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Taste of Tennis, the City Parks Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation held events at the end of August. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gshnvn

On Time: Paul Newman’s Rare Rolex Has Auction Watchers Buzzing

The Rolex Daytona, perhaps the most famous timepiece in the world, has resurfaced and is up for auction. Collectors think it could fetch $10 million. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xPdB2y

Social Q’s: Waiting for That Elusive Apology

What to do when a close friend is rough on a special-needs child. Or when you’re crushing on your dermatologist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2esqFXM

Toshiba Misses Deadline to Find a Buyer for Its Chip Business

The embattled Japanese company said it needed more time to choose an outside investor who could provide it with badly needed cash to cover losses elsewhere. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wlhJcJ

Unbuttoned: Desigual Turns to Jean-Paul Goude for a Makeover

In a bid for the fashion industry’s respect, the contemporary clothing label has named the French image-maker as its artistic director. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vLAO43

Montauk ‘Prince’ Still Wears His Crown

Dylan Eckardt, a pro surfer turned real estate agent, is making new waves in Montauk. Despite an arrest, there’s even a reality TV show in the works. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vtLvgl

Tech We’re Using: The Technology Our West Africa Bureau Chief Relies On

Dionne Searcey says that even with sometimes spotty internet connectivity, West Africans have embraced smartphones and apps like WhatsApp and Skype. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xz1lnn

Tech Tip: Setting Up Your Own Email V.I.P. List

If you want to avoid overly checking your messages while on vacation, send your important correspondents to their own special mailbox and add alerts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wjSZBB

Kalanick’s Feud With Benchmark Goes to Arbitration for Now, Judge Rules

The ruling is a partial victory for Travis Kalanick, Uber’s former C.E.O., who has been sued by Benchmark, an investor in the ride-hailing company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wTt9Ws

Tech Fix: The Smartphone’s Future: It’s All About the Camera

The devices are poised to get smarter as advances are made in scanning 3-D objects like your face. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vKX9ih

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Kyra Sedgwick Reads ‘Our Joy Knows No Bounds, or Lanes’

On this week’s podcast, the “Ten Days in the Valley” star reads Ellen Graf’s essay about how love is a universal language, and driving is not. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vt2Q9x

Scouting Report: Where to Find Labor Day Weekend’s Best Sales

Plus, your last chance to buy goodies from the Costume Institute’s Comme des Garçons shop and a selection of rare vintage T-shirts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gs65r7

What Europe’s ‘Night Mayors’ Can Teach New York

The City Council is following Europe’s example with a new department devoted to life after dark. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iKrUT9

A Mystery Ball Where the Illuminati Have Cloven Hooves

Thirty partygoers board a bus bound for secret location and an immersive theater piece featuring a banquet, a naked swim and a plea for animal rights. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2woUkWa

A Catskills Art Scene Makes a Splash With Free Curry

Unclebrother, opened by Gavin Brown and Rirkrit Tiravanija in the town of Hancock, N.Y., is part restaurant, part art gallery. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x5qGrd

How ‘Doxxing’ Became a Mainstream Tool in the Culture Wars

Identifying extremist activists and revealing their personal information has become a bit of a sport on the internet. Some worry about mistakes and the permanent stigma of online shaming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2goXeGC

Google Critic Ousted From Think Tank Funded by the Tech Giant

When the New America Foundation praised a large fine levied on Google, the people behind the statement were exiled. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2whrJDy

‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees.

In an unusual partnership, Amazon and Microsoft are working together to extend the abilities of their voice-controlled digital assistants. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x39m6k

Inside Uber’s Choice of a New C.E.O.

Before Uber’s board chose Dara Khosrowshahi to be the company’s new chief, there were power plays, negotiations for more leverage and wild swings in support. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iG6xCB

There’s a Pizza Delivery in Ford’s Future, by Driverless Car

The automaker is showcasing its autonomous-vehicle technology with a trial of Domino’s deliveries in Ann Arbor, Mich. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wgx0vs

Melania Trump’s Quick Trip Around the Internet in High Heels

The first lady set off for Texas, but her shoes got all the attention. Here’s why. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wmanE8

On the Verge: Person to Know: A Nonconformist New Zealand Designer

Maggie Marilyn Hewitt is only a year out of college — and already her young brand has picked up an LVMH Prize nod. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x1Ppga

Up Next: Anwar Carrots Wants to Be the Martha Stewart of Street Wear

The 27-year-old style maven was one of the founders of Peas & Carrots International, and now has his own brand, Carrots. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wPS39H

The Sweet Spot: The Litter Box as Litmus Test: Can This Marriage Be Scooped?

A wife is concerned about having children with a husband who was controlling about her scooping style, then abandoned care of their cat entirely. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xKowKK

A Brief Guide to the Newer Reservation Apps

OpenTable is facing a stiff challenge from several rivals seeking to focus on special niches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vGB3gV

OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege.

Nearly 20 years after it changed the way we make restaurant reservations, the company and the new sector it created are still struggling. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iGsxx0

Home and Work: From a Beloved Children’s Boutique to a French Décor Store

After Bonpoint and Merci, Marie-France Cohen begins her third act with a new store called Démodé, which she’s running from her Paris home. Step inside. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vFW5fK

Tech Tip: Go Bold (or Italics) With Gmail Formatting Options

Google made it easy to hide the text-styling tool bar in the New Message window, but you can get it back quickly if you need it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wGg6Hz

Japan Wakes to a Text Message: Missile Approaching

An alert that roused people from sleep and interrupted the morning commute warned residents that North Korea had launched a missile. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vFvT4N

10 Tours to Turn Travelers Into Photographers

The boom in photo-sharing apps and technology means that we are all traveling with a camera in tow. Here are tour operators that tell us how to shoot. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2we1VIy

First Words: In Our Cynical Age, No One Fails Anymore — Everybody ‘Pivots’

From Silicon Valley to the White House, changing your narrative is as easy as announcing your intention to do so. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vnU3W6

Critical Shopper: Drake’s Will Make You Want to Dress Up

The British clothier, newly arrived in SoHo, is holding the line against athleisure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gmGiR7

DealBook: Apple’s Tim Cook Barnstorms for ‘Moral Responsibility’

Don’t expect him to become a politician, but the Apple C.E.O. sees gaps in governmental social policies that he believes companies like his are obliged to help fill. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wYDwr8

State of the Art: Uber’s C.E.O. Choice Faces a Question of Ambitions

Under its co-founder Travis Kalanick, Uber set out to revolutionize modern transportation. Its new C.E.O. may have a smaller, less risky vision. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wd61kk

With a Simple DNA Test, Family Histories Are Rewritten

Widespread DNA testing has shed light on the ancestry of millions of Americans. But these services have limitations, and the results can be uncertain. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wE9Xvk

Tech Tip: How to Avoid Phony Facebook Phone Lines

The social network does not offer help by telephone, so don’t get fooled by scammers claiming to provide personalized assistance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vlZAg2

Street Style: Afropunk

Next-level style at the 2017 Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xrXRmK

Uber’s C.E.O. Pick, Dara Khosrowshahi, Steps Into Brighter Spotlight

Mr. Khosrowshahi has many tasks ahead of him, including repairing Uber’s internal culture and preparing the company for a self-driving future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wj7eF5

With a Drop of Saliva, Family Histories Are Rewritten

Widespread DNA testing has shed light on the ancestry of millions of Americans. But these services have limitations, and the results can be uncertain. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vCWzmP

At the V.M.A.s, Is the Game of Costumes Over?

The good, the ridiculous, and the resonant on the red carpet and stage at this year’s award show from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wVweVo

Samsung’s Size Could Make It Tough to Keep Its Leader in Prison

The business empire’s sheer size, influence and importance to South Korea’s economy have helped its previous leaders avoid hefty prison terms. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wTKYUC

MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet 2017

See what Cardi B, Demi Lovato and more wore to one of the music industry’s biggest nights. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vjgdsH

State of the Art: So Trump Makes Spelling Errors. In the Twitter Age, Whoo Doesn’t?

In tweets, the president seems to spell poorly, and he’s been flogged for it. But there’s an argument to be made that the spelling police should relax a bit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2viKFDq

A Game You Can Control With Your Mind

A number of companies are working on ways to control machines simply with a thought. But they are likely to be met with skepticism. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w9u4QV

Uber’s C.E.O. Search Is Nearing a Decision

Meg Whitman, chief of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, was emerging as the most likely pick for C.E.O. as another candidate, Jeff Immelt, publicly withdrew. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vsZr6B

Uber’s Search for Chief Executive Nearing a Decision

Jeff Immelt, the former C.E.O. of General Electric and a final candidate for Uber’s top post, said Sunday he would not pursue the position. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wgkUAQ

As ‘Death to America’ Chants Lose Power, Iran Retools Propaganda With Rap Videos

Forced to adapt or fizzle out, the country’s propaganda machine has embraced the latest trends and technologies to appeal to the sensibilities of young Iranians. Watch some of the most popular. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xBl6dt

How to Make an American Fashion Brand (No Sewing Required!)

LPA, a year-old label by the Parsons dropout and bon vivant Lara Pia Arrobio, is beloved by Lena Dunham, Emily Ratajkowski and, yes, the Kardashians. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vpP2bL

The Look: One ‘Last Look’ at a Changing Street in Panama City

Rose Marie Cromwell, who has lived in Panama, returned to photograph life on Avenida Central, a busy street near the city's old town. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2w6qlDH

Scene Stealers: Rachel Zabar, Scion of Saul, Eschews Lox for Vintage Couture

Outfitting A-listers and dealing to archivists, the latest entrant into a small but fiercely competitive industry got her start at the caviar counter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wPMgjo

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Louise Linton’s social media controversy, Turkish brands stay resilient — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xzN4Gp

The Doorman at the Mudd Club Tells All

With his memoir “The Mudd Club,” Richard Boch revisits the punk rock venue that drew Bowie, Basquiat and a generation of downtown artists. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wFnO59

Tech Tip: Finding Software Classes at Any Hour

Dragon NaturallySpeaking software by Nuance may take some time to learn to use properly, but online training aids let you work on your own schedule. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vvZSMl

Britain Joins List of Countries Testing Autonomous Trucks

The trial is one of several around the world examining “platooning” technology, where small convoys of trucks move in concert, aiming to cut emissions and congestion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vw7CxO

Sex at Wesleyan: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t? An Alumna Asks

The students were not impressed by my Take Back the Night stories. “We don’t want to change one night, we want to change every night,” one told me. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2w52iFo

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Review: Apple’s Self-Driving Shift

Two New York Times reporters discuss the week’s biggest events in Silicon Valley and the broader technology world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vd1VK6

Vows: A Couple Well Aware of the Elephant in the Huppah

Dr. Marc Wallack, 72, and Cynthia Zhou, 27, knew their age difference was an issue for some. But they didn’t mind. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gaGIcW

The Getaway: Your Vacation: Printed, Framed and Delivered to Your Door

One-stop shops to print and frame your digital travel photos without the hassle, and at prices that won’t bust your budget. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vc4pby

Not a Single W.N.B.A. Star Has a Shoe Line to Call Her Own

Footwear gender equity remains stuck in the past with models from male stars, like Michael Jordan, dominating the market for women’s basketball shoes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gb2yNK

Samsung Heir Is Found Guilty of Corruption in Blockbuster Trial

A court in South Korea sentenced Lee Jae-yong to five years for bribery and embezzlement in a case that highlighted the power of the country’s corporate empires. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vlhMlL

Despite Turkish Strife, Fashion Brands Stay True to Istanbul

Turkey is in a state of turmoil, but many small fashion and lifestyle businesses remain upbeat and resilient in the face of uncertainty and unrest. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vuifBC

Modern Love: Are You There, Dad? It’s Me, Alice

After a 10-year-old girl tries to contact her recently deceased father by email, an unusual correspondence begins. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wDkPdu

Chinese National Arrested in Connection with U.S. Cyberattacks

The case is one of the first since a 2015 agreement between China and the United States to refrain from computer-related theft of industrial secrets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wLcDHl

Apple, Citing U.S. Sanctions, Removes Popular Apps in Iran

The American technology company has no official presence in Iran, but millions of Iranian iPhone users have relied on local apps that are now blocked. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vb8Sv4

After Charlottesville, Even Dating Apps Are Cracking Down on Hate

OKCupid and other dating sites are the latest tech companies to ban extremists. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xwHwMI

Amazon Plans to Lower Some Prices at Whole Foods

Amazon said that starting Monday, Whole Foods will offer lower prices on a “selection of best-selling staples across its stores, with much more to come.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iumonP

As Coding Boot Camps Close, the Field Faces a Reality Check

Successful schools, analysts say, will increasingly be the ones that expand their programs to suit the changing needs of employers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vjtvkZ

Social Q’s: When’s the Wedding? It Already Happened (Shh).

And: Longtime couple friends disappear without explanation after a spouse dies; letting the bugs in; keeping baby photos off social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2v9Ij9v

Tech Tip: Finding an Audio Assist on Your Smartphone

For those with hearing difficulties, your mobile device likely has ease-of-access features to help with notifications and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2v9EYrm

Common Sense: Disney, Ditching Netflix, Grabs a New Key to the Kingdom

With the disruption of cable and broadcast distribution, the company is betting that a direct-to-consumer model will be a new path to revenue growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w7JvaL

Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Clears Last Two Major Hurdles

The F.T.C. said that the acquisition would not harm competition. In addition, Whole Foods shareholders voted to approve the deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g7cmrT

Party Coverage: Scene City: Softball and Rescue Pets

Events were held last week for the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, East Hampton Artists and Writers, and the New-York Historical Society. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xtT03s

Uber, Mired in Corporate Scandals, Sees Uptick in Bookings

The privately held ride-hailing company on Wednesday disclosed that its business jumped and that its losses narrowed to $645 million in the second quarter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2irvBxb

Tech Tip: Recognizing (and Rebelling Against) Robocalls

Spammers and scammers increasingly find new ways to fool you into picking up a cellphone call, so be on guard. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xdWBmW

Browsing: Fall Forecast: 4 Trends to Shop Now

Where to find velvet, corsets and the season's hottest hue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wFQhqN

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Nico Tortorella Reads ‘Learning to Embrace Sexuality’s Gray Areas’

On this week’s podcast, the “Younger” actor reads Adam Lundquist’s essay about the clarity he finds after a chance encounter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2g5R11O

Ask The Wirecutter: Why Leasing a Smartphone May Be Better Than Buying One

Don’t want to spend $700 on the latest smartphone? Leasing one can keep you up-to-date on the newest phone models, with other benefits besides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g6PzfF

Mastermind or Naïf? Samsung Heir’s Fate Hinges on the Question

Jay Y. Lee, heir to the Samsung empire, faces a verdict in a bribery trial that has riveted South Korea and put a focus on his management style. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wyyGlf

Tech Fix: Dear iPhone: Here’s Why We’re Still Together After 10 Years

With the introduction of new iPhones on the horizon, a look at many of the reasons that Apple’s smartphone has kept us in its grip for the last decade. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vfl4XU

Samsung Takes Extra Safety Steps With New Galaxy Note Smartphone

After killing the troubled Galaxy Note 7 last year over safety issues, Samsung is taking precautions to make the Note 8 resistant to exploding. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2isjujw

In the ’90s, We Had ‘Friends.’ Now They Call It Co-Living.

With perks like terrarium-building and bar crawls, a number of housing developments are accommodating young, single professionals eager to socialize. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2velU78

State of the Art: A Hunt for Ways to Disrupt the Work of Online Radicalization

There are similarities between how Islamists and white nationalists operate online, researchers said. Those can be used to limit recruitment’s reach. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2v4K9Zn

Adventures in Co-Living

Using architecture, design and so-called community programming, co-living aims to push people together. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vnKxgO

Google and Walmart Partner With Eye on Amazon

The companies are working together to keep pace in the race for online shoppers. They hope a transition to voice technology will help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wwTqKb

Apple Scales Back Its Ambitions for a Self-Driving Car

The tech giant was going to build its own self-driving car. Now it is sticking to the underlying technology and testing it in an employee shuttle service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g2KCom

YouTube Removes Videos Showing Atrocities in Syria

In an effort to purge the video platform of extremist propaganda, YouTube has inadvertently removed content that could be used in potential war crimes prosecutions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2v2S7lM

Boîte: Smokers Are Welcome at This Upper East Side Bar

Sugar East, a “Mad Men”-style speakeasy, lets patrons light up indoors, thanks to a grandfathered tobacco license. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vbF3qf

Hollywood Image-Makers Work Their Magic on U.F.C. Brawlers

The entertainment-industry powerhouse WME/IMG is trying to make a violent sport more presentable. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wBnVOi

The Sweet Spot: My Boyfriend’s Gaining Weight. I Feel Shallow for Caring.

We were madly in love and planning to get married. But lately I’ve been doubting my physical attraction to him. Is this reasonable, or self-sabotage? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vlUmfk

Identity Thieves Hijack Cellphone Accounts to Go After Virtual Currency

So-called phone porting attacks are exposing a vulnerability that could be exploited against anybody with valuable emails or other digital files. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xlUAVl

Tech Tip: Tunneling Though the Internet on Vacation

A virtual private network will not keep you safe from every online danger, but a good one can help protect your personal data when you’re traveling. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wAM8V5

Out There: A Reverie for the Voyager Probes, Humanity’s Calling Cards

Launched 40 years ago, the spacecraft have sailed beyond the solar system, artifacts of a civilization that may be gone before they’re found. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2winf0F

In Marrakesh, a New Museum Celebrates Yves Saint Laurent

In October, a 43,000 square-foot building will open with many of the designer’s most famous pieces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x70Mkv

A Birkin Bag in the Box Is Worth a Lifetime of Debt

At New York Loan Company, an upscale pawnshop, clients use designer handbags like credit cards. One reason to hold on to the packaging. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vj0nt9

Skin Deep: Is This Treatment the Cure for Hair Loss?

Harklinikken, a Danish company with an extract to fight hair loss, has come to the United States, where it is aggressively opening clinics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uZjzB4

Tech Tip: Expanding the Windows Start Menu

If you miss the expansive Start screen introduced in Windows 8 (and retired shortly thereafter), you can revive it in Windows 10. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fZd4XW

Front Burner: New App Tracks What’s In Season From Coast to Coast

The Seasonal Food Guide tracks the seasonality of fruits and vegetables around the country. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vi8eai

Party Coverage: Scene City: Books, Photos and Animals

Benefits were held for the East Hampton Library, Guild Hall and Veterinarians International. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uZc3pH

Crowded TV Marketplace Gets Ready for Three Tech Giants

The arrival of Apple, Facebook and Google means that the hypercompetitive world of scripted TV is going to become even more ferocious. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vVzrBB

Another Variation on the Selfie: Get Ready for the Elfie

Pointed ears are not just for Spock anymore. The popularity of “Lord of the Rings” has given rise to latex prosthetics and even surgical modification. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xjsvxE

On Technology: How Hate Groups Forced Online Platforms to Reveal Their True Nature

Internet companies annexed much of our public sphere, playacting as little democracies — a charade they gave up last week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uYklyd

Foiling, a Pastime Worthy of Silicon Valley

August 20, 2017

Using technology developed for high-end boats, San Francisco Bay craftsmen and technologists have become pioneers in a sport that flies above the waves. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uVELrj

They’re Trying to Sue a White Supremacist. First He Must Be Found.

August 20, 2017

Andrew Anglin, founder of the neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer, is accused of online harassment in a lawsuit. Serving him papers has been a daunting task. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x3riv3

Wreckage of U.S.S. Indianapolis, Lost for 72 Years, Is Found in the Pacific

August 20, 2017

A search team led by Paul G. Allen, a founder of Microsoft, found the Navy cruiser, whose sinking is among the worst disasters in American naval history. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vUmat1

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Apple’s Big Media Bet and More Uber Drama

Two Times reporters discuss the latest events of the technology world, focusing this week on Apple, Uber and how tech companies took action against neo-Nazis. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wbYOld

The Look: Sunday Best in Harlem and Brooklyn

"I wanted to retrace my roots growing up in Omaha and going to from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vb2WgN

Who Needs the Hamptons When You Have the Parker House?

Open since 1878, this seaside manse has become party central for a large group of Snapchatting, shot-chugging 20-somethings. It also serves lunch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x0A7WA

Cultural Studies: 20 Years After Diana’s Death, a Happier Ending Imagined

In an age of alternative facts, “fan fiction” about celebrities (living and dead) has become more popular. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vMrL6b

Judge Says Waymo Can Tell Jurors That Uber Withheld Evidence

A new ruling in a bitter legal battle over the future of driverless car technology could hurt Uber when the case goes to trial. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wYwr7z

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

How to take care of your clothes, the rebranding of the Bronx — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2waDzAe

Infosys Chief Quits After Battle With Founders

Vishal Sikka’s departure from the Indian technology giant comes just months after a similar struggle at the top of the Tata Group, a powerful conglomerate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uYaRyP

Trilobites: Taking Photos Won’t Take You Out of the Moment, Study Suggests

Tempted to grab that once-in-a-lifetime eclipse snapshot? Feel free: Taking pictures helps people engage with and remember experiences more deeply, according to new research. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vONKrH

Tech Tip: Finding Your iPad Backup Files

If you opt to skip the cloud when it comes to backing up your iOS devices, you can store and manage the files through iTunes on your computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wY1mAX

Vows: Coping With Depression as Love Wins the Day

After suicidal thoughts put an Episcopal-priest-to-be into the hospital, a fellow seminarian came to realize how much he loved her. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2v7cXLS

At Home With...: Mary Stuart Masterson, Actress and Beekeeper

Thirty years after starring in the John Hughes movie “Some Kind of Wonderful,” she’s starting a production studio in the Hudson Valley of New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vIK2BG

Modern Love: Married to a Mystery Man

A woman comes to the conclusion that it’s not a lack of love that ends long-term relationships; it’s a lack of curiosity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ibwGsS

For Uber, a Quiet Investor Becomes a Sudden Thorn

Benchmark, a venerable Silicon Valley start-up investor, is caught in a bitter public brawl with Uber’s co-founder, Travis Kalanick. It’s an unusual position for the firm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2v6uW5a

Market Report: Eight Working Tote Bags for Fall

This season, oversize carryalls with subtle details and shapely construction are practical magic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2v6gPwR

Inside Jun Takahashi’s World — and Studio

How the shoot and story came together with the enigmatic Japanese designer of Undercover. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uN5O8n

Jun Takahashi, the Sorcerer of Fashion

The Japanese designer has developed a singular, theatrical vision. T goes inside his strange, beautiful world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2w6ujx0

Social Q’s: The Sex Partner Who Refuses to Share His Saturday Night

And: picking up the dinner tab for traveling friends; revealing a case of PTSD to one’s boss; and feeling competitive with a married, pregnant sister. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uUiFle

Sharp Men’s Wear Silhouettes, Tailored for the Female Form

We photographed the season’s crisp shirting and men’s-style suiting for the cover of T’s new Women’s Fashion issue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vMus6c

A 2:15 Alarm, 2 Trains and a Bus Get Her to Work by 7 A.M.

Like many in the housing-starved San Francisco region, Sheila James has moved far inland, gaining affordable space at the price of a brutal commute. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x87Qg6

Tech Tip: Creating PDF Files on Your Phone

Recent versions of the Android and iOS mobile operating systems let you make your own PDF files from emails, web pages and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vLTG4L

As Alibaba’s Profit Surges, Its Shares Catch Up With U.S. Online Giants’

Investors are beginning to value the e-commerce giant and Tencent, its rival, on par with Facebook and Amazon as their sway in China grows. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wSQmES

Encounters: From Reality Star to Rapper: Cardi B Makes Her Money Move

The “regular degular schmegular girl from the Bronx,” whose “Bodak Yellow” is this summer’s rap anthem, prepares for a hometown show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x7m80i

Hackers Briefly Take Over HBO Twitter Accounts

Although the damage appeared limited to a few taunting posts, it came after a string of deeper, but apparently unrelated, breaches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2whK587

Scouting Report: Savor the Last of Summer With a Little Shopping

Customize your Levi’s at Macy’s, shop new products at the beauty trade show, pick up a cool (and deeply discounted) bikini, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2v3CG88

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Cynthia Nixon Reads ‘Dear Dad: We’ve Been Gay for a Really Long Time’

On this week’s podcast, the “Sex and the City” actress reads Mary Alice Hostetter’s essay about the coming-out letters she and her brother sent to their conservative father. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uK0d2t

The Rebranding of the Bronx

A cadre of homegrown artists, designers and entrepreneurs are giving the South Bronx an image transplant. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vEHOTT

The New South Bronx

The area that gave rise to hip-hop being celebrated by a clutch of entrepreneurs, real estate developers and, inevitably, the fashion tribes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wRdwf8

Browsing: 5 Easy Ways to Take Your Wardrobe From Summer to Fall

These transitional pieces impart freshness to a late-season look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vEAtDK

Using YouTube as an Accelerant for Video Games

Getting YouTubers or Twitch streamers to share their thoughts on a new game can have a powerful effect on its success. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x4UUHy

Tech We’re Using: The Technology Our Personal Finance Columnist Trusts His Money With

The Times’s Your Money columnist on his favorite finance apps, the gadgets he would love to dream into existence and his Spotify singalong sessions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vElmKq

China’s Online Giants Back $12 Billion Deal to Shake Up State Firm

Tencent and Alibaba are among private companies that will take stakes in China Unicom, as part of an effort to overhaul bloated state-run companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vJuQT4

Meet the Creator of Beyoncé’s Crown From the ‘7/11’ Video

Laura Wass’s other designs include the headpiece from the cover of Childish Gambino’s last album and bracelets favored by Erykah Badu. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2waLeiH

In Ukraine, a Malware Expert Who Could Blow the Whistle on Russian Hacking

For the first time, an actual witness has emerged in the hack of the Democratic National Committee, and he has been interviewed by the F.B.I. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uI17fS

Fiat Chrysler Joins BMW in Race to Make Self-Driving Cars

The alliance, which also includes Intel and Mobileye, could help Fiat Chrysler catch up in new technologies and fend off competitors from Silicon Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2v1KSWl

A Chinese Video Game Rakes in Cash — and Draws Young Rule Breakers

Amid political pressure, Tencent’s popular Honor of Kings added limits on how long young people can play, but fake accounts and other workarounds have proliferated. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w1xeY3

Tech Tip: Getting Microsoft Word to Call You by Your Real Name

If you find that Microsoft Office programs have grabbed the wrong name to use for your document comments, you can correct the record. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uP8o9G

State of the Art: A Start-Up Suggests a Fix to the Health Care Morass

Aledade, a tech start-up, is working to reduce health care costs while improving care. The results are on view at two medical practices in southeast Kansas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fKJNjG

Microsoft Teaches Autonomous Gliders to Make Decisions on the Fly

Microsoft is building gliders that adapt to surprises. The goal is to teach autonomous vehicles of all sorts to deal with uncertainty the way humans do. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x342wC

Can Artificial Intelligence Fly a Plane?

Microsoft is building an autonomous glider guided by artificial intelligence, part of an effort to help machines make decisions when faced with uncertainty. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i4aCQB

The Shift: This Was the Alt-Right’s Favorite Chat App. Then Came Charlottesville.

Discord, a chat app for video game players, became a digital home for the alt-right before deciding to ban their chat rooms on Monday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vGgId4

‘Hamilton’ Tries New Sales Method to Battle Bots and Scalpers

The show is the third on Broadway to declare that it will use Verified Fan, the Ticketmaster technology that scrutinizes potential ticket buyers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vYrVsm

Uber Agrees to Privacy Audits in Settlement With F.T.C.

The ride-sharing giant agreed to strong privacy scrutiny after a federal investigation into its data protections. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i29WeH

The New Punk Look: Lacy and Colorful

Traditional leather is replaced by vibrant hues and very visible underpinnings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vZcmAo

Critical Shopper: Tom Ford, Where the Rich and Famous Go to Look Rich and Famous

Other retailers experiment, but this designer has found a style that works for him: unapologetically expensive. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vBmcrd

Justice Dept. Demands Data on Visitors to Anti-Trump Website, Sparking Fight

A web hosting firm is fighting a sweeping search warrant for information about visitors to an anti-Trump website used to organize inauguration protests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wN4QGB

Party Coverage: Scene City: Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys and Justin Timberlake Perform at Apollo Theater Party

Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock and Rashida Jones were at the annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit, but it was news from Virginia that dominated. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fJhBOt

The Sweet Spot: Sometimes It’s Hard to Accept That the Kids Are All Right

A mother worries that her daughter’s live-in boyfriend, though funny and personable, is manipulative, materialistic and ignoring the biological clock. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vFOsaC

Tech Tip: Pinpointing Your Whereabouts on Twitter

Twitter strips the geographic data from the photos you add to your posts, but you can always volunteer to share your location. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uLfo7H

The Great Crystal Boom of 2017

How did crystals go from a New Age curiosity to ubiquitous accessory in the luxury wellness world? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wKvWhB

Bella Hadid, a Covered-Up Cover Star for Vogue Arabia

The supermodel was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld, five months after her big sister Gigi was on the magazine’s debut issue. She, too, is causing a stir. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i0D2uR

Pandora, After Shakeup, Picks New C.E.O.

Roger Lynch, the chief of the video streaming service Sling TV, will be the new chief executive and president of the struggling internet radio giant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wYBvIf

Party Coverage: Scene City: Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams Performed at Apollo in the Hamptons

The benefit at Ronald Perelman’s Wainscott estate was a hot ticket. Guests included Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Chris Rock and Rashida Jones. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wY7DMi

GoDaddy Severs Ties With Daily Stormer After Charlottesville Article

The neo-Nazi website had published a highly derogatory article about Heather Heyer, a Virginia woman who was fatally run over during the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w7xcx9

On Beauty: The Familiar Promise of Health and Happiness in a Bottle

Suddenly, just like during the 19th and 20th centuries, beauty products aim to cleanse not just our bodies, but our souls as well. But why? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wJ1hkx

Tech Tip: Safely Snapping the Sun’s Disappearing Act

If you want to capture your own images of next week’s solar eclipse, be sure to protect your eyes and your camera first. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w3Rb0O

Seeking Greater Global Power, China Looks to Robots and Microchips

The country’s effort to take a lead in the technologies of the future, often with the help of foreign companies, is the likely subject of a United States trade investigation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fFZ45v

How A.I. Is Creating Building Blocks to Reshape Music and Art

Project Magenta, a team at Google, is crossbreeding sounds from different instruments based on neural networks and building networks that can draw. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fERI1T

How a Conservative TV Giant Is Ridding Itself of Regulation

The Sinclair Broadcast Group and the Trump administration’s F.C.C. chief see eye-to-eye on the need to unleash television. Both are reaping big rewards. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w2odOT

Opinion: Google Doesn’t Want What’s Best for Us

America has held a largely romantic view of the tech industry that is at odds with reality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uxNbVM

Skin Deep: Salma Hayek Isn’t Trying to Fool Anyone

Why she doesn’t color her hair or follow a strict diet. And: her favorite D.I.Y. face cleanser. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fEvNZ0

Uber Board Considers 3 Investment Offers to Buy Company’s Shares

Even as the ride-hailing service’s future remains unclear, Uber’s board has debated three investment offers that could affect the company’s power structure. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uDW1xq

EBay’s Founder Has a New Idea: Build a Dairy in Hawaii

Kauai residents who object are teaming up with owners of resorts that line the island’s famous beaches to try to block the dairy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uBcfv9

The Shift: The Messy, Confusing Future of TV? It’s Here

August 13, 2017

We’ve rushed headlong into a hyper-fragmented mess, with a jumble of on-demand services that, added up, cost more and often offer less than the old cable bundle. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uTxvY6

Teaching A.I. Systems to Behave Themselves

August 13, 2017

As philosophers and pundits worry that artificial intelligence will one day harm the world, some researchers are working on ways to lower the risks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2w45PEb

Bits: Mike’s and Katie’s Week in Tech: Uber Infighting and the Google Memo

Two Times reporters discuss the latest events of the technology world, focusing this week on the many controversies spreading across Silicon Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uAat9x

Vows: She’s 98. He’s 94. They Met at the Gym.

“Age doesn’t mean a damn thing to me or to Gert,” the groom said. “We don’t see it as a barrier. We still do what we want to do in life.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wOmIQs

Emotional Intelligence: Tech’s Damaging Myth of the Loner Genius Nerd

In truth, interpersonal skills like collaboration, communication and empathy are vital to career success in technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fAiY1F

Silicon Valley Now Has Its Own Populist Pundit

Steve Hilton, a tech entrepreneur who was an adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain, is Fox News’s first host in the liberal region. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wRSBb2

The Look: Hong Kong’s Cinematic Style

“I wanted to capture photos that were cinematic because I am very inspired by the cinema of Hong Kong,” said the photographer An Rong Xu, who visited Hong Kong this spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vYsgvt

Trump Tower, a Home for Celebrities and Charlatans

Michael Jackson lived in Donald J. Trump’s gleaming Midtown edifice. So have gamblers, a disgraced dictator, a Ponzi schemer and a stock huckster. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wS2AwU

Silicon Valley Now Has Its Own Populist Pundit

Steve Hilton, a tech entrepreneur who was an adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain, is Fox News’s first host in the liberal region. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wRSBb2

A Crisis Forces Google to Uphold Its Values While Fostering Debate

Employees are encouraged to speak up in online forums, but those forums have become heated over an internal memo that questioned the role of women in tech. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vZ5cvB

Kalanick Loyalists Move to Force Benchmark Off Uber’s Board

The investors, led by the venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar, demanded the change after Benchmark, a major Uber shareholder, sued Travis Kalanick, the former C.E.O. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vNDkuK

To Fit Into Silicon Valley, Wear These Wool Shoes

Silicon Valley has gone through many shoe style trends, including Crocs and Vibrams. Now it’s Allbirds, the wool shoe that techies love to wear. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vu4GUd

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

John Currin’s painting on the cover of Vogue, the season’s best black party dresses — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vMSY9M

To Fit Into Silicon Valley, Wear These Wool Shoes

Silicon Valley has gone through many shoe style trends, including Crocs and Vibrams. Now it’s Allbirds, the wool shoe that techies love to wear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vu4GUd

In China, Facebook Tests the Waters With a Stealth App

The social media giant has quietly authorized the release of a Chinese version of its Moments app, a highly unusual move that raises transparency questions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uw3RNy

Tech Tip: Taking Your Data Plan to a New iPad

If you have a cellular data plan you’d like to bring along from your old tablet, you might be able to move it yourself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uvNPD5

If Missiles Are Headed to Guam, Here Is What Could Stop Them

Both the United States and Japan have several systems designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles. But they are far from infallible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fwsxih

Modern Love: Four Castaways Make a Family

In adopting three foster children, a woman with a fraught past of her own makes “a decision to love.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uLX2Cy

Google Cancels Employee Meeting Because of Harassment Fears

The company planned to hold an all-hands meeting to discuss the firing of an employee who wrote a contentious memo about gender diversity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wztDOn

‘Thought Bullies’ or Right Move: A Divide Over James Damore Firing

Readers debated the firing of Mr. Damore, a Google engineer who wrote a memo about why he thought there are so few women working in the tech industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fvNOZc

Snap Stumbles Through Another Disappointing Quarter

The company did little to ease concerns about its future, posting financial results that missed Wall Street expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vrDOUS

Party Coverage: Scene City: Polo and Surfing in the Hamptons

Benefits were held last week for the Robin Hood Foundation, Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Southampton Hospital. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ut5onm

Uber Investor Sues Travis Kalanick for Fraud

Benchmark, the venture capital firm that is one of Uber’s biggest investors, sued Mr. Kalanick in an attempt to remove him from the ride-hailing company’s board. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wMK49d

Social Q’s: How Do I Get Invited to My Boyfriend’s Thanksgiving?

Also, an annoyingly self-deprecating co-worker, a constantly canceling sister-in-law, and a young neighbor defying gender norms (or just playing). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vIzPpB

State of the Unions: Twenty Years of ‘Marital Blitz’

“Happily-ever-after doesn’t exist,” Suki John says. But resilience and realism will get you through. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vRYI2B

What Does New ’80s-Inspired Workwear Say About Women — and Power?

A writer considers fall’s modest and voluminous silhouettes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vmIexY

Apple’s App Store in China, Long a Moneymaker, Faces Scrutiny

A complaint from developers about restrictive rules is the latest challenge for the American company in one of its most important foreign markets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vSe4mQ

Tech Tip: Turning Down the Volume for Young Ears

Software settings or special headphones can protect children’s hearing from gadgets that play too loudly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wLMOn7

Your Instagram Posts May Hold Clues to Your Mental Health

From the colors in photos to the filters chosen, Instagram users with a history of depression present the world differently, a study suggests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vSmfAu

In Protest, Artist in Germany Re-Purposes Hate Speech From Twitter

An Israeli-German artist fed up with racist, anti-Semitic slurs on Twitter throws them back at the social media giant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wJemto

Stefano Ricci, Clothier to the 0.001 Percent

A luxury men’s wear brand favored by oligarchs and oil scions is taking its $2,000 crocodile-skin baseball caps to new stores in Miami and Las Vegas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vQcMJ9

Encounters: Elizabeth Olsen, Cooking Onscreen and Off

The actress has two new movies out, and plays a superhero in the next “Avengers” installment. But what she really wants to do is shave truffles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wvHEMI

Facebook Introduces a Dedicated Home for Videos

The world’s largest social network is trying to coax its two billion monthly users to stay around and watch more videos. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2urPup6

Answering Your Questions About the Controversial Google Memo

In a Facebook Live conversation, two technology reporters discussed and responded to questions about a Google engineer’s anti-diversity memo. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uq2z6N

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Betty Gilpin Reads ‘A Lost Child, but Not Mine’

On this week’s podcast, the “GLOW” actress reads Kassi Underwood’s story of abortion, regret and coveting an ex’s child. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uHGzQ5

The Shift: The Alt-Right Finds a New Enemy in Silicon Valley

Tech platforms like Google, Airbnb and PayPal are battling with far-right activists, who accuse them of censoring their ideas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wuFOfb

Party Coverage: Scene City: Eva Longoria, Victoria Justice and Grandmaster Flash at the Fashion Accessories Dinner

The annual A.C.E. Awards ceremony for fashion accessories was held Monday at Cipriani 42nd Street. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uHbjRb

Party Coverage: Scene City: Where Accessories Take Center Stage

The annual A.C.E. Awards ceremony for fashion accessories was held Monday at Cipriani 42nd Street. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wIYU0p

Entrepreneurship: Heart and Asthma Monitors? There’s an App for That

Start-ups by young Berkeley engineers are marketing devices for home use that will help heart patients and asthmatic children manage their conditions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vkcidD

Ask The Wirecutter: Was That an Intruder or a Pet? The Security Cams That Can Tell

The Wirecutter tested several internet-connected security cameras to determine which are the best ones to be mounted outside your home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2uGVOIR

Anger Rooms Are All the Rage. Timidly, We Gave One a Whack.

Who needs a therapist when you can pay to hurl crockery and shatter TV screens with bats and crowbars, with or without your beloved? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2uqbMI3

Browsing: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Summer T-Shirt

Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to pin down. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ftAnsT

Tech Tip: Converting Pictures Into Words You Can Process

Optical-character recognition software can transform manuscript images into text files you can edit, but pay close attention to the results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2up2Y9u

A Fine Pairing: Printed Dresses and Classic Diamonds

They're one nice match. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vNZfBN

The Season’s Most Elegant Black Dresses

When paired with tough boots or crisp shirting, these pieces can carry you through the fall season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wEZ7BL

By Buying Mobileye, Intel Jumps Firmly Into Driverless Car Race

The chip giant gains new prominence in the race to make autonomous vehicles part of everyday life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hI2EfS

The Culture Wars Have Come to Silicon Valley

After Google fired an engineer who wrote an anti-diversity manifesto, the tech industry is under the microscope for penalizing dissenting opinions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vkleha

Contentious Memo Strikes Nerve Inside Google and Out

The memo, written by a Google engineer who was later fired, enraged diversity advocates and also served as a rallying cry for conservatives and the alt-right. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2un0sAj

Up Next: An Art Adviser Known for His Gilded Touch

Lawrence Van Hagen runs an art advisory with his mother and is the curator behind the “What’s Up” exhibition. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fqpJD2

Tech Tip: Protecting Your Accounts by Text or App

Setting up two-factor authentication for your online accounts means a little extra work but more security, and you have more than one way to do it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ulGDFN

The Sweet Spot: How to Become a Writer? Start Writing

The creative impulse is driven not by personal or professional history, but uninhibited curiosity: the capacity to play around without judgment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vJKRdG

Impossible Burger’s ‘Secret Sauce’ Highlights Challenges of Food Tech

The start-up is finding out what happens when a fast-moving venture capital business runs into the staid world of government regulation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vhsI4y

Me Time: Is the Best Pedicure in New York Worth $85?

Our columnist weighs a medical pedicure with a hefty price tag against an elevated but affordable salon chain. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ukh247

Google Fires Engineer Who Wrote Memo Questioning Women in Tech

The employee, who confirmed his firing, argued in the memo that the gender gap among high-tech employees was due in part to biological differences. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2veoYml

On the Runway: Walmart Heirs Snap Up Rapha, the British Bikewear Brand

Steuart and Tom Walton, grandsons of the Walmart founder, have taken a majority stake in the company, which makes style-conscious cycling clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vdmg05

A Big Fall Look That’s a Little Bit Country

City boots with a cowboy twang are perfect partners for ’70s-inspired wool trousers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2vILq8e

Tech Tip: Speaking Up to Windows 10

If you’d rather dictate instead of type, and talk instead of click, check out the speech-recognition tools in Microsoft’s operating system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2vcbCqt

As Samsung Executive Awaits Verdict, Company Surges

But experts say it is still an open question whether the South Korean manufacturing giant has a clear strategy to carry it into the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2flFcV0

Sprint, Looking to Get Bigger to Survive, Weighs Deal-Making