target to Pay $18.5 Million to 47 States in Security Breach Settlement

The agreement, which includes the District of Columbia, ends an investigation into how hackers obtained information about tens of millions of people in 2013. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ry9tED

Party Coverage: Scene City: Kendall Jenner, Mary J. Blige and Al Gore Party at Cannes

The stars turned out for Vanity Fair’s annual A-list gathering during the film festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qT0HQH

48 Hours: In Dallas With One of Fashion’s Most Innovative Designers

Iris van Herpen, who weaves cutting-edge technology with couture craftsmanship, brought T to Texas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qSNHe3

Party Coverage: Scene City: Kendall Jenner, Mary J. Blige and Al Gore Party at Cannes

The stars turned out for Vanity Fair’s annual A-list gathering during the film festival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rR89JE

Noted: Inside the Studio of David Korins, Set Designer of ‘Hamilton’

Mr. Korins creates immersive designs for Broadway shows, pop concerts, art galleries and restaurants, including the new Bond 45 in Times Square. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rQDps9

Bits: Daily Report: AlphaGo Shows How Far Artificial Intelligence Has Come

The computer program DeepMind’s AlphaGo has defeated the top-ranked Chinese Go player, Ke Jie, in the first match of a three-game series. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rQ8dJs

Tech Tip: Doing a 180 on Facebook 360 Photos

Facebook converts many wide-angle panorama photos to 360-degree interactive images when they are uploaded, but you can revert to the original. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rwXPtq

Styles Q. and A.: Pedro Winter on Daft Punk and the Paris Party Scene He Defined

Mr. Winter, who founded Ed Banger Records, is commemorating the label’s 100th release with new tracks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qgEubk

Google’s AlphaGo Defeats Chinese Go Master in Win for A.I.

The software’s victory over the world’s best player of the Chinese game demonstrates how artificial intelligence can increasingly outperform humans at complex tasks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qf3eRf

Apple Settles Legal Dispute With Nokia

The iPhone maker has agreed to a new licensing deal with the Finnish telecommunications company, ending a six-month battle over technology patents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rOil5A

Need Mood Lighting to Go With Your Music? Ask Alexa. No App Required.

The e-commerce giant Amazon plans to connect its voice-command Echo technology to Ikea’s new line of smart lighting products. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rbDcU2

Losing Their Clothes, Finding Themselves

A new book and YouTube project encourage women to shed their hangups about societal norms of beauty. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rNB2Gy

More Evidence Points to North Korea in Ransomware Attack

Researchers at the security company Symantec have found more digital clues that offer hints to who was responsible for the global incident. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qbbCCa

Kenya’s Struggling Uber Drivers Fear a New Competitor: Uber

Drivers say that Uber’s plans to start a discounted service in Nairobi, the capital, will eat further into their already meager earnings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rMy7hn

Fendi’s Gift to Rome: A Sculpture Shaped Like a Tree

The bronze and marble work, “Leaves of Stone,” was created by Giuseppe Penone and sits outside a downtown palazzo owned by the fashion house. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qIFcBP

Supreme Court Ruling Could Hinder ‘Patent Trolls’

The court placed tight limits on where patent lawsuits may be filed, a blow to companies that buy patents to demand royalties and sue for damages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q3OZDB

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Nashville vs. Columbus, loaner jewelry and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q4WN3m

Bits: Daily Report: Cleaning Up the Internet

It’s a superhighway not only for information but also for online harassment and fake news. Evan Williams, a founder of Twitter, is trying to fix that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rJ9rH6

Tech Tip: How to Make It Known There’s a Problem With an App

Online app stores typically post the website and contact information for the software’s developers, in case you need to report bugs or find answers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rJ0GNn

Skin Deep: Microblading, Tattoos, Extensions: The Answer to an Easier Morning

Semipermanent makeup has become one of the biggest trends in beauty as many women go to greater lengths to look as if they #wokeuplikethis. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q9MwDB

Apple Pay Violates Patents Held by Security Technology Inventor, Lawsuit Alleges

The suit accuses Apple Pay of using technology that was pitched to Apple and Visa officials, but the companies never signed a license agreement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q3bCYN

On the Runway: The Pippa Middleton Wedding Dress Effect

The lace gown may change the fortunes of the edgy British designer Giles Deacon. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rI3xpW

On the Verge: Brand to Know: The Line That Focuses Only on Shirting

The French line Monographie, from a Céline alum, features many different takes on shirts — and will soon sell shirtdresses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qObcmB

Apple Pay Violates Patents Held by Encryption Technology Inventor, Lawsuit Alleges

The suit accuses Apple Pay of using technology that was pitched to Apple and Visa officials, but the companies never signed a license agreement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r7cZ91

Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet

See what Vanessa Hudgens, Halsey, John Legend and more wore to the show in Las Vegas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q00Anv

Pittsburgh Welcomed Uber’s Driverless Car Experiment. Not Anymore.

May 21, 2017

Nine months after Uber rolled out self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh, the city’s relationship with the ride-hailing company has soured. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qF3UmF

No, Google’s Not a Bird: Bringing the Internet to Rural India

May 21, 2017

A recent convert to the wonders of the web is trying to persuade his neighbors in a remote village that “the whole world rests inside the mobile.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r6pZf8

Pippa Middleton Marries James Matthews in England

The wedding was attended by members of the next generation of Britain’s royal family. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q78E0D

2017 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Looks

See what Rihanna, Bella Hadid, Julianne Moore and others wore on the red carpet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2roBZZf

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Caring About Tech News

In a tide of breaking news, why pay attention to the tech industry? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q3mMsI

At Home With: 50 Years of Marriage and Mindfulness

Robert and Nena Thurman, a prominent Buddhist couple, celebrate an important anniversary in the idiosyncratic house where they raised four children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q3y9AQ

Postscript: That Voice, Those Parties: Remembering Jean Stein

At her parties, you were as likely to meet Warren Beatty as the Russian poet Andrei Voznesensky. An oral history of a woman who excelled at the form. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r2ORVg

The Look: Characters in an Untitled Film Series

The photographer Jake Michaels was inspired by Cindy Sherman’s “Untitled Film Stills” (1977-80) and sought to evoke something similar in modern-day Los Angeles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rBL3XV

‘The Internet Is Broken’: @ev Is Trying to Salvage It

The Twitter co-founder, Evan Williams, reflects on what the social media service has wrought on society and how he is trying to change things with Medium, the publishing site. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q6f5RG

Updating: Cannes Film Festival

See what Rihanna, Bella Hadid, Julianne Moore and others wore on the red carpet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rANNop

AT&T Workers Start 3-Day Strike in Contract Impasse

A walkout affecting over 35,000 employees backed protests that call-center jobs were being sent overseas and retail work diverted to nonunion stores. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pU7oD5

Drag Queen Story Hour Puts the Rainbow in Reading

Neon camouflage bodysuits, tutus and patent leather boots. Heated debates about dresses and ice cream flavors. It’s all in a day’s work at the New York Public Library. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qCpHf3

Solange Knowles Tears Down Barriers at the Guggenheim

In her performance at the museum, the high priestess of pop ministered to her flock. And everyone wore white. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q4LTdI

What 15 People Wore to Solange’s All-White Guggenheim Performance

“When Solange speaks, we all listen,” one showgoer said of her performance on Thursday night. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qzWaC9

Bits: Daily Report: Europe Gets Tough on Facebook

The European Union’s antitrust chief fined the social media company about $122 million for providing misleading statements in its WhatsApp acquisition. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rAvDCw

Tech Tip: Uncovering Missing or Deleted Photos

If you inadvertently trash files from a drive or memory card, you may be able to get them back with file recovery software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rzuz2E

Party Coverage: Scene City: Pretty in Pink

Galas were held for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the New York Philharmonic, El Museo del Barrio, and the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r0OOJC

Party Coverage: Scene City: Pretty in Pink

Galas were held for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the New York Philharmonic, El Museo del Barrio and the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rzL8vk

Night Out: Amber Tamblyn Rallies Her Troops to the Red Carpet

The actress, poet and new director celebrates her film “Paint It Black” with family and a sisterhood of famous friends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qFHKPA

Vows: He Showed Up Dressed as Reba McEntire. That Seemed to Work.

A couple manages to mix romance and renovation, and a country singer provides an assist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pSqXf1

Sweden Drops Investigation of Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder

The decision does not mean that Mr. Assange, who has been living in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, is in the clear. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ryzJLi

Victims Call Hackers’ Bluff as Ransomware Deadline Nears

Some affected users are standing defiant or pleading poverty on the day when their data may be erased, resulting in a ransom take falling far short of expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rkBQpO

Uber Threatens to Fire Star Engineer in Legal Battle Over Driverless Cars

The company’s top lawyer ordered Anthony Levandowski to comply in a lawsuit brought by Waymo, a self-driving car business, or face “adverse employment action.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qAaBGG

Modern Love: Not Friends? Then No Benefits

A woman who feels no sexual attraction without first establishing a deep emotional connection wonders if there is something wrong with her. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qzFLyg

Walmart Reports 63% Rise in Online Sales

The company still trails in its effort to compete with Amazon, but the growth is a sign that it is making headway in being as dominant online as its physical stores. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2riPMAl

Social Q’s: My Friend Comments on People’s Weight (and I’m Not So Slim)

And: 50 percent of the dates are great; invitations die on group text; and secondhand condolence. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rvDMYS

Field Notes: 11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce

Thinking of splitting? Here are some questions that may stave off divorce — or at least make parting less rancorous. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pXxmRY

Tech Tip: Getting Recommendations From Facebook Friends

You can create a question post for your Facebook timeline that encourages your friends to give their advice, complete with links and maps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qvHiES

Bits: Daily Report: Remembering When Uber and Google Were Allies

Not all that long ago, Google was an early investor in the ride-hailing service. Now they are fighting in federal court. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q0vGq1

A Power Player and Her Sons Disappear Off the Bahamas

The Coast Guard found debris east of Eleuthra, but Jennifer Blumin, her two young sons and the pilot, Nathan Ulrich, remained missing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ri9GvC

In the Air: Flowermania — It’s in the Air

From fashion to home design, it’s the season of bright, beautiful blooms. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qwF3BN

On the Runway: From Pantene to Polo: The New Man at Ralph Lauren

Patrice Louvet’s appointment is the latest example of a luxury brand looking to the world of consumer products for a new leader. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pZHFEo

China’s Strength and Its Shopping Lift Alibaba’s Results

Rising online retail sales and a stronger overall economy helped the Chinese e-commerce giant, but expansion beyond its core businesses has been slow. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pOFlEJ

How to Fight Back Against Revenge Porn

For victims, fighting against such attacks can take years and prove costly. But there is help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ruaPwf

E.U. Fines Facebook $122 Million Over WhatsApp Data Collection

The penalty is one of the largest fines against the social network and comes amid growing scrutiny of how the company gathers users’ information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qvDLXQ

On the Runway: JAR’s Light in the Darkness

The reclusive jeweler Joel Arthur Rosenthal emerges to play a part in a new exhibition from the Vatican and the Jewish Museum in Rome. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qywOD3

A Power Player and Her Sons Disappear in the Bermuda Triangle

The Coast Guard found debris east of Eleuthra, but Jennifer Blumin, her two young sons and the pilot, Nathan Ulrich, remained missing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qywIvn

Ask The Wirecutter: How a Projector Can Substitute for a Television Set

While projectors cannot replace TVs in all situations, they could be a space-saving option for the times when only a big image will do. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rhqX89

Google Wants to be Everywhere With Everyone

At the company’s annual conference for software developers, the internet giant offered a vision of life in which you’ll never be alone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pY3Hak

U.S. and E.U. Confer on Possible Laptop Ban on Trans-Atlantic Flights

Terrorist groups, a senior Trump administration official said, were pursuing various innovations, including putting explosives in consumer devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pVJ67o

Scouting Report: Where to Shop for Summery Bits This Week

There’s a renovation to celebrate at Saks, a block party in SoHo and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pXKaqH

With Ransomware, It’s Pay and Embolden Perpetrators, or Lose Precious Data

Thousands affected by the global digital attack must decide whether to fork out money to gain control of their computers or face losing their data forever. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qSOegQ

Critic's Notebook: Lost in the Digital Swamp, Link by Link

Companies occupy real estate at the margins of websites and fill them with links to content landfills, stoking our most primal browsing habits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pXBFMr

We Settle a Big Fashion Rivalry: Nashville vs. Columbus

Far from the coasts, two cities vie for fashion bronze. Our reporter checks out the scenes and, after many expense-account dinners, selects a winner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qsOrpm

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Gideon Glick Reads ‘Just Don’t Call Me Mom’

The Broadway actor (“Significant Other,” “Spring Awakening”) reads David Beach’s essay about a Mother’s Day gift of Mylar balloons that causes a major freakout. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pXqhjC

They Made the Meatpacking District Fashionable. Is Sunset Park Next?

The Milk Studios founders helped turn an uncool area into a hub of fashion and art. With Camp David, a co-working space, they’ll try their luck again. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qSJg3M

Browsing: Return to Twin Peaks

Celebrate the revival with sweet ’50-ish dresses, saddle shoes, Americana jeans and a tee (taken from the boys). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pMewBn

Party Coverage: Scene City: Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez at Robin Hood Foundation’s Gala

The annual antipoverty benefit, held at the Javits Center, raised more than $54 million and drew 3,700 attendees. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pX6qB3

Party Coverage: Scene City: Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and Miley Cyrus at Robin Hood Gala

The Robin Hood Foundation raised more than $54 million at its annual gala at the Javits Convention Center. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pX1MD0

Bits: Daily Report: Evidence Points to North Korea in Ransomware Attack

Security researchers have found striking similarities in the code used in the global attack to that used in previous breaches attributed to North Koreans. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qtdg5c

China Is Reluctant to Blame North Korea, Its Ally, for Cyberattack

North Korea’s history of erratic behavior has embarrassed Beijing in many ways, but Chinese leaders have remained stoic. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qRkot8

A Canadian Town Wanted a Transit System. It Hired Uber.

Innisfil, Ontario, inaugurated what Uber says is a first: a deal with a town to provide subsidized transportation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qoU2xf

When You Know It’s Love: Making You Feel Calm

Molly Yeh, a lifestyle blogger, didn’t get butterflies when she began dating Nick Hagen. “With him I was the best version of myself,” she said. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qS6KGd

Digital Security Provider, CrowdStrike, Raises $100 Million

The new money values the company at close to $1 billion and underlines the intense interest in online security. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rqdSq3

How Uber and Waymo Ended Up Rivals in the Race for Driverless Cars

Google was an early ally of Uber when it was a ride-hailing start-up. That relationship changed when both pursued self-driving technology in earnest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qvjfV7

State of the Art: Google, Not the Government, Is Building the Future

Without greater federal funding of cutting-edge technologies, corporations such as Google will be the ones that own the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qv3Tjg

On the Red Carpet: Stars, Diamonds and Style

Four jewelry experts on the value of celebrity, awards season loans and the moments they’ll never forget. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qqLh5D

In a Time of Stress, Jewelry Becomes Armor

Designers and historians say it’s not surprising that women today are looking for bold designs. “It’s about feeling strong and protected,” one noted. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pVmp2E

Jackie Collins: The Jewelry Behind Her Stories

The novelist, whose gems are set to be auctioned, found that bold, conversation-starting jewelry could be a gold mine for material in Hollywood. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qqG2U1

Chaumet Mounts Imperial Exhibition in Beijing’s Forbidden City

The French house includes its own jewelry among exhibits showing the influence of Chinese style on the West. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2quoncb

Sofia Coppola Directs for Cartier

The commercial, reimagining the Eighties, celebrates a new version of the jewelry house’s Panthère watch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pITTpn

Suffering for Your Art? Maybe You Need a Patron

Wealthy individuals, grant-making foundations and others turn to a model reminiscent of the Renaissance that focuses on a creators’ full career, not just a piece or a collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qqxwUQ

Malware Case Is Major Blow for the N.S.A.

The latest nightmare for the agency, which is responsible for eavesdropping, code breaking and cyberespionage, appears to be far from over. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2roNvkz

Focus Turns to North Korea Sleeper Cells as Possible Culprits in Cyberattack

Since the 1980s, North Korea has been known to train cadres of digital soldiers to engage in electronic warfare. Now this force is under scrutiny. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rnYtXu

Bits: Daily Report: Looking for Someone to Blame in the Ransomware Attack

Beyond the hackers themselves, there is enough blame to go around, for the N.S.A., Microsoft, lazy tech managers and millions of software pirates. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pT2yB4

Tech Tip: Use Your Phone as a Digital Magnifying Glass

Like other mobile platforms, Apple’s iOS 10 software includes a feature to make reading the fine print easier through your phone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pTkP0S

The Not-Quite-Royal Wedding: A Guide to Pippa Middleton’s Big Day

Who and what to expect during the weekend event. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rcK3fI

Boîte: Pinball and Other Games at Fishbowl, a New Midtown Lounge

Billed as an upscale game room, the Fishbowl draws 20-somethings to a no-attitude bar under the Dream Midtown hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pSWAjz

The Season’s Swimsuits and Knits, on Real Girls in Wales

The fleeting allure of summer and youth takes shape in pieces worn by British beauties. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qogWEO

After Leaving Google, Bill Maris Is Set to Open New Fund

The venture capital fund, Section 32, with $150 million under management, will invest in a broad array of sectors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qnWRi7

On the Runway: Chanel’s Boomerang Comes Back to Hit It

The French brand is the latest company to be called out on social media for cultural appropriation. Is this the new normal? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qo3b9N

Thailand Warns Facebook After Video Seems to Show King in Crop Top

The government was demanding the removal of dozens of pages that it said had illegally insulted the monarchy a few weeks after the video was widely shared online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rbCoxW

Facebook Gets Slap on the Wrist from 2 European Privacy Regulators

Data protection watchdogs in France and the Netherlands ruled that the social network had collected too much information on users in those countries. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qn5MAm

Up Next: This Designer Turns Everyday Objects into a ‘Good Thing’

Jamie Wolfond was dismayed by the opulent New York design scene. So he started Good Thing to make affordable objects. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qm3n94

In Computer Attacks, Clues Point to Frequent Culprit: North Korea

Indicators are far from conclusive, but intelligence officials and private security experts say that North Korean-linked hackers are likely suspects in global ransomware attacks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qlNPC4

In Ransomware Attack, Where Does Microsoft’s Responsibility Lie?

For years, the company has tried to change the perception that its software was vulnerable to hackers. A global cyberattack renewed those issues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qlG1AT

On the Runway: Suiting Up for a Ceremony, Derek Jeter Swings for the Fences

The former Yankees captain made an impression with the three-piece blue suit he wore to his jersey-retirement ceremony on Sunday evening. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qL06Sb

On the Verge: Brand to Know: a New York-Based Line of Knits With a Global Influence

Jed Krascella’s company, Jed, which focuses on sweaters, features references to painting and architecture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rk4lRu

Market Report: 8 Candy-Colored Summer Boots

In every shade of the rainbow, these thigh-high pairs pack a bright punch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rjYYSi

Tech Fix: Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Ransomware Attacks

Some tips from computer security experts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qKAB3l

Web Defenders Detect Russian Hand in Iranians’ Hacking Attempt

While foiling an attack on a military contractor, investigators watched Iranians use a tool that had also been deployed to compromise Ukraine’s power grid. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pDlGYn

Goldman Sachs Sees Big Potential for Fintech in Brazil

A new report estimates that the more than 200 financial technology companies in Brazil could generate $24 billion in revenue over the next 10 years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pOm81T

Itineraries: Investing in Tech to Tackle an Awful Annoyance: Lost Luggage

The number of stray bags is lower than ever, attributable both to new technology and charges for checking luggage, but there’s room for improvement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qkqzF6

All About Bitcoin, the Mysterious Digital Currency

What is Bitcoin and where did it come from? Here is information about the electronic currency that hackers behind the global ransomware attack are demanding. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rjhgDk

Bits: Daily Report: A Global Attack Hits the Internet. Again.

A so-called ransomware attack struck computers around the world. Time to take those software updates seriously. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qouZsg

Tech Tip: Getting Google Cards to Load Again

Various issues can interfere with the information feed from the Google apps displaying properly on your device, but there are workarounds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qkeGyD

Critical Shopper: What’s the Occasion? Time to Visit Elie Saab

The red carpet favorite now has a ready-to-wear shop on Madison Avenue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pD3T3r

Uber Engineer Barred From Work on Key Self-Driving Technology, Judge Says

Uber sidestepped a full shutdown of its self-driving car efforts when a judge stopped short of issuing a temporary injunction against the company’s autonomous vehicle program. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pP4DOr

China, Addicted to Bootleg Software, Reels From Ransomware Attack

As companies and officials scrambled to counter global hacking, the vulnerability caused by rampant piracy came into focus. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pOC5Vm

On the Runway: Brigitte Macron Inaugurates a New Look for France

Her powder-blue ensemble was a statement of independence and of support for her husband’s message. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qjglVa

Critic’s Notebook: Louis Vuitton Cruises in Japan

Nicolas Ghesquière’s 2018 resort collection mixed his love of the country’s aesthetic with its girl-gang films of the 1970s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rhPNkH

The Style of Brigitte Macron

The wife of Emmanuel Macron, the new president of France, has a personal style not usually associated with first ladies. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qjk2KG

China Hit Hard by Hacking Attack as Asia Assesses Damage

Students reported being locked out of final papers, while other people said A.T.M.s and the payment systems at gas stations had been affected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rhlQBW

Lyft and Waymo Reach Deal to Collaborate on Self-Driving Cars

The fiercely competitive autonomous vehicle market got a jolt when Lyft, the ride-hailing start-up, and Waymo, the self-driving unit of Google’s parent company, confirmed a partnership. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qhdUmn

How to Catch Hackers? Old-School Sleuthing, With a Digital Twist

While cybercrimes like the global ransomware attack have much in common with traditional robberies, they can be more destructive and harder to solve. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pM2BPV

Toshiba Auction of Chip Unit Is Slowed by Dispute With U.S. Partner

Western Digital, an owner of a Toshiba semiconductor factory, said it was entering arbitration with the company, claiming Toshiba needs its consent to a sale of the business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rgMICj

Small Countries’ New Weapon Against Goliaths: Hacking

Vietnam is a case in point, with a group that targets foreign companies appearing to be sponsored by the state, according to a new report. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qGMBme

Russia, This Time the Victim of a Cyberattack, Voices Outrage

May 14, 2017

The country was hit the hardest in the first wave of a global hacking effort, with banks, cellphone operators and railroads fending off attacks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rf5kl0

As Viewers Drift Online, Advertisers Hold Fast to Broadcast TV

May 14, 2017

Ad buyers will spend billions, as they did last year, to be a part of the TV season, knowing that, ratings aside, television still reaches more people than digital ads. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pzbIHC

With New Digital Tools, Even Nonexperts Can Wage Cyberattacks

The ransomware tactic behind a global cyberattack on Friday was nothing new. But new digital tools mean that hackers “don’t even need to have any skills to do this anymore.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rcrHrd

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: More Uber News and Snapchat’s Challenges

Uber and Waymo are headed to court. Britain’s health service is hit with a ransom attack, and Snap’s first earnings report is a disappointment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qcLp9n

Security Experts Scramble to Contain Fallout From Cyberattacks

The “ransomware” attacks across continents raised fears that people would not be able to meet ransom demands before their data are destroyed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r3LSeT

Table for Three: Sheryl Sandberg and Elizabeth Alexander on Love, Loss and What Comes Next

Both the Facebook executive and the acclaimed poet lost their husbands at an early age. Their books offer others a path forward after tragedies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qfP43T

Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone? Refresh Your Feeds

Often maligned for selfies and flame wars, the internet is playing an important role in tracking down lost pets. But they still need collars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pIerKZ

Table for Three: Sheryl Sandberg and Elizabeth Alexander on Love, Loss and What Comes Next

Both the Facebook executive and the acclaimed poet lost their husbands at an early age. Their books offer others a path forward after tragedies. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qfP43T

Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone? Refresh Your Feeds

Often maligned for selfies and flame wars, the internet is playing an important role in tracking down lost pets. But they still need collars. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pIerKZ

The Look: Amy Arbus Returns to Shooting Style, This Time Focusing on Headwear

“I decided to focus on headwear because I had gone to the Women’s March, and there was a crazy number of pussycat hats,” said Amy Arbus, a photographer who has been capturing street style in New York City since the 1980s. “I loved the fact that people wore them in solidarity.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pv7mB7

Education Disrupted: How Google Took Over the Classroom

The tech giant is transforming public education with low-cost laptops and free apps. But schools may be giving Google more than they are getting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rcedN9

Security Experts Work to Contain Fallout From Cyberattacks

The severity of the attacks in developing countries like China also highlighted the problem of illegally copied software, which tends to be more vulnerable to malware. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qfBUUS

Apple Gives Corning $200 Million to Invent Better Phone Glass

The investment in Corning’s Kentucky plant could also help Apple in Washington as it seeks support for big corporate tax cuts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qcpPkK

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Coach’s $2.4 billion deal, spring stripes and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qeyWj9

Spotify Said to Lean Toward Direct Listing on N.Y.S.E.

By eschewing a conventional initial public offering, Spotify would signal that it is not going public to raise additional money. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2raDK9p

What We Know and Don’t Know About the International Cyberattack

Hospitals and other institutions were simultaneously struck by a cyberattack that locked their computer systems and demanded a ransom to restore access. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qdTN6e

Noted: Jeremiah Goodman, the Rembrandt of 20th-Century Rooms

The artist painted the homes of the rich and stylish, including Diana Vreeland. At 94, he’s getting a gallery retrospective. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qabDcr

Retiring: Senior Discounts Aren’t Just for Seniors Anymore

People as young as 50 can qualify for special offers at some retailers, and apps and websites are making them easier to find. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rabPGx

Sheryl Sandberg Commencement Speech Transcript: ‘We Build Resilience Into Ourselves’

Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, spoke to Virginia Tech’s class of 2017 at commencement ceremonies on Friday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qAQpFz

Tech Tip: How Photos Meant to Disappear May Not

Instagram and Snapchat let you send photos and videos intended for a single viewing, but be advised: Those images may stick around longer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2psX4S8

Bits: Daily Report: What Snap’s Troubles Mean for Start-Ups

Snap’s performance is a reminder to many venture capitalists and entrepreneurs of the hazards of taking a company public. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qAXy97

Cyberattack in U.K. Hits 16 Health Institutions

The “ransomware” attack harmed computer and phone systems, and some emergency care was rerouted, officials said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pG0v2U

Uber Has a Union of Sorts, but Faces Doubts on Its Autonomy

A group tied to the Machinists has won victories in the name of the service’s drivers. But it is funded by the company, and some question its motives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pFHYnF

SoftBank Leads $502 Million Stake in Virtual-Reality Designer Improbable

The investment will value the British start-up, which focuses on creating virtual worlds, at more than $1 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qa6PS9

Vows: In the Theater, an Unexpected Match for a Reluctant Bride

“I was good as a single person,” Martha Donaldson said. Then she met Sharon Wheatley while working on a play in California. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q8ErlE

A Robot Revolution, This Time in China

Car manufacturing in China, once labor-intensive, is now almost entirely automated. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qzvjay

Op-Ed Contributor: Apple Comes to Washington

It feels as if the city itself is getting a brand-new operating system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pEW6hP

On the Runway: Dior in the Desert

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s cruise collection, shown in the mountains outside Los Angeles, was a fantasy of a feminist Wild West. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2praVZc

Judge Denies Uber’s Motion for Private Arbitration

The decision sets the stage for a public, bare-knuckle trial between Uber and Waymo. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r6jMvQ

Modern Love: White Shirt, Black Name Tag, Big Secret

After spending years abroad trying to convert strangers, two Mormon missionaries realize how little they really knew each other. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pECKZ4

Intelligence Officials Warn of Continued Russia Cyberthreats

Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence, and Mike Pompeo, the C.I.A. director, offer a dire view of Russian meddling, one that differs starkly from the president. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r5Kipc

In Snap’s Tumble, Start-Ups See a Warning From Wall Street

Snap’s turbulent first few months as a public company are sending a cautionary signal to start-up founders thinking of taking their companies public. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qxZZZX

Party Coverage: Scene City: Met Opera Turns 50

Galas were held for the Metropolitan Opera, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering and the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qxgHbQ

the tony awards: The Hats That Crowned Broadway

Does anyone still wear a hat? For designers on Broadway this season, the answer was yes, actually, they do. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r7bzIx

Party Coverage: Scene City: Met Opera Turns 50

Profile in Style: The Technicolor World of Anna Sui

The free-spirited fashion designer shares her inspirations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qYUnri

Night Life: It’s 4 a.m. Do You Know Where the Celebrities Are?

Before Matt Harvey drowned his sorrows there, the Manhattan nightclub 1 Oak was the site of controversies involving Justin Bieber and Lindsay Lohan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pp2MVa

Social Q’s: A Disturbing Slumber Party

Also, getting clothes back from an ex; sleeping arrangements on vacation for a granddaughter’s boyfriend; overtipping a manicurist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pCiA25

Life as a Runway: What 7 Ladies Wore to the Central Park Hat Luncheon

For the ladies who lunch, the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon is a high point of the spring social season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pDpGUU

Bits: Daily Report: Snapping Back to Reality

After the parent company of the messaging app Snapchat announced its first earnings as a public company, and the results were dismal, investors dumped the stock. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pC8pKQ

Tech Tip: How to Do a Text Search on Mobile

Smartphone and tablet browsers tend to hide the option for searching text under a menu or icon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pDeeZe

How Sephora Is Thriving Amid a Retail Crisis

The top beauty retailer in the world is embracing technology, not fighting it, and making its stores into playgrounds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pmtrSn

U.S. May Ban Laptops on All Flights From Europe

The action would extend an order restricting travelers through airports in 10 Muslim-majority countries from carrying laptops, tablets and other devices in the cabin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q4DURz

Russian Who Played Pokémon Go in Church Is Convicted of Inciting Hatred

Ruslan Sokolovsky filmed himself playing the smartphone game in Yekaterinburg. He received a suspended sentence of three and a half years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pAWRrg

How Australia Bungled Its $36 Billion High-Speed Internet Rollout

Its businesses and consumers burdened with some of the developed world’s slowest speeds, the country is a cautionary tale about big-money ambitions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2quRgrr

Robocalls Flooding Your Cellphone? Here’s How to Stop Them

Experts recommend a multifaceted approach: Don’t answer unknown numbers, use call-blocking apps and report unwanted calls to the government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2quJQnS

Uber Suffers Bloody Nose in Its Fight to Conquer Europe

A senior adviser to the European Court of Justice said the ride-hailing company should comply with the same regulations as traditional taxi businesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qW5rFI

How Sephora Is Thriving Amid a Retail Crisis

The top beauty retailer in the world is embracing technology, not fighting it, and making its stores into playgrounds. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pmtrSn

Encounters: Chris Kraus, Author of ‘I Love Dick,’ Returns to the Bronx

How the writer became a cult figure to Tavi Gevinson and other millennials even before the new Amazon series based on her first book. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q7x77B

Scouting Report: Mother’s Day Is Right Around the Corner

Also, the world’s largest yoga event — get involved in Central Park — a new Artists & Fleas in SoHo, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r1l1fL

Snap Reveals Struggles in Its First Earnings Report

The parent of the messaging app Snapchat reported earnings that missed Wall Street expectations in almost every regard. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r2V5kz

Unbuttoned: The Rise and (Maybe) Fall of Influencers

From Kendall Jenner to the Fyre Festival, the risks of being a tastemaker have been exposed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r1k07t

Browsing: Mother’s Day Gifts That Are Actually Cool

Chances are she already has the stuff she needs. On this holiday, give a gift that says you get her. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2plfPqA

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Anna Chlumsky Reads ‘Sharing the Shame After My Arrest’

The “Veep” actress tells Brooke Rinehart’s story of arrest, betrayal and a mother’s extraordinary love. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pACnj0

Party Coverage: Scene City: Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Campbell at Haiti Charity

J/P Haitian Relief Organization, Mr. Penn’s charity, held its first big New York gala last Friday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qU85M2

Party Coverage: Scene City: Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Campbell at Haiti Charity

J/P Haitian Relief Organization, founded by Mr. Penn, held a charity gala at Sotheby’s on May 5. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pxXime

Up Next: Kelvin Goncalves, Retailer and Designer Behind Elkel

Mr. Goncalves took his love of online shopping and opened a boutique devoted to gender-blurring fashions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q6EqNb

Hulu Names Its First Chief Content Officer

The streaming service hired Joel Stillerman, who has been the head of programming at AMC since 2008, overseeing hits like “The Walking Dead.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pxCaw8

Tech We're Using: The Joys of Cooking With Gadgetry

A deputy food editor at The New York Times discusses the technology she uses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qTCfPM

Video Game Raised $148 Million From Fans. Now It’s Raising Issues.

Creators are flocking to crowdfunding for video games, but some of them have failed to live up to their backers’ expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2px7yLo

Styles Q. and A.: Meet Chen Man, the ‘Chinese Annie Leibovitz’

Known for a dramatic style that challenges stereotypes about her home country, the photographer was recently honored at a gala in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q6ygN3

The Property Brothers Are Fixing to Take Over the World

In seven years, the identical twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, 39, have gone from aspiring celebrities on a small Canadian cable network to HGTV headliners. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qsqtfc

On the Runway: Roberto Cavalli Names a New Creative Director

Paul Surridge, a behind-the-scenes talent most recently at Z Zegna, will take over the Italian fashion house. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q3uSUE

Tech Tip: The Risk in Using a Public Phone Charger

Connecting your phone to public charging stations or rental cars may put your device and personal information at risk. But there are precautions you can take. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r2ngQT

Bits: Daily Report: Too Late to Run From Tech’s Frightful Five

The products and services of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft have become essential and inescapable. Which ones would you ditch if you had to? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pwXF0m

As Department Stores Close, Stitch Fix Expands Online

The start-up had $730 million in sales last year and raised just $42 million, a relatively modest sum for a high-flying Silicon Valley start-up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pvp4Qe

LVMH and the Next Big Digital Shopping Experience

The inside story of how a former roadie for the Beastie Boys is helping the company take on Amazon. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r01e02

An App for Mothers Who Missed Out on Tinder

Peanut is intended to help parents connect, but some see downsides. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2q2IbVs

An App for Mothers Who Missed Out on Tinder

Peanut is intended to help parents connect, but some see downsides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2q2IbVs

Hackers Came, but the French Were Prepared

Emmanuel Macron’s digital team responded to cyberattacks with a “cyber-blurring” strategy that involved fake email accounts loaded with false documents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qPVGJd

State of the Art: Tech’s Frightful Five: They’ve Got Us

Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google dominate our day-to-day activities. Imagining being forced to give up some of them could lead to hard choices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r1BvFu

Dive Watches to Wear Forever

Like your favorite old T-shirt, timepieces with retro faces will only look better with age. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qSAmmh

Amazon to Share New Building with Homeless Shelter in Seattle

The e-commerce company is looking to make a temporary arrangement permanent, pledging to spend “tens of millions of dollars” on a facility for families. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pubQTR

A Conversation About Rei Kawakubo, Founder of Comme des Garçons