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The star of a man once renowned as the prototype of a genius inventor has faded. But his reputation is having a revival, and his creations still resonate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ClNOVu

The Look: Don’t Call It Street Style

This year, 21 photographers captured the ways we present ourselves to the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ClrmMd

The Most Vexing Unanswered Questions of 2017

Will 2018 make more sense than 2017? Maybe! Right now, though, we’re baffled by these 9 things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CmxF1W

Inside the Hollywood Home of Social Media’s Stars. (Don’t Be Shy.)

High jinks and networking abound at 1600 Vine Street, the apartment complex minting the next generation of Instagram and YouTube celebrities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DB4d5z

Inside the Hollywood Home of Social Media’s Stars. (Don’t Be Shy.)

High jinks and networking abound at 1600 Vine Street, the apartment complex minting the next generation of Instagram and YouTube celebrities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DB4d5z

Nintendo’s Switch Brings Some Magic Back

This time last year, the company that made Mario and Donkey Kong household names seemed to have lost its touch. Now, with the new console, it’s on a roll. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CbOIVu

Wrapping Up a Year of Fund-Raising

The philanthropic set capped off 2017 with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Acquisitions Fund Benefit, the Berggruen Institute Awards and the New York Botanical Garden. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lrOlL9

Why Are All Our Words in Bubbles?

Facebook. Twitter DMs. Texts. So much of our communication arrives (and leaves) in little bubbles. We asked some design experts why. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CarIGf

Unfiltered Fervor: The Rush to Get Off the Water Grid

Driven by misgivings about how tap water is treated, start-ups are turning to springs and the air for purer sources — and drawing an elite audience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EatSmx

Scene City: Wrapping Up a Year of Fund-Raising

Tech Tip: Dealing With Destructive System Updates

Software updates are supposed to make your computer better, but when they do the opposite, be prepared to do some troubleshooting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BUegC4

First Person: Taking out the Trash? That’s Still a Man’s Job, Even for the Liberal Coastal Elite

Trash duty might be the last bastion of accepted 1950s behavior among big-city liberals. “Women deal with the rest of the garbage,” one theorized. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zM7Tig

Vows: Of All the Blogs in the World, He Walks Into Mine

Adam Kurtz and Mitchell Kuga floated in the same social media circles until online intrigue led to a 1 a.m. pizza date. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BSP7aZ

San Francisco’s Skyline, Now Inexorably Transformed by Tech

Salesforce Tower, which at 1,070 feet is the tallest office building west of the Mississippi, will be inhabited in January, signaling tech’s triumph in the city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pTvBd1

Modern Love: Love Calls, and So Does the Priesthood

On a subway platform, she shared a New Year’s Eve kiss with a man planning to be a priest. Could it go any further? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zKpg3g

Accused of Slowing Old iPhones, Apple Offers Battery Discounts

In an apologetic statement, the company said it would cut the price of iPhone battery replacements by $50 for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pVAYIP

Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout

Book World is closing its 45 stores amid the holiday shopping season, signaling the final gasps for large book sellers as e-commerce rises. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zJ8PnB

Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion

The deal is a notable drop from the $70 billion valuation Uber once commanded, and is a humbling coda on a rough year for the company, which has been rocked by a series of scandals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DrL9GG

That Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TV

The start-up Alphonso collects viewing data for advertisers through mobile gaming apps that can track users on the devices’ microphones, even when the apps aren’t in use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E6HejL

CryptoKitties, Explained ... Mostly

Why are $20 million and 180,000 people suddenly in the market for digital cats? We gamified the blockchain. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pRrGx5

CryptoKitties, Explained ... Mostly

Why are $20 million and 180,000 people suddenly in the market for digital cats? We gamified the blockchain. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pRrGx5

9 Ways to Be a Better Person in 2018

Our year's most popular stories offered advice on stress, sex, sleep and survival. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zHbwGy

Social Q’s: When Your Happy-at-School Son Becomes a College Dropout

And: a reliable roommate who bails on plans, meditation-induced meta-anxiety and books to delve into during a recuperation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CifyIi

The 10 Most Stunning Pieces of Jewelry Featured in T This Year

From mismatched pairs of earrings to a riff on Richard Burton’s 40th birthday gift for Elizabeth Taylor, 2017 sure sparkled. Here, a roundup of the gorgeous gems that made it to our pages. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lbs9Ws

China Offers Tax Incentives to Persuade U.S. Companies to Stay

Following a tax overhaul in the United States, Beijing has announced a temporary exemption for foreign firms investing in certain sectors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zJrXSM

Tech Tip: Moving Your Number to Google Voice

Google’s telephony service can give you a unified number and with a little extra work, you may be able to use your original landline digits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2leklmJ

Opinion: Your Mother’s Maiden Name Is Not a Secret

There has been no shortage of incidents proving that website security questions are far from secure. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CjiPa0

South Korea Clamps Down on Bitcoin Trading Amid Market Frenzy

In one of the biggest hubs for virtual currencies, the government said it would no longer let people buy or sell Bitcoin or its rivals anonymously. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2pMuknQ

A Year of Style, in Pictures

Our favorite images from 2017 featured famous faces, furry friends, fashion and frivolity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zGG6Qn

At an Air Show in China, Drones — Not Jets — Are the Stars

China makes the world’s most popular drones. The country’s passion for unmanned flying machines runs deep — and starts at an early age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C227zn

Browsing: The Anti-Resolution Revolution: 5 Vows You Can Keep

Here’s to a humane approach to New Years resolutions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CcIOCt

How to Interview a Celebrity Like a Celebrity

We asked George Wayne, longtime celebrity griller, the toughest questions imaginable (his own). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BZdcRH

The Shift: Some Things About Tech Were Good in 2017. No, Really.

Amid a series of scandals and sins, a few righteous tech innovators actually brought positive change this year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DoB25D

Tech Fix: 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Protect Your Technology

The cybersecurity nightmares of 2017 highlight the need to protect yourself. Here are some resolutions for living a safer digital life this new year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BZEgjJ

The Robots Are Coming, and Sweden Is Fine

In a world full of anxiety about the potential job-destroying rise of automation, Sweden is well placed to embrace technology while limiting human costs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Cgz201

Encounters: Taye Diggs Doesn’t Feel Like Dancing

The “Empire” actor and Broadway star visited his former dance studio. But he never broke a sweat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l6oOrw

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Greta Gerwig Reads ‘Sharing a Cab, and My Toes’

On this week’s podcast, the “Lady Bird” director tells the story of an odd encounter with a co-worker. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lhFM5H

The Library of Congress No Longer Wants All the Tweets

Having archived all public tweets over 12 years, the institution says it has enough and intends to be more selective. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BZ0RN7

Boîte: An Astrology-Themed Brooklyn Bar Filled With Art

Tucked under the elevated subway, Mood Ring draws a diverse 20-something clientele who can play an artwork that looks like a vintage arcade game. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CdoRZO

Make Mine the Burlap Wrap

Whether a horticultural necessity or an off-season display of wealth, the now-ubiquitous custom of burlapping has had the unexpected effect of transforming the Hamptons into an enormous art park. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pHIwyq

Modern Love: 10 Ways to Love Better

This year’s most-read Modern Love columns delivered unexpected kernels of wisdom. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C08T8u

Tech We’re Using: A World of Deal Making, Gleaned With an iPhone X

Michael de la Merced, a DealBook reporter in London, discussed his favorite tech tool — an iPhone X — and British norms for using the gadget socially. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l76HBD

Tech Tip: Escaping a Malware Trap

Fake tech-support alerts and other poisoned web pages can put your computer at risk, so learn how to spot them and keep your security software updated. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2liArLk

On Beauty: The Enduring Power of a Low Bun

The simple style, swept up and worn at the back of the head, offers an unexpected allure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DkIoa8

When Harry Met Obama: The BBC Interview

The former president said he was adjusting to life outside the White House, and expressed concern, without naming names, about the possible corrosive effects of social media. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lg3LCg

The Avalanche of Rock ‘n’ Roll Death

Want to feel old? Everyone — well, every man — died. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DWrGPk

Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose

A wave of new medical accessories are connecting to the Apple Watch so that people can manage their health from their wrist. It’s a leap forward in the utility of wearable devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Camauw

How Big Tech Is Going After Your Health Care

Apple, Google, Microsoft and other giants are accelerating their efforts to remake health care with new tracking apps, sensors and other tools. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BF4bJm

Tech Tip: Adding Even More Life to Live Photos

In iOS 11 and the High Sierra edition of the Mac operating system, you can edit and enhance Apple’s slightly moving pictures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DeELCH

Many Unhappy Returns? Online Holiday Shopping’s Big Hangover

Boxing Day has a new meaning in the era of e-commerce: packing and shipping or lugging back stuff bought in those gleeful clicking sprees. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Der2vF

The Sweet Spot: I Want to Cut My Kids Off Financially. Does That Make Me Mean?

A reader asks how to say no to a pair of grown but still dependent children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zyxnzT

Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson on How They Created ‘Phantom Thread’

The stars and director of the provocative psychosexual drama detail the controlled chaos of the shoot Mr. Day-Lewis says will be his last. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BT1E28

It’s No Secret: Cokie and Steven Roberts: A Half-Century of Changing Together

“Candor is overrated. I don’t mean deception or secrets. I mean real mutual respect, which leads to being gentle, loving, cautious and careful at times.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C9nq0Y

On Beauty: When Good Beauty Products Smell Downright Bad

When it comes to fancy things for the face, does leaving a natural aroma lend a certain authenticity? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C4Th0h

9 New Fashion Brands We Discovered This Year

From maximalist pajamas to subversive Swedish men’s wear, T featured a range of emerging brands in 2017. Here, a roundup of some that still have us talking. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DgNzba

Skin Deep: What Perfume Are You Wearing? Now You Never Have to Tell

At Perfumarie, you smell scents on tap. The catch? You aren’t allowed to know what they are. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DeISys

China’s New Lenders Collect Invasive Data and Offer Billions. Beijing Is Worried.

December 25, 2017

Government officials are moving to curb a new generation of businesses that make personal loans online, amid concerns about privacy and rising debt. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C3NMBJ

Tech Tip: How to Tell Google That Meat Is Off the Menu

December 25, 2017

The Google app can display recipes in its daily information feed, including those that cater to vegans, vegetarians and those who don’t eat pork. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DavP12

Duterte’s Son Quits Post After Battling Daughter on Social Media

December 25, 2017

Paolo Duterte’s daughter implied on Twitter that her father had beaten her, causing the deputy mayor to strike back on Facebook. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kV4HfJ

The Look: Holiday Madness in Midtown Manhattan

The photographer Daniel Arnold embraced his inner tourist during the most chaotic time of the year. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bq16N2

Who Wants to Buy the Most Expensive House in America?

One man is building a house so enormous, and so absurdly lavish, that it may be the ultimate symbol of our age of thirst, excess and inequality. Asking price? $500 million. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pjqaUh

Unbuttoned: The Daniel Day-Lewis Version of Fantasy Fashion Diva

Weird food preferences, obsessive behavior, enabling of monstrous behavior: How accurate is the film “Phantom Thread” when it comes to designers? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BoJRvw

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Phoebe Philo’s departure from Céline, the best fashion images of 2017 — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BCOhTS

Privacy Complaints Mount Over Phone Searches at U.S. Border Since 2011

Complaints filed by people whose electronics were searched at the border without warrants highlight a growing debate over privacy, security and technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BCk47q

Tech Tip: Resuming Camera Uploads With Dropbox

If your phone’s photos have stopped automatically uploading to the online file-storage service, check your settings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DwLtVp

Taylor Swift’s Rivals This Holiday: Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole

The popularity of streaming holiday-music classics has made record labels more reluctant to release non-Christmas albums in the final quarter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C0V6xW

Glitter Bombs, Past Lives and Ovary Tattoos at Bust’s Craftacular

The fair, in its 12th year, embraces niche vendors, and offers classes in the D.I.Y. arts and mystical crafts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CXXTEJ

Scene City: Gun Violence and Human Rights

Benefits were held for Sandy Hook Promise, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Museum of the Moving Image and Acria. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BSNoDA

Up Next: Super Yaya’s Rym Beydoun Sees the Future of Fashion

The Lebanese-Ivorian designer embraces change: “If down the line I want to make tires, I want it to be possible, you know?” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CWDBve

Vows: Feeding Houstonians With a Feast From a Wedding Disrupted

As Hurricane Harvey bore down on Texas, Danya Skolkin and Josh Tillis postponed their wedding. Then they served food ordered for guests to those in need. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2By8JVF

Phoebe Philo Leaving Role as Céline Artistic Director

In a final twist to a turbulent year in the fashion industry, another designer is leaving the brand she rebuilt. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BQ8zG8

On the Runway: Meghan Markle’s Sheer Top Was a Sneaky Statement for a Royal Portrait

Is a seemingly transparent top appropriate for a royal engagement photograph? The destuffing of the House of Windsor has reached a new stage. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2pcnpEa

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Cuckoo for Cryptocurrency

Two Times technology reporters discuss the goings-on of Silicon Valley and beyond. This week: more Bitcoin and Uber’s problems (again). from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DyReC3

Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman

Mr. Schmidt, who has been in a top position at Google and then its parent company, Alphabet, since 2001, will become a technical adviser to the company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BuVUeV

The Can’t-Lose Way for Your Business to Pop: Add Bitcoin to Its Name

Businesses previously focused on making fitness apparel, cigars and beverages have rebranded themselves into virtual currency or blockchain companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BNzpih

A Cute Toy Just Brought a Hacker Into Your Home

Amid the holiday shopping season, cybersecurity researchers warn that new, interactive toys are vulnerable to many hacking threats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zbZVyL

The Cycle: When a Grieving Mother Talks, Listen

At age 36, I joined the saddest sorority of mothers: those who gave birth but have no baby. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kzZ5Yc

Is Apple Slowing Down Old iPhones? Questions and Answers

Brian X. Chen, the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times, discusses the latest Apple statement, which has fueled controversy about planned obsolescence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2p9WrwY

Social Q’s: How to Tell the Olds You’ve Outgrown Christmas

Also: judging household gender dynamics when you’re a guest and dealing with a son’s college rejection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zb9yO6

Tech Tip: Using Android to Convert Pixels to Paper

Google includes software to make printing from an Android device fairly seamless, but you can also use dedicated apps from your printer’s manufacturer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CSnIGq

When They Met, She Was a Wreck. So Was He.

Icy roads. Two totaled cars, side by side on a dark highway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BIzrHX

10 Models Who Caught Our Eye This Year

From T regulars to industry newcomers, here are some of our favorite faces of 2017. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BT0HGm

Facial Scans at U.S. Airports Violate Americans’ Privacy, Report Says

The Homeland Security Department is grappling with trying to catch foreigners who are illegally in the United States without trampling privacy rights. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kVI4r1

Didi Chuxing, a Chinese Rival to Uber, Raises $4 Billion

The latest fund-raising round includes Japan’s SoftBank and values the company at $56 billion, raising the stakes in the global ride-hailing market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BaEyzF

Instagram Is Now a Dating Platform, Too. Here’s How to Navigate It.

Show the love with likes and comments. Get intimate in private chat. Find out who‘s checking up on you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kvizgG

Instagram Is Now a Dating Platform, Too. Here’s How to Navigate It.

Show the love with likes and comments. Get intimate in private chat. Find out who‘s checking up on you. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kvizgG

Facebook Job Ads Raise Concerns About Age Discrimination

The ability to aim a message at a particular audience has been a crucial marketing tool, but may be at odds with laws against bias in hiring. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CN3624

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Kristin Scott Thomas Reads ‘How the Dining Dead Got Talking Again’

On this week’s podcast, the actress tells the story of a couple that rediscovers the rhythm of their lifelong conversation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oUgsHM

Up Next: Street Etiquette’s Joshua Kissi Diversifies Stock Photos

A self-taught photographer, Mr. Kissi is seeking to create an alternative to photo stock galleries like Getty and Shutterstock. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2p09Esg

Browsing: Resort Wear for Anywhere

What to pack for vacation? Three new resort lines are here to help. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BHvIdX

Video Game Creators Seek Out Hollywood for Robust Narratives

Video games are facing a fight for attention. So game studios are turning to film and television writers to help craft narratives for their titles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BGr7J5

‘Cat Person’ Author, Kristen Roupenian, Gets 7-Figure Book Deal

A collection from Kristen Roupenian, whose debut story in The New Yorker became the magazine’s second most-read article of the year, will be published by Scout Press in 2019. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DhuPZS

Tech We’re Using: Using Technology to Be Environmentally Friendly

Hiroko Tabuchi, a climate reporter for The Times, discusses some simple tech tweaks that people can make to be more environmentally responsible. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DfCCrb

A New Russian Ploy: Competing Extradition Requests

Moscow is seeking to block U.S. trials of cybercriminals by trying to extradite them to Russia for crimes allegedly committed years before. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kPoYCC

The Best Wedding-Proposal Stories in 2017

These couples did it right — and at least one of them has the emergency room visit to prove it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z3NNju

Hillsong Unites Believers and Those Old Agnostics John, Paul, George and Ringo

More than a thousand worshipers attended a Pentecostal singalong whose set list included Beatles hits like “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Here Comes the Sun.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CMCxKB

State of the Art: What the Tax Bill Fails to Address: Technology’s Tsunami

Technology is changing everything about how Americans work, but the industry is left largely unscathed by the Republican tax bill that Congress took up this week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CMVqNv

Tech Tip: Waking the Slumbering Siri by Accident

The default keyboard shortcut that summons Apple’s virtual assistant can be easy to hit by accident, but it easy to change. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BF5VD7

Yes Me Can

So long, you! Who’s back? Me’s back! from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kPT7ll

Yes Me Can

So long, you! Who’s back? Me’s back! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kPT7ll

In Protests of Net Neutrality Repeal, Teenage Voices Stood Out

Young people who have grown up knowing only an open internet organized rallies, streamed the F.C.C. vote in class — and say they plan to keep fighting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CK7DT6

Uber Is a Taxi Service, the E.C.J. Says, in Major Setback to Firm

The ruling by the European Court of Justice means the company must comply with tough rules governing traditional taxi associations in the region. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BLMZVI

‘Porch Pirates’ Steal Holiday Packages as They Pile Up at Homes

Police say package theft is up during the holiday shopping crush, but homeowners and retailers are striking back with cameras and other technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D5LqQe

Postscript: Bidding Adieu to That Wondrous Songbird Barbara Cook

At Lincoln Center, Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald sang and Frank Langella told of tense moments during a dinner party at Barbara Walters’s apartment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2koYvwz

Keeping the Cowboys Cool, as N.F.L. Takes the Heat

Charlotte Jones Anderson, chief brand officer for “America’s Team,” talks concussions, taking a knee and being a woman in the National Football League. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BMVyj5

How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune

The virtual currency stockpile that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss began amassing in 2012 is now worth around $1.65 billion. They have no plans to sell. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BBUXOV

Op-Ed Contributor: The Bitcoin Boom: In Code We Trust

Bitcoin may be in a bubble, but it is part of a much bigger trend that is here to stay: a shift in trust from government to technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Czd2wg

Tech Tip: Moving Away From Windows 10 Home

If you want to upgrade your PC to the more advanced version of Windows 10, you can do it right from your computer’s settings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BNjEtW

The Sweet Spot: When the Body-Shaming Bully on Social Media Is Mom

A reader who is obese asks how to confront her most hurtful — and most familiar — critic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yYocIv

The 30 Best Fashion Images That Appeared in T This Year

Some of 2017’s greatest hits, which took us from Rockaway Beach to the Dior archives. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yYlsej

U.S. Accuses North Korea of Mounting WannaCry Cyberattack

The Trump administration suggested the U.S. would act against North Korea beyond the sanctions now being imposed for its rapid expansion of its nuclear weapons program. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oCTjtg

Decoding Trump’s Plan to Rein In China

Beijing poses a threat on the business and technology fronts as well as militarily, the White House argues in a new national security blueprint. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yXJlT4

Microsoft Moves to End Secrecy in Sexual Harassment Claims

Microsoft eliminated forced arbitration agreements with employees who make sexual harassment claims and is supporting a proposed federal law to ban such agreements. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kgsbvK

A Bitcoin Hedge Fund’s Return: 25,004 Percent (That Wasn’t a Typo)

The Pantera Bitcoin Fund was set up in 2013, when few on Wall Street were interested in cryptocurrencies. It has since ridden the Bitcoin wave to blockbuster returns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BzW95n

The Best Toys That Teach Kids How to Code

There are dozens of coding toys on the market. Here are 10 of the best, and how our test kids responded. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D2RJnw

Why Doesn’t the N.F.L. Use Tracking Technology for First Down Calls?

An N.F.L. spokesman said the league has “not found one to date that we were comfortable with to deploy.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kgOaT0

Skin Deep: When a Man Needs a Safe Place

At the Club House, a medical man-cave opening this week, a guy can get his private procedures without (gasp) women. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kH0QlA

Tech Tip: Cracking Quick Response Codes With iOS 11

The camera app that comes with latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system can automatically detect and translate QR codes for you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kGoVZM

Uber Driver in Lebanon Is Arrested Over Killing of Rebecca Dykes

Ms. Dykes, a British diplomat, was found dead on Saturday after leaving a party in Beirut. Uber said it was working with the authorities to assist the investigation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B9i2v9

Noted: Casualties of the Cashless Society: Those Who Get Seasonal Tips

Widespread use of Venmo, Uber et al mean less money in the pockets of Park Avenue doormen, manicurists and other workers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2khmz4r

The Shift: Inside the Home of Instant Pot, the Kitchen Gadget That Spawned a Religion

The electric multicooker is a true viral phenomenon. We went to the company’s Canadian headquarters to learn why. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bp49WI

TPG Growth, a Red-Hot Investor, Stays Small as It Pursues Deals

The firm, which has invested in companies including Uber and Spotify, has closed its latest fund at $3.7 billion, slightly above its last one. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bb29Er

A Rainmaker Seeks to Grow His Firm at a Time of Big Media and Tech Deals

As giants like Disney and AT&T strike huge takeovers, Aryeh B. Bourkoff and his boutique, LionTree, are seeking to seize the moment to grow. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yMH8dr

A New Breed Drives the Deal-Making Frenzy at Computer Chip Firms

December 17, 2017

The industry is now dominated by an aggressive set of chief executives who are quicker to push big acquisitions, slash costs and drive up profits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CM02nN

For Russian ‘Trolls,’ Instagram’s Pictures Can Spread Wider Than Words

December 17, 2017

An anti-Islamic image created by a Kremlin-connected group has proved hard to kill, an indication of the challenge of monitoring social media for propaganda. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2osqVKv

Advertising: Netflix and Spotify Ask: Can Data Mining Make for Cute Ads?

December 17, 2017

Netflix and Spotify have turned their users’ habits into marketing campaigns to the delight of some. But not everyone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AJZbTj

With...Sheila Nevins: The Grande Dame of Documentary is Leaving Her Home at HBO

After almost 40 years, she has reels of memorable film, a pile of awards and plenty of perspective on the current battle of the sexes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2k225fM

Are High Heels Headed for a Tumble?

With sexual harassment revelations rife and public spaces threatened, some women are wondering just why they wear these things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bxm3sM

The Look: Seoul’s Bumping B-Boy Scene

You’ve heard about K-pop. But did you know South Korea loves hip-hop, too? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ADpk60

Are High Heels Headed for a Tumble?

With sexual harassment revelations rife and public spaces threatened, some women are wondering just why they wear these things. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bxm3sM

Google Thinks I’m Dead

(I know otherwise.) from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zghm4N

In Italy, #MeToo Is More Like ‘Meh’

Accusations of sexual harassment and assault have not been received with the same uproar and solidarity as in the United States and beyond. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CkUdwu

Uber Engaged in ‘Illegal’ Spying on Rivals, Ex-Employee Says

In a 37-page letter made public in court, a former Uber security employee detailed a massive intelligence-gathering operation that included tailing rival executives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j5XZlZ

For Disney’s Iger, a Bold Move That Will Define His Legacy

Disney has achieved great success under the leadership of Robert A. Iger. But he is likely to be judged on the success of his 21st Century Fox deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bfwpuz

State of the Art: Facebook Conceded It Might Make You Feel Bad. Here’s How to Interpret That.

In a remarkable blog post, Facebook cited research showing that “passively consuming” social media made people feel worse. It also said it was trying to fix the problem. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BhwH4o

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The year in stuff, the new supermodelmania and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zf8MDh

What’s Next After the Repeal of Net Neutrality

Here is a guide to what will happen in the coming weeks (and maybe years), including potential changes from companies and numerous lawsuits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AAd8Tu

Apple Adds Another Show to Its Growing Streaming Stable

With competition among streaming services growing, the tech giant added an untitled space drama from an executive producer of the rebooted “Battlestar Galactica.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kwUS6Z

Right and Left React to the F.C.C.’s Vote on Net Neutrality Rules

Writers from across the political spectrum on the vote Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission to dismantle Obama-era rules on net neutrality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AzKstL

Life on the Meme Council: Meet the Internet’s Gatekeepers

Know Your Meme, a database for the internet’s inside jokes, runs with the help of 38 volunteer moderators known as the meme council. These are their stories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zeG5pT

Encounters: Anna Chlumsky of ‘Veep’ Sniffs Around Bleecker Street for Gifts

Before heading to rehearsals for the Off Broadway play “Cardinal,” Ms. Chlumsky shopped for candles, perfumes and other holiday presents. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CAPUy4

Scene City: Causes for All Seasons

Galas were held for Conservation International, New York Stage & Film, Central Park Conservancy and Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zflFxe

Critic’s Notebook: You Know Your History? These Podcasts Aren’t So Sure

It seems every podcast company is starting its own counterintuitive take on history. But how effective are they at actually illuminating our past? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yERqMv

Tech Tip: Managing Apps on iOS 11

If you find your iOS device is cluttered with apps that don’t work anymore, you have a few options for deleting the old software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BthlfG

Life on the Meme Council: Meet the Internet’s Gatekeepers

Know Your Meme, a database for the internet’s inside jokes, runs with the help of 38 volunteer moderators known as the meme council. These are their stories. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zeG5pT

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Net Neutrality Is Gone

Our reporters look at the week in tech, including the F.C.C.’s decision to repeal net neutrality and Bitcoin’s continued boom. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yEaSc9

Vows: A Digital Message in a Bottle Was Waiting For Him

The couple met briefly on a beach in the Hamptons but didn’t start dating until almost three years later, after he finally found her note on Facebook. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Br3d6t

Jonathan Saunders Resigns Role at Diane von Furstenberg

The Scottish designer abruptly announced his departure as chief creative officer 18 months after taking the job. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o8hTlw

What’s in a Rick Owens Retrospective? Whatever He Wants

The designer’s exhibition in Milan, which opens today, includes his fashion designs but also a sculptural intrusion — globular, coiled, ominous. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B3r4GM

Trilobites: An 8th Planet Is Found Orbiting a Distant Star, With A.I.’s Help

A Google neural network analyzed data collected by NASA and helped astronomers detect another planet around a star some 2,500 light years away. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Co3Lrp

Why Net Neutrality Was Repealed and How It Affects You

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules. Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AH1f29

Ford Chooses a Detroit Base to Take On Silicon Valley

The automaker, long absent from the city proper, will create a hub there for work on self-driving and electric cars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2j2cGpW

Books of Style: Hygge Gets Heave-Ho as Swedes, Norwegians Join the Fun

When it comes to wintry Scandinavian lifestyle refinement, the words to know now are lykke, lagom and janteloven. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B0HjEI

F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules

In a 3-to-2 vote along party lines, the agency scrapped Obama-era rules meant to protect an open internet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yucqFL

Social Q’s: A Totally Radical Plan for Getting Along With Your Siblings

And: rich neighbors choose fox-hunting over nature preservation; sharing the joy of DNA analysis; and swapping Secret Santa assignments. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cl0r03

Sag Harbor’s Historic Cinema Saved

Fire destroyed the art-house movie theater a year ago. Locals came to its rescue, exceeding their $8 million fund-raising target for its restoration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CjgED2

Tech Tip: Drawing on the Desktop

If you don’t have a tablet or touch-screen device for your artwork, you can use an add-on pen and tablet to sketch on your computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Bp78AP

Disney Makes Deal for 21st Century Fox, Reshaping Entertainment Landscape

The acquisition of most of Rupert Murdoch’s entertainment empire makes Disney a true streaming competitor to services like Netflix and Amazon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AlJGAz

Christie’s Just Set Another Auction Record, for Handbag Sales

In Paris, it was Birkins at dawn, and under the gavel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AHmaSQ

AT&T and Union Reach Accord on Job Protection for Workers

Under the deal, 20,000 wireless employees would get better pay and job protection. The union will push for the company’s acquisition of Time Warner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AVY6bC

Uber Under Criminal Investigation, Justice Dept. Confirms in Letter to Court

A document made public in court on Wednesday is a first acknowledgment by federal authorities of a criminal investigation into the ride-hailing company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CbEq3U

Browsing: 3 Chill-Proof Party Looks

A holiday cheat sheet: styles for every style, and — bonus — you won’t freeze in them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BhNN4z

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Sasheer Zamata Reads ‘Was I on a Date or Babysitting?’

On this week’s podcast, the actress and comedian reads an essay about the trouble with men who behave like children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AEJeBy

Scouting Report: Getting in a Holiday Frame of Mind

Shopping bazaars, pop-ups, customization events and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nW96TE

Ajit Pai Nears His Biggest Win With Net Neutrality Repeal

Erasing the Obama-era internet rules on Thursday would help secure Mr. Pai’s reputation as one of the most efficient F.C.C. leaders in decades. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zatfZR

Tech Fix: The Biggest Tech Failures and Successes of 2017

Epic failures this year exposed your personal data to hackers, wasted your money on unnecessary or ethically dubious products and fed you misinformation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C2Wht7

Critical Shopper: Why You Should Love Secondhand Fashion Now

The RealReal, the luxury consignment site, has opened its first store. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AAdZaV

Boîte: A Cavernous Indie Music Club Opens in Brooklyn

The hot spot Elsewhere seeks to re-energize the city’s D.I.Y. music scene, with a little help from Mayor Bill de Blasio. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yoqxMB

The Year in Stuff

What a long, strange year it has been. Here are the pieces that defined it: what we wore, we carried, wanted, feared and waited for. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o3X8aT

Tech We’re Using: Busting the Myths About A.I. Invading Our Lives

Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The Times, assesses the pitfalls of A.I. and the possibilities that Skynet will rule us. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ynysd6

Facebook Says Little Evidence of Russian Meddling in ‘Brexit’ Vote

The social media giant’s statement came in response to questions from the British Parliament, but a minister called Facebook’s answer insufficient. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2z8o38T

Tech Tip: Moving Notes in Google Keep to Other Programs

The handy note-taking application includes an option to easily save your jottings as a word-processing document. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ACccCs

‘Where Out-of-Town Girls Could Come Feel Safe in New York’

Alumnae of the women’s school Finch College, which closed in 1975, still gather regularly to reminisce about high jinks and distribute scholarships. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2z9wFMn

Tech Tip: 2017’s Best Technology Tips and Tricks: You Asked, We Answered

Readers of The Times’s personal technology section had lots of questions. Here we highlight the most compelling — in terms of their connection to current events or in reader response. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BhNJBB

China Names and Shames Tech Tycoon With Debt Blacklist

The ambitious head of an embattled tech company is the latest casualty of China’s efforts to rein in irresponsible borrowing through public humiliation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Ajvus0

Google, Looking to Tiptoe Back into China, Announces A.I. Center

The move also nods to the country’s growing strengths in artificial intelligence, and is the latest A.I. effort set up by a Western tech company in the country. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iZWiqc

State of the Art: How 2017 Became a Turning Point for Tech Giants

For the first time, big tech companies began to accept responsibility in 2017 for how their platforms affect the world. The scope of that change remains unclear. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yljmVC

Toshiba Settles Fight With Western Digital That Imperiled a Major Deal

The ailing Japanese conglomerate, which bet badly on U.S. nuclear power, can now proceed with a deal that will bring it $14 billion in needed cash. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C8GBVZ

Scene City: Daniel Day-Lewis Makes an Appearance at His Own Film Party

Guests gathered Monday evening to toast the premiere of “Phantom Thread,” which stars Mr. Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yjyfI1

Scene City: Toasting Daniel Day-Lewis and His Potential Last Film

Sienna Miller, Michael Shannon, Jenna Lyons and more gathered at an Upper East Side townhouse to celebrate the New York premiere of “Phantom Thread.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Azw5K8

The Shift: I Was Wrong About Bitcoin. Here’s Why.

Our columnist predicted in 2013 that Bitcoin, then a new digital currency, would soon die. He points to five assumptions he got wrong. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BVWfDi

Indiegogo Goes Where Few Companies Dare: Into Initial Coin Offerings

I.C.O.s have been big this year, but few established names have touched them. Indiegogo, the crowdfunding site, is looking to change that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jyzWzM

Up Next: A Young Photographer With an ‘Honest Gaze’

Tyler Mitchell, 22, creates color-saturated images that depict black people and other minorities with authenticity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yinu8A

Net Neutrality Protests Move Online, Yet Big Tech Is Quiet

While some technology companies used their websites to proclaim support for equal internet access, some of the giants, including Google and Microsoft, laid low. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l1ySF3

Bridal Parties Mix It Up With Bridesmen and Groom’s Gals

“I still can’t figure out when the boys walk down the aisle. Do they do it with the bridesmaids, or do they stand on the side of the groom? Is he going to wear heels?” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yiJWyA

The Sweet Spot: That Age-Old Question: How Much Sexual History Should I Share?

A reader wonders whether to tell her fiancé that she has slept with a couple of friends, and if “not telling” is the same as lying. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BgqYxS

Tech Tip: Protecting Your Data When Using Browser Extensions

Those useful little programs that expand your web browser’s powers sometimes require a lot of access to your personal information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l4YAZp

Can Texting Save Lives?

Crisis Text Line is upending the suicide hotline, modernizing it for today’s teenagers, one text at a time. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2yhpDkQ

Encounters: ‘Insecure’ No More, Yvonne Orji Still Enjoys Cheap Pizza

The actress and comic has opened for Chris Rock, and her HBO show is a hit. But after a set at Carolines she recalled leaner times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nQCNp7

Trying to Bypass Anxiety on the Road to Driverless Cars

Volvo is putting cameras in vehicles to see people interact with driver-assistance features and will use the data in designing fully autonomous cars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C4QxzT

The Shift: The ‘Alt-Right’ Created a Parallel Internet. It’s an Unholy Mess.

Hard-right activists, censored and banned by Twitter and Facebook, tried to create their own digital services. But they appear to have hit obstacles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AM1OVv

Itineraries: Airports Are Losing Money as Ride-Hailing Services Grow

Fewer people are parking their cars at airports, using taxis or renting cars. And fees from Uber and Lyft do not make up for the lost revenue from those services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BbeNCG

Life Lessons: Fabulous Life Lessons From Gianni Agnelli

In the new documentary “Agnelli,” the head of Fiat, who died in 2003, is revealed as that rare species of man: a fashionable playboy with gravitas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nBr1if

Life as a Runway: What 10 Street Wear Fans Wore to the ComplexCon Festival in Los Angeles

A parade of skater boys, sneakerheads and Supreme fanatics gathered in Long Beach, Calif. for the second annual street wear convention. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AfmUi3

Browsing: Rules of Good Gift Giving

Stumped for what to buy the hard-to-shop-for crowd on your list? We have answers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jl2zgy

Scene City: Art Basel Parties Take Over Miami

Collectors, models, fashion designers and socialites crowded into parties hosted by Fondazione Prada, White Cube gallery and the ICA Miami. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ACBgWH

On the Street

Black was the dominant color seen near the end of Paris Fashion Week, when the city celebrated Nuit Blanche, the annual all-night festival of arts and music. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jtLg09

Pulse | Lose the Mink

This season, proper wool or cashmere coats are in abundance, edging out leather and down-filled toppers as cold-weather favorites. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BemlVk

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Rock-Climbing Pants

Lara McCluskey, a rock-climbing instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School, tests five pairs while climbing and scaling boulders in Sinks Canyon State Park. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jyJeMm

Pulse

What Anna Sheffield is wearing now, skin care products, wallets and leggings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BbmtEP

Physical Culture | Gear Test

Lynn Jennings, an Olympic runner, tests the latest step up in sock technology. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jyJbAa

On the Street | Jerseyites

The draped daytime crepe dress of the wartime ’40s has been revived in fluid jersey, minus the shoulder pads but often complete with the signature dolman sleeve. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BemkRg

Pulse | Knit Dresses

The sweater dress, no longer a boring basic straight out of your mother’s college yearbook, is swiftly racking up votes for the retail world’s Homecoming queen. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jyVP1X

Which Do You Prefer: Music or Panting?

Gear test with Patrick McCrann, triathlon coach. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BemgB0

Pulse | The Foodie

What Padma Lakshmi is wearing now, a new label called Vince, hair products and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jyJ7Aq

On the Street | Divesting

A few fearless men are giving a jolt to the accepted look of men’s clothes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BbZHg8

Pulse | You Shouldn't Have

Hostess gifts should convey the giver’s wit, good taste and gratitude — without kicking down the doors of ostentation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jwzaDm

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Locks

Brad Quartuccio, editor of Urban Velo, a magazine that focuses on city cycling, tests locks in his day-to-day travels through Pittsburgh. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BcuSYB

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Aqua Socks

Testing aqua socks on Lake Union in Seattle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B2zO21

On the Street

One knew that the retro evening gowns with long trains were in trouble when the wearers had to take a train-bearer with them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2julWqK

Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese presented her spring collection in the Tents on Friday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BcDoqI

Pulse | What I'm Wearing Now

What the singer-songwriter Marié Digby is wearing, gust busters and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jyJ1ZA

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Fishing Vests

David Ellerstein, the owner and head guide of Jackson Hole Anglers in Jackson, Wyo., field-tests five new models of fishing vests. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B6vgYr

Pulse | Back-to-School

For designers, September means Fashion Week; for their children, it means back to school. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bf1nWt

Rocking Out at Rock Camp

Campers from the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, a nonprofit summer day camp in New York City serving girls 8 to 18, perform during the camp's annual showcase. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BTKe0Y

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Showers

Granite Stanley, rafting guide, tests showers on a six-day, 100-mile rafting trip in Idaho. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kYZZQY

Pulse

What Alina Cho of CNN is wearing now, a vintage washed T-shirt line from Rogues Gallery, a limited-edition lip color from Lancome and Louis Vuitton’s latest favorite bag. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iVlOwt

On the Street: Splish-Dash!

New Yorkers were prepared for last week’s rain, as candy-colored boots proved to be the uniform. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kYZYfS

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Kayaks

Scott Baxter, an owner of Great Salt Lake Adventures, tests five kayaks on Pineview Reservoir and Little Dell Reservoir near Salt Lake City. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C4xAx6

Magazine: Fall Preview: Spiffy Lube

Need a quick wardrobe tuneup? Fall’s auto-inspired parts only look high maintenance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ANSEb7

Physical Culture | Gear Test, Prenatal Workouts

DVDs tailored to mothers-to-be are an inexpensive way to get in the 30 minutes of daily exercise. Anita Goa, 37, a yoga instructor, tests prenatal workouts while in her seventh month. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2km0cKj

Tech Tip: Moving Your Number and Going Mobile

If you are staying within the same geographic area, transferring your old wired phone number to a mobile device could be easier than you think. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BdFtmj

China Denies Using LinkedIn to Recruit German Informants

German intelligence services said that more than 10,000 citizens were targeted, adding to anxieties about Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate foreign governments and businesses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BbffAQ

The Year in Style: Can Parents ‘Robot-Proof’ Their Child’s Job Future?

Robots may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jMCZBs

Me Time: $75 for Three Minutes at Minus 230 Degrees? Sure, We’ll Try It

Our columnist dons ear warmers, a surgical mask and giant wool mittens and gets into a cryotherapy chamber. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2yeJiSH

The Year in Style: Can Parents ‘Robot-Proof’ Their Child’s Job Future?

Robots may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jMCZBs

Net Neutrality’s Holes in Europe May Offer Peek at Future in U.S.

Telecom operators have been pushing boundaries in Europe, where loopholes have left net neutrality regulations weaker than intended. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nR9P8S

DNA Tattoos Are the Final Frontier of Love

December 10, 2017

A nifty new patented technology allows you to take your loved ones with you wherever and forever. Yes, even cats. Talk about “Winona Forever”! from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AI7pfq

DNA Tattoos Are the Final Frontier of Love

December 10, 2017

A nifty new patented technology allows you to take your loved ones with you wherever and forever. Yes, even cats. Talk about “Winona Forever”! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AI7pfq

Hey, ‘Budtender’: Los Angeles’s Power Brokers of Pot Crank Up the Kook

Sensuality circles! High teas! Expensive vape pens! Who says there’s no intellectual life in this fine city? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nKsJOC

The Look: After-School Special

Andre Wagner captured the brief window when kids run New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2keHOTz

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The future is purple, Jenna Lyons’s space of her own — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jdd6gT

List of Five: Bobby Flay’s Recipe for Looking Tailored

The celebrity chef’s style tips include cozy sweaters and eating healthy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B1u6O7

Up Next: Wiki, Formerly of the Hip-Hop Collective Ratking, Strikes Out on His Own

The 24-year-old rapper from New York released a debut solo album and isn’t slowing down. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iEL0qW

Scene City: Fashion, Dinosaurs and Food

Galas were held last week for Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and Food Allergy Research and Education. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kCBLvP

Apple Said to Be Acquiring Shazam, the Song Identifying App

The app, which can identify a song just by hearing a few seconds of it, has lost some of its shine but is still used by “hundreds of millions of people.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kbdYPD

My Space: A Tour of Bill Whitaker’s High-Rise Living Room in Harlem

The “60 Minutes” correspondent has filled his home with furniture and art bought while covering news around the globe. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BkbOrZ

Why Is Fashion Having an Astral Moment?

Buzz Aldrin has attached his name to a line of street wear — just one sign that space is exerting an outsize influence on pop culture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jvGnjU

My Workout: How Andy Dunn of Bonobos Tackles His Workday

The fashion entrepreneur may start his day with light yoga and vegan eggs, before a whirlwind day of meetings and after-work drinks. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A6CV5F

Trilobites: Tracking Dolphins With Algorithms You Might Find on Facebook

Scientists leveraged machine learning techniques to sift through recordings of dolphin clicks, which could help with monitoring the health of the sea mammals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jwBt6h

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Big Bitcoin Boom

In this week’s tech newsletter, our correspondents discuss Bitcoin, Amazon and the tech industry’s ongoing problems with sexual harassment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AngtJQ

Olympic Athletes From Russia, and the Politics of What They’ll Wear

The International Olympic Committee hasn’t decided on uniforms for Russians authorized to compete independently, but that has as much to do with geopolitics as with design. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kEszH7

Vows: A Military Couple Together, but Mostly Apart for Now

Ashley Iorio and David Sands met at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; they married on Veterans Day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BWBesP

From Ho, Ho, Ho to No, No, No! Office Parties Feel the Chill

The days of getting squeezed under the mistletoe after Bob in accounting had a few too many? They’re over, my friends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nJngaA

Southeast Asia’s Ride-Hailing War Is Being Waged on Motorbikes

In Indonesia’s traffic-ridden capital, one start-up makes it easy to get around — or not to have to in the first place. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2A4UOlf

Modern Love: He Showed Me His Tiles, So I Showed Him Mine

Nine years of therapy and one board game help a woman understand that love can’t be mastered through hard work and perfectionism. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ju1AuK

Why Has Bitcoin’s Price Gone Up So Fast?

The value of a single Bitcoin has risen 1,500 percent this year. Traditional financial institutions and a dose of irrationality are fueling the boom. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BSGkpP

Hillary Clinton and Lena Dunham, Her Main Millennial, Hit the Weinstein Wall

Ms. Dunham, longtime Clinton enthusiast, says she warned the campaign against associating with Harvey Weinstein. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BUBwAe

Inside the Opposition to a Net Neutrality Repeal

Fight for the Future, a scrappy 10-person nonprofit, has helped lead the uproar against changes to internet rules, including hundreds of protests on Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Am9hxj

The Male Animal: What’s the Deal With That Guy’s Fluffy Hair?

From Bernie Sanders to Graydon Carter, men of a certain age embrace an unruly hairstyle that suggests mad genius or regal slob. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AlGMji

3 Weddings, 4 Dozen Rabbis and 1,400 Cupcakes

Three couples denied marriage in Israel for various reasons were wed in a festive ceremony in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2k8DHsf

Social Q’s: Will Y‘All Please Stop Yammering About Resilience?

And: an old friend goes Barbie on Instagram, a youth flakes on a college recommendation and a canceled wedding morphs mysteriously into a party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iBJiXu

Bobby Cannavale, Tough Guy, ‘Can Handle a Pink Couch’

He charms Martin Scorsese and thrills his co-stars, so isn’t it time you recognized that Mr. Cannavale isn’t “the guy you went to high school with”? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BKPeVt

Tech Tip: Turning Off Programs That Start Up When You Do

If outdated programs are still set to open when you log into the computer, you can turn them off or choose new apps to start up when you do. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BVitpR

The Star Power of Johnny Hallyday (Jimi Hendrix Was His Opening Act)

In a previously unpublished interview, the French rock star, who died this week, discussed his favorite musicians, fame and discovering Hendrix in a London club. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BRUibA

Karl Lagerfeld Sails Home to Hamburg for Chanel’s Métiers d’Art

The designer returned to the German port city of his birth to show his latest collection at the new Elbphilharmonie concert hall. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zW9B1D

On the Runway: The Future Is ... Purple

Pantone has revealed its color of the year for 2018. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zUEAuT

Coinbase: The Heart of the Bitcoin Frenzy

The San Francisco start-up has been at the center of the virtual currency boom. But like any young company, it is experiencing growing pains. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B6vGPa

North Carolina County Refuses to Pay $23,000 Ransom to Hackers

The government of Mecklenburg County, N.C., said it would not pay a ransom to hackers who took control of several of its computer systems. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AB9eul

Bitcoin Hasn’t Replaced Cash, but Investors Don’t Care

Investors have lifted Bitcoin past $13,000, likening it to gold as a place to store money. Early followers who hoped for a faster, cheaper way to pay for things are looking elsewhere. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jkHRxq

A Clothing Line That Simplifies Getting Dressed

With Wardrobe NYC, the designers Christine Centenera and Josh Goot are aiming to take over your closet — no over-analysis needed. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BQujS6

Scouting Report: Fair Hopping and Shopping at Art Basel Miami Beach

Prep for the action: pop-ups, store events and artist collaborations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BQ1Zio

Critical Shopper: Why Is There No Great Multibrand Men’s Store in New York?

Reign, newly opened in the meatpacking district, aims to be a one-stop men’s wear shop. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AADsjv

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Caitriona Balfe Reads ‘A Boyfriend Too Good to Be True’

On this week’s podcast, the “Outlander” star tells the story of a grandmother with Alzheimer’s and how the disease filtered her family’s world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j0w5v0

Life Lessons: Fabulous Life Lessons From Gianni Agnelli

Life as a Runway: What 10 Street Wear Fans Wore to the ComplexCon Festival in Los Angeles

A parade of skater boys, sneakerheads and Supreme fanatics gathered in Long Beach, Calif. for the second annual street wear convention. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AfmUi3

Browsing: Rules of Good Gift Giving

Stumped for what to buy the hard-to-shop-for crowd on your list? We have answers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jl2zgy

Scene City: Art Basel Parties Take Over Miami

Collectors, models, fashion designers and socialites were spotted at parties hosted by Fondazione Prada, White Cube gallery and the ICA Miami. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ag6V2W

Scene City: Art Basel Parties Take Over Miami

Collectors, models, fashion designers and socialites crowded into parties hosted by Fondazione Prada, White Cube gallery and the ICA Miami. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ACBgWH

Registry: Twelve Gifts May Be Better Than One

The couple will have all year to enjoy movies, flowers, language lessons, storage space and even Italian olive oil. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AZ0DEG

Tech We’re Using: What Tech Tools Frequent Travelers Should Always Pack

You should always have a portable battery to charge your phone. But other must-haves are not as obvious, says Lucas Peterson, The Times’s Frugal Traveler. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iZLbAY

trading up: Sweater Vests Are Back. Just Don’t Tell Grandpa.

To the delight of grandfathers and dorky librarians everywhere, the fuddy-duddy sweater vest has shed its uncool reputation. In several standout collections for this coming spring season, designers subverted the sleeveless knit with puckish attitude and provocative styling. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2k0QHje

What’s Next for Bode Miller After Skiing? Hint: Think Fashion

The newly retired skier teamed up with Aztech Mountain, a sports apparel start-up, and will be an NBC commentator during the Winter Games. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nw0gM4

Tech Tip: Keeping Data Secure When Your Laptop Is in the Shop

If your computer needs repairs, back up your files and lock them down before someone else works on your system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AcW3TD

Can’t Find Any Fingerlings? Bots Snap Up Popular Christmas Toys for Resale

Hot toys like the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse quickly sold out online this year, then appeared on eBay and Amazon at inflated prices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kpcBAJ

State of the Art: The Hidden Player Spurring a Wave of Cheap Consumer Devices: Amazon

Numerous electronics brands have sprung up offering inexpensive gadgets. Here’s how Amazon enables them, and how other brands may copy that success. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B6lt5p

Gucci Moves Its Fine Jewelry Line Upmarket

Alessandro Michele adds a collection of gem-encrusted designs, expanding the house’s offerings to its already adoring (and buying) fans. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AXcWB8

In Finland, Flights of Fancy

Glass birds designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala have become a tradition for workplace anniversaries and collectors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iV5waI

Dior’s ‘Nose’ on Perfume and Process

The house’s master perfumer describes how tons of flowers grown in the south of France are concentrated into fragrance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AXzX7g

In France, Jean Paul Gaultier Styles the Euro

Designs for the limited-edition coins included a corset-wrapped Eiffel Tower and a Gallic rooster in a Breton top. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iYb304

British Competition Celebrates the Role of Crafts

A deteriorating fountain made of clay wins a craft prize newly created by the BBC, the Crafts Council and the Victoria and Albert Museum. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AXzVwa

Shop Aims to Help Artisans in War-Torn Countries

Ishkar sells handmade items to support craftsmen in places like Afghanistan and Syria, but also in the hope that their skills will live on. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iV5G1O

Craftsmanship: Louisa Guinness Showcases Jewelry by Artists in Her First Book

The London-based dealer seeks to turn the page on misconceptions about jewelry made by artists, featuring works by Picasso, Calder, Dalí and Kapoor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ASRnlr

A Vietnamese Designer Tweaks Traditional Fabric Production

Working with some of the country’s ethnic-minority groups, Vu Thao has added her own ideas to the routine sourcing process. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iY3RkL

In London, Designers Play With the Future

Robots, creating rainbows and sacred chants in pidgin are among the products of a residence program at the Design Museum. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AXcXVI

We’re Going to Need More Gabrielle Union

“I think the floodgates have opened for white women,” the actress and rape survivor said of the #MeToo movement, which coincided with her new memoir. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nszZOI

Silicon Valley Investor Takes Leave of Absence After Harassment Reports

Shervin Pishevar, who has invested in Uber, said he was taking a leave of absence from his venture firm and other company boards after reports he harassed five women. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BL6AT4

On the Verge: Brand to Know: Coats (and Home Goods) Made Entirely of Faux Fur

With Maison Atia, Chloé Mendel, the daughter of the famous furrier Gilles Mendel, departs from the family tradition. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2koBj4e

Gearing Up: 5 Easy, Breezy Skin Care Tips for Guys this Winter

Don’t let the cold weather dry out your skin. Here are a few simple ways to maintain a good complexion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BLsGon

Inside China’s Big Tech Conference, New Ways to Track Citizens

The technologies for tracking citizens, and their wide acceptance in China, were on display at the World Internet Conference. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jV8mZN

The Sweet Spot: Love the Club, Hate the Cocaine (and the Lies)

After her husband breaks his promise to abstain from drugs, a reader grapples with the fate of her relationship. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BNijk3

Reckoning on Sexual Misconduct Divides Women Over How Harsh Judgment Must Be

As allegations of men’s misbehavior fuel a broader conversation, a zero-tolerance attitude has evolved into discussions about what is acceptable, due process and generational differences. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2iWitkt

It’s a Look: A Macho Home on Guys’ Wrists

The colorful jewelry combo of turquoise and silver is showing up in magazine spreads, social media feeds and hip urban enclaves. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Azzrd7

‘Where My Activists At?’ Inside the First Teen Vogue Summit

Who needs a fusty old print magazine when you have Elaine Welteroth and Hillary Clinton in the flesh — am I right, ladies? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nrymRm

Tech Tip: Playing Old Movies on New Screens

Newer devices may balk at some ancient video formats, but you can often get them rolling with the right software. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jVBKim

Amazon’s Australian Launch Brings Excitement, Dread and Defiance

The retail giant launched with a modest product offering, seeking to steal a piece of Australia’s retail sector. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2jQDaLg

China Will Lead an Electric Car Future, Ford’s Chairman Says

Ford Motor said Tuesday that it planned to offer 15 new models in China by 2025 that run at least in part on batteries. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2zQGDQL

In London, Empowerment and Emotion at the Fashion Awards

The big winners were Donatella Versace, Jonathan Anderson and Raf Simons, but the message was political. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BIiInM

Can This Water Park Make Fun More Inclusive?

What happens when children of all different abilities get to play with each other? We take you inside a first-of-its-kind ultra accessible water park, which is changing the way families spend time together. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BB3Bfk

Google Missed Out on China. Can It Flourish in India?

As major companies chase India’s new internet users, Google is changing core products to work better on low-end smartphones and use less data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BBL9mq

YouTube Hiring More Humans to Train Computers to Police the Site

The online video platform is scrambling to stamp out problematic videos. This time, it’s videos that are inappropriate for children. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nxxQ4H

Gucci Falls Into Italy’s Tax Cross Hairs

The fashion brand, which has been enjoying exponential growth, is the latest prominent company to be investigated by financial authorities in Italy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ALYtbb

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