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Ms. Zuckerberg, a former executive at Facebook, said that a passenger made lewd comments toward her and that flight attendants brushed off her complaints. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jz58uY

Energy Idea for Mars Yields a Clue for Powering Data Centers

The use of natural gas in fuel cells, producing electricity through a chemical reaction, will be given a try at a dozen locations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zEOfpz

A.I. Will Transform the Economy. But How Much, and How Soon?

Three new reports suggest that artificial intelligence can probably do less right now than you think. But by one estimation, up to a third of American workers will have to switch jobs by 2030 largely because of it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2An25xZ

Tech Tip: How to Create Windows 10 Start Menu Folders

If you find your Start menu is overloaded, you can save space by storing groups of apps in folders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kfE5Jb

On the Runway: In India, Ivanka Trump Tried on Some Fashion Diplomacy. Was it a Good Look?

The assistant to the president became the first member of the Trump administration to try to use clothes as political capital. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Aq1Nsj

Pottery Is the New Pilates, and Macramé Takes Away the Crazy

Confounded by work, politics or just too much digital activity, anxious New Yorkers are turning to crafts as a balm and a corrective. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ah3054

The Shift: How 41 People in Lithuania Took Over Your Facebook Feed

The viral publisher Bored Panda is thriving on the social network despite the algorithm changes that doomed its competitors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BnXESM

The Tale of My Life (or Yours)

Story Terrace, a London-based company, has writers that turn personal history and family legend into books. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AhrdZ0

Want Your Gift to Impress? Buy Something Heavy

An Oxford professor’s research provides a few things to consider this holiday season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Aou6rb

Carmen Busquets Says: Gifts for the Holidays

The fashion e-commerce investor offers some suggestions for presents this holiday season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2imPSof

For Wood, It’s Time to Shine

A down-to-earth material is inspiring some very different looks in high-end jewelry and watches. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AouplJ

A Barn, a Cookbook, a Bangle: Gifts That Touched the Heart

Manolo Blahnik, Claudia Schiffer, Massimo Bottura and others describe presents that they treasured. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2imPPZB

It’s Dec. 1, So Start Opening Your Advent Calendar of Beauty

Brands, struggling to profit in the critical holiday season, have found a way to start sales early. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Aou42x

Luxury: A Gift of Taste: ‘Claridge’s, The Cookbook’ Peeks Inside Its Kitchen

The luxury hotel’s new volume is one of several notable collections of recipes for the season and beyond. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ioSaDq

Amazon Trumpets Its Cloud Lead With N.F.L. and Other Deals

The internet retailer used an annual conference to show how machine learning will spur growth at Amazon Web Services, its most profitable business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2imkgz6

Scouting Report: Everlane Opens Its First Store, and Other Holiday Treats

Brookfield Place opens a holiday lounge, Dita Von Teese is at Bergdorf, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AICO4i

Browsing: Sick of Millennial Pink? Here’s the Cure

What looks fresh this season? Colors that are, shall we say, slightly off. Here’s how to wear them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AgouyI

D.J.I., the Chinese Drone Maker, Clashes with U.S. Over Data

A memo from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau says the firm’s commercial products may be sending sensitive information about U.S. infrastructure back to China, raising security concerns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ikQDy8

Andy Rubin, Android Creator, Steps Away From Firm Amid Misconduct Report

Mr. Rubin is taking a leave of absence from the start-up Essential amid a report that he had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate while he was a Google executive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zQ4F2u

What to Wear to Smash the State

Black Bloc participants believe in dressing for the job they want. Right now, many think, that job is punching Nazis. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AoU4uV

Noted: An ‘It’ Flower for a Feminist Moment

The graphic, almost-anatomical anthurium seems suited to the sexual politics of 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AmCyHt

Taking the ‘Lady’ out of the Lady Bag

Dior enlists a team of artists to give its classic handbag a brash makeover. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Anu9U4

Justices Consider How to Apply 18th Century Law to Digital Privacy

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police need a warrant for cellphone location data in a case that could reshape privacy protections. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2k7NEJP

Tech We’re Using: Why Old-Fashioned Tools Remain Key for Reporting

Emily Steel, a media reporter for The Times, uses encrypted messaging apps and plenty of new tech. But she still harbors a love for the telephone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2inW3IF

Tech Fix: The Best Ways to Share Your Smartphone Photos This Holiday

Tech tools make it easy to efficiently share large numbers of photos with your family. Here are some of the best approaches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AIA9aT

S.I. Newhouse Jr., Remembered: ‘Eager, Never Jaded’

At a memorial for Condé Nast’s former chairman, tearful speakers and raucous anecdotes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AHuOQP

Scene City: Paying Tribute to S.I. Newhouse and His Glamorous Magazine Legacy

Ralph Lauren, Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeff Koons and other luminaries honor the former chairman of Condé Nast. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zPADfa

Tech Tip: Punting iPhone Calls to Voice Mail

When the phone rings and you can’t (or don’t want to) answer the call, you can send it directly to voice mail even if your phone is locked. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hZ32UB

Snapchat Remakes Itself, Splitting the Social From the Media

Instead of one blended feed of information, Snapchat users will now see a social stream on the app’s left side, and a media stream on the right. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jv1dzj

G.M. Unveils Its Driverless Cars, Aiming to Lead the Pack

Previously reluctant to show the autonomous vehicles it is developing, General Motors now wants to signal its progress in getting them to market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AivNqf

State of the Art: The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That Death.

Over the last decade, a few giant corporations became an inescapable part of online life. Gutting net neutrality would cement their power. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BwkbOd

Square Feet: Microsoft to Expand Campus, as Amazon Looks Elsewhere

The software giant plans to invest billions of dollars in renovating its campus in Redmond, Wash., to create a more urban atmosphere. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AiULFI

Net Neutrality Hits a Nerve, Eliciting Intense Reactions

The F.C.C. plan to scrap existing rules for internet delivery has set off heated debate, personal attacks and echoes of the 2016 election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nhSBkK

Critical Shopper: The Webster Takes New York

New York may not have needed a new luxury concept store, but the Webster is more than welcome. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BvUPQb

IT’S NO SECRET: Saving the Drama for the Courtroom

Dana and Keith Cutler are trial lawyers and TV judges on a show about cheating couples. At home, their stability allows for grace and understanding. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AFleOG

Scene City: Award Season Kicks Off at Gotham Awards Ceremony

Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet and Mary J. Blige were among the night’s winners. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bx6eQ6

Scene City: Nicole Kidman, Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet at the Gotham Awards

The awards season gets underway with “Call Me by Your Name” and “Get Out” among the night’s top winners. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zAtOdn

Rebuking Uber Lawyers, Judge Delays Trade Secrets Trial

A letter from a former Uber employee detailed secretive efforts inside the company to monitor competitors and hide information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AdKiLl

Tech Tip: Managing Multiple Identities on Twitter

You don’t have to log in and out of the Twitter mobile app each time you want to post from another account you own. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BxH6bQ

Profile in Style: A Designer Inspired by Italy — and Scandinavia

Born to a Swedish mother and an Italian father, Santoni’s Marco Zanini marries color and craftsmanship with efficiency and minimalism. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Blh36N

A Film That Pays Homage to the Bygone Era of London Couture

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” finds its inspiration in the eccentric figures of the 1950s — and celebrates fashion’s enduring sense of fantasy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j0JgsG

A New Way for Machines to See, Taking Shape in Toronto

One of the pioneers of so-called computer vision is working on ways to deal with issues his old ideas could not solve. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AePQoO

Finally Putting Some Fun in Erectile Dysfunction

Shove over, silver foxes! Cloud pharmacies will save millennial men from shame, sending trendy boxes of Viagra and hair-loss cures direct to home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BgXYmf

Finally Putting Some Fun in Erectile Dysfunction

Shove over, silver foxes! Cloud pharmacies will save millennial men from shame, sending trendy boxes of Viagra and hair-loss cures direct to home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BgXYmf

Waymo Seeks Delay in Court Fight With Uber Over Trade Secrets

Jury selection was expected to begin on Wednesday, but Waymo has asked for a delay after a letter from a former Uber employee surfaced. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2k5RymC

SoftBank Is Said to Offer to Buy Uber Shares at a Steep Discount

The Japanese conglomerate began a tender offer at a valuation of $48 billion, far below the ride-hailing company’s last valuation of nearly $70 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zM7JMP

Could Robotic Birds Lead to Safer Air Travel?

Birds and planes don’t mix — so some airports are testing whether drones (with flapping wings) can scare flocks away. We take you inside a trial program in Alberta, Canada. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zJlagz

As Bitcoin Scrapes $10,000, an Investment Boom Like No Other

The virtual currency’s price reached a new threshold, leaving critics and enthusiasts alike stunned by its soaring value. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hV1UBr

Supreme Court Weighs Streamlined Patent Challenges

The justices seemed divided on the constitutionality of a procedure that makes it easier to seek to invalidate a patent without going to court. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A94ZrX

Tech Tip: Making the Leap to D.S.L.R.

If using your phone’s camera has sparked a serious interest in photography, upgrading to a more versatile camera can have creative rewards. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AdhBil

Next on Meghan Markle’s To Do List: Choose Her Royal Style

The actress will marry Prince Harry in the spring, and all of fashion already is watching. Who will make the wedding gown and what will it mean? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iWSVRj

Victoria Beckham Raises $40 Million in Private Equity Investment

The Spice Girl turned fashion designer, who introduced her brand in 2008, will use the cash to enter new product categories and expand retail operations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AAqLpA

Pinups in the Post-Weinstein World

Victoria’s Secret and Love magazine wrestle with the issues of balancing lingerie and lasciviousness. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bg9rlQ

Twitter Says Blocking a New York Times Account Was ‘an Error’

The Times’s international account was locked after a tweet on the Canadian prime minister. The account was down for nearly a day. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AzUyyu

Initial Coin Offerings Horrify a Former S.E.C. Regulator

Joseph Grundfest, now a law professor, called funding efforts using virtual currency the most “notorious violation of federal securities laws since the Code of Hammurabi.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A9eMhZ

Amazon, in Hunt for Lower Prices, Recruits Indian Merchants

Thousands of Indian sellers have shipped bedding, jewelry, kitchenware and clothing to Amazon warehouses to serve bargain-hunting Americans. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AaXvVQ

Advertising: Brands Heed Social Media. They’re Advised Not to Forget Word of Mouth.

While online comments can be a valuable tool for gauging public sentiment, a study found that consumers may send different messages when talking with family and friends. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jnP7Yw

If No One Owns the Moon, Can Anyone Make Money Up There?

Ambiguities in the 50-year-old Outer Space Treaty may be getting in the way of entrepreneurs seeking opportunities elsewhere in our solar system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2n4bgjz

How a Comedy Website Came to Sell Wine to Survive

Someecards had a great idea that went viral. Then Facebook, responsible for much of its success, almost killed it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hY0FVZ

Trilobites: Cities That Never Sleep Are Shaped by Sunrise and Sunset

A study using cellphone call records of more than a million people found that city dwellers continue to be affected by Earth’s natural light-dark cycle. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bc9vDp

Hooray for Fiona the Hippo, Our Bundle of Social-Media Joy

“I feel like I represent Beyoncé,” said the Cincinnati zoo’s vice president of marketing. “People fly across the world to just catch a glimpse.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zAh1eR

Hooray for Fiona the Hippo, Our Bundle of Social-Media Joy

“I feel like I represent Beyoncé,” said the Cincinnati zoo’s vice president of marketing. “People fly across the world to just catch a glimpse.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zAh1eR

Kith’s Ronnie Fieg on His 5 Favorite Sneakers

The creative director and chief executive of Kith sounds off on the best shoes in his personal collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2k09oHr

Scene Stealers: Welcome to the Campiest Place on Earth

“I don’t know how corporate would react if they knew I was moonlighting as a mermaid,” said one of the hired swimmers at the Sip ‘n Dip tiki bar. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jYAkHA

Kith’s Ronnie Fieg Knows Exactly What You Want

Over six years, Ronnie Fieg has built a sneaker empire by predicting what will be cool. Now what? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jlh4jK

Modern Love: Love to Love Ya Baby

Sometimes we fall for a person, sometimes a place. For Jacqueline Woodson, it was disco-drenched New York, where anything, and everything, could happen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jUxwv8

The Look: You Look Like a Morrissey Fan

The photographer Ryan Lowry captured the musician’s devotees in their element. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bm4Zmo

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The psychology of the Black Friday mob, remembering Azzedine Alaïa — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jlRpHF

Modern Love: Winning the College Contest Means Everything Is Rosy, Right?

Some of the youngest Modern Love contributors weigh in on the impact of writing and publishing their essays. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i47uoZ

Hacks That Help: Using Tech to Fight Child Exploitation

Thorn, a nonprofit founded by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, helps law enforcement agencies sort through sex listings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zjmna1

Up Next: Kiran Gandhi, Former M.I.A. Drummer, Releases Feminist Music Project

The outspoken activist made headlines when she ran the London Marathon while “free-bleeding.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B9Imko

Hacks That Help: Using Tech to Fight Child Exploitation

Thorn, a nonprofit founded by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, helps law enforcement agencies sort through sex listings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zjmna1

Party Coverage: Scene City: Giving Thanks in Black Tie

Galas were held last week for the Guggenheim Museum, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Chinese in America. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jkR1sQ

Yesterday In Styles: What Was the Two-Way Pager?

In which we look back at our own rough drafts of history. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jZ8XgV

Modern Love: An Optimist’s Guide to Divorce

She fell in love with a married man. He told his wife he wanted to split up. How did they all end up as close friends? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hQjw1u

Vows: A Good Day in New York for Former TV Anchor

Greg Kelly, the former Marine and television personality, marries Judith Grey, an advertising creative director. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A82VhG

Yesterday In Styles: What Was the Two-Way Pager?

In which we look back at our own rough drafts of history. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jZ8XgV

Tech Tip: Ways to Stop Facebook From Eating Your Battery

The mobile app for the social network can be a bit of a battery hog, but you can do a few things to rein in the power grab. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jW0PO2

From Atari (Remember It?), a New Console With Old Games

The Flashback, a top seller at Dollar General, is squeezing lots of nostalgia out of a retro product this holiday shopping season. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BgLrQu

Facebook Founder’s Favor Comes With Complications

Wherever Mark Zuckerberg goes in Silicon Valley, he seems to generate a housing problem, including at an R.V. community where residents were evicted this month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zxAOvz

Tech Tip: Choosing a Payment Option for Google Play

Even though you don’t have to pay for free apps, the Google Play store will urge you to add a payment option to your account. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mXEzUX

Social Q’s: Correcting a Co-Worker’s Grammar: Helpful or Hurtful?

And: a sister’s boyfriend using apps on the down-low; a bothersome noisy garden tool; and a dissatisfied vegan at the dinner table. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A0ZV92

Encounters: The Rapper 2 Chainz Sizes Up the Art at Christie’s

On the eve of a record-breaking art auction, the luxury-loving rapper surveys the Warhols, Basquiats and a da Vinci up for sale. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A0PHpa

A Modeling Rite of Passage, Unmasked

A new exhibition of photographs by Juergen Teller exposes the truth of young women on their go-sees. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ziw1tt

Rollback of Net Neutrality Has Small Businesses Worried

Small companies, which have increasingly turned to the internet, worry that a pay-for-play system online could price them out of doing business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AoMhxh

Were You a Victim of Russian Propaganda? Facebook Will Help You Find Out

Facebook said it planned to roll out a new tool so you can figure out whether the page or account you followed or liked was run by Russian agents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A1ltCS

Browsing: Because Sometimes You Don’t Want to Get Off the Couch

Wintertime luxuries for the seasoned lounger. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A3ImmB

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Live From Toronto

On this week’s podcast, the “Kim’s Convenience” star tells the story of a father’s birth plan gone awry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jNX1yr

Trilobites: ‘Crazy Jigsaw Puzzles’ Improve Our Views of Coral Reefs

An analysis of 3D photomosaics of reefs in the Pacific Ocean could help scientists better understand the health of coral around the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jPHyhe

The Culture Is Changing, With Feminist Cheese

All across America, cheese making is a great way to trot away from the male herd. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B2Nary

G’night Forever, Little Edie! Grey Gardens Is Empty at Last.

“No extra charge for the cat pee!” said an organizer. But, yes, pricing was a challenge: How to put a monetary value on provenance this rich? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AokgpO

Subtly Sheer Clothes — for Fall

Delicate and transparent garments — skirts, shifts and blouses — depart from the boudoir. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B2u2ds

Tech Fix: How to Buy a Great TV This Black Friday

Black Friday tends to be when prices for great TVs drop to their lowest. But there are pitfalls, so we put together a playbook for how to snag the best TV for you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zYaw4q

Tech We’re Using: How to Cover Rocket Blastoffs With an iPhone

Space shuttle launches were Earth-rattling when seen in person. Now rocket launches can be covered through an iPhone, says Kenneth Chang, who covers space for The Times. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jMZHwf

Tech Tip: Cropping Photos With Mac Preview

The free image editor that Apple includes with its Macs can do a lot of things, including trimming out unwanted parts of your photos. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hVoFZE

Jewelry: In Jewelry, Matching Just Isn’t Cool Any More

Fashion’s trend for bold mixes has moved into the world of precious metals and gemstones. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zWECG7

In Cartier and Diamonds, an Unusual Kind of Conservationist

Ruth Powys, chief executive of the Elephant Family charity, still loves her jewelry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AmKB7w

Generations of Jewelry in a Small Italian City

The Carli family has been making and selling its creations since 1655. But soon history could be all that remains. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mV3bho

Skin Deep: His Eye Makeup Is Way Better Than Yours

How teenage boys and young men wearing makeup are affecting beauty norms. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hVnGZj

Jewelry: Lalaounis Continues to Create ‘Jewelry With a Soul’

The four daughters of a celebrated jeweler still draw on history and traditional skills to create collections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zWExSP

Atelier Swarovski Turns to Man-Made Gems

The line’s first high jewelry collection features diamonds and emeralds grown in laboratories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B0fn2r

State of the Art: Twitter, It’s Time to End Your Anything-Goes Paradise

Twitter should scrap a founding principle — everyone gains equal footing and any behavior is tolerated — and create a new system that rewards positive contributions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jKXPDZ

Skin Deep: His Eye Makeup Is Way Better Than Yours

How teenage boys and young men wearing makeup are affecting beauty norms. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hVnGZj

Atelier Swarovski Turns to Man-Made Gems

The line’s first high jewelry collection features diamonds and emeralds grown in laboratories. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B0fn2r

Warning Signs About Another Giant Bitcoin Exchange

On some days, Bitfinex claims to be doing more trades than some stock exchanges. But it has lost millions in two hackings and has no government oversight. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jKRh8x

Uber Discloses Data Breach, Kept Secret for a Year, Affecting 57 Million Accounts

The ride-hailing company said it was hacked last October and that the breach was kept secret. In the aftermath, Uber fired its top security executive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B0okIX

What You Need to Know About a Repeal of Net Neutrality

For you and me, the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to repeal net neutrality rules can be boiled down to two questions: What might happen? And who do you trust? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zpUEIW

Meg Whitman to Step Down as Hewlett Packard Enterprise C.E.O.

After building eBay into an internet giant, Ms. Whitman has steered one of Silicon Valley’s corporate icons for six years with mixed results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zoFfZp

Up Next: The ‘Good Time’ Stylist Has Some Tips for Style on a Budget

Miyako Bellizzi, who transformed Robert Pattinson from a “pretty boy” into a greasy-haired con artist, knows how to recreate a look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mQP8sY

Soho House, but Make It Enlightened

Instead of alcohol and coffee, the Assemblage offers elixirs and tea infusions. Laptops meet meditation cushions and shamanic healing rituals. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zUviT0

How Charles Manson Nearly Made It in Hollywood

For a while, Mr. Manson seemed like so many clearly unwell men who wanted to make it big. He came closer to fame than one might expect. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iEQ8fr

The Sweet Spot: When the Cable Guy’s a Gal, Some People’s Wires Get Crossed

A reader who loves the days when she’s a force for gender normalization in tech, but hates the on-the-job hazard of sexist assumptions and behaviors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B16yVR

F.C.C. Announces Plan to Repeal Net Neutrality

A rollback of net neutrality regulations would represent a significant victory for broadband and telecom companies like AT&T and Comcast and would amount to a strike against consumers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hSBLXJ

Registry: Artwork for the Table

Here’s a starter art collection for the newlyweds on your gift list that needs no wall space, just a kitchen or dining table. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mN88Zl

Tech Tip: Transforming Rich Text Into a PDF

The rich text format for word-processing documents is versatile, but saving an R.T.F. file as a PDF gives it even more compatibility. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zXxQ2s

Economic Scene: Patent ‘Trolls’ Recede as Threat to Innovation. Will Justices Change That?

Created to keep invalid claims from hurting companies, consumers and the economy, a government panel faces an existential threat in a case before the Supreme Court. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z8aC6l

His, Hers and Theirs: Jewelry Crosses the Gender Barrier

As one designer said: “Women are wearing more masculine things and men are more comfortable in wearing jewelry.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zZRXel

Design, Jewelry and Cora Sheibani

Collections by the London-based designer reflect a childhood that emphasized an appreciation for shape and line. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zYSSLL

Jewelry: The Secret World of the Gem Carver

Jewelry houses won’t identify the glypticians they employ for fear of rivals. And over generations, the artisans themselves have become just as reticent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jaqo9S

India’s Jewelry Tradition of Gold is Turning to ... Concrete?

Contemporary designers find that less expensive materials are attracting the country’s young women. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A1qCIK

Justice Department Sues to Block AT&T-Time Warner Merger

A lawsuit to block the merger sets up a showdown over the first blockbuster acquisition to come before the Trump administration. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z6H5dg

Skype Vanishes From App Stores in China, Including Apple’s

The app still functions in China, but its fate there is unclear as the government moves against foreign-run tools for online communication. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Ba1LCr

When ‘Fashion Takes a Trip,’ Jewelry Comes Along

A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York focuses on the change between 1960 and 1973. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mNr0Ye

F.C.C. Is Said to Plan Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

In a sweeping proposal to be revealed on Tuesday, Ajit Pai, the chairman of the F.C.C., plans to scrap the net neutrality rules, said people familiar with the plan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zlNXYn

Starbucks Is Criticized for Its Holiday Cups. Yes, Again.

The 2017 cup shows two interlocked cartoon hands. Some conservatives accuse the company of promoting a “gay agenda.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hPyKr9

Paris Hilton Said She Invented the Selfie. We Set Out to Find the Truth.

The hotel heiress tweeted that she and Britney Spears had pioneered the method in 2006. Here’s our investigation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zl4f3V

As Chip Makers Consolidate, Marvell to Buy Cavium in $6 Billion Deal

The deal comes amid fears that a rush of consolidation has left the chip making industry too heavily concentrated. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zUjnE8

Wake Up and Smell the Traffic? London Tries Coffee to Power Buses

In an effort to curb toxic diesel fumes, oil from used grounds has been added to the fuel for the British capital’s iconic red double-deckers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z56Kmx

Tech Tip: Stopping Autoplay Videos on Safari

The most recent version of the Mac operating system includes controls for stopping web page videos that start blasting on their own. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zT4gvq

Uber Strikes Deal With Volvo to Bring Self-Driving Cars to Its Network

Uber has agreed to buy tens of thousands of self-driving Volvos for its ride-hailing network once the technology is production-ready. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hOhCly

Remembering Azzedine Alaïa: The Designer Who Took Time

Almost alone in today’s fashion industry, he understood the value of time to the creative mind and the struggle it took to follow his own direction. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2izUNPL

As Silicon Valley Gets ‘Crazy,’ Midwest Beckons Tech Investors

Funding and start-ups are concentrated on the coasts, especially in California. But there are signs of an entrepreneurial awakening in the heartland, where talent is rich but prices aren’t. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hCgYUj

Chinese Phone Maker Bets Big With a Premium Price

Huawei Technologies wants to banish from consumers’ minds the idea that Chinese brands can produce only cheap knockoffs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zjckFY

Mourning Alaïa: The Designer’s Friends and Collaborators React

Lady Gaga, Katie Grand and many more remember the late designer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z0wKj3

Six Years After Fukushima, Robots Finally Find Reactors’ Melted Uranium Fuel

The government and Tepco officials designed radiation-hardened machines to search for the fuel that escaped the plant’s ruined reactors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mFZj3r

Azzedine Alaïa, Fashion’s Most Independent Designer, Is Dead at 82

The designer insisted on his freedom and worked, argued, and cooked on his own schedule. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AYCzir

The Look: What War Can’t Destroy

Years of conflict have torn at the seams of Juba, South Sudan. But the city’s people hold their heads high. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iuXySr

For the First Family of Pleasure Products, Toys Are Us

Once sold in seedy bookstores, sex toys are now a chic, “Made in America” business, instilling customers with brand loyalty. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hBYYJX

With...Anne Wojcicki: The Doyenne of DNA Says: Just Chillax With Your Ex

“If we’re going to live to 150 years, the reality that you’re going to be with one person for 100 years is low,” Anne Wojcicki says. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AZ2ZAx

Big Sonia: I’m Still Here

A filmmaker documents her grandmother’s journey as a Holocaust survivor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mE43GH

Confirm or Deny: Anne Wojcicki

The 23AndMe C.E.O. talks about office décor and FiveFinger toe shoes, among other things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zfP63B

For the First Family of Pleasure Products, Toys Are Us

Once sold in seedy bookstores, sex toys are now a chic, “Made in America” business, instilling customers with brand loyalty. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hBYYJX

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Steve Mnuchin and Louise Linton’s money moment, designers making clothes for life — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zdHMp4

Apple Postpones Release of HomePod Speaker

Apple had said its HomePod speaker, a response to Amazon’s Echo, would debut this year. Now it won’t be released till early next year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A8pFkE

Modern Love: Senior Couples Try the 36 Questions That Lead to Love

The questions have led to countless unions. What can they do for pairs who know everything about each other? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yRdOTT

Risking it All: Reinventing Calvin Klein

A keynote case study by Steve Shiffman, C.E.O. of Calvin Klein, followed by an interview with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic at The New York Times’s International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zPv0u1

Building the First American Group

Victor Luis, C.E.O. of Tapestry speaks with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j2XZTb

For Lisa Eisner, ‘Money Never, Ever Motivates Me’

The designer, stylist, editor, publisher and photographer adds shopkeeper to her résumé with Rat Bastards, an eclectic pop-up at the Hammer Museum. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hHFaIT

Cultural Studies: ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ and Me: A 35-Year Love Affair

Before Harvey Fierstein came along, most gay-themed plays featured characters who were either closeted or bitter or suicidal, and usually all three. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hI0w8D

Encounters: French Montana Shops for Tracksuits and Timberlands in the Bronx

The rapper made a homecoming to the borough where he was raised, visiting the spots where he and his friends would shop and try to talk to girls. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AYgh0j

Age of Populism: Threats and Theories

How does an elite industry continue to thrive in a world that increasingly revolts against the trappings of luxury? Francesca Bellettini of Saint Laurent, Alexander Gilkes of Paddle8 and Laura Pancera of UBS spoke with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j273b6

Stitch Fix Prepares an I.P.O. in the Shadow of Amazon

The online retailer is a rarity: A start-up that has been profitable. But investors will have to decide if it can compete with the e-commerce behemoth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j179Q6

Tech Tip: Taking Control of the Control Center

Apple has moved some things around in the iOS 11 Control Center, but you can also make changes of your own. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mxNJY0

Mike and Nathaniel’s Week in Tech: Everybody Loves Bitcoin

In this week’s tech newsletter, Mike Isaac and Nathaniel Popper delve into the popularity of Bitcoin, and the new troubles at Twitter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jyp7NX

36 Questions That Lead to Love (Again)

“Tell your partner what you like about them, and be very honest.” We asked three couples who know everything about each other to try out Modern Love’s 36 questions, intended to bring strangers closer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A7o5zp

Modern Love: Senior Couples Try the 36 Questions That Lead to Love

The questions have led to countless unions. What can they do for pairs who know everything about each other? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yRdOTT

Making Watches for People ‘Who Can Read and Write’

The German watch brand Nomos creates minimalist designs with an eye toward young buyers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zM4kwd

Claude Sfeir is a Collector’s Collector

For decades the jeweler has been known for his love of Rolex and Patek Philippe, as well as prototypes and custom pieces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hzo6AQ

Time, With a Parisian Flair

The concept store Merci has added the LMM-01 watch, in mechanical and quartz versions, to its stylish stock. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2myFyuF

Putting a Bugatti on Your Wrist

The new Parmigiani Fleurier limited edition was inspired by the Chiron, marketed as the fastest automobile on the road. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zaTvoo

Wonder Woman’s Gold Tiara, for Your Watch

A London-based designer has created two collections of charms for watch bands. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zK9RUz

Dressing to Play a Power Woman

The National Theater’s “Network” redefines the wardrobe of the modern media executive. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zPhDdr

Modern Love: 17 Million Frozen Sperm Await the Perfect Moment

A woman trying to get pregnant on her own finds connection and hope during a total solar eclipse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j2gp6P

Tesla Unveils an Electric Rival to Semi Trucks

Aiming to remake a multibillion-dollar industry, the automaker said it would have a semi for sale in two years that would be nearly self-driving. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jz58yE

Toward a New Language of Luxury

Presentation by William McDonough, C.E.O., McDonough Innovation and Co-Author, "Cradle to Cradle," at the New York Times International Luxury Conference, followed by a conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ip16FB

The Politics of Luxury

Recent geopolitical events are forcing luxury leaders to re-evaluate brand strategies and values. Jean-Marc Loubier, Delvaux Executive Chairman, Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, Chloé C.E.O. and Jonathan Akeroyd, Gianni Versace C.E.O. spoke with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AOWvmR

Fake News and Transparency

At a time of broad suspicion around communications, how transparent does a brand need to be with its consumers? Antoine Arnault, C.E.O. of Berluti discussed with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iovq2Y

Rites of Passage: My Vagina Is Terrific. Your Opinion About It Is Not.

I dared to discuss my anatomy. Men couldn’t handle it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zGL6bU

F.C.C. Opens Door to More Consolidation in TV Business

The agency voted to relax several rules, including allowing a company to own more than one of the top stations in a local market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ATinON

Party Coverage: Scene City: French Honors and Film Tributes

Galas were held last week for the French Institute Alliance Française, the Museum of Modern Art, the Aspen Institute and the Humane Society. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A5B2tG

Tech Tip: How to Add Emoji to Your Twitter Name

With just a few steps, you can add emoji characters and change the name shown on your Twitter account. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2munSAc

Social Q’s: Thanksgiving, Solved! How to Deal With This Dreadful Holiday

Critical in-laws; curious children; dieting guests; hostesses demanding to be reimbursed by demon cancelers. Can we rewind to Halloween? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iZk7xO

Market Report: 8 Very Bright Mini Bags

Petite renditions of familiar shapes in irresistible candy colors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AM7P33

Caught Between Gens X, Y, and Z

Generation Z is the future, and the future lives online. But Gens X and Y consider shopping a personal experience. How can brands manage competing demands? Hanya Yanagihara, Editor in Chief, T Magazine speaks with Alex Bolen, C.E.O., Oscar de la Renta, Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, and Tao Liang, "Mr. Bags" Fashion Blogger, at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jwWXmy

On the Runway: Louise Linton and Steve Mnuchin’s Money Moment

The Treasury secretary’s wife made a major statement in black leather at the new $1 bill unveiling. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zHphck

Amazon Sellers Brood as States Come Calling for Taxes

Most third-party sellers on Amazon do not collect sales tax. States, thirsty for the millions of dollars in unpaid revenue, are coming for the money. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yJpbgt

Vancouver Limits Airbnb, in an Effort to Combat Its Housing Crisis

Vancouver is the largest Canadian city to limit Airbnb. The company says it will challenge the new rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AJZcGk

Gen Z: The Next Wave of Consumption

By 2020, Gen Z and Millennials will represent more than half of all luxury consumers. How can luxury players understand the expectations and consumption habits of each to ensure they implement the right strategies to meet the needs of both? Nathalie Remy, Partner at McKinsey & Company speaks with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AMTZhH

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Andrew Rannells, Live From Toronto

On this week’s podcast, the “Girls” star tells the story of one of the most consequential evenings of his life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ikZvAD

Diversity Demands in Luxury

There is not a single black C.E.O. at the top of a luxury brand, and almost no black designers. Women are not yet close to parity, though they are making progress. Why it is imperative that the luxury industry starts to look like the rest of the world? At The New York Times's International Luxury Conference in Brussels, Rebecca Robins, Global Director, Interbrand and Eric Underwood, Ballet Dancer and Model spoke with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AKeECp

Now Pass the Mic to Tatum O’Neal

After many public struggles, the actress is the latest to turn to podcasting, and has a painful #MeAt14 story to tell. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AQ1tAD

Browsing: Prepare for the Chill

It’s time to swaddle yourself in as many layers as you can. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zHz41A

Debate: Who's Got the Power

With the relationship between corporate and creative changing, does the balance of power vary from brand to brand or is there a perfect mean? How do you identify it? Reed Krakoff, Chief Artistic Officer at Tiffany & Co. and Sonu Shivdasani, Founder, Chairman and C.E.O. at Soneva speak with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hwmdoL

When Luxury Means Safe Work Conditions

With new attention to fashion and modeling in the post-Harvey Weinstein age, how much responsibility do brands bear? What can they do to get in front of the current conversation and change the system in the future? At the New York Times's International Luxury Conference in Brussels, Sara Ziff, Founding Director, Model Alliance spoke with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zJxFre

The Shift: Snapchat’s New Test: Grow Like Facebook, Without the Baggage

Under pressure from investors, Snap is making radical changes. Can it emulate Facebook without losing its innovative spirit? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jsmPQk

Signs of Russian Meddling in ‘Brexit’ Referendum

Researchers have found evidence that Russian-language or Kremlin-linked Twitter accounts pushed divisive messages in British politics, too from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iiwxkH

Authenticity Across Borders, Generations

Designer Stella McCartney speaks with New York Times Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic Vanessa Friedman at the Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yIykG5

From The Flagship to The Ghostship

Has the rise of e-commerce made the flagship more or less important? Rodrigo Bazan, C.E.O., Thom Browne, Inc. and Julie Wainwright, Founder and C.E.O., The RealReal, discuss the issue with Hanya Yanagihara, Editor in Chief, T Magazine at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AQxoB8

Tech Fix: A New Phone Comes Out. Yours Slows Down. A Conspiracy? No.

Your smartphone is not deliberately losing speed just because your phone maker has a new gadget for sale. For devices that do slow down, here are some fixes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z5Q81Y

Tech We’re Using: When Using 5 Messaging Apps is Not Enough

Katie Benner, a technology writer for The Times, uses more than a half-dozen messaging apps to keep up with sources. There are upsides — and downsides — to this. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2muzUtx

Skin Deep: You’re Getting Better With Age. Your Makeup Should, Too.

Is your makeup working for you, or is it aging you? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zLO4cy

Market Report: Classic Scottish Knits, Updated

The traditional Fair Isle gets an upgrade for the season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hA5OmC

Liz Smith’s Complicated Relationship With the Closet

The gossip columnist, who died Sunday, came under fire for keeping her attraction to women quiet. But for her generation, coming out can be especially fraught. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AM7Kx7

It’s No Secret: Tom Kirdahy and Terrence McNally: An Immediate, and Lasting, Need

“I’ve learned that it’s real. That the intensity and longevity and joy of love are real.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iXX0DF

A Feminist Flea Market in NoLIta

Bulletin Broads, founded by Ali Kriegsman and Alana Branston, showcases indie female-run brands and donates a portion of proceeds to charity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yJtOHv

Tech Tip: The Key to Getting Shadow-Free Mac Screenshots

If you don’t want the 3-D shadow on screenshots you take of macOS desktop windows, you just need to know the keyboard shortcut. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A0zRvk

3 Designers Creating Clothes for Life — Not the Runway

Independent, understated, anonymous, even: A trio of sought-after labels specialize in the sort of thoughtful, well-made garments categorized as slow fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yILJxI

The Beauty of Subtly Mismatched Earrings

Singular sets that aren’t exactly identical. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ANGX3w

Marlene Dietrich in Photos: A Study in Contrasts

Two exhibitions, one in Washington, the other in Paris, explore how the actress sought to express the many facets of her fluid personality. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z2TGlB

Watches: The Jeweler vs. The Watchmaker

You want a jeweled watch. Should you first consider the watch or the embellishment? Graff and Vacheron Constantin have very different opinions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zZmDyS

In South Korea, Weddings and Watches

As the country’s economy has grown, Swiss watches have become part of the traditional gift exchange between bride and groom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zCsSbw

At Dubai Watch Week: Classes, Craft and Auctions for Children

The fair’s director describes the event’s focus on education rather than sales (although Christie’s will invite 8- to 15-year-olds to bid). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zZlVBI

The Watch World’s Billion Dollar Babies

There are only five brands estimated to make more than $1 billion annually in sales. Here’s their stories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zDIBHd

Carl F. Bucherer Covers the Field

The watch brand, a subsidiary of the giant Bucherer retail chain, produces everything from $2,000 quartz models to top-end styles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A0xpoX

A Watch Collector Who Is ‘a Bit of a Metalhead’

The serial number on many of Yousuf Gargash’s watches is his lucky number: 666. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zCsY2S

Fifty Years Later, a Watch Honors a Motorcycle Speed Legend

Baume & Mercier has partnered with Indian Motorcycle on a limited-edition watch named for Burt Munro and the record he set in 1967. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zYUCI3

Party Coverage: Scene City: Julianne Moore Is Honored at MoMA’s Film Benefit

The prolific actress receives an award and a surprise performance by the elusive Lauryn Hill. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z1LCl5

Now Karl Lagerfeld Has Opinions on Migrants in Europe

And on Angela Merkel, and on Jewish people. He shared his thoughts on a French television program on Saturday, prompting hundreds of complaints. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zDFD5C

Vanu Bose, Who Brought Cellular Service to Remote Areas, Dies at 52

Mr. Bose, whose father founded the Bose Corporation, was an innovator in his own right, developing wireless networks that helped Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z1s9RA

On Beauty: The New Wave of Wellness-Oriented Bath Products

Winter brings a set of therapeutic salts, scrubs and oils for the self-care generation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jrsyWo

Party Coverage: Scene City: Maxine Waters, Gigi Hadid and Samantha Bee at Glamour Awards

The magazine’s Women of the Year awards was a parade of inspirational women. It was also the last one for Cindi Leive, the departing editor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hztLdI

The Future of Europe

Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy; Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po; and President, Jacques Delors Institute, spoke with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Europe at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iVB7oy

The Sweet Spot: We Lost Our Newborn Baby. Can This Marriage Survive?

Grieving over FaceTime while her new husband waits for his visa, a reader wonders if their love can withstand a devastating early loss. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iWBwHp

Memorial T-Shirts Create a Little Justice, a Tiny Peace

On the South Side of Chicago and around the U.S., memorial T-shirts are a way to remember, to celebrate — and to indict. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zIWDoF

Tech Tip: When Dinosaurs Roam in Chrome

A long-hidden game inside the Google Chrome browser can help pass the time while you wait for your internet connection to come back. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zYeATi

Op-Ed Contributor: The Ivory Tower Can’t Keep Ignoring Tech

Algorithms are shaping our lives. Where’s academia when it comes to helping us make sense of this? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zGuuyp

It’s Time to Tax Companies for Using Our Personal Data

Companies are making a fortune by using personal data gleaned from the internet. They would barely notice a 1 percent tax, but it could make a better world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hvd8ju

Trilobites: The Dream Chaser Space Plane Takes Flight and Aces Its Landing

Built by Sierra Nevada Corporation, the space plane that brings to mind NASA’s retired shuttles completed a successful test flight and landing on Saturday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iSdD3S

Yale Professors Race Google and IBM to the First Quantum Computer

Robert Schoelkopf helped create technology that promises to deliver the machines of tomorrow at Google and IBM. Now, he is giving them some competition. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iSQrSW

Missouri Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Google

The state’s attorney general has begun investigating Google’s business practices, saying the company has gotten a “free pass” from federal regulators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zyKcOL

Steve Jurvetson Quits Venture Capital Firm Amid Sexual Harassment Inquiry

Reports of widespread harassment of female entrepreneurs by venture investors have shaken up Silicon Valley in recent months. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zIcgwo

Op-Ed Contributor: Two Dozen African Girls Dead at Sea

The horrors of a refugee crisis that the world feels free to ignore. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zDenDM

Modern Love: ‘Happiness Is Incomplete’: A Refugee Couple’s Scattered Lives

A family fled Iraq after the war. Eventually they resettled in Indiana — except for one, who remained halfway around the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yxMudc

Tech Tip: Enlarge the Screen in Windows 10

The built-in Magnifier tool that comes with Windows can be adjusted so you can zoom in just how you like. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yyiyO5

Lyft to Begin Operations in Toronto, Its First Market Outside the U.S.

The ride-hailing company, a major rival to Uber in the United States, made the announcement after receiving an injection of new financing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zzxAqC

Why Fashion Can’t Stop Looking North

An exhibition celebrating the north of England and its residents’ influence on photography, fashion and art has opened in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zCwp9a

On Spotify, Lipsticks Now Dress Up the Music

The makeup artist Pat McGrath and Spotify have teamed up to sell makeup to Gen Z. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ywY5Ji

Five Technologies That Will Rock Your World

The new wave of artificial intelligence will reduce jobs, but will also improve your health and products like your smartphone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hvpqbG

On Spotify, Lipsticks Now Dress Up the Music

The makeup artist Pat McGrath and Spotify have teamed up to sell makeup to Gen Z. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ywY5Ji

Luxury in a Turbulent World: What’s Next?

The question, always a driving force in fashion, has become even more meaningful in today’s unpredictable environment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jofa5H

The Death Knell for the Bricks-and-Mortar Store? Not Yet

Despite fears that e-commerce would take over the shopping world, luxury brands are finding success with an integrated model. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zzElZb

In Berlin, a Design Studio Puts Luxury Into 3-D

VOJD Studios has used the printing process to create small but pricey objects for brands like Prabal Gurung and Alexander McQueen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yVwG8f

Furla and Longchamp: Quiet Success Stories

The midrange accessory brands have benefited from family ownership and tight control of distribution. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hwfNJD

In Berlin, a Design Studio Puts Luxury Into 3-D

VOJD Studios has used the printing process to create small but pricey objects for brands like Prabal Gurung and Alexander McQueen. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yVwG8f

Self-Driving Trucks May Be Closer Than They Appear

With fewer cultural hurdles and more financial incentives than car owners, big-rig operators are charting the route to an autonomous future. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mkBjCX

Modern Love: The Secret of Modern Love

Daniel Jones, the editor of Modern Love, takes a look at his teenager. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yW4Fxm

Liz Smith, Longtime Queen of Tabloid Gossip Columns, Dies at 94

Ms. Smith’s column ran for more than three decades, and she offered a gentler view of movie stars and moguls than many other gossip writers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2joxNqd

She Warned of ‘Peer-to-Peer Misinformation.’ Congress Listened.

Renee DiResta has been tracking disinformation on Facebook and other sites since the anti-vaccine movement. Congress turned to her for the grilling of tech executives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zRTLsq

Fashion’s Interest in Alternative Fabrics Keeps Growing

Partnerships are expected with businesses that have figured out ways to make leather without cows, silk without worms and fabrics from recycled waste. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hmk2no

Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core

A serial leak of the agency’s cyberweapons has damaged morale, slowed intelligence operations and resulted in hacking attacks on businesses and civilians worldwide. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2htIXsQ

A New Fashion Hub? Eastern Europe

Young designers in countries like Poland, Hungary and Romania are finding success at home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mj3ORs

In India, Fashion Has Become a Nationalist Cause

For the last three years the government has championed traditional dress, like the sari made in a Hindu holy city. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AyYnjr

Where Self-Driving Cars Go to Learn

Arizona’s promise to keep the driverless car industry free of regulations has attracted dozens of companies, including Uber, Waymo and Lyft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zPozdn

It’s Melania 2.0, as Mrs. Trump Iterates in Asia

The first lady had a subtle new look to go with her itinerary. Did you notice? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jiwWak

A Chronological Account of Melania Trump’s Tour of Asia

It would be weird to call her style evolution “cuddly.” But it was definitely moving in that direction. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AC8gh2

Modern Love: What Love Looks Like

We set out to find couples in New York who would be willing to have their photo taken and to answer some personal questions. Here are 10 couples who agreed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yrDru0

The Look: Eternal Youth in Tompkins Square Park

The photographer Daniel Weiss found versions of his teenage self in the East Village of Manhattan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hly6NU

In Search of Silence

A Norwegian explorer seeks one of New York's most elusive commodities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yrItH8

The Wing, a Chic Women’s Social Club, Is Going Wide

As accusations against powerful men mount, a safe space to work, primp, pump and rage against the patriarchy is getting new locations and a magazine. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ABvIeA

Noted: Where Are All the Nannies on Instagram?

For a number of reasons, many parents on social media seem uncomfortable displaying the help they get for their children from paid caretakers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zAYjR4

Plugging Into the Gig Economy, From Home With a Headset

A company called Liveops has become the Uber of call centers by doting on its agents. But is the work liberating, or dehumanizing? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i4EiuK

In One Hour, Alibaba’s Singles Day Sales Exceed $10 Billion

The shopping extravaganza — China’s version of Black Friday and Amazon’s Prime Day — will test logistics networks and retail innovations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zzm1gl

Feminism’s A-List Attends Kate Millett’s Memorial in New York

“Don’t you kind of wish we could read Kate on Harvey Weinstein?” Gloria Steinem asked a crowd of hundreds, to loud applause and laughter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AsVkJO

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

LVMH’s big management shakeup, the Costume Institute takes on Catholicism — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2i43DFd

Modern Love: Your 13-Word Love Stories

We asked readers to share succinct summaries of their personal lives. Here are some of our favorites. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iNp8JJ

Tech Tip: Managing Email on Multiple Devices

If you set up your mail accounts with the IMAP standard on your computer and mobile gadgets, keeping your mailboxes in sync is much easier. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zwzbwW

Party Coverage: Scene City: Medals for All Occasions

Galas were held last week for the New York Public Library, New-York Historical Society, Asia Society and the New York Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yPbnoG

Men at Work Wonder if They Overstepped With Women, Too

High-profile sexual harassment allegations are making rank-and-file employees worry about their past workplace actions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yPimho

‘It’s a Black Thing’: Offensive Quip Becomes a Rallying Cry in Brazil

A television anchorman was suspended after a leaked video in which he made a denigrating remark about Afro-Brazilians. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2i10hTj

No Room for America Left in Those Jeans

The last major American selvage denim manufacturer is closing. The American jobs are gone, but Japan has got you covered. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zxZhgW

Encounters: A Lebanese Rocker Caught in a Human Rights Incident Over Rainbow Flags

Hamed Sinno, lead singer of the band Mashrou’ Leila, is teaching a class at New York University on the intersection of music and politics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hjswMd

Up Next: Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna Wear Her Jewelry

Martine Ali, a Brooklyn jewelry designer, got her start as an intern at DKNY, where her homemade silver pieces got noticed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zNbgdq

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Get Ready for Robot Cars

In this week’s tech newsletter, Farhad Manjoo and Mike Isaac delve into how driverless cars are getting more driverless and the complexities of AT&T’s deal for Time Warner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yppUmK

Vows: Love’s Road Home

Ashley Volk waited for Sam Siatta to return from Afghanistan. She couldn’t have seen the detours ahead. But “she kept on fighting, for him and for them.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iJRwN0

Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion

The music video service, which is popular with tweens and teenagers, has been bought by the owner of a popular Chinese news aggregation service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zx37ca

Uber Drivers Aren’t Independent Contractors, U.K. Tribunal Rules

The decision, which affirmed a ruling made last year, casts doubt on a hiring model used by many “gig economy” businesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hp3nTX

When You Experience Sexual Harassment at Work

The best piece of advice? Get good advice. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AsW5Ci

Modern Love: When Your Uber Driver Brings a Time Machine

A woman is plunged into her tumultuous past when she gets a ride to the airport from a man intimately connected to her divorce. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hnf79t

Celebrating Fashion That Can Be Seen But Not Bought

A museum exhibit in Paris elevates window dressing by Hermès to an art form. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jf5ZnU

Modern Love: When Your Uber Driver Brings a Time Machine

A woman is plunged into her tumultuous past when she gets a ride to the airport from a man intimately connected to her divorce. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hnf79t

AT&T Deal Puts Trump’s Antitrust Cop at Center of a Political Storm

Makan Delrahim, who leads the antitrust division at the Justice Department, has thrown a surprising twist into a blockbuster bid for Time Warner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ApAzyp

Legislator Targets Tech Perks in Baltimore County District

A state legislator called for an audit of Baltimore County Public Schools’ multimillion-dollar technology initiative. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iKoHjl

Twitter, Facing Another Uproar, Pauses Its Verification Process

The social media service said it needed to do better after it verified the account of Jason Kessler, a white supremacist, and was met with outrage. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zuoCKC

Reddit Bans ‘Incel’ Group for Inciting Violence Against Women

The incels, or involuntary celibates, violated the internet forum’s new policy against advocating physical harm, including rape. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zwZ93r

Breakingviews: Will Qualcomm Agree to a Deal With Broadcom? Ask Apple

If Apple chooses to settle its lawsuit against Qualcomm, it could preserve the company’s independence from Broadcom. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Awp5tT

When the Media Is in on the Experiment

Several dozen news outlets participated in a new study, which finds that even a few stories can substantially increase discussion about a topic on Twitter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zwctF2

Uber 2.0: New C.E.O. Wants to Put His Stamp on the Company

Dara Khosrowshahi wants the ride-hailing giant to move past the scandals that shook the company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zvpD3c

André Balazs, Celebrity Hotelier, Is Accused of Groping

Several women recount unwanted sexual contact with a man who transformed the hospitality industry with the Standard and other hotels. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m8J2E8

Social Q’s: When Your Daughter Is So Over Your Friend’s Daughter

And: parents disapprove of their daughter-in-law’s outfits; a recent ex wants to reimburse for gifts; and a boss insists on splitting the check. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yMdolu

WITH...JARON LANIER: Soothsayer in the Hills Sees Silicon Valley’s Sinister Side

His house and his new book, “Dawn of the New Everything,” are both crammed full of strange and mesmerizing stuff. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Amud2S

Tech Tip: Grab Copies of Google Emails, Photos and Files

When you decide it’s time to leave Google for another service, you can download a complete archive of all the files and data you used with Google products. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Avwslp

WITH...JARON LANIER: Soothsayer in the Hills Sees Silicon Valley’s Sinister Side

His house and his new book, “Dawn of the New Everything,” are both crammed full of strange and mesmerizing stuff. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Amud2S

Jaron Lanier Can Hear the Digital Future

Join Jaron Lanier, the father of virtual reality, as he contemplates his two obsessions: VR and music. “Musical instruments are the best user interfaces that have ever existed,” he says. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yILAid

The Shift: YouTube’s Rapid Response Partisans Game the News of Tragedy

A community of internet talking heads gets their fact-challenged messages across by working fast after events like the church massacre in Texas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hg0Is4

Scouting Report: This Week’s Openings, Pop-Ups and Don’t-Miss Shopping Events

The Webster and Gérard Darel open in SoHo, as do pop-ups all over town. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AmjcyA

Bitcoin Expansion Is Off the Table. At Least for Now.

The push would have created a split in the Bitcoin community and led to major issues for the virtual currency. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iGzknr

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bill Clinton and Aretha Franklin Toast Elton John’s AIDS Charity

The foundation celebrated 25 years with a starry black-tie gala in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j97gNc

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Julia Stiles Reads ‘A Family Fairytale Twice Told’

On this week’s podcast, the actress reads Liz Moore’s essay about falling for the roommate she found on Craigslist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zo9SgT

Confirm or Deny: Jaron Lanier

Did Al Gore invent the internet or not? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hTnTZJ

Why Texas Shooting Could Draw Apple Back Into Security Debate

That man who killed 26 people had an iPhone and authorities want to gain access to it. But as in an earlier case, it is locked with a password. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m2fW96

Browsing: Arriving This Week: Styles to Brighten Winter

Get a first look at new things from big names, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m4mog6

Tech We’re Using: Smartphones in Egypt Bring Biting Humor but Also Scrutiny

As connectivity has improved, political talk on social media and digital picture-taking can provoke suspicion, or worse, our Cairo bureau chief says. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yiQy0G

Our Guide to the Holiday Season’s Biggest Video Games and Consoles

The industry is pushing out a diverse lineup of titles and promoting new consoles to compete for people’s wallets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zttXlh

Modern Love: On the Path to Empathy, Some Forks in the Road

What happens when your wife wants to be “unmarried” but still together? Essential oils and trying to butter up a dog, for starters. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m8UNuj

Market Report: Simple Boots, Updated

From riding boots to Western styles, versions of the classic to last the fall season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yiYGhR

State of the Art: What Reality TV Teaches Us About Russia’s Influence Campaign

Like a twisted version of the producers of an unscripted TV show, Kremlin-linked trolls used fake personas to provoke very real drama. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Alwcod

Tech Tip: Add International Keyboards on an iPhone

Apple’s software for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch can handle extra international keyboards for text entry in dozens of languages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zulfl2

China Spreads Propaganda to U.S. on Facebook, a Platform it Bans at Home

The Chinese government does not allow its people to access Facebook, but it uses the network to influence opinion overseas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hdBaf5

Tencent of China Raises Its Stake in Struggling Snap

The announcement came a day after Snap reported disappointing results for its third quarter, spurring analysts and investors to question whether the company was in trouble. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hSSsz0

LVMH Reshuffles Management, Shifting Sidney Toledano From Dior

The executive change reflects turbulence in the wider luxury industry, which has rebounded this year after a period of difficulty. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jdTCZu

The Costume Institute Takes on Catholicism

The Metropolitan Museum’s 2018 fashion blockbuster looks at religion’s influence on the designer imagination. The Vatican is on board, but will the viewers agree? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AucG9U

Snapchat User Growth Disappoints in Another Down Quarter

The latest financial results for the messaging and media company Snap included higher costs and a net loss more than triple that of a year ago. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zr265h

Uber’s New Mantra: ‘We Do the Right Thing. Period.’

The the ride-hailing service’s new chief executive is trying to present a new, less combative image for his company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hkhNF4

Critical Shopper: Where Sweats Are Cinched and Air Jordans Are Art

Kith, the streetwear superstore, opens with enough sneakers and Rice Krispie treats to satisfy the hungriest of young men. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j6DxEB

Tweeting in 280 Characters? Now You Can Do It, Too

The social media service is doubling its character limit for almost all users, a major change that it hopes will spur more activity across Twitter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hjJ4XR

At Tiffany’s, the Fifth Avenue Face-Lift Starts at Home

Reed Krakoff unveils his new vision for the brand — luxury meets the everyday — with a new home goods and accessories floor. Tin can, anyone? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yfAbC2

Modern Love: Mom: ‘Is He Jewish?’ Me: ‘No.’ Mom: ‘Is He Smart?’

A playwright’s mother, modern and progressive in much of her life, still has a few old-school tics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zlLagW

Sina Doubles Down to Ward Off Activists After Proxy Fight

The Chinese internet company, which is listed in New York, announced changes to its shareholder structure, effectively handing majority control to its chairman and chief executive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ArvmH4

The Sweet Spot: An Addict Brother’s Death; a Sister’s Guilt-Ridden Grief

She can’t remember a time when she had a relationship with him that wasn’t built on lies. And yet she’s still in pain. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yD0zK9

Modern Love: Dear David’s Wife, Can You Diagnose My Husband, Too?

Figuring out her husband had Asperger’s mean everything would be fine between them, right? Not so fast, says Kristen Finch. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m09aku

Modern Love: The 13 Questions That Lead to Divorce

If you were given the chance to bring peace to the Middle East, would you also make that about you? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yD0upP

Waymo’s Autonomous Cars Cut Out Human Drivers in Road Tests

The Alphabet unit says it expects to allow passengers to ride in truly driverless cars in its tests within the next few months. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m0vnyP

China’s Technology Ambitions Could Upset the Global Trade Order

China is gleaning know-how from foreign firms, willing or otherwise, to build the industries of the future, in an effort that worries companies and Washington. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yeP4EP

Tech Tip: Microsoft Office Mobile Apps: Free or With a Fee

You can usually do basic editing with the free touch-screen versions of Microsoft’s Office apps, but you need to pay up to fully use the programs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j7FfFO

Another Arnault Steps Into the Spotlight

Stephanie Watine Arnault, a niece of Bernard Arnault, was in New York last week to introduce Clos19, the new online drinks platform from LVMH. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j97MLn

On the Runway: A Lot of Fashion Insiders Say Telfar Is the Brand to Know

The unisex line won the 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AgTE5K

Clothes You Can Take Anywhere You Dream of

Flared denim, studded suede and laid-back boots to take you on many adventures. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hPimDs

State of the Art: Saudi Money Fuels the Tech Industry. It’s Time to Ask Why.

As the world’s moneyed princes, dictators and oligarchs look for more places to park their billions, mountains of money may be coming to Silicon Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hLTTiE

A.I. Researchers Leave Elon Musk Lab to Begin Robotics Start-Up

Pieter Abbeel, a Berkeley professor, is part of the team that has started Embodied Intelligence to make it possible for robots to learn on their own. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j50jNj

Hedge Funds Push the Price of Bitcoin to New Highs

Since the beginning of the year, the value of Bitcoin has climbed 600 percent, fueled in part by interest from institutional investors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h8Yb2M

Breakingviews: Mountain of Debt Casts Shadow Over Broadcom-Qualcomm Deal

Beyond the issue of whether Qualcomm is willing to negotiate with Broadcom is the nearly $90 billion in cash necessary to close the chip makers’ deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iCDzjA

The Paradise Papers: After a Tax Crackdown, Apple Found a New Shelter for Its Profits

The tech giant has found a tax haven in the island of Jersey, leaving billions of dollars untouched by the United States, leaked documents reveal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yBiRvy

Tech Tip: Slowing iPhone Battery Drain

Older iPhone models often take a performance and power hit when a new version of iOS arrives, but software updates may help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iBZszw

Market Report: 8 Pairs of Timeless Greek Sandals

The ever-packable vacation shoe gets a playful update. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hfRxf1

Broadcom Offers $105 Billion to Buy Rival Chip Maker Qualcomm

The takeover bid sets up a battle between two of the biggest chip makers, whose products touch nearly every smartphone in the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AcnU1D

The Paradise Papers: Kremlin Cash Behind Billionaire’s Twitter and Facebook Investments

Leaked files show that a state-controlled bank in Moscow helped to fuel Yuri Milner’s ascent in Silicon Valley, where the Russia investigation has put tech companies under scrutiny. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AkjlmW

Want a Car Pool in Your Neighborhood? Via Says Vote for It

November 05, 2017

Via, an app that offers low-cost car pool rides, is using crowdsourcing to ask New Yorkers to vote for the neighborhoods it should serve next. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zznLsX

Building A.I. That Can Build A.I.

November 05, 2017

Google and others, fighting for a small pool of researchers, are looking for automated ways to deal with a shortage of artificial intelligence experts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j2ZZi4

How We Used VR to Explore What Music Feels Like to a Deaf Person

November 05, 2017

With the help of two deaf collaborators, virtual reality producers at The Times made an immersive video about the experience of hearing music after receiving a cochlear implant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zwUpvb

News Analysis: $1.3 Million for That?

Whatever Paul Manafort may or may not have done, he robbed us of a “lavish lifestyle” fantasy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hFDbBl

On YouTube Kids, Startling Videos Slip Past Filters

The app has more than 11 million weekly viewers. But some disturbing knockoff videos have reached children, upsetting parents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h56LQ8

What Does Bill de Blasio Do All Day, Anyway?

Mayoring is like the water carving away the rock. Or like going to an office every day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zcIpvR

This Life: App Time for Nap Time: The Parennials Are Here

The much-examined generation born between 1980 and 2000 are now having children of their own, and parenting very differently from their forebears. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j1pK2j

The Look: The Ease of Monrovia’s ‘Hipco’ Clubs

At a nightclub in Liberia, the photographer Yagazie Emezi found a stylish music scene unencumbered by the country’s past. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Aj6xgA

Encounters: Preet Bharara Goes to the Theater and Sees a Familiar World on Stage

The former United States attorney sees “Junk,” a new play by Ayad Akhtar about the insider trading scandals of the 1980s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zcUe5i

Who Will Mourn Teen Vogue?

Before it refashioned itself as a voice of resistance, the magazine was a hub for young women who took style seriously. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zkqiqd

This Life: App Time for Nap Time: The Parennials Are Here

The much-examined generation born between 1980 and 2000 are now having children of their own, and parenting very differently from their forebears. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j1pK2j

Four More Zzzs for Snooze City

As New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio cruises to a second term, we had to wonder: Is he the boring one? Or ... oh crud. Is it us? It’s us, right? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2y0oRtc

As Sex Accusations Flood Social Media, Lawyers Gear Up for Suits

Brett Ratner, a Hollywood director, sued a woman who accused him of sexual harassment. Some lawyers expect more such cases to happen, they said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hCALmX

Facebook Says It’s Policing Fake Accounts. But They’re Still Easy to Spot.

Executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google faced questioning this week on Capitol Hill about Russia’s intrusions. But that is only a small fraction of the fraud on social media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hBCGbw

In Reversal, Tech Companies Back Sex Trafficking Bill

Opposing the bill became difficult for the companies, which have been under harsh scrutiny in recent weeks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A4O86o

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Paul Manafort’s shopping spree, Christopher Bailey leaves Burberry — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ytonAk

Russian Authorities Investigate 14-Year-Old Model’s Death

Vlada Dzyuba, a teenager from Perm, was working in China on a three-month contract when she died. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2imB2Ku

Night Out: Jermaine Fowler of ‘Superior Donuts’ Does Jokes and Dumplings

The 29-year-old sitcom star stops by his favorite comedy club in Greenwich Village. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lNsHEA

Robert Wilson Puts on a Show

A lofty legend of the stage gets chatty about space, light, high jewelry — and his friend Lady Gaga. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xZfs5m

Up Next: How Amanda Gorman Became the Nation’s First Youth Poet Laureate

The 19-year-old is a sophomore at Harvard University and started a youth literacy group called One Pen One Page. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xYJGpf

Party Coverage: Scene City: Honors and Costumes

Benefits were held last week for the Women’s Media Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fabulous Fund Fair and the Studio Museum in Harlem. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iYY2Ty

Education Disrupted: Inside Silicon Valley’s Playbook for Wooing School Superintendents

Tech firms are deploying sophisticated marketing techniques to try to sell their wares into America’s classrooms. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xZnr2l

Person Who Deleted Trump’s Twitter Account Said to Be Contractor

Originally described as a company employee, the person behind the deletion of President Trump’s Twitter account on Thursday was actually a contract worker, according to people briefed on the matter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2hBrlbj

Rogue Twitter Employee Briefly Shuts Down Trump’s Account

Amid a presidency that has seemed, at times, to be conducted primarily in 140-character pieces, it was a seismic event when a Twitter worker deactivated the account. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xRKFYa

The Disappearing American Grad Student

Graduate programs in STEM have the highest percentage of international students of any broad academic field. Why don’t the locals bother? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xXlQtM

Afghanistan Acts to Ban WhatsApp, but Claims Move Is Temporary

It was not clear whether telecommunications providers would comply with the government’s request, which an official said had come from the country’s spy agency. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yrrpoA

Tech Tip: Making YouTube Safer for Children

The popular video site can be the Wild West in terms of content, but you have a few ways to block inappropriate clips for young viewers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zwFQI0

no people like show people: A Trump for All Ages

The conventions industry pays big bucks for impersonators. How do they solve a problem like The Donald? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2irH3Wc

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Facebook Under Fire in Washington

Google, Facebook and Twitter faced lawmakers’ ire in Washington this week. Facebook got the brunt of it, say Farhad Manjoo and Mike Isaac of The New York Times. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iYDzyy

Vows: They Found the Harbor for Their Hearts

Jacqueline Spagnola and Guido Wolff lived an ocean apart, but fell in love during a weeklong yachting trip — on different boats. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j0fQh9

Sina, an Internet Pioneer in China, Wards Off U.S. Activist

Aristeia Capital, a hedge fund based in Connecticut, lost its campaign to name directors to Sina’s board and shake up how the Chinese company is run. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zg25Ry

Modern Love: Recognizing What They Had, 20 Years Too Late

A closeted gay woman didn’t know how to have platonic love with a man. Decades later, she wishes she had been brave enough to try. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z9a9Ee

India’s Top Payments App Adds Chatting, Challenging WhatsApp

Paytm, which has grown sharply over the past year, is acting to fend off WhatsApp’s planned move into India’s payments market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Abc34Z

Russia Investigation Has Tech Giants Shying From ‘Social’ Label

Not long ago, social media features were a must-have for any tech company. But the Russian disinformation campaign has put them in an unflattering light. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iWLBaU

Virginia Thoren, Artful Fashion Photographer, Dies at 97

An advertising designer with no formal training in photography, Ms. Thoren chased beauty with a camera using natural light and realistic settings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xRR1qk

Apple Report Expects New iPhones to Jump-Start Growth

Apple posted strong revenue and profit increases and, buoyed by a slate of new iPhones, including the $999 iPhone X, forecast that growth would continue. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iV5cZf

What You Wear to MoMA Could Soon Become a Part of It

In a new project, Emily Spivack is taking stock of what visitors wear to the museum. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A1Dmhl

Social Q’s: My Brother Is Adopted (He Didn’t Want Me to Tell You That)

And: a friend who drinks and drives; a roommate who doesn’t know how to wash dishes properly; and needless agonizing over a wedding toast. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gXbKlT

Modest Dressing, as a Virtue

What’s really behind fashion — and women’s — love of concealing clothes? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A10mNa

Watch Brands Are Thinking Twice About Going to the Fair

Events like Salon QP in London, which once drew large brands and independents alike, now see exhibitor numbers falling as focus on retail locations grows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ip3gUZ

My Space: A Tour of Nobu Matsuhisa’s Home Sushi Bar

The Japanese chef behind the Nobu restaurants built a space to make sushi for an exclusive group of customers: his family. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A9YLpr

Watches: The Strategy at Girard-Perregaux is on Time

Antonio Calce, the watchmaker’s chief executive, says managing distribution, improving brand awareness and creating excitement will produce success. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xPQwNm

Tech Tip: When the iPhone Disturbs You About Driving

The Do Not Disturb feature in iOS 11 is meant to cut down on distractions behind the wheel, but you can turn it off when you take taxis and trains. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zrMLm0

On the Runway: Olympic Fashion: Winning or Not?

For Ralph Lauren, Burton and The Hudson’s Bay Company, kitsch is out and streamlined is in. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2xNqzOF

Alibaba’s Earnings Jump as China’s Online Shopping Boom Continues

The e-commerce giant posted strong results for its most recent quarter but still faces challenges that include growing outside of its core business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iW1myV

Waymo Enlists AutoNation to Maintain Driverless Test Fleet

The move is a sign that the self-driving unit of Alphabet, Google’s parent, is closer to putting its technology into cars in ride-hailing operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2inxUxZ

Shopping With Superman

Henry Cavill, who is flirting with A-list stardom, pops into Savile Row without his cape. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z6zE9h

Facebook, Under Fire in Russia Inquiry, Posts 79% Rise in Profit

Facebook’s top executives skipped congressional hearings on Russian meddling to report the company’s blockbuster financial results to shareholders. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A6suzk

These Are the Ads Russia Bought on Facebook in 2016

A look at some of the ads designed by Russia to exploit divisions in American society and to tip the 2016 election in favor of Donald J. Trump. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gW9Jqb

Tesla’s Elon Musk Reassures Investors Over Model 3 Delays

The electric-car maker cited record output of its existing models, and its chief said bottlenecks on its first mass-market offering were being resolved. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h4eHoc

Tech Fix: The iPhone X Is Cool. That Doesn’t Mean You Are Ready for It.

Apple’s newest iPhone takes a big leap from past models by shedding a home button and including a face scanner. And remember the price: $999. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2gVVMbN

Senators Press Tech Executives but Split on Russia’s Role in Trump’s Win

After months of avoiding a public debate about whether Russia helped tip the election, Republicans sought to portray the Kremlin-backed effort as a broader misinformation campaign. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zbmB5V

The Last of Joan Rivers

There is a certain symmetry in the end of “Fashion Police” and the publication of “Joan Rivers Confidential,” a book of ephemera from her career. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z571H1

Russian Authorities Investigate 14-Year-Old Model’s Death

Vlada Dzyuba, a teenager from Perm, was working in China on a three-month contract when she died. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2imB2Ku

Field Notes: The Bridal Shop Just Closed. How to Rescue the Day.

Don’t despair — there are ways to find another dress like the one you loved. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2gUgxo4

Browsing: These Women Want to Dress You for the Office

The founders of MM.LaFleur, Argent and Of Mercer hope to solve the dilemma of what to wear to work. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iVaeET

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Kirsten Vangsness Reads ‘Cropped Out of My Own Fantasy’

On this week’s podcast, the “Criminal Minds” star reads Sage Cruser’s essay about the peculiar stresses of a relationship heavily documented on social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A8eB3K

Up Next: A Filmmaker and Artist Who Also Designs Clothing

Jack Greer, an original member of the Still House Group, has a new clothing line, Iggy, and a documentary about his neighborhood park. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A6fOIO

Tech We’re Using: Encountering Robots While Still Using Fax Machines in Japan

Motoko Rich, the Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times, discussed how Japanese robotics were highly advanced even as communicating by fax remained ingrained. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2h2GqFY

Essay: Unspeakable Pursues Uneatable, Fashion Follows

A fashion philosophy informed by a childhood spent on horses. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2h3EFZ1

Style Q & A: The Roots’ Black Thought on Philadelphia Style. And His Beard.

In addition to his gig on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” the hip-hop innovator stars in “The Deuce” and has a new sneaker collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hucbVy

Party Coverage: Scene City: Bette Midler Hosts Her ‘Hulaween’ Benefit in a (Gasp!) Cathedral

Michael Kors, Dita Von Teese and Bernadette Peters joined the party, which raised money for New York City green spaces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z5k11O

Tech Tip: A Stylus That Works for Tablet and Wallet

Pricey stylus tools bring useful features for creative professionals, but the less expensive models may be fine for handwriting and sketching. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xLhpSX

Spoiler Alert: ‘Great British Bake Off’ Winner Is Named (on Twitter)

One of the judges mistakenly posted the result before the finale aired in Britain, but the episode still drew a live audience of more than 7.3 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z8RF6t

Sony’s Fortunes Improve, From Rising Profit to a Return for Aibo

The Japanese electronics giant has projected what would be its largest-ever annual operating profit, and announced a revival of its mechanical dog. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lCjUFp

Live Briefing: What to Watch for as the Intelligence Committees Grill Facebook, Twitter and Google

The committees are investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and want to know more about how the online platforms were used to sow discord and spread false information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yjW9YO

State of the Art: The Upside of Being Ruled by the Five Tech Giants

What if it’s not that bad that so much economic, social and political power is held by Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2xL7ooy

Where the STEM Jobs Are (and Where They Aren’t)

The enthusiasm for science education rests on the assumption that these fields are flush with opportunity. Physicists, go digital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A621Ss

On Technology: Not the Bots We Were Looking For

Technologists once told us that social bots would change our lives forever. They were right — but not in the way they expected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iQhVMO

On the Runway: Trump’s Official Portrait Resembles a Smiley Emoji

The photograph presents a very different image than previous ones he has used. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yjqBSF

Yes, Breitbart News Has a Fashion Critic

That would be John Binder, whose acid-tongued commentary covers the runways and the beltway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2htSRHR

Even in Super-Wealthy Enclaves, Paul Manafort’s Spending Raises Some Eyebrows

The document charging Paul Manafort with money laundering, tax evasion and foreign lobbying reads less like a 12-count federal indictment and more like the ultimate spendthrift whodunit. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2znyBT1

Google Docs Glitch That Locked Out Users Underscores Privacy Concerns

Some users received alerts on Tuesday that they had violated Google’s terms of service, and were subsequently stopped from accessing or sharing their documents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zmMY9Y

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