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A reader with chronic pain and mild depression takes medication that interferes with erotic desire, but still wants an intimate relationship. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lBVLi3

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Eric Schmidt at Hulaween Benefit

The annual gala for the New York Restoration Project took place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z3VZBY

List of Five: Josh Hutcherson of ‘The Hunger Games’ Keeps His Wardrobe Basic

The 25-year-old actor, who stars in Hulu’s “Future Man,” prefers T-shirts and baseball caps. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zmOrgr

Matcha? Manicures? Fenty? It’s the Dawn of a New Century 21

Generations of bargain hunters have made the pilgrimage to Century 21. Now, with a new millennial-friendly space, it’s going for their grandchildren. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gRpGh9

Pulse: Mr Porter’s New Private Label (and Getting Cozy Indoors)

As the temperature drops, brave the outdoors with a warm sweater or durable coat. Or stay toasty indoors with Swedish sheets and Mediterranean scents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iiGfmA

What to Watch for as Facebook, Twitter and Google Executives Testify on Capitol Hill

All three tech companies admitted ahead of hearings that Russia’s use of their platforms to sway the American electorate was bigger than previously acknowledged. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zl5sb4

Four Questions: A TriBeCa Store With Built-In P.R. Buzz

180 the Store showcases brands represented by the public relations firm Williamson, which happens to live upstairs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xG1KnG

Life as a Runway: What 8 Golfers and Fans Wore to the Presidents Club

Yes, there were lots of polo shirts and khakis. But there were also star-spangled shoes and Gucci sneakers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z5UBkg

Tech Tip: How to Get Cortana’s Undivided Attention

Microsoft’s virtual assistant can answer to anybody who says its name, but you can train the program to take most of its orders from your voice. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gYUoJ9

U.S. Investor Pushes for Change at Chinese Tech Giant

An American hedge fund has started a proxy fight against Sina, an unusual move that could shine a light on corporate governance in China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yiRXZe

Unbuttoned: Paul Manafort’s Shopping Sprees Hit Home

Clothes maketh the man but they can also bringeth him down. The indictment of the former Trump campaign manager indicated that he spent about $1.3 million in New York and Beverly Hills. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zlxhzQ

Burberry Says Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey to Leave

Mr. Bailey had been responsible for transforming the company from a local heritage label to a global fashion powerhouse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yYRnzn

Samsung Unveils New Management to Quell Leadership Crisis

The South Korean tech giant announced a fresh slate of top executives on the same day it reported record profits for the second straight quarter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xDSmRu

How to Fix Facebook? We Asked 9 Experts

Technologists, academics, politicians and journalists suggested ways to improve Facebook — as a product, a company or both. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yg1U9L

The Freshest Astros Haircuts in Houston

We know the most valuable players. But who are the most valuable barbers of the World Series? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yYpbwx

Skin Deep: Alicia Silverstone’s Very Green Beauty Routine

The actress likes products that are completely natural and vegan. And “they also have to smell great and work great,” she says. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yhSpqC

The Shift: In Self-Driving Race, Waymo Sets Its Own Terms

Waymo, the self-driving vehicle unit of Alphabet, showed its latest advances at Castle, its test track in California’s Central Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z0AnZv

As Apple and Facebook Chiefs Visit, Xi Jinping Vows Deeper Reform

Newly elevated to Mao-like status, the Chinese president held court before wealthy and influential executives from his country and the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2luxTNq

Russian Influence Reached 126 Million Through Facebook Alone

Facebook and Google disclosed more about the scope of Russian agents’ use of their platforms in the 2016 election as they prepare for hearings before Congress. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gMVL9Y

Adults in Halloween Costumes

These costumed New Yorkers — or are they? — got a jump on the action this weekend. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zSn4aq

Expectant Fathers Go Mildly Wild During Their ‘Daddymoons’

Taking adventure trips that might be too ambitious with a small baby; or playing golf in Scotland; or just reprising the bachelor party in Las Vegas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hnZGL2

On Time: A Watch Brand by and for Millennials

Mvmt, a watch start-up in Los Angeles, caters to 20-somethings who grew up in the smartphone age. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zRghha

Confirm or Deny: Jason Blum

The “Get Out” producer loves musicals. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zRUtBO

With ... Jason Blum: In the Time of Trump, a Horror-Movie Maker Rules Hollywood

“I think ‘Get Out’ did four times the business it would have done if Hillary had been president,” says Jason Blum, also producer of “Happy Death Day.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z4PVv5

Tech Tip: Power Up Your Phone by Hand or by Sun

When the power goes out with bad weather, disasters or other events, hand-cranked chargers or solar-powered solutions can keep your battery going. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zjsZsQ

Encounters: Rostam Batmanglij, Formerly of Vampire Weekend, Gets Lost in Brooklyn

The musician and producer wandered through his old neighborhood and talked about his new album, “Half-Light.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yYlp6a

Sculptural Accessories That Are True to Form

This season’s sinuous jewelry bends with the body and gleams against the skin. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gNF9i8

The Shift: Forget Washington. Facebook’s Problems Abroad Are Far More Disturbing.

As the social media giant grows in the developing world, its platform is being used to spread misinformation and incite violence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z0MJQS

Tech Fix: The iPhone X Arrives Friday. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Unlike past models, Apple’s first premium iPhone will probably be particularly hard to get — and it might not even be right for you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iLR98n

Mark Warner: Tech Millionaire Who Became Tech’s Critic in Congress

The Democratic senator from Virginia is emblematic of the shifting politics for big technology companies, which face congressional hearings this week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iM9MJ1

What Virtual Reality Can Teach a Driverless Car

October 29, 2017

Self-driving vehicles have taken to the roads in a number of cities. They are also training inside computerized simulations of those communities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zhnzyf

Virtual Reality Gets Naughty

With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing to others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zLGXjb

Virtual Reality Gets Naughty

With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing to others. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zLGXjb

Future Tense: Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse

The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hhtPf1

The Look: Is Fall Dead?

Daniel Arnold’s photographs showcase the season's identity crisis. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yaZauj

Future Tense: Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse

The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hhtPf1

Hearing Amazon’s Footsteps, the Health Care Industry Shudders

While Amazon appears interested in exploring the pharmacy business, the questions are when they would make the move, and in what direction. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zci9oq

At Facebook, Hand-Wringing Over a Fix for Fake Content

As pressure grows on the social media giant, there are no easy answers to dealing with posts that get promoted by its many users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iFv1fQ

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Terry Richardson, a textile designer’s calming life — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iagp42

A War of Words Puts Facebook at the Center of Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis

Human rights advocates say the company should be doing more to combat misinformation and hateful language on the site. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zccH53

Britain Says North Korea Was Behind Cyberattack on Health Service

The minister of security said several countries had pinpointed the source of the attack that wreaked havoc on the N.H.S. and other global institutions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iFWcqA

Up Next: An Artist and Hostess Who Calls Herself an Alt-Kardashian

The transgender club fixture is a host of the downtown Glam party and leads a ragtag crew of “Kardasians.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gP8Rau

Party Coverage: Scene City: ‘Hair’ Turns 50

Galas were held last week for the Public Theater, Americans for the Arts, Save the Children and the American Ballet Theater. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zKWvUq

Modern Love: Is There Something Odd About Being Single?

In a society that rewards marriage, a woman asks why the single life should have to be condemned, even by the Supreme Court, as one of loneliness. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iFDgs0

Tech Tip: How to Stop Waking Up the iPhone

Recent iPhone models include a “Raise to Wake” setting that can be useful, but if you worry about battery life, you can turn if off. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gP56lh

‘Terry Richardson Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg’

As fashion magazines and brands distance themselves from the photographer, insiders say the problem is a lot bigger than one man. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iEqlGT

It’s Always Fishnets Season Somewhere

The sex worker, as presented in popular culture, is exerting a strong influence on the looks you may want to wear now. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ySh0PP

In the Air: When Rough Meets Refined

In praise of the sparks that fly when opposite textures come together. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zcDIoO

Critic’s Notebook: Politicians Are Bad at Podcasting

New podcasts hosted by lawmakers put them in a quasi-journalistic role. They do not fare well. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2he4rXy

How Floyd Mayweather Helped Two Young Guys From Miami Get Rich

Celebrity endorsements are helping start-ups raise big money in so-called initial coin offerings. But it is not always clear what they are selling. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y8lwwC

An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings

Coin offerings are a way for entrepreneurs to raise money without going to venture capitalists. But there is little regulation of them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lkQknJ

Vows: A Sunday March, This One Down the Aisle

The Rev. Al Sharpton, the bride’s father, had advice: “You can start life in one place and end up in a better place if you work hard enough and believe in yourself.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gLR0kq

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand

In this week’s tech newsletter, Twitter bans ads from new Russian new organization, and Reddit shuts sections catering to Nazis and white supremacists. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iDgtgG

Modern Love: Is There Something Queer About Being Single?

In a society that rewards marriage, a woman asks why the single life should have to be condemned, even by the Supreme Court, as one of loneliness. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gFsKga

What Worries? Big Tech Companies Post Glowing Quarterly Profits

Some are heading to Washington to explain their role in the 2016 election. Others are facing regulatory scrutiny. Consumers don’t seem to care. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lkeOxf

Automakers Build War Chests to Finance a Self-Driving Future

Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler have revamped their businesses to enhance profitability and lay the foundation to develop high-tech models. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xqQBqS

Reddit Bans Nazi Groups and Others in Crackdown on Violent Content

A new policy banning violent content led to the shutdown of Nazi, racist and far-right forums, among others. Some users challenged the changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y7Nx7g

Russia Fanned Flames With Twitter, Which Faces a Blowback

A troll account linked to Moscow shows how easily social media fanned the flames of outrage. Unlike other tech giants, Twitter could have a harder time dealing with the fallout. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2limK2i

Social Q’s: Driving Cross-Country Without — Gasp! — Checking Your Phone

And: sharing (or not) the story of a stillbirth; a co-worker who criticizes your banter with the boss; resisting a dating temptation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z8Xz8l

Twitter Bans Two Kremlin-Backed News Outlets From Advertising

American intelligence officials have linked the organizations, Russia Today and Sputnik, to the Kremlin effort to disrupt the 2016 election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yNCahR

Social Q’s: Driving Cross-Country Without — Gasp! — Checking Your Phone

And: sharing (or not) the story of a stillbirth; a co-worker who criticizes your banter with the boss; resisting a dating temptation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z8Xz8l

Tech Tip: Scanning, Converting and Editing Text on the Go

Several apps can translate photographed type into text you can edit, but if you use Microsoft Word, the Office Lens app simplifies the process. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gEJK6p

Twitter Says It Overstated Monthly-User Figures for 3 Years

The disclosure is another blow to the company as it faces scrutiny over how fast it is adding users, its efforts to fight abuse and its role in Russia’s push to meddle in the presidential race. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hc7hMx

Market Report: 8 Nerdy-Cool Fanny Packs

Embellished with zippers and even jewels, these pouches can just as easily be thrown over a shoulder. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yNKX5O

F.C.C. to Loosen Rules on Local Media Ownership

The Federal Communications Commission chairman, Ajit Pai, said in a congressional hearing that the agency would vote to roll back cross-ownership rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ligdV5

Sade’s Quiet Storm of Cool

The singer doesn’t have to say a thing to loom over the culture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zQUYNp

Scouting Report: This Week’s Pop-Ups, Openings and Special Shopping Events

An Erdem collection at H&M, pop-ups at Bergdorf Goodman and VFiles, trunk shows at Barneys New York and Veronica Beard, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ySpQ20

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Cleopatra Coleman Reads ‘My Body Doesn’t Belong to You’

On this week’s podcast, the actress reads Heather Burtman’s essay about life before the male gaze. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z7f8G3

Tech Fix: Google’s Key to Strong Password Protection Runs Into Limits

Google’s new security program relies on physical keys and your password to log in. But it may be impractical if you rely on non-Google apps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gJmfwv

Tech Tip: How to Free Space on Your Mac, One Way or Another

Newer versions of the Mac operating system have handy tools for managing your file storage, but you can also clean out your computer manually. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yMboZU

Party Coverage: Scene City: Mariah Carey Hits Her Notes at a Dinner for Karl Lagerfeld

They were joined by Naomi Campbell, André Leon Talley and the Hadid sisters at a dinner hosted by V Magazine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zEvQso

Party Coverage: Scene City: Mariah Carey Hits Her High Notes at Karl Lagerfeld DInner

They were joined by Naomi Campbell, André Leon Talley and the Hadid sisters at a dinner hosted by V Magazine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h8PIx4

First Person: The Museum of You Does Not Have a Gift Shop

At some point in each life, a massive wave of objects — diaries, photos, letters, clothes, perhaps a piano — breaks over one. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yO2FWk

Browsing: Halloween Costumes for the Lazy

Looking for a last-minute costume that’s chic? We’ve got you covered. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ldDE1X

State of the Art: Can Washington Stop Big Tech Companies? Don’t Bet on It

Why the government seems paralyzed in the face of the power and influence of companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y7e3ZP

Big Tech’s Rivals Pounce at Chances to Win in Washington

Media, telecom and other industries struggled to find lawmakers who would be critical of big technology companies. Not anymore. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yO99V1

Trump to Open Skies to More Drone Testing

The announcement is a victory for tech companies that have heavily bet that drone deliveries will be a part of retail in the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zCGU9f

Noted: Tarot Is Trending, and Dior Predicted This Months Ago

Tarot cards, some with more diverse characters, are coming out of the shadows of dusty occult stores and into chic boutiques and Kickstarter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2y4wC5u

Tech We’re Using: How Australia’s Technology Stands Out

Damien Cave, Australia bureau chief, found that the average internet connection speed in the country ranked below Kenya’s, but that a local website could teach Craigslist some lessons. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zDAA1x

Gens Y and Z Are Buying Lots of Luxury Stuff After All

An analysis of sales in 2017 shows 5 percent growth, most of which is attributed to younger buyers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yMiafL

Cisco and Google Find Mutual Interest in Cloud Computing

Two generations of Silicon Valley giants are finding that working together is better than falling behind competitors like Amazon and Microsoft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y3RNES

Unbuttoned: Calvin Klein’s First Coffee Table Book Is R-Rated History

In a 463-page tome, the designer looks back on his experience pushing boundaries. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yN8eEf

Square, the Twitter Boss’s Other Company, Could Pass It in Value

Twitter may be President Trump’s favorite platform, but Square, a payments company also run by Jack Dorsey, has had more success in recent quarters. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iBiFW4

The Way We Shop Now: You’ll Wear What They Tell You to Wear

Subscription clothing services should make you feel great. Shouldn’t they? Oh God, wait, is it you? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i1BX2Q

Bulgari Reopens Fifth Avenue Flagship Store

Bella Hadid, Ciara and Jill Biden were among the sparkly guests at the store opening, followed by dinner at the Cloisters. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gGoTmI

The Way We Shop Now: You’ll Wear What They Tell You to Wear

Subscription clothing services should make you feel great. Shouldn’t they? Oh God, wait, is it you? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i1BX2Q

Market Report: Fall Boots: Just a Little Bit Country

For men this season, boots come with a revised square-toe silhouette. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gBFFzW

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bella Hadid, Misty Copeland and Jill Biden at Bulgari’s Store Reopening

Stars attended the opening of Bulgari’s Fifth Avenue flagship in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yHIutD

Twitter Plans to Open Ad Data to Users

The company said it would soon allow users to find information about every ad on its site, including political and issues-oriented advertising. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zNFmdI

Hulu Chief Leaves to Lead Sony’s TV Division

Mike Hopkins, who had led the streaming service for four years, will take over a role at Sony Pictures Television that has been vacant for more than a year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zMuQ6r

The Sweet Spot: How to Fulfill Your Dreams When the Magic-Wand Fairy is Late

A hard-working waitress wonders if she’ll ever be able leave her small town and get a higher education. The answer is yes! And the secret is a list. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yOFmfx

Critical Shopper: When a Man Needs a New Suit

Our critic, who prides himself on not needing to wear a suit, explores the options at Brioni and Boglioli. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yNfmRE

It’s No Secret: Wyn Lydecker and John Lydecker: 40 Years of Meals Together

“If one person’s desire is stronger than the other person’s desire for something different, then you should be willing to compromise.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i2AI3x

Tech Tip: What to Do When the Cable Goes Out

Many providers have online troubleshooting tools and apps that you can use to see if the service is down for everyone — or just you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z3l8zA

‘Hotumn’ Takes Hold as October Temperatures Soar

Put away those Halloween masks and holiday decorations. It’s still swimsuit weather from the Northeast to the Great Plains. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yL1pTJ

Amazon Counts Its Suitors: 238 Want to Be Home for 2nd Headquarters

The bidders came from 43 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Mexico. Amazon says the project will create 50,000 jobs, and that the winner will be announced next year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iu21rf

All the Good Pups at the Halloween Dog Parade

Five hundred canines stepped out in full costume for the 27th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zLa0EA

Reading This While Walking? In Honolulu, It Could Cost You

The city has passed a law designed to protect pedestrians staring at their smartphones from themselves. But critics say engineering and redesigning streets would be more effective. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xYUdEZ

Tech Tip: New Windows for the Fall Season

Microsoft’s second major Windows 10 update was released last week and may already be installed on your computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y0bjSU

On the Runway: In Britain, Few Surprises in 2017 Fashion Awards Nominations

Most of the nominees, like Jonathan Anderson, Alessandro Michele and Gigi Hadid, were repeats. But Kaia Gerber and Maria Grazia Chiuri did join the ranks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yKCuQJ

B Capital Hires Howard L. Morgan as Its New Chairman

The venture capital fund taps a veteran of the start-up world as it looks to broaden its scope beyond Silicon Valley and China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hZuGAj

After Weinstein Scandal, a Plan to Protect Models

A New York State assemblywoman and the Model Alliance are working on an amendment to close a loophole in anti-discrimination laws. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gCpmXa

Advertising: With Literary Support, Xerox Asserts Its Modern Relevance

October 22, 2017

Xerox, in collaboration with the 92nd Street Y, gathered essays from writers like Gary Shteyngart and Joyce Carol Oates to help reinforce its role in the workplace. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zH0Qca

Tech Giants Are Paying Huge Salaries for Scarce A.I. Talent

October 22, 2017

Nearly all big tech companies have an artificial intelligence project, and they are willing to pay experts millions of dollars to help get it done. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2irc1BA

A Showdown Brews Between Amazon and Alibaba, Far From Home

October 22, 2017

The e-commerce giants are spending billions in new markets like Southeast Asia and India to tap a rising new class of young, middle-class shoppers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z1azgb

Once So Chic and Swooshy, Freeways Are Falling Out of Favor

Several cities face pressure to tear down the 1960s-era mega-roads and reinstate pedestrian-friendly streets. Jane Jacobs told you so! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hUf8Op

With...Susan Fowler: Uber’s Whistle-Blower Is Developing a Movie and Having a Baby

In her first interview since the essay that started a wave of sexual-harassment revelations, Susan Fowler tells her life story and looks to the future. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yyOvJf

High School Students Explain Why They Protest Anthems and Pledges

Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit or take a knee during the national anthem exploded into a national conversation about race. Here, high school students tell us why they sit or kneel during the national anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance — or why they stand and participate. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ipHvYJ

The Look: Traveling Across Japan

Hiroyuki Ito, a photographer who grew up in Tokyo, wanted to see more of his country. So he spent two months this summer documenting interesting moments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yDU9sG

Confirm or Deny ... Susan Fowler

The former Uber employee has deleted her account. But would she ever go back? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l71ht2

With...Susan Fowler: Uber’s Whistle-Blower Is Developing a Movie and Having a Baby

In her first interview since the essay that started a wave of sexual-harassment revelations, Susan Fowler tells her life story and looks to the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yyOvJf

Confirm or Deny ... Susan Fowler

The former Uber employee has deleted her account. But would she ever go back? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l71ht2

Inside Amazon, Diversity Concerns Flare Up After Harassment Accusations

Amazon’s handling of accusations of sexual harassment involving Roy Price, who ran its movie and television operations, has set off confusion, debate and finger-pointing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xUleUT

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Dries Van Noten’s creative freedom, decoding dress in North Korea — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yDncwK

Meet the People Who Will Defend Google, Facebook and Twitter Before Lawmakers

Vice president and general counsel from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yDucIh

Mind: How Fiction Becomes Fact on Social Media

Platforms like Facebook and Twitter offer up memes designed to feel real, if only for an instant — long enough for our minds to make a false connection. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zo4o25

The Woman Who Created #MeToo Long Before Hashtags Existed

Tarana Burke was helping victims of sexual harassment long before Alyssa Milano’s tweet gave the movement a boost. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gVvsyO

Tech Tip: Taking Your iTunes Library to Android

Apple’s iTunes Store used to be more restrictive, but if you’ve purchased music there in the past eight years, you can play it more places. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hRVRNB

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Regulation Is Looming

In this week’s tech newsletter, the tech giants battle Washington’s regulatory fervor. Also, Lyft gets a lot of money, and Google may remake Toronto. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yCg8i6

Party Coverage: Scene City: Feeding the Needy

Benefits were held last week for God’s Love We Deliver, Hudson River Park Friends, the Lunchbox Fund and LSA Family Health Service. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yCHxSO

Vows: A Rabbi Finds Love on Tinder

“Being a rabbi really impeded my dating life,” the groom said. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yVVOv3

Hundreds of Mysterious Stone ‘Gates’ Found in Saudi Arabia’s Desert

With Google Earth, archaeologists have uncovered strange stone structures that may have been built by nomadic tribes in ancient lava fields. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yWD9iE

Party Coverage: Scene City: Departing Elle Editor Robbie Myers Gets Party, Tells of Fire

A little over a week after Ms. Myers stepped down from her position at the magazine, she and her two children had to evacuate their apartment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yuUD5m

Social Q’s: Microaggressions at the Market

And: a daughter’s new boyfriend has medical bills he can’t pay; a dear friend has become one-sided in conversation; and a troubling excess of figs. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zzmS0d

‘Dear Helene: Could You Not Wear Beachwear on Sunday A.M. Talk Shows?’

The time our Pentagon correspondent’s mail was about a different sort of “arms” control. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x9cMkY

10 Polaroids: Dries Van Noten Captures His World — in Polaroid

The Belgian designer photographs his garden, his dog, Harry — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zmRQYL

Lyft Raises $1 Billion From CapitalG, Finding an Ally in Alphabet

The ride-hailing company added fresh capital to its coffers from the venture arm that was spun out of Google, as the battle to conquer transportation continues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yUK7Vl

Trump Picks Joseph Simons, Corporate Antitrust Lawyer, to Lead F.T.C.

The choice comes at a time of broad bipartisan concern over corporate consolidation and big deals in the waiting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xRj3Gp

Senators Demand Online Ad Disclosures as Tech Lobby Mobilizes

Tech has fought online ad regulations, but three senators will introduce a bipartisan bill to force the industry to disclose who buys political ads. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yz9HxK

Tech Tip: Editing Your History on Amazon

The shopping site keeps a record of the products you browse in the hope you’ll return to close the deal, but you can turn off the tracking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xRwIxm

Want to Clap for Xi Jinping’s Speech? Use Your Smartphone

A WeChat app lets users show appreciation for the Chinese leader’s words by mashing their screens. The game says players have clapped a billion times so far. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yy95XE

Browsing: Who Doesn’t Like Being First?

Here’s how to get a jump on next season’s trends right now. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yry2Xl

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Kimberly Hébert Gregory Reads ‘Let’s Not Pretend to Be Who We Aren’t’

On this week’s podcast, the “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” actress tells the story of a couple’s adventures in sexual role play. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2glDiAS

Scouting Report: This Week’s Pop-Ups, Openings and Special Shopping Events

Makeup consultations at Fivestory, custom lens tinting at Moscot, cool Hunter boots at Grand Central and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gsIsPd

In Amazon Bid, New York Brags About, Well, Everything

To land Amazon’s second headquarters, the city is playing up its tech talent pool and infrastructure, but the cost of doing business is steep. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zjr3MM

Books of Style: Inside the Estate that Inspired ‘The Philadelphia Story’

A lavish new book examines the history of Ardrossan and the old-money world of Philadelphia’s Main Line. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xOITGa

Market Report: 6 Denim Jackets for This Weird Fall Weather

These styles are effortless, classic — and good for those in-between days that feel both hot and cold. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gv1HaZ

Dream City?: Taxibots, Sensors and Self-Driving Shuttles: A Glimpse at an Internet City (in Toronto)

An Alphabet subsidiary has a chance to develop “the world’s first neighborhood built from the internet up,” but will it put humans first? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xOKn3q

Tech We’re Using: Pioneering Virtual Reality and New Video Technologies in Journalism

Marcelle Hopkins, deputy video editor and co-director of virtual reality, traces The Times’s push into V.R. and other visual technologies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yw4PrH

Tech Tip: Using New Space-Saving Photo Files

With the latest updates for its Macs and mobile devices, Apple has added support for new image and video formats while keeping things compatible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2grjSi0

Samsung Is Under Scrutiny Again as South Korean Police Raid Offices

Two months after a scion of the conglomerate’s controlling family was sent to prison, investigators were looking into an alleged misappropriation of company funds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gOCGEQ

Nielsen Tries to Solve a Mystery: How Many Watch Netflix?

The ratings company is using audio-recognition software to crack a closely guarded trade secret. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yAuXE5

Feature: How the Appetite for Emojis Complicates the Effort to Standardize the World’s Alphabets

Do the volunteers behind Unicode, whose mission is to bring all of mankind’s languages into the digital sphere, have enough bandwidth to deal with emojis too? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kZ21Ag

State of the Art: How the Frightful Five Put Start-Ups in a Lose-Lose Situation

In Silicon Valley, small companies used to unseat big ones. Now the clutches of the five biggest tech companies are hard to escape. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kXQOQz

Sézane Finds Success by Making Less

The secret of the success of the French label, now with a NoLIta shop, owes a little something to street wear brands and their sought-after “drops.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ijTSp2

After Drone Hits Plane in Canada, New Fears About Air Safety

Pilots are filing reports of drones flying too high on a weekly, almost daily basis, despite new rules and fines. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yzqCRz

Party Coverage: Scene City: Sarah Jessica Parker, Hailey Baldwin and Haim at the Hammer Gala

The annual Los Angeles gala draws Hollywood insiders and celebrities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ytJLlG

Party Coverage: Scene City: Sarah Jessica Parker, Hailey Baldwin and Haim at the Hammer Gala

The annual Los Angeles gala draws Hollywood insiders and celebrities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zx1cSr

Google Serves Fake News Ads in an Unlikely Place: Fact-Checking Sites

Google placed ads linking to blatantly bogus stories on Snopes and PolitiFact, sites created precisely to dispel such falsehoods. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2grrNMf

Google Maps Pulls Calorie-Counting Feature After Criticism

The app told users how many calories they would burn by walking instead of driving, but was criticized as dangerous to people with eating disorders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gguD2F

Me Time: I Took It With a Grain of Salt

You can hang out on a beach made of salt or lie naked in a pod. Either way, prepare to moisturize afterward. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yR8l32

Google’s Pixel 2 Smartphone Is a Powerful Extravagance

Google’s new Pixel 2 phone is clearly impressive, according to our reviewer. But whether that makes the device worth buying is another matter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zgOnuJ

Tech Tip: Moving the Windows 10 Taskbar by Hand

Like previous versions of the system, Windows 10 lets you move the taskbar to where you want it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2x2JLaG

The Gay Architects of Classic Rock

Who created that gorgeous 20th-century creature, the rock star? Consider the gay image makers of the day, from Brian Epstein to Jann Wenner. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ytxPSD

Dries Van Noten, Icon of Creative Freedom

For decades, the Belgian designer has created sumptuous fashion for thinking women. In an age of tattered luxury, he has also come to stand for independence. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ig9udg

Nicki Minaj, Always in Control

The queen of hip-hop has fought her way to the top of the music industry — and never made compromises. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ypCdQP

As U.S. Confronts Internet’s Disruptions, China Feels Vindicated

It censors online expression, but it has also taken a hard line against fake news, violence and pornography. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yN6vQE

Kimbal Musk Wants to Feed America, Silicon Valley-Style

Trying to improve the nation’s diet, he’s hatching food projects the way his brother, Elon, launches rockets — and drawing some friendly fire. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xKmVJj

Justices to Decide on Forcing Technology Firms to Provide Data Held Abroad

The Supreme Court will decide whether prosecutors can force Microsoft to turn over emails held on a server in Ireland. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gIBUsU

The World Once Laughed at North Korean Cyberpower. No More.

While the world is fixated on its nuclear missiles, North Korea has also developed a cyberattack program that is stealing millions and unleashing havoc. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xJ10lW

Tech Tip: Leaping Into a System Upgrade

Even if you’ve skipped the past few Mac operating system updates, you can go right to macOS High Sierra if your computer meets the requirements. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hL3ncS

#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault

Many women, as well as men, are using the hashtag to show the prevalence of sexual misconduct in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein accusations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zrTEQU

In the Studio: Nike’s Chief of Design Doodles All Day

John Hoke invited us into his office in Portland, Ore., where he talked about his dyslexia, his doodling and some weird shoes that inspire him. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xHWiVr

How Nike Designs for an N.B.A. Athlete

This season Nike has teamed up with the N.B.A. to reimagine the league’s uniforms. We take you inside its research lab, where data helps designers understand how athletes like LeBron James move during a game. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ymTJI9

Decoding Dress in North Korea

Uniformity may be the rule, but there are signs that personal expression has not been entirely crushed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ykCeYT

Mediator: As the World Tweets, Social-Media Chiefs Remain Tight-Lipped

We’re giving away a lot more information than we’re getting from Mark Zuckerberg and his friends. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ylf04U

A Bot That Makes Trump’s Tweets Presidential

October 15, 2017

Twitter bots are winning fans by formatting President Trump’s posts to look like official statements, or tracking the accounts he and his inner circle follow. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zbPs6L

Executive Mentors Wanted. Only Millennials Need Apply.

October 15, 2017

As businesses chase evanescent market trends, young workers are being pulled into programs to give advice to the top ranks of their companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zriNuS

Amazon Turns on the Charm Amid Criticism From Right and Left

October 15, 2017

After years of relying on a no-frills lobbying operation, Amazon is spreading its message far and wide in the nation’s capital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gH61AH

Camping With John Waters and His Band of ‘Filthy Freaks’

October 14, 2017

The “Pope of Trash” hosts a sleep-away camp in Litchfield County, Conn. Yes, there were marshmallows, polyester and nudity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z7eEvh

The Look: Looking for Surprises in Senegal

October 14, 2017

On his first visit to Senegal, Jake Michaels was inspired by the “curated” looks of many of his subjects. As he took portraits on streets, in cafes and at beachside nightclubs, he sought to make the people shine, while also spotlighting the action in the background. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hG8Q4J

Encounters: Waiting for Bruce

October 14, 2017

Bruce Springsteen has a triumphant night for his Broadway debut, but leaves his fans at the Hard Rock Cafe to party on their own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gaZ9Lg

Kitchen of the Future: Smart and Fast but Not Much Fun

At the Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle, they talked of appliances that plan, shop, advise — and leave little room for the joy of cooking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xE4h62

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Fashion’s gossip addiction, dresses over pants — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yiw6hk

Fashion Breaks Its Silence on Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Hollywood and the Democratic political world have turned against Harvey Weinstein. And yet fashion, his third circle of influence, has remained quiet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ymaS46

Party Coverage: Scene City: Leonard Bernstein Turns 100

Galas were held last week for Carnegie Hall, the Rubin Museum of Art and the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z723bI

Tired of Twee Edison Bulbs? Bring On the Neon

Bright lights pop up again in big cities. “We want the promise that everything is going to be O.K.,” one historian said. “We want the joy back.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gC2a86

China Seeks Small Stakes in, and More Sway Over, Online Firms

The government’s partial ownership of two small internet companies suggests a new strategy by Beijing to control what people say in the digital realm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wSLzDk

Bits: Farhad and Nicole’s Week in Tech: Russia, Russia Everywhere

In this week’s tech news roundup: How Israeli spies watched Russian spies watch Americans. Also, Facebook’s Russia problem continues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yfIiBK

Tech Tip: How to Get Cortana to Keep Track of Your Favorite Teams

Microsoft’s virtual assistant can round up all the news for your favorite sports teams, as long as you tell the software the ones you root for. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kLu7yT

Corner Office: Bryan Roberts of Venrock on Seeing Problems as Opportunities

A partner at a venture capital firm says that if people spend their life avoiding problems, they will never get anything done. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yfxqDW

Celebrities Join Twitter Boycott in Solidarity with Rose McGowan

Many users of the social media platform said they would remain silent on Friday to protest the treatment of the actress, a vocal critic of Harvey Weinstein’s conduct. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xDBxKs

Google Unveils Job Training Initiative With $1 Billion Pledge

Amid a big-tech backlash, the Silicon Valley giant announced funding over five years to nonprofits that help prepare workers for the digital economy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yhWSqa

Virgin Invests in Hyperloop One, With Eye on 670-M.P.H. Commutes

The company, now called Virgin Hyperloop One, is developing high-speed transit technology in hopes of rolling out its levitating pods by 2021. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zjyuVc

How Facebook’s Ad System Works

Facebook rewards catchiness, and the unique nature of the social network’s ads may have aided Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yhSJCE

Tech Giants, Once Seen as Saviors, Are Now Viewed as Threats

American tech companies positioned themselves as entities that brought positive change by connecting people and spreading information. Perceptions are shifting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yjE7UG

We Work. We Live. We Work Out. Eventually We Die.

WeWork wants you to work nice with others and live nice with others. And now, at its new gyms, work out nice with others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gAjlXS

Rose McGowan’s Twitter Account Locked After Posts About Weinstein

The actress shared a screenshot saying she had been blocked from posting for 12 hours. Twitter said one of her tweets had violated its privacy policy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yGvq8i

Sheryl Sandberg Says Facebook Will Hand Over More Data on Russia-Linked Ads

Ms. Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, said Thursday that the company had agreed to deliver more information, including ad-targeting data, to government officials. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yfSQOI

Social Q’s: What Happens When a Will is Unsigned? (It’s Not Fun)

And: the friend who won’t wash his hands after using the bathroom; sharing one’s rape story with a boyfriend; the old “throw out some dates” gambit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wQgOPd

Tech Tip: Have a Group Chat on an iPad

Apple’s FaceTime software doesn’t yet support more than one-to-one video calls, but other compatible apps let you chat with a several people at once. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yfMjDU

Home and Work: A Paris Boudoir Where Everything’s Meant to Be Touched

The jewelry designer Betony Vernon helps clients find erotic awareness through a combination of talk therapy, movement and occasional treatments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i80tTn

Slinky Dresses, Meet Slouchy Trousers

Put one over the other for the season’s sharpest silhouette. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gzkGhi

This Life: Should Your Spouse Be Your Best Friend?

Feeling that your partner’s a pal may signal a healthy sense of security, or could be a red flag for “a lot of conflict avoidance.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gyotM5

Tech and Real Estate Lift the Fortunes of China’s Richest

China’s real estate and tech moguls took the top spots on a survey of rich people, but the country’s former wealthiest tycoon has seen his fortunes shrink. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g34CUp

Scouting Report: A Week of Openings, Pop-ups and Other Shopping Events

An Alison Lou ear-piercing party, a Nicholas Kirkwood customization event, Iris Apfel bangles to buy, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hCKTLF

Lawmakers Say They Plan to Release Facebook Ads Linked to Russia

The statements from House Intelligence Committee leaders were the first indication that the ads would be made public. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yhT5e7

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Ann Dowd Reads ‘My Husband Is Now My Wife’

On this week’s podcast, the star of “The Handmaid’s Tale” reads Diane Daniel’s story of her spouse’s transition. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gxaV3c

Return of the ’80s! Synth-Pop Bands Stage a Middle-Aged Comeback

Pioneering electronic music bands like Depeche Mode, New Order, Alphaville and Erasure have released new material. It's like the 80s all over again. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yZSZFb

Boîte: Alan Cumming Brings His Cabaret to the East Village

The actor took over the former Eastern Bloc gay bar, and turned it into Club Cumming. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i4ibY8

Browsing: What Is Slow Fashion? We Explain

Four sustainable labels that are changing fashion as we know it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wNnpd7

On Beauty: We’re Living in the Golden Age of Contouring

With light and shadow, it’s possible not just to accentuate your features — but to reshape them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ycEnTS

Tech We’re Using: Making the Lives of Cybercriminals and Spies Harder Online

Nicole Perlroth, a cybersecurity reporter for The Times, discusses how she has set up her technology to frustrate hackers — even though it may be a losing battle. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xzAtCA

The Shift: We Asked Facebook 12 Questions About the Election, and Got 5 Answers

Facebook responded to some questions about its role in the 2016 presidential election, and its plans to safeguard its platform in the future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zgyUvl

Tech Tip: Your Computer: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

With proper care, your system can give you years of service, but your hardware and software might give you clues that the end is nigh. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kFJBEG

Psst! Prince Harry Parties Here. Also Pippa and J-Law.

Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling specialize in cheeky clubs with names like Bunga Bunga (after Berlusconi’s exploits) and Maggie’s (as in Thatcher). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gdpj3H

With...Tom Hanks: Hollywood’s Most Decent Fella on Harvey, Trump and History

As accusations rain on a kingpin of his industry, the actor known for his American hero roles begins a tour for his wide-eyed book of short stories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kJhRz4

Tom Hanks: Confirm or Deny

The actor is convinced that typewriters are making a comeback. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wOYPsA

Ola, India’s Ride-Hailing Leader, Raises $1.1 Billion to Fight Uber

Backed by big Asian investors, the start-up will escalate the battle with its American rival in a country with a growing middle class and low car ownership. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gbwmKp

Critic’s Notebook: The Hand Has Its Social Media Moment

Hands-only videos have taken over social media, turning the disembodied hand into a symbol of artisanal craftsmanship and entrepreneurial zeal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xzhrvX

Coach Inc. Is Dead. Long Live Tapestry.

The American fashion group is rebranding itself to reflect its new ambitions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zfkpYT

On the Runway: Melania Trump Wears First Lady Cred on Her Sleeve

On her trip to West Virginia, she wore a dress from Cefinn, the brand created by Samantha Cameron, wife of the former British prime minister. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xwR4vv

State of the Art: The Frightful Five Want to Rule Entertainment. They Are Hitting Limits.

Apple, Google and other tech giants are pushing deeper into cultural industries — and stumbling in ways that suggest a certain cluelessness. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gvK1ZH

Google Buying Apple? Sorry, That Was Just a Test

A far-fetched headline and short story that were part of a technology test mistakenly went out on the Dow Jones Newswire on Tuesday morning. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zc85s9

How Israel Caught Russian Hackers Scouring the World for U.S. Secrets

Exploiting the popular Kaspersky antivirus software, Russian hackers searched millions of computers for American intelligence keywords. Israeli intelligence tipped off American officials. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yX3o4H

Bridal Fashion Week: What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week

Here is a peek at some of the latest bridal collections from top designers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kFA9kn

T’s Best Images from Fashion Month

The 30 unusual, surprising pictures from the shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xwSer6

In Love With Romance Novels, but Not Their Lack of Diversity

The owners of the Ripped Bodice bookstore gathered data about writers’ races, and the results confirmed what many authors and consumers already knew. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yDL1FK

IT’S NO SECRET: Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos: ‘Create Some Mystery’

He’s the dreamer; she’s the creative one. He’s the hands-on guy; she’s the settler. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gaAURj

Lil Mama Instructs Us on How to Glow Up Properly

Sometimes the renovation of the self is an outside job. The Glow Up is the path to happiness. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yDQRa7

Masayoshi Son’s Grand Plan for SoftBank’s $100 Billion Vision Fund

Mr. Son has told tech entrepreneurs he is on a mission to own pieces of all the companies that may underpin the shifts brought on by artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kEbQ6r

Start-Up Bets on Tech Talent Pipeline From Africa

Andela, which has attracted the attention and money of people like Mark Zuckerberg, trains and employs workers in Africa to do programming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xvgHwN

Virtual Vandalism: Jeff Koons’s ‘Balloon Dog’ Is Graffiti-Bombed

The artist Sebastian Errazuriz used augmented reality to deface a famous sculpture by Mr. Koons to protest what he views as Silicon Valley’s monopoly on digital public space. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yDtvBE

Tech Tip: Spotting Those MacBook Battery Burners

Some programs use more of your portable power than others, but there are quick ways to tell which apps are the energy hogs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yDihwG

Market Report: 8 Pairs of Exotic, Graphic Mules

The backless slipper gets updated for autumn with ornate embroidery and Moroccan-style embellishments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gthpjT

Australian Cybersecurity Report Shows Gaps in Private Companies’ Defenses

The government revealed that one of its national security contractors was extensively hacked last year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fZow2y

Donna Karan Says Women Are Dressing for ‘Trouble’

Asked about Harvey Weinstein, the designer said: “How do we present ourselves as women? What are we asking? Are we asking for it?” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fYiaAG

Women Today: Careers for Women in Technology Companies Are a Global Challenge

While companies in the United States are the ones that make headlines because of gender issues, women say the problems exist elsewhere as well. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yV39XJ

How Russia Harvested American Rage to Reshape U.S. Politics

A Times examination of Russian-linked Facebook pages used in the 2016 election found that much of the content was taken directly from videos and posts from Americans. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g7n6Hg

Hervé Leroux, Creator of the Hervé Léger Bandage Dress, Dies at 60

At the height of his fame Mr. Leroux dressed celebrities and jet-setters in his figure-hugging creations. Then he lost control of the name that had made him famous. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hZUsZ9

One Model, 41 Beauty Looks

The model Cara Taylor’s season of hair and makeup, in pictures. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xsnrvz

China Hastens the World Toward an Electric-Car Future

The biggest automakers in the world are being forced to follow Beijing’s lead as China takes steps to dominate in electric vehicles and technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y8EVu6

For a New Capsule Collection, Loewe Looks Back

For his latest collection, the British designer Jonathan Anderson was inspired by the 19th-century British designer William Morris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yC5ACE

Google Finds Accounts Connected to Russia Bought Election Ads

The search giant is one of a number of internet companies facing increased scrutiny over its role in the 2016 presidential campaign. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y3zm2b

Why Stanford Researchers Tried to Create a ‘Gaydar’ Machine

Scientists worried that facial recognition software could be used to detect sexual orientation. Their efforts to raise an alarm caused an uproar. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yB59rU

Tech Tip: Leaving Flickr? How to Preserve Your Online Photo Albums

When you decide to leave Flickr but need to grab copies of your pictures, you can download the images in their original sizes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yb3d8r

G.M. Acquires Strobe, Start-Up Focused on Driverless Technology

With the deal, the nation’s largest automaker is snapping up a company with expertise in developing laser-based sensors that create high-definition images for autonomous vehicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g5ARGk

Extra Caution: As Sexual Harassment Scandals Spook Men, It Can Backfire for Women

Research shows trusted work relationships are crucial to career advancement, but some male leaders are getting skittish around female colleagues. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yAbu76

Op-Ed Contributor: Why Corporate Tax Cuts Won’t Create Jobs

I helped build a $5 billion company. There are much better ways to spur growth than putting more money in our coffers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xt48NJ

Russians in Silicon Valley Can’t Shake Hacking’s Shadow

While headlines about election interference have bolstered their tech reputation, many find themselves the target of jokes and even suspicion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gng8eb

Disney’s Big Bet on Streaming Relies on Little-Known Tech Company

October 08, 2017

BamTech has had success with its services for Major League Baseball, HBO and others. Disney is hoping the company can do the same for it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gmperg

Whatever Happened to Just Being Type A?

The author Gretchen Rubin’s division of people into Upholders, Obligers, Questioners and Rebels has earned her a devoted following. But I’m skeptical. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xoOu5T

Rupi Kaur Is Kicking Down the Doors of Publishing

It’s easy to mock an Instagram poet. But Rupi Kaur took over while you were sleeping. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xkTLvi

Encounters: Odell Beckham Jr. on a Nike-Powered Swing Through SoHo

The New York Giants star receiver drops by two promotional events and considers whether he’d emulate Mike Tyson. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wErGjj

The Look: In Cuba, Patching Together

“I was drawn to people really striving for individual style in a country where it's hard to have individual style,” said Rose Cromwell, a photographer who has been going to Cuba since 2005. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xolfoD

For Madison Cox, Widower of Pierre Bergé, C’est Compliqué

They were involved for years in triangles with Yves Saint Laurent and others. Now Mr. Cox finds himself the guardian of the fashion designer’s legacy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gjGbTo

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Christian Louboutin, Dwight Howard and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2y5QovR

Optics: ‘Blade Runner,’ Serving Sexy Replicant Looks for Fall

‘Blade Runner,’ Serving Sexy Replicant Looks for Fall from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wCzYrU

Vows: It’s a Good Story, Editors Included

The couple met in Brooklyn in the fall of 2011. But the bride already knew a lot about the groom, including how he behaved on first dates. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z57zfM

What’s a Science Reporter to Do When Sound Evidence Isn’t Sound?

I knew this article — about the alleged “sonic attack” at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba — would be very different than the ones I usually write. There was not even an official medical report. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fQ7X9t

Don’t Get Too Comfortable at That Desk

New designs are partly a backlash to wide-open floor plans and include a “palette of places,” meaning that people don’t just sit in one spot. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2y5nLiE

AOL Instant Messenger to Shut Down in December

Though the chat service was superseded in recent years, it was remembered fondly by some users as the scene of many adolescent and young-adult memories. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fQFpg9

In the Air: An Ode to the Fragile Majesty of the Natural World

Contemporary sculpture that evokes the mysterious deep, the improbable beauty of drawings of flora and fauna, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xYCqwy

Paris Fashion Week Accessories

Bags, shoes and other fun finery from the catwalks in Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2krTsO5

France Has ‘Champagne,’ Portugal Has ‘Port.’ Should Australia Have ‘Uggs?’

A legal fight over the oft-maligned boots irritates Australians, including the prime minister, who say too many of famous names are taken by others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ggCMor

An N.C.A.A. for Esports? Rivals Angle to Govern Campus Video Gaming

With the N.C.A.A. slow to embrace video gaming on college campuses, opportunistic organizations are racing to fill the void.f from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ggXpRq

Tech Tip: Change the Key That Unlocks Your Accounts

Apps used for two-step verification usually need to be reinstalled when you upgrade to a new smartphone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kqVj5I

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: More Uber Drama, and Few Answers From Facebook

Uber’s board voted to make nice on a set of corporate governance changes, while Facebook’s Russia drama continued. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hT9lMK

Apple’s New Emojis: Dinosaurs, Dumplings and ‘ILY’

The latest update includes hundreds of pictograms that continue the iPhone maker’s push for diverse and inclusive images. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fPluy1

On the Runway: Can Paul Andrew Fix Ferragamo’s Fashion Problem?

The footwear designer is now in charge of women’s wear, too — even though he has not made clothes in his professional career. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hTZpCR

Vows: It’s a Good Story, Editors Included

The couple met in Brooklyn in the fall of 2011. But the bride already knew a lot about the groom, including how he behaved on first dates. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gfHe6M

Mattel Pulls Aristotle Children’s Device Over Privacy Concerns

Data security concerns prompted the company to cancel the release of Aristotle, a children’s voice-controlled computer system like Amazon’s Alexa. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gesq8s

The Latest Act of a Designer Found, Lost and Found Again

From promising club kid in New York to award winner in Paris to obscurity, and back: André Walker returns to fashion to try again. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xXRhFc

Pulse: Need a New Fall Look? Upgrade These Basics

Shirts dyed with coffee, fancy sneakers and more stuff to buy before the leaves turn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xUTUtH

4 Streamlined Timepieces

These men’s watches mark a return to clean midcentury designs — and timeless tricks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hPjiea

Our Favorite Photos of Paris Fashion Week

Highlights from Chanel, Thom Browne, Saint Laurent and more — on (and off) the runway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fVstZW

Supreme Opened in Brooklyn With a Giant Skate Bowl. We Dropped In.

The New York City cult street-wear brand created a real life retail sculpture. And the skaters, avatars of good taste and box-logo hounds came out. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yKdypc

Rupi Kaur Is Kicking Down the Doors of Publishing

It’s easy to mock an Instagram poet. But Rupi Kaur took over while you were sleeping. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xkTLvi

Four Questions: Stars and Stripes for Maison Kitsuné

The preppy French fashion and music label with the fox logo opens a new store in SoHo. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yrJ0MS

Party Coverage: Scene City: Ballet, Children and Film

Galas for the New York City Ballet, the New York Film Festival, the World Childhood Foundation and the New York Women’s Foundation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yKv9Nz

Social Q’s: My Friend’s Boyfriend Is Flirting With Me. What Do I Do?

And: failure to support a grieving parent, a husband requests a friend be in the delivery room, an apartment enhances a new girlfriend’s appeal. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wAw0zG

My Space: A Tour of Alan Faena’s Living Room in Miami Beach

The real estate developer and hotelier believes in color, layers and rich places where he’s free to be himself. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2y1BZAO

Minsk Journal: How Europe’s Last Dictatorship Became a Tech Hub

Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is home to more than 30,000 tech workers, and many of them are creating mobile apps used across the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ys6t0k

Tech Tip: Upgrading to a Modern Mac

If it has been quite a while since you bought new hardware and software, make sure you can open files in ancient formats on your new computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xXcU8M

Wheels: For Electric Car Owners, ‘Range Anxiety’ Gives Way to ‘Charging Time Trauma’

Compared to a short pit stop at a gas station, charging an electric vehicle can be a time-consuming experience. But change is at hand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fMDau9

Walmart Puts Its Eggs in a Time-Saving Basket: Grocery Pickup

Seeking an edge against Amazon, the retail giant is pushing a service that delivers your order to your car. Customers never have to step inside the store. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yZQO5y

Wild Horses and the Inmates Who ‘Gentle’ Them

On a ranch in the high desert of Nevada, the men and the mustangs help one another. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xW7jiN

Scouting Report: Supreme Brooklyn Opens and Other Retail Highlights

A week of pop-ups galore, lots of opportunities to support breast cancer programs, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gbSq4q

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Jake Gyllenhaal Reads ‘Nursing a Wound in an Appropriate Setting’

On this week’s podcast, the “Stronger” actor reads an essay about a doctor whose patients help him heal. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z04s8u

Google’s New Gadgets Come With a Big Helping of A.I.

The company that makes most of its money through online ads did its best show its commitment to devices like the new Pixel phone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fL6dyk

Party Coverage: Scene City: Will Smith Revives the ‘Fresh Prince’ at Paris Fashion Party

Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Balmain hosted memorable parties as another fashion season came to a close. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fL7zZX

Party Coverage: Scene City: Julianne Moore, Will Smith and Pamela Anderson Partied During Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Balmain hosted memorable parties as another fashion season came to a close. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2y1s278

The Maximalists Are Coming

Plain isn’t always fabulous. Meet the design enthusiasts who like things bold and boisterous. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yozAS7

Our Favorite Street Style Looks From Four Cities

The fashion outside this season’s shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ypTFHY

Style That Demands to Be Seen

For these self-proclaimed outliers, flamboyance can be a first line of defense. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wy6gnV

Circa Now: New Neighbors, New Considerations

As charitable organizations help to resettle refugees into American life, a little extra sensitivity during social occasions will go a long way. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2koLW6I

Browsing: Make Your Wardrobe a Work of Art

If fashion is an art, your wardrobe should be well curated. Here, the items worth the investment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hLiLKb

Next Spring, Next Trends

Some of the styles seen on the catwalks in New York, London, Milan and Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2koLTb2

Runway Trend Report: Spring 2018

Some of the top trends seen in New York, London, Milan and Paris this season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hNNYfI

Where Video Game Conventions Draw 300,000: Not in the U.S.

The rapidly growing Brasil Game Show, scheduled for next month, illustrates how important the industry’s overseas markets have become. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hO4TyB

Tech We’re Using: Documenting Sports With Tech, or It Didn’t Happen

John Branch, a sports reporter for The Times, tells how tech has transformed sports into an industry with a culture of immediacy and visual documentation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ko1esb

On Time: Does Anyone Actually Go Diving With a Dive Watch?

Jason Heaton, who has dive-tested the world’s most illustrious timepieces, tells you what you really need in a dive watch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fKGR3j

Our Favorite Photos From Paris Fashion Week

Memorable moments from Balmain, Dior, Chanel and more from the shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xYLpxa

Tech Tip: Keeping Your Reading List in Sync

Microsoft Edge can keep the web pages and e-books you’ve saved up to date on your other Windows 10 devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yXGsmC

With... Idris Elba: Able Was I Ere I Saw Elba! Actor Opines on Sex, Race, Bond

He does not look away at his phone, the waitress, his publicists or his steak salad. His expressive brown eyes are always on you. Or in this case, me. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yGYad5

Fashion Review: The Fashion Dialectic

Thesis and antithesis at Thom Browne and Miu Miu; synthesis at Louis Vuitton from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fJhmiV

E.U., Citing Amazon and Apple, Tells Nations to Collect Tax

The European Commission said it would take Ireland to court for not clawing back billions from Apple, and ordered Luxembourg to recover around $293 million from Amazon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gb7hMg

Where Driverless Cars Brake for Golf Carts

The start-up Voyage is testing its self-driving taxi service in a gated community of about 4,000 residents where the average age is 76. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xXLJMx

Take a Test Ride in a Driverless Car

Voyage, a driverless car service, is testing its vehicles with older residents in a gated community in San Jose, Calif. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g8wGGu

On Technology: What if Platforms Like Facebook Are Too Big to Regulate?

Attempts by governments to rein them in might instead have to resemble diplomacy — a cautious search for detente with institutions that ultimately get to set their own laws. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xSobXN

Critical Shopper: Balenciaga Makes You Look Twice

At the new store on the Upper East Side, you’re in on the jokes. Go for the memes, stay for the gorgeous coats. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xfUTQP

Confirm or Deny: Idris Elba

“‘The Wire’ is the best TV show of all time.” “Confirm.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xeCetF

L’Oréal Brings the Champs-Élysées to a Standstill

The French beauty giant closed a main Paris artery for its first fashion show, which featured models like Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x9QhMb

Paul S. Otellini, Who Led Intel and Saw It Grow Even More, Dies at 66

As chief of the Silicon Valley giant from 2005 to 2013, he solidified its position in PCs but missed the mobile phone boom. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xf5ueV

Uber’s Board Approves Changes to Reshape Company’s Power Balance

The ride-hailing company’s board voted for corporate governance changes and a potential stock sale to the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yH0As6

All 3 Billion Yahoo Accounts Were Affected by 2013 Hack

Shortly before it was acquired by Verizon, the company had said one billion users were hit by what was considered the largest known breach of a company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yWFO8T

First Person: How I Helped My Best Male Friend Pick a Custom Wedding Suit

For women, attending to one another’s physical selves is the background music of our days. Shopping with Daniel was an entirely different proposition. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ynAyhJ

dress codes: Looking Crisp for Fall

Whether you’re raking leaves or gallery hopping, here are some fresh men’s wear outfits for autumn. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xVW0Zw

Snapchat and Jeff Koons Collaborate on Augmented Reality Art Project

Snapchat users will be able to project Koons sculptures onto international landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Central Park. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wvxTxD

At Totokaelo’s New Home, the Fitting Rooms Are Bank Vaults

The cool-kid store from Seattle will open on the bottom two floors of the landmark Germania Bank on the Bowery. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2fIgACQ

List of Five: Custom Fashions for an N.B.A. Big Man

When it comes to style, Dwight Howard plans ahead. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yUXMsv

Up Next: The Indian Prince Who Supports Gay Rights and the Arts

Kanwar Amarjit Singh is a human-rights activist and art gallery owner in Central London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xdFyp1

E.U. Said to Order Luxembourg to Collect Back Taxes From Amazon

The decision comes as European authorities consider a raft of proposals aimed at increasing the amount of tax paid by American technology companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xYNfON

Uber C.E.O. Aims to Win Back London

The visit by Dara Khosrowshahi comes as Uber is struggling with internal divisions, including a proposal before the company’s board to limit the power of Uber’s co-founder. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xV8JvC

Tech Tip: Using the New iPad Apps Dock

Apple’s iOS 11 update for the iPad brings new ways to quickly jump to your favorite apps and other tablet controls. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ykV9mz

Fashion Review: Eden in Extremis at Chanel and Alexander McQueen

Beauty in the shadow of tragedy from Karl Lagerfeld and Sarah Burton. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xYDHUc

The New Bedtime Story Is a Podcast

As podcast makers struggle to expand their audience, they’re turning to a previously untapped demographic: children. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fMHo8z

Life as a Runway: What 7 Fishmongers Wore to Work at the Fulton Fish Market

Messy jobs call for unfussy style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yFDemH

It’s a Look: Biking to Work, Arriving in Style

Riding a bike to the office is great. Looking like a messenger all day is less so. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kjWDYc

Women Today: Start-ups Use Technology to Redesign the Hiring Process

Algorithms can help remove bias from the traditional résumé-sifting process and level the playing field for applicants. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2g7GQqI

How Would That Couch Look at Home? Check Your Phone

New apps and online programs have features that help you see what furniture looks like in your space. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yFtEjK

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy: Me and My Guitar

The former French first lady (and ex-supermodel) is releasing her fifth album — and the thumbs-up from the Rolling Stones really made her day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xUNBWw

So You Bought a Smartphone Without a Headphone Jack. Now What?

No wired headphone jack on your new phone? Here’s how to figure out whether wireless is best for you, and which headphones to buy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xULMJ1

Behind the Scenes in Paris with Joseph Altuzarra

The French-born designer brings his women’s collection to his hometown for the first time. T follows along in the hours before the show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yTo9iq

The Shift: After Las Vegas Shooting, Fake News Regains Its Megaphone

The latest fake news flare-up, aided by 4Chan trolls and Russian news agencies, comes at an inconvenient time for companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xcdd2g

A Good Day for ESPN After Disney Reaches Altice Agreement

The cable service will pay more for ESPN and other Disney-owned networks under a tentative contract renewal. Disney shares rose $1.29 on Monday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xbWU0i

Christian Louboutin on Cardi B and His ‘Red Bottoms’

The designer has heard about this Cardi B, whose blockbuster “Bodak Yellow” mentions his trademark soles. But, then, he turns up in raps all the time. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2wtznIM

A Mapathon to Pinpoint Areas Hardest Hit in Puerto Rico

Incomplete records of the island’s landscape can make it a challenge to deliver aid. Using crowdsourcing, volunteers at Columbia University are updating the maps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wufuS4

The Male Animal: Love and Marriage, South Asian American Style

For these men, traditional, family-style matchmaking was the key to happily ever after. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hK7qu0

Facebook’s Russia-Linked Ads Came in Many Disguises

The Russia-linked ads used to influence the 2016 election included those from a fake gun-rights group, a bogus gay rights group and even a phony dog lovers group. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2khXOaA

Tech Tip: Move Your Mailbox to Another App

If you want a mobile mail program with more text-formatting capabilities than Microsoft’s Outlook for Android, you don’t have to look far. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xVw3d0

Fashion Review: From Mars, That Dress Looks Awesome

New perspectives and experimentation at Valentino, Stella McCartney and Céline. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hHeCHh

L’Oréal Brings the Champs-Élysées to a Standstill

The French beauty giant closed a main Paris artery for its first fashion show, which featured models like Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x9QhMb

L’Oréal on the Champs-Élysées

The first fashion show organized by the French hair and makeup giant featured Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda and others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yj7QhT

Skin Deep: Jhené Aiko Talks Vampire Facials and IV Vitamin Drips

The singer-songwriter says that injecting your own blood into your face really works. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x9wCMg

Google Unveils Tools to Increase Subscriptions for Publishers

A new program will allow subscription-based publications to determine how many free articles to give readers who gain access to their sites through search. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yilCkJ

Zippy Amtrak Train Gets Tangled in ‘the Swamp’

What’s the latest code word for the elite values and lifestyle repudiated the president? Acela. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yRYsPt

Facebook to Deliver 3,000 Russia-Linked Ads to Congress on Monday

The social network will share the information with federal investigators as part of an ongoing investigation into the 2016 election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2wrGHEX

Understanding Ethereum, Bitcoin’s Virtual Cousin

Ethereum has attracted broad interest from both hackers and corporations with its updates on Bitcoin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xQWPTp

What Is Bitcoin, and How Does It Work?

Growing in importance but still not well understood, Bitcoin is a virtual currency with a novel background. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2fC9XSn

Bitcoin Bug Bites Japan and South Korea as China Clamps Down

Just as China asserts its authority over virtual currencies, other investors in the region are speculating on their value in growing exchanges. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xQFeev

Bowing to the Inevitable, Advertisers Embrace Advocate Role

For decades, brands tried to stay away from anything that might prove divisive. But they are increasingly comfortable with making public stands. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yCdcRr

Europe’s On-Demand Economy Draws Complaints. And Regulators.

As self-employed work forces and nontraditional work contracts proliferate, governments and courts are considering tougher protections. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xMPXou

Fashion Review: In the Russian Embassy with Comme des Garçons and Other Weirdness

The weekend also included a Janus turn at Balenciaga, Peter Pan collars at Undercover and Joseph Altuzarra’s joy at being back in Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xL3gpl

Fashion Review: The Verdict on Clare Waight Keller’s Givenchy

A new designer makes her opening argument for the historic French house. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2x6iLey

Facebook Blocks Chinese Billionaire Who Tells Tales of Corruption