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The prefall fashion shows, just ended, were filled with styling tricks — animal prints piled on animal prints, waist cinchers — to try for spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GznJS1

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: 100 Episodes Later

This week, we celebrate a milestone with snippets from listeners’ favorite episodes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DSPJOI

Boîte: New Speakeasy Memorializes an Old-School Journalist Haunt

Gibson & Luce, an underground cocktail bar, pays tribute to Life magazine and its editors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BHsup1

Tech Fix: Your iPhone Slowed Down. Here’s What to Do When the Solution Is Just as Slow.

Apple has offered to replace the batteries of iPhones that have slowed down. But people are facing long waits for new batteries, so we came up with some alternatives. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DRpsEJ

Tech We’re Using: A ‘Gadget Junkie,’ Wearing His Tech and Covering Deals

Andrew Ross Sorkin, DealBook columnist and all-day wearer of AirPods headphones, talks about the technology he uses for work and in his life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2npI8Bj

Op-Ed Columnist: Bubble, Bubble, Fraud and Trouble

It’s a mania! It’s a cult! It’s Bitcoin! from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GsqQv4

The Cycle: Sex Hurts. Help!

Navigating a sensitive, and critical, topic. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DPMfAJ

We Asked Generation Z to Pick a Name. It Wasn’t Generation Z.

Thousands of people 22 and under (and many older people) weighed in on the most important question of the coming century. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nuL1Qi

IT’S NO SECRET: It’s the Little Things, Like Coffee, Cocktails and Listening

Jamie Cat Callan and Bill Thompson met in her English class; the semicolon, and all that is ordinary, connected them from the beginning. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DPF4bH

Tech Tip: Getting a Fresh Start With Windows 10

A recently added feature in Windows 10 tries to simplify the process of performing a clean installation of the operating system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E2Ob8k

Uber’s New Training Wheels: Testing Bike Sharing in San Francisco

The company will start a pilot program that allows targeted users to rent bikes throughout the hilly city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nlRUV6

The Real Burning Man

Driving converted delivery trucks, Roadtreks, vintage RVs, “skoolies” and the odd Prius, a few thousand gather in defiance of consumerist society. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DZuXR3

Critical Shopper: Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump

The Critical Shopper visits Hatch to explore the aesthetics of millennial pregnancy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BFEZBy

Xerox, an Innovator Hit by Digital Revolution, Cedes Control to Fujifilm

The American company pioneered office copy machines and the graphic interface used by today’s computers. But it was unable to turn that technology into a success. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ErTxYr

State of the Art: Tackling the Internet’s Central Villain: The Advertising Business

From Russian propaganda to tech addiction, the incentives and excesses of the digital ad business are the cause of much of what ails online discourse. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EpFWRl

On the Runway: State of the Union Statements in Black and White

From Melania Trump to the Congressional Black Caucus, people dressed with a point at the State of the Union. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BGi5d7

Secrets or Knowledge? Uber-Waymo Trial Tests Silicon Valley Culture

Two of the tech industry’s heavyweights are heading to court over claims that the ride-hailing company stole driverless car technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Gzr9o8

Facebook Bans Ads for Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

The social network said it wanted to prevent misleading or deceptive promotional practices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DQGbrS

The ‘Black Panther’ Red Carpet Put Every Other Hollywood Premiere to Shame

Instead of a ho-hum parade of tried-and-true, regal style reigned at the screening of Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DO5T02

Gift Guide: Who Needs Chocolate? 10 Gifts for the Ones You Love

Who Needs Chocolate? 10 Gifts for the Ones You Love from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nrlGXK

Market Report: Cable Knit Sweaters Get a Fresh Twist

Inspired by the fall/winter 2018 runways, a handful of new updates on the age-old winter staple. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nt6n0t

Vice Media’s Digital Chief Loses Job After Sexual Harassment Investigation

After placing Mike Germano on leave weeks ago, Vice said he would not return. Two women at the company had accused him of inappropriate behavior. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E3ccfx

Up Next: A Clothing Line Based on Her Great Grandmother’s Aprons

Paris Starn, the young daughter of New York artists, debuts her line at Opening Ceremony. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DPhbku

Worker Who Sent False Hawaii Alert Thought Threat Was Real, F.C.C. Says

The mistake, which touched off widespread confusion and panic, happened when a state emergency services employee misinterpreted instructions from a supervisor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Eq6iCW

Wag, the Dog-Walking Service, Lands $300 Million From SoftBank Vision Fund

Wag, the start-up behind an app that lets you book a dog walker, is the latest company to get the backing of the deep-pocketed investor Masayoshi Son. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E1fH6c

The Sweet Spot: My In-Laws Are Suffocating Me. Help!

While on the receiving end of cooked meals, free services and generous gifts, a reader wonders where the line is between nice and annoying. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2npJB9O

Tech Tip: Following Along on Instagram

Once you find them, you can follow people, places and things on the visual social network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EqTpso

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Team Up to Disrupt Health Care

The companies will focus on technology to provide simplified, high-quality health care for their employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nqxOsT

What He Did on His Summer Break: Exposed a Global Security Flaw

Nathan Ruser, an Australian college student, discovered that a fitness app revealed the locations of military sites around the world. Now he has to decide what he’s doing after graduation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DYSwJH

Skin Deep: Beauty’s New High: CBD Oil

CBD from the cannabis plant is the buzziest skin care ingredient of the year. The beauty business is not about to miss out. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GxpqQc

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Latest Data Privacy Debacle

The Strava episode shows that the confidentiality of information is a public good that cannot be regulated by millions of individual choices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rQkGlo

The Shift: Kodak’s Dubious Blockchain Gamble

What’s a 130-year-old photo company doing dabbling in cryptocurrency? Either revolutionizing digital rights management or trying to make a quick buck. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DWC2ln

Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook

In a letter organized by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, dozens of health experts say the new app preys on a vulnerable group. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DVDO6e

The Top 10 Styling Tips from the Men’s Shows

Bringing back the bucket hat, reviving vintage knits — and more tricks from London, Milan and Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Gq67bk

Hipster Culture and Instagram Are Responsible for a Good Thing

These guys paint walls for a living. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EmZG8v

Federal 5G Network Is Panned by F.C.C. and Industry

The chairman of the F.C.C. and major trade groups said private companies were best positioned to build the next generation of cell networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GsL3kn

The Stone: The ‘Killer Robots’ Are Us

The campaign to ban autonomous weapons takes aim at technology, and lets humans off the hook. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DLnAcI

Scene City: Partying After the Grammys With Universal Music and Mark Ronson

Late-night revelers included Eve, Dave Chappelle, Zedd and Jessica Williams. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DPsQ2I

Strava Fitness App Can Reveal Military Sites, Analysts Say

A global map published by the company shows users’ movements and is said to expose data about bases and personnel, including those of U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nlO2Dr

On the Runway: At the Grammy Awards, White Roses Paled in Comparison to Kesha Rose

There was much ado about white roses, but it was another show of style solidarity that mattered most, and therein lies a lesson. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DNnGEI

Tech Tip: Asking Siri to Play a Newscast

Apple’s voice-activated software assistant can now stream an up-to-date audio newscast on command. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2njiNJc

Naomi Alderman on the World That Yielded ‘The Power’

In her most recent novel, the author posits a pointed question: If the female body were weaponized, would men become the hunted? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DTCsZB

Advertising: An Ad Executive Often in the Vanguard Peers Into the Future

Rob Norman, a leading industry voice who recently retired, talked with The Times’s advertising reporter about Facebook, Google and the possibility of an emboldened Hulu. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EgPFcE

Tech Giants Brace for Europe’s New Data Privacy Rules

A stringent set of data protection rules will take effect in Europe in May. Facebook, Google and others are working overtime to be ready. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DIJTDI

2018 Grammys Red Carpet: See All the Arrivals

Welcome to one of the year’s weirder red carpets! Keep refreshing as we update this slide show with looks from the music industry’s big night. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ej8WKJ

2018 Grammys Red Carpet Arrivals: See All the Action

Cardi B, Lorde, Jay-Z and more walk one of the year’s weirder red carpets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DL6i3p

Side Benefit to Amazon’s Headquarters Contest: Local Expertise

The applications from 238 places contained valuable information, like potential tax breaks, that the company can use for other projects. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rH8KCe

Is This Shiny Satellite Sky Art or ‘Space Graffiti’?

The launch of a spinning geodesic sphere called the Humanity Star has set off concerns about the growing number of bright objects illuminating the dark sky. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nhRQFG

Christian Dior: Spring 2018

The spring 2018 couture collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DJa9di

New York Attorney General to Investigate Firm That Sells Fake Followers

The company, Devumi, sold at least 55,000 Twitter bots that used personal information taken from real people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Gmtdj5

Trilobites: A Suitcase-Size Satellite’s Big Photo of Frozen Earth Below

A new image of Alaska from the recently launched Iceye satellite show how much you can accomplish with a tiny satellite. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EcR0Bj

Kaia Gerber’s Dad Was a Model, Too

Rande Gerber is married to Cindy Crawford, father to the teenage supermodels Kaia and Presley Gerber, and is a tequila baron (with his pal George Clooney). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BwN6jM

Reese Witherspoon’s Second Act: Big-Time Producer

From Oscar-winning actress to Emmy-winning producer: After taking charge of her career, she makes deals with HBO and Apple. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FlANck

Promising Billions to Amazon: Is It a Good Deal for Cities?

Many economists see deals offering tax breaks to attract corporate sites as inefficient, expensive and ultimately ineffective. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DG5j00

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Hedi Slimane at Céline, Alaïa after Alaïa — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DFjc2R

The Top 10 Moments From Couture Week

Hedi Slimane's surprising appointment at Céline, paying homage to Alaïa — and a 3-year-old on the runway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DDaYUS

Fashion Review: At Couture, Lofty Traditions Face the New Swiftness of Fury

After a racial slur makes the rounds on Instagram, history and prettiness clash with the speed of social media. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rDwdEA

Street Style: Haute Couture

The style stars step it up for the haute couture fashion shows in Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Gn36IL

Op-Ed Contributor: Russian Trolls Are Only Part of the Problem

Facebook and Twitter need to realize that “fake news” and hateful content can be homegrown, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GdXq3H

Encounters: Lisa Vanderpump of ‘Real Housewives’ Sips Her Tea. And Spills Some, Too.

The de facto star of the “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” dishes about her celebrity, her rosé label, her dogs and her political future. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DEV5gM

Up Next: Meet Jaimie Wilson, a Transgender Activist With Guitar in Hand

His before-and-after photos racked up 13 million views on Facebook and expanded the platform for his folk-pop music. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DE9tWf

Pierre Hermé and L’Occitane Create an Experience on the Champs-Élysées

The pastry king and beauty brand have joined forces to open 86 Champs, a blend of food, fragrance and style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DEb6r7

Tech Tip: Sharing Events From Other Google Calendars

If your organization allows it, you can export birthdays and events from one calendar to another. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DGl4Zf

Bits: Farhad’s Week in Tech: Netflix Is a Monster, and Apple’s HomePod Arrives Soon

In this week’s tech newsletter, a look at Netflix’s huge earnings, Democrats splitting with Silicon Valley and Apple’s new speaker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ne6dLo

Vows: Why Wait? When You Know, You Know.

Two weeks after they began dating, they were engaged. Too soon for the 20-somethings? Not for him: He has wanted to be a married man since he was 5. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Fi1uyC

Cecile Richards on Her Life After Planned Parenthood

The president of the organization since 2006, she will now be promoting a memoir and campaigning for Democratic women in the midterm elections. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DH3hkD

The Remote Control, Out of Control: Why À La Carte TV Is Too Much for a Trekkie

CBS airs the latest Star Trek spinoff on its paid subscription service. But how many are we supposed to buy? This fan says no. For now. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Gji6Hx

China Embraces a Game About a Traveling Frog

For whatever reason, Travel Frog, an extremely low-key Japanese mobile game, is a hit in China. “You don’t even need to think about anything,” one player explained. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rFgl4t

Fashion Review: At Valentino, a Dream Ending: Couture for the Casual Era

Pierpaolo Piccioli put magic into the ease of the everyday, while Viktor & Rolf explored the possibilities of less-is-more and Jean Paul Gaultier honored Pierre Cardin. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DAripi

Fashion Review: Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Bring Fall Styles to Paris

It was couture week, but as part of the changing times, the brands showed urban warrior and high romance ready-to-wear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ndo4B7

The Best Images from the Haute Couture Shows

The requisite tulle and fluttery headpieces were joined by temporary neck tattoos. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bu0ipF

Prediction: Change Coming for ESPN’s FiveThirtyEight

With the contract of its founder, Nate Silver, expiring in August, the sports network is exploring a sale of the site known for its election forecasts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nbZalq

Brioni Redefines Itself, With a Whisper and a Smirk

After a succession of creative directors, the Roman tailoring house shifts again with Nina-Maria Nitsche, a clever, sly veteran of Maison Margiela. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nfcfvh

Bernadine Morris, Veteran Observer of Fashion, Dies at 92

She uncovered the latest trends for more than five decades, including 32 years at The New York Times, where she became the chief fashion writer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GiSBGf

Airbnb Names First Independent Board Member

The home-rental company’s appointment of the departing American Express chief, Kenneth I. Chenault, is a signal that it is preparing for life as a public company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DCZS6q

Apple Goes Deeper Into La La Land With Damien Chazelle Project

As part of its plan to spend more than $1 billion on original programming, it strikes a deal with the Oscar-winning writer and director. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rDpWZf

Tech Tip: Getting Those Giant Video Clips Off Your iPhone

High-definition video recordings are usually too large to send by email, but you have plenty of other ways to share and save those files. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dx1LNL

Social Q’s: When Hollywood Ageism Hits Close to Home

And: revealing a family secret, dealing with friends who smoke indoors, and barking up the wrong tree. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nc9Z77

In Paris, the Glitter of High Jewelry

Boucheron is celebrating its 160th anniversary, Chanel goes on a lion rampage, and Dior continues to mine the allure of Versailles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DCAdKP

Op-Ed Contributor: Artificial Intelligence’s ‘Black Box’ Is Nothing to Fear

We actually understand this technology better than we understand human decision-making. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nb5idM

Yesterday In Styles: When Gay People Dreaded an Invitation to Straight Weddings

In the years before same-sex marriage was legalized, some gay men and women considered weddings to be the ultimate celebration of heterosexuality itself, leading them to feel awkward, and sometimes unwelcome. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Gik8YG

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Andrea Martin Reads ‘A Dose of Empathy From My Syrian Doctor’

On this week’s podcast, the “Great News” actress tells the story of a physician who fills an emotional void in a patient’s life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BrBZsd

Browsing: Finally, How to Wear a Beret Without Laughing

Here, looks to steal from the street-style peacocks at the men's wear shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BrkxnK

Encounters: Howard Stern’s Superagent Is Getting With the Program

Don Buchwald has always done things the Don Buchwald way. Now his daughter is helping his agency rebrand and expand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DwsIRv

The Top 10 Moments from the Men’s Shows

An all-night Rick Owens rave, Kendall Jenner hits Milan — and more highlights (on and off the runways) in London, Milan and Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BpZIcx

ScienceTake: This Tiny Robot Walks, Crawls, Jumps and Swims. But It Is Not Alive.

Researchers have created a tiny robot, small enough to navigate a stomach or urinary system, that one day may be used to deliver drugs inside the body. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rEY1bD

All Good Magazines Go to Heaven

As print flails, piles of pristine Vogues, Playboys and more are being painstakingly preserved in a former cannon foundry near the Thames. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DxIoUE

Fashion Review: The Book of Clare: Givenchy’s Powerful Return to Couture

Clare Waight Keller writes a modern narrative, while Giorgio Armani tells a shorts story and John Galliano mythologizes Maison Margiela. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GeC1Yg

Tech Fix: Meet the $800 Smartphone That You Probably Won’t Buy

The Mate 10 Pro from Huawei, the Chinese manufacturer, has a great camera and better battery life than competitors. But American carriers aren’t selling it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F95txu

Apple, in Sign of Health Ambitions, Adds Medical Records Feature for iPhone

A new feature on the iPhone Health app will allow users to automatically download blood test results and other data from their health care providers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DBzetR

Tech We’re Using: Using Drones and Netflix in the Andes, but Sidestepping Google Maps

Nicholas Casey, Andes bureau chief for The Times, discussed the benefits of technology in many South American countries — and why Google Maps isn’t the best tool there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DDndDZ

Tech Tip: Filling Out Forms on the Web

A web browser’s AutoComplete or “autofill” function can save time, but the software is not without risks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DIkDN9

Apple, in Sign of Health Ambitions, Adds Medical Records Feature for iPhone

A new feature on the iPhone Health app will allow users to automatically download blood test results and other data from their health care providers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F7iUhj

Katerra, a Construction Start-Up, Raises $865 Million

The new round, led by SoftBank’s enormous Vision Fund, will bolster a company that is trying to standardize the construction of offices and apartments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F9UO5H

Qualcomm Is Fined $1.2 Billion by E.U. Antitrust Officials

Regulators said the giant American chip maker had offered financial incentives to ensure manufacturers bought equipment solely from the company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BpeEHM

State of the Art: About That Joint: Marijuana Start-Ups Pass

Who smokes marijuana anymore? Because of more sophisticated marketing, people can now vape it, eat it, drink it and apply it, leading to an explosion in sales. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DCXyLI

Op-Ed Contributor: Apple Can’t Resist Playing by China’s Rules

The company will be taking part in the suppression of freedoms abroad while espousing high-minded values at home. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GaMjsg

Former Baltimore County Schools Leader Charged With Perjury

Shaun Dallas Dance, the district’s former superintendent, has been at the center of questions about the district’s ties with educational technology companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DtNMbt

My Detox: A Designer’s Plant-Based Chili Recipe for Cold Winter Days

Aurora James, of Brother Vellies, shares the dish her mother used to make in the ’70s that feels “like a warm hug.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2G7vIFI

The Google Lunar X Prize’s Race to the Moon Is Over. Nobody Won.

None of the remaining competitors for the $20 million award will be able to get off the ground by March 31, a deadline that had already been extended multiple times. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BnpWfO

On Beauty: The Beloved French Practice of Body-Contouring Spreads Stateside

A practitioner known to slim physiques with her “magic” hands arrives in New York — along with a few new sculpting products to try at home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rBC4du

After the Couture Show, Dior’s Surrealist Ball

Robotic chess pieces and waiters with cloud-covered suits were just part of the scene at the house’s post-collection celebration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E5LT69

The Bride Wore Satin and a Woodsy Scent

In a quest to make memories linger, couples are ordering custom fragrances to wear on their wedding day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BowU3T

The Sweet Spot: My Boyfriend Messaged Someone on a Gay Site. Does That Mean He’s Gay?

A reader makes a surprising discovery while snooping through her boyfriend’s phone, but is not sure she wants to confront it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F5IVhf

Fashion Review: Designs on Female Empowerment at Chanel and Dior

Surreal times call for surreal clothes. Should we play by the old rules? Plus, Iris van Herpen and Schiaparelli. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2n3HFnf

Anthony Noto Leaves Twitter to Become SoFi C.E.O.

Mr. Noto, a former Goldman Sachs banker, had served as Twitter’s chief operating officer since November 2016. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2G8XvWj

Tech Tip: Watching Netflix en Français

Many videos in the Netflix library offer subtitles or alternative audio in several languages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rwLy9U

Once Cozy With Silicon Valley, Democrats Grow Wary of Tech Giants

A new paper by two former Hillary Clinton aides, criticizing digital advertising as a tool for disinformation campaigns, captures a party’s increasing mistrust. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DsLOIm

Skin Deep: Making Age Spots a Thing of the Past

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment to rid patients of these unsightly lesions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2rsvki4

Young Fitness Fogies Ditch $40 Classes for Hoops, Laps and Jogs

The actor Ethan Hawke is among those who can afford pricey gyms but are eschewing them for the good ol’ Y.M.C.A. and its ilk. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DAe92F

Op-Ed Contributors: Why the I.R.S. Fears Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies could lead to significant losses in tax revenue. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ryCq4o

Our Favorite Images from the Paris Men’s Shows

Thom Browne’s school-themed tundra, giant masks at Comme des Garçons — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2n10xDf

Street Style: Paris Men’s Fashion Week

The fashion crowds showed strong style during the last shows of the men’s season in Paris. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2G6Jc4A

Ando, David Chang’s Meal-Delivery Business, Ends Service

The company is being absorbed by UberEats, the restaurant delivery app operated by Uber. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F23ISw

The Shift: What if a Healthier Facebook Is Just … Instagram?

As Facebook undergoes a renovation focused on improving its users’ well-being, the company could take inspiration from an app it already owns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2G6HuA8

SpaceX’s Big Rocket, the Falcon Heavy, Finally Reaches the Launchpad

After years of delay, the Falcon Heavy — a beefed-up version of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 — could launch in the weeks ahead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DXPxP6

Montana Governor’s Executive Order Would Force Net Neutrality

The order would forbid broadband providers with new or renewed state contracts to block or charge higher fees for faster delivery of websites. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ry0owE

Fashion Review: ‘The Rich Look’ Lives On in Paris for a New Generation

As the fall men’s shows end, Dior holds the line on French conservatism, Balmain delivers the usual extravagance, and Hermès channels quiet wealth. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DY0d08

The Pour: The History of Wine in 442 Podcasts

“I’ll Drink to That” has become an invaluable archive for those interested in some of the great characters and personalities in wine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DCoxXN

Yesterday In Styles: Remembering That Moment We All Became a ‘Brand’

How the internet, the self-help industry and the changing nature of celebrity gave rise to the era of “Me, Inc.” in the 1990s. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EYjxtD

Tech Tip: Managing an iPad’s Battery Use

Apple says its tablets did not get the same “power management” software that slowed down many iPhone models so iPads do not get the battery discount. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rtP98z

Critic’s Notebook: Céline, Hedi Slimane, and the Grown-Up Woman

The most disruptive designer of his generation is back. But what will it mean for the legions of women who once found their power clothing at Céline? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DylZdZ

Richemont Makes $3.4 Billion Offer to Take Over Yoox Net-a-Porter

The Swiss luxury goods company said it would seek to buy the remaining shares of the online fashion retailer that it does not already own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DYuA6R

There Is Nothing Virtual About Bitcoin’s Energy Appetite

Creating a single token requires as much electricity as two years’ worth of consumption by an average American home. Some enthusiasts believe that’s a problem. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rwZkcH

Advertising: As Facebook Changes Its Feed, Advertisers See Video Ambitions

The changes the social network recently made to its news feed has some advertisers thinking there will be opportunities for growth in video. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rqxMFB

Advertising: As Facebook Changes Its Feed, Advertisers See Video Ambitions

The changes the social network recently made to its news feed has some advertisers thinking there will be opportunities for growth in video. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rqxMFB

Advertising: As Facebook Changes Its Feed, Advertisers See Video Ambitions

The changes the social network recently made to its news feed has some advertisers thinking there will be opportunities for growth in video. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rqxMFB

Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future

The technology inside Amazon’s new convenience store, opening Monday in downtown Seattle, enables a shopping experience like no other — including no checkout lines. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DYaKsx

Nations Seek the Elusive Cure for Cyberattacks

Securing the world from these types of attacks will be on the agenda when many of the world’s top leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Do8I3u

Hedi Slimane Taking the Reins at Céline

The designer, who reinvigorated Yves Saint Laurent with a hard rock look, now will be directing a brand that has emphasized clothes for working women. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FXybmh

Here’s How to Deal With Men (Thwack!)

This former dominatrix is teaching women tools to confront harassment and sexist behavior. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Dr4aOa

The National Rifle Association’s Telegenic Warrior

How Dana Loesch, a onetime Democrat, became a Second Amendment spokeswoman too incendiary for some right-wingers to handle. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BgoQ5x

Keeping Alaïa Alive: A Designer Died, but His Brand Did Not

Two months after Azzedine Alaïa’s death, his company plots a course for the future. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mXjc3J

The Look: Where the Real Los Angeles Meets the Dream

On Sunset Boulevard, two Californias — the lived place and the one seen on screen — run parallel for 22 snaking miles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DoMQF6

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Models say Mario Testino and Bruce Weber sexually exploited them, CVS says no to airbrushing — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EV4Aso

Facebook to Let Users Rank Credibility of News

Facebook said it planned to prioritize high-quality news on its site by allowing its users to rank news sources that they see as the most credible and trustworthy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mQl2Tl

Tech Tip: Safely Shopping for Windows 10 Software

Microsoft’s Windows 10 can be set to warn about or block programs downloaded from the web, but you are not restricted to the Windows App Store. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rnVr9M

Up Next: A Rap Video for a Biology Class Was His Demo Reel

Julien Turner, 20, is a budding filmmaker at Morehouse College, where he’s also a linebacker on the football team. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EWAzIs

Scene City: Sounds of Winter

Benefits were held for Harlem Stage, National Retail Federation Foundation and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mT6O4Y

Prosecutor Says Romantic Rivalry Is Motive in Model’s Murder

In a London criminal court, a prosecutor said that the stabbing of Harry Uzoka, a model, was driven by a conflict over a woman. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FYeA5t

The Humble Ascent of Oat Milk

See ya, soy! Au revoir, almond! Baristas are pouring a Swedish import that has quietly taken over the nation’s coffee scene. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mX5VYU

My Workout: How Chris Cuomo Looks Buff Without Bodybuilding

The host of “New Day” on CNN keeps a tight schedule to balance his work, life and being the parent of three young children. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BfARIj

In Paris, Pushing the Men’s Wear Boulder Along

Rick Owens continues to do his (own) thing, while Valentino, Off-White and Dries Van Noten try to affect a man’s workaday wardrobe. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EWPxOX

Nous, a New Store, Picks Up Where Dearly Departed Colette Left Off

Two former employees of Colette, the pathbreaking Paris concept shop, have brought their taste for sneakers and gadgets (and some of their customers) to a new spot nearby. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DsYFNV

Vows: For Love of Country, and Each Other

Captains Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino, both active-duty Apache helicopter pilots, are married at West Point. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mPKAQr

Bits: Farhad’s Week in Tech: Big Tech Is Pouring Love on America. Thank Trump?

In this week’s tech newsletter, we look at Amazon’s and Apple’s plans to invest in the United States, plus the collapse in cryptocurrencies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BemoMQ

Can Software Predict Crime? Maybe So, but No Better Than a Human

A study published in Science Advances suggests that amateurs are about as accurate as the COMPAS software that many judges use to inform their decisions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DPG1h8

A Maine Racetrack Didn’t Lure Amazon. Multiply That Disappointment by 218.

With 218 places missing the cut for Amazon’s second headquarters, cities like Ottawa and Tucson were left to absorb the same result as “the longest of long shots.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DnN1og

Executive Behind Facebook’s China Charm Campaign Is Out

Facebook’s lead liaison with Beijing has left the company without getting the social network access to China’s huge internet market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EUAdCa

Modern Love: The Bike That Saved My Life

Saddled with a run-down house, a faltering marriage and a vanishing bank account, a woman takes to her two-wheeler. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mVcPhi

When Trading in Bitcoin, Keep the Tax Man in Mind

The virtual currency has enjoyed a spectacular rise in value, but there are important tax implications. Here’s a guide. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mKPmyy

IBM Ends 22-Quarter Streak of Falling Revenue

The gain was modest — revenue rose by 4 percent — but the company’s fourth-quarter report is a sign that IBM’s finances are stabilizing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FSjVLj

A Savage Question About Obama and HQ, Answered

Of course it wasn’t him. It was Michelle’s birthday. He took her out to dinner and a play. Sorry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mMQRfO

Lebanese Intelligence Turned Targets’ Android Phones Into Spy Devices, Researchers Say

For more than six years, Lebanon’s intelligence agency spied on targets’ Android mobile devices and desktop computers using decoy apps and other methods, researchers said Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mMCCHy

The Shindigger: ‘Fire and Fury’ Is Feted by the Media Elite Trump Excoriates

Yukking it up with Ann Coulter and Janice Min in the affluent heart of Manhattan for Michael Wolff. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Djtpxw

Where Amazon May Build Its New Headquarters

The e-commerce giant announced a short list of places that could become home to its second headquarters. The process has garnered the kind of enthusiasm normally reserved for bids to host the Olympics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ETyhK6

Social Q’s: Mom, I Love You, but I Can’t Keep Going to Church

Also: how to shut down a vegansplainer, playing the de facto marriage counselor and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BfwzRm

Tech Tip: Take a Time Travel Trip With Dropbox and Word Files

Dropbox has a feature that stores all the past versions of a file for about one to four months, depending on your subscription plan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mRoKwu

Amazon Chooses 20 Finalists for Second Headquarters

The list released Thursday leaned toward cities in the Midwest and on the East Coast, and away from the tech-saturated hubs of the West Coast. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dron5r

Brooklyn’s Favorite Pot Dealer Returns

Ben Sinclair is nothing like the freewheeling dealer he portrays in “High Maintenance.” Except he smokes pot, drives an R.V. and parted ways with his wife (who co-created the show). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DmvJrK

Are You Ready to (Dress Like You) Rock?

How the fastest growing designer in men’s wear built a big business in no time flat by selling his customers on a dream: That they, too, could shred. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mTbfN1

IBM May Finally Stop Shrinking. But Is It a Turnaround?

For five and half years IBM has reported a steady erosion of revenue, a losing streak that analysts predict will end on Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mJ2aW3

Milan Is Still Making It New

Giorgio Armani, Prada and Fendi proved that men’s fashion has the power to surprise. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mIjydL

Want to Buy the Golden Globes Dresses? Try eBay

All of the proceeds from an auction of clothing worn by celebrities, which begins on Friday, will go to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BbfVSy

Facebook to Take Broader Look at Possible Russian Role in Brexit Vote

The company said its previous investigation had been too narrow, centering on accounts already identified by American intelligence agencies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EQAJB6

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Richard Jenkins Reads ‘In My Fantasy, I Caught Up to Reality’

On this week’s podcast, the “Shape of Water” actor reads an essay about how running away from your problems can sometimes lead to an answer. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mOMKjQ

Browsing: Dress Like It’s 2018

New year, new gear. Your shopping list starts here. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Dsb8Sa

Apple, Capitalizing on New Tax Law, Plans to Bring Billions in Cash Back to U.S.

Less than four weeks after President Trump signed a new tax bill, Apple plans to repatriate the vast majority of its $252 billion in cash held abroad. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mGtzIq

Bitcoin Falls Below $10,000 as Virtual Currency Bubble Deflates

The price of one Bitcoin is down 50 percent from its peak as concerns grow that governments may crack down on virtual currency trading. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DlaG8Z

Beyoncé Is Bonkers for This Woman’s Lace Jewelry

Monika Knutsson salvages delicate heirloom material, plunges pieces of it into silver or gold, and sells the results to an eager clientele. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mHbDx6

Up Next: A Versace Model, Rapper and ASAP Mob Collaborator. And He’s Only 19.

For Judah Lang, a multitalented performer who grew up in SoHo, creativity seems to run in the family. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DGCLVb

From No Clothes to Almost No Clothes at Palomo Spain

The performer Casey Spooner spent part of the men’s wear show lamenting his lack of wardrobe before Alejandro Gómez Palomo, Miuccia Prada and others stepped in. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mItmVd

Tech We’re Using: How Technology Is (and Isn’t) Changing Our Reading Habits

Alexandra Alter, who covers books for The Times, discussed the limits to how tech has transformed the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FOLCVp

Meet Your Art Twin: A 400-Year-Old With an Oily Complexion

Art museum selfies are getting more personal as visitors seek their doppelgängers in paintings and sculptures. A new feature in a Google app has made the trend explode. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mHSz1T

Tech Tip: See Everything That Starts Up With Windows 7

The free Autoruns utility offers a detailed view of the programs, services and other software that run automatically with Windows. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ES1xRM

Google Sells A.I. for Building A.I. (Novices Welcome)

With a new cloud-computing service, businesses can build their own artificial intelligence algorithms, even if they have little experience with the technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DlD5Ml

State of the Art: It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone

Apple gave us the modern smartphone. Now, it can create a new take on the device by encouraging us to use it more deliberately — and a lot less. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DfTn5b

Kim Jones to Exit Louis Vuitton, Reviving Speculation About What’s Next

As the churn atop fashion houses reaches a new frenzy, the men’s wear designer is being touted for top spots at Burberry and Versace. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DGy0uS

Op-Ed Contributor: Facebook Doesn’t Like What It Sees When It Looks in the Mirror

But will Mark Zuckerberg be any good at social engineering? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2B7qUfQ

YouTube Adds More Scrutiny to Top-Tier Videos

A policy update aims to prevent advertisements from appearing next to troublesome content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EN9zem

22 Attorneys General Sue to Block Net Neutrality Repeal

Led by Eric Schneiderman of New York, the attorneys general said the rollback of so-called net neutrality rules were “arbitrary and capricious.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rhkNG8

Senate Democrats Push for a Net Neutrality Vote. Do They Have a Chance?

Even if Democrats win that vote, they will have trouble restoring internet rules that the Federal Communications Commission repealed in December. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mPBV1l

There’s Not That Much Fashion in FX’s Big Versace Drama: There’s Not That Much Fashion in FX’s Big Versace Drama

A highly anticipated follow-up to the “The People vs. O.J. Simpson” focuses on life in and out of the closet — not as a shopper, but as a gay man. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DjG3AZ

Street Style: Milan Men’s Fashion Week

Stylish outerwear and accessories as seen on Milan’s sidewalks during men’s fashion week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EMO1yN

The Sweet Spot: How to Get Over an Infatuation

A reader asks how to banish an old flame — one she doesn’t even like very much — from her thoughts and desires. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DbytUC

Tech Tip: Sharing High-Resolution Photos by Email

You can shrink the size of a photo attachment to make the message smaller, but the picture quality is reduced as well. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DEZbGj

Watchmaking’s New Favorite? Ceramic

Zenith, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet are among the brands introducing models in the hard, colorfast material. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mIAu4F

As an Independent Watchmaker, Romain Gauthier Has His Own Ideas

He may make only 50 watches a year — but that was the plan all along. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B4UZgg

Watches: IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 150 Years

The festivities begin with the introduction of a Jubilee collection this week but will continue with events around the world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2r7ySpO

Watch Collectors Talk, Uh, Watches

Two fans discuss their favorite dial colors, the thrill of meeting independent watchmakers and which brand to buy next. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mK2yo0

In Watches, Swapping a Motor Sport Focus for the High Seas

After developing ties with the likes of Lamborghini and Pirelli for Roger Dubuis, Jean-Marc Pontroué is going to the former naval supplier Officine Panerai. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ra4J93

Global Health: ‘Smart Thermometers’ Track Flu Season in Real Time

Can 500,000 thermometers transmitting 25,000 readings a day forecast the spread of flu more accurately than the C.D.C.? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ENo9CR

Alexa, We’re Still Trying to Figure Out What to Do With You

Many people use digital assistants for the basics, like the weather forecast or music. It’s a long way from the digital home envisioned by their makers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rdBi6g

Tech Tip: Keeping Up With the Meltdown and Spectre Bugs

Companies have rushed to create patches for Meltdown and Spectre — two new major security vulnerabilities — but not everything has gone smoothly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D5NrvA

Ms. Fendi and Ms. Prada and All Their Baggage

Miuccia Prada recast her history of nylon. Silvia Venturini Fendi made the world a luggage pickup. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mAsnGf

Victoria Beckham Draws Uproar Over Superthin Model in Ad Campaign

The fashion designer and former Spice Girl came under fire for the glossy image of a waiflike Lithuanian model in an advertisement for her eyewear line. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2B2G7is

Unbuttoned: Airbrushing Meets the #MeToo Movement. Guess Who Wins?

CVS, the pharmaceutical giant, bans airbrushing of models. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EIWS4x

Watches: Watch Brands Confront a Risky Business: The Secondhand Market

For years, Swiss houses have known they need to do something about resales. Only a few, including MB&F and F.P. Journe, are taking action. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FDQNaA

Putting Apple Watch Experience to Work at Ulysse Nardin

Last summer, after three years with the computer giant, Patrick Pruniaux became chief executive of the Swiss watch company. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EKJAEB

The Watch Capital of France? Besançon

Although the local industry suffered during the ’70s, the city’s watchmaking and supply businesses are growing again. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FCvq9N

Graydon Carter, Ex-Editor of Vanity Fair, Invests in an App

The music producer Quincy Jones and the mogul Ron Meyer join Mr. Carter, who is now on ‘garden leave,’ in investing in an Instagram-style app called Zig. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dg9wL7

Big Bets on A.I. Open a New Frontier for Chip Start-Ups, Too

Forty-five young companies are building processors just for artificial intelligence. At least five have raised more than $100 million from investors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D9H667

At Milan Men’s Wear, Military Rigor Meets Instagram Excess

Neil Barrett hones his classic style while Versace ranges from zebra stripes to velvet suiting. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EIftNM

At the Men’s Shows, Fun and a Sweater for Formal Wear

In Milan, Marni works hard to be amusing while Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label puts the novelty in tuxedo dressing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FCer7i

This Is What We Learned When the Queen Opened the Vault

Among the private details Elizabeth II reveals about her 1953 coronation in a BBC documentary airing on Sunday: The crown was too big for her head. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AYOmvW

In Some Countries, Facebook’s Fiddling Has Magnified Fake News

Last fall, the online giant altered what people in six nations see. Established news sites said their web traffic declined, adding that more bogus stories were shared instead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mBzm2B

H&M Closes Stores in South Africa Amid Protests Over ‘Monkey’ Shirt

Outrage over a photograph of a black child modeling a sweatshirt with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle” led to protests in several cities. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2D2XnWB

Male Models Say Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Sexually Exploited Them

Models and assistants described how Mr. Testino and Mr. Weber, two of the most prominent photographers in fashion, used their authority to engage in unwanted sexual behavior. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mzWYVt

Condé Nast Crafts Rules to Protect Models From Harassment

The publishing giant, which is creating a code of conduct for photo shoots, reflecting a new reality in the fashion industry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mzNrNU

Zegna Gives Fashion an Anatomy Lesson

At the fall 2018 show in Milan, Alessandro Sartori presented an impeccably tailored collection for the well-funded man. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FAmAJE

Everyone Is Getting Hilariously Rich and You’re Not

The revolution will be ushered in by young guys who are also cryptocurrency millionaires. Oh wait, they may be broke already. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DsHY2H

Everyone Is Getting Hilariously Rich and You’re Not

The revolution will be ushered in by young guys who are also cryptocurrency millionaires. Oh wait, they may be broke already. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DsHY2H

The Look: Somewhere, Away From It All

On the northwest coast of Washington State, a community has chosen to live off the grid, some of them for the simplicity and saved money, some for safety. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qWwkum

Style Q&A: Designing Costumes for 'Star Wars’ Jedis, Princesses and Naked Creatures

Michael Kaplan, the costumer designer for “The Last Jedi,” talks about Oscar snubs, Carrie Fisher and Kylo Ren’s pants. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2myZviE

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The Golden Globes’ red carpet revolution, fake news jeans — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mqjDmb

Inside Uber’s $100,000 Payment to a Hacker, and the Fallout

How Uber grappled with a 2016 hack is under scrutiny and has cast a chill over how other companies deal with security threats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EEmgIj

Live Nation Settles Suit With Ticketing Start-Up, Buying Its Assets

The concert business giant announced that it settled with Songkick for $110 million and an additional undisclosed sum to acquire the company’s technology assets and patents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FzqAtZ

Our Favorite Photos From the Men’s Shows in London and Florence

Highlights from T’s photographers at London Fashion Week Men’s and Pitti Uomo. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Dq6HF6

Scene City: Films, Fashion and Medicine

Galas and award ceremonies were hosted by Cinema Eye, the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2D5us8u

Thiel Makes a Bid for Gawker.com, a Site He Helped Bankrupt

Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire, helped run Gawker Media offline. Now he is trying to buy what is left of it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2r2raNq

State of the Art: The Difficulties With Facebook’s News Feed Overhaul

Facebook faces complex questions over its prioritization of “meaningful” content in the News Feed, including whether people want that kind of content in the first place. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dpd2jZ

Disruptions: Is the Answer to Phone Addiction a Worse Phone?

A small group of people have turned their phone screens to shades of gray to make them less stimulating. That’s the opposite of what tech companies want. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qWBGG1

Mr. Amazon Steps Out

Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest person and can afford virtually any luxury. But obscurity is no longer among them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dq85rf

A.I. Has Arrived in Investing. Humans Are Still Dominating.

Artificial intelligence programs increasingly help fund managers run their portfolios, but will they will be good enough to replace them? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EBj2p4

G.M. Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year

Once federal and state agencies grant approval, the electric vehicle will be ready for production on a standard assembly line, the automaker said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Fto1JT

Op-Ed Contributor: Social Media Is Making Us Dumber. Here’s Exhibit A.

Steven Pinker is a liberal, Jewish professor. But social media convinced people that he’s a darling of the alt-right. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CSqb44

The Operative: Kardashian Bestie Simon Huck Is Selling You Beer and Shampoo

Along with that friendship, the secrets to his success include constant phone use, regular workouts and getting up very, very early. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mpBlWW

Encounters: Pete Holmes of ‘Crashing’ Finds Humor in His Church Roots

The actor and comedian gets ready for Season 2 of his HBO show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DrrWWT

Darren Criss Plays the Happy-Go-Lucky Killer in the Versace TV Drama

He acts, he sings, he dances. And in his latest role, the 30-year-old, who shot to fame with “Glee,” is the serial killer who murdered Gianni Versace. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CUT938

Jeff Bezos Jumps Into ‘Dreamer’ Fight With Gift for Scholarships

Mr. Bezos’ $33 million donation for young immigrants brought to the country illegally injects him into one of the most contentious political issues in the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mwr4Jr

Tech Tip: Changing Country Codes With Google

If Google Hangouts keeps adding the wrong dialing codes, check your settings to see where the software thinks you are. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mqfkr8

Facebook Is Changing. What Does That Mean for Your News Feed?

The social network has implemented major changes to the types of posts, videos and photos that appear in your News Feed. Here is what you should expect. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mlJ5cB

At Men’s Wear Fair, Slogan Wear and Goofball Places

Pitti Uomo booths are stuffed with trendy lettered fashion, although some is said to come from places that exist only in imagination. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EASkNz

Vows: He Works With Divas, but Didn’t Marry One

Fred Nelson III, musical conductor for Aretha Franklin, married Lynda Cartwright during the holidays. They met, fittingly, over a piano. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qWAaUe

Farhad’s Week in Tech: A Power Outage at CES, and Facebook Wants to Get ‘Meaningful’

The big tech conference in Las Vegas didn’t generate much news, but Facebook did when it said it would make sweeping changes to its news feed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CVzJeH

On the Runway: Is the Fashion Wearables Love Affair Over?

Judging by the Consumer Electronics Show, the answer may be yes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CYoQbX

On the Runway: Is the Fashion Wearables Love Affair Over?

Judging by the Consumer Electronics Show, the answer may be yes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CYoQbX

Why Is South Korea Spooking the Global Bitcoin Market?

The government says it is looking at banning virtual currency trades. But it isn’t clear whether, or how quickly, it will follow through. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mnBWIz

Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share

In the next few weeks, you will see fewer viral videos and news articles from media companies, and instead see more posts that include interactions between you and the people you know. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DlHTha

Dropbox Is Said to Be Planning to Go Public This Year

The online storage company, one of Silicon Valley’s closely watched “unicorns,” has filed confidentially to stage an initial public offering. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qWXkK7

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Robots Can’t Vote, but They Helped Elect Trump

The areas of the country with the largest robot work forces gave the president an unanticipated advantage in the Electoral College. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AOaMjb

Why I Can’t Quit You, Hoops

Like many Latinas, my mother took my sister and me to get our ears pierced when we were newborns. I gave them up for 12 years though. Here’s why. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Dlzla1

Street Style: Pitti Uomo

The look at Pitti Uomo in Florence is all about the suit, with a few stylish exceptions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ez31QH

Social Q’s: Can I Stage an Intervention for a Near-Stranger’s Alcoholism?

Also: making peace with a boyfriend’s sibling, seeking validation at the hair salon and revisiting a recent Social Q. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Dk7Nlp

CES 2018: What the Gadget Fest Looks Like in ‘the Year of A.I.’

Thousands of electronics enthusiasts flooded the trade show to see the latest devices, but the darling of the event was the artificial intelligence software that helps these products run. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EwDMhK

Tech Tip: Protecting Yourself From Ransomware

Common sense and software can keep your system safer from security threats. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D2PjsU

Brooks Brothers Celebrates 200 Years With a Party — in Florence

The men’s wear brand, now owned by an Italian’s holding company, showcased pieces from its past as well as a new collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ml5BSC

Trump Tweets Support for Limiting Surveillance Law, Then Reverses Himself

President Trump muddles his administration’s position on restrictions to a surveillance law just as the House debates whether to approve it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EvdyfF

8 Male Models to Watch This Season

T’s cheat sheet to the faces on the fall 2018 men’s wear runways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CSb3Uc

States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal

At least six, including California, New York and Washington, are considering bills to restore protections that the F.C.C. ended, but political and legal obstacles may stand in the way. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qS9Bzw

YouTube Drops Online Star Logan Paul From Premium Advertising

The online service also suspended production of a movie with Mr. Paul a week after he posted a video of a dead body hanging from a tree in Japan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FoeVOi

India Extends Hand to Apple and Others by Easing Rules on Foreign Firms

The government said foreign-owned, single-brand retailers would get more time to meet its requirements to sell products made by Indians. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CZ0wK5

Outing Death

Once a social taboo, the topic is trending. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CNRmNm

Scouting Report: Shop Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums

Catch Dover Street Market’s new product introductions, Burberry’s capsule collection with Gosha Rubchinskiy and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mquUUc

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Lois Smith Reads ‘Yes, We Do. Even at Our Age.’

On this week’s podcast, the “Lady Bird” actress reads Nancy Price Freedman’s essay about how sex changes over time. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CQV3lp

Outing Death

Once a social taboo, the topic is trending. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CNRmNm

Browsing: 9 to 5 Dressing, Updated for 2018

In honor of the film “The Post,” an ode to 1970s office wear. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FneEeB

Critical Shopper: J. Press Is for the Ivy League Faithful (or Those Who Like Preppy Drag)

At the new store, just north of Grand Central Station, the Critical Shopper tries out prep accessorizing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CX89Ro

Unbuttoned: Fake News Jeans: Travesty or Sign of the Times?

Topshop, the British retailer, has made the issue into a slogan on a pair of pants. Cue controversy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mhd0Cv

IT’S NO SECRET: Their Marriage Is a Little Like Comfort Food

At home or at work, the restaurateurs Michael and Liz Symon have learned to compromise and live by their own rules. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CQOQ8Q

Tech We’re Using: He Weaned Himself From Ride-Hailing Apps. Here’s Why.

Mike Isaac, a tech reporter for The Times, now uses Uber and Lyft infrequently, though he remains a steady user of Twitter and HQ Trivia. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2meS2nH

Tech Tip: Adding Gmail Contacts to an iPad

You can synchronize your Google Contacts to an iOS device with just a few taps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CXYGZZ

In Florence, the David Gets Dressed and Gucci Gets a Garden

Events Tuesday included a video installation showcasing Michelangelo’s masterpiece in a new way and the luxury brand showing off its museum-cum-bazaar. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CY2rzr

Rex Reed Bangs a Gong on the Mediocrity of Modern Life

The tirelessly acidic film critic recalls when screens were silver, not small; when actors were stars, not celebrities; and when written opinion wasn’t free. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FpZ2Hp

Life as a Runway: What 8 Shoppers Wore to the Freezing Market in Union Square

The forecast called for a high of 8, but these New Yorkers insisted on foraging for farm-fresh produce in person. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AJFMRp

Street Style: London Men’s Fashion Week

The fashion industry sweeps through London as the new season begins with the men’s shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FlTP3e

As Electric Cars’ Prospects Brighten, Japan Fears Being Left Behind

The country, which missed out on some earlier technological shifts, is now scrambling to catch up as the world warms up to battery-powered vehicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Dg5gcc

Secret Zuma Satellite Launched by SpaceX May Have Failed. What Happened?

Rumors are that an expensive, classified mission code-named “Zuma” failed to deploy in orbit and is now lost. Will we ever find out what actually happened? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CYzdQ4

Come on Over to My Place, Sister Girlfriend, and We’ll Co-Work

Quilt, a start-up in Los Angeles, links women who want to schmooze, study and surf the internet — all in the comfort of another’s home, for a fee. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FmwfTN

AT&T Drops Huawei’s New Smartphone Amid Security Worries

The telecommunications giant canceled a deal to sell the Mate 10 after U.S. lawmakers expressed misgivings about what they said were Huawei’s ties to the Chinese government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AJ3MEo

Tech Tip: Finding a Scanner for the Big Jobs

Mobile scanning apps are convenient, but if you have reams of paper to digitize, dedicated scanning hardware may streamline the task. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DaMjHE

State of the Art: What a $4,000 Treadmill Means for the Future of Gadgets

Peloton, which sells an internet-connected spin bicycle, unveiled a $4,000 internet-connected treadmill. The company’s insight: The gadget is not as important as the service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CSx0Xc

Me Time: She Missed Watching the Wheels Go Round and Round

Drawn to the idea of working up a sweat every day, our columnist got a Flywheel bike to try spinning at home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CVhObV

Checking In and Carrying On: How the Fashion Pack Packs

For fashion pros embarking on a five-city tour of men’s wear shows, the starting point is the closet, where each deploys his own packing strategy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CUjlOE

Tech Backlash Grows as Investors Press Apple to Act on Children’s Use

Apple should give parents more tools to curb technology use by children and study the health effects of excessive screen time, two big funds said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2meNsqi

Scene City: Elisabeth Moss, Mariah Carey and Reese Witherspoon Party After the Golden Globes

Still wearing black, celebrities hit parties hosted by InStyle, HBO and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2D9T5xs

H&M Apologizes for ‘Monkey’ Image Featuring Black Child

The retailer said it would no longer sell the shirt shown in the image, which appeared to refer to a black child as the “coolest monkey in the jungle.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CJqXQU

Google Memo Author Sues, Claiming Bias Against White Conservative Men

James Damore, an engineer who was fired after writing about gender differences, accused the company of workplace discrimination in a lawsuit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qITKTN

Tech Tip: Finding the Perfect Part of a Live Photo

You can edit Apple’s Live Photos and pick a new favorite frame in the sequence as the “key” image. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2D8hnIb

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Looming Digital Meltdown

Modern computing security is like a flimsy house that needs to be fundamentally rebuilt. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F3OLQZ

Scene City: Partying After the Golden Globes

Elisabeth Moss, Reese Witherspoon, Sterling K. Brown and other winners celebrating with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, InStyle and HBO. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CEG9yG

On the Runway: The Golden Globes’ 500 Shades of Black: Did It Work?

The choice by almost every woman to wear black to the awards show made for more personal expression than anyone expected. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EkZjda

London Men’s Wear Shows Reflect on Race and Masculinity

Collections by Grace Wales Bonner, Charles Jeffrey and Craig Green open the fall 2018 season. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mcOrrb

Op-Ed Contributor: Cybersecurity Today Is Treated Like Accounting Before Enron

Our digital assets are too important for this. We need defensive policies and more uniform corporate governance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CSixKg

At the Golden Globes, Stars and Their Activist Guests Talk About Why They Fight

Eight pairs of actresses and activists attended the Golden Globes together to shed light on gender inequality and sexual harassment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CGxdc1

E! Network Fumbles Over #WhyWeWearBlack

Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic gritted their teeth and tried to trade style for substance. It wasn’t a very comfortable look for them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m8faEH

Why Everyone is Wearing Black at the Golden Globes

Actresses are finally using what they wear on the red carpet — wearing black at the Golden Globes — to do more than boost their bank balance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2D6zUEN

Why Everyone is Wearing Black at the Golden Globes

Actresses are finally using what they wear on the red carpet — wearing black at the Golden Globes — to do more than boost their bank balance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m7ASsh

Ad Warns Riders About Uber and Lyft, but Some Call It Alarmist

A National Limousine Association campaign featuring Pamela Anderson encourages ride-sharing customers to watch out for their safety, but critics say it is only trying to make competitors look bad. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FflHGk

India Clings to Cash, Even as Tech Firms Push Digital Money

India’s Paytm and global heavyweights like Google are moving aggressively to persuade reluctant Indians to give up their rupee notes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ADdFTO

Time’s Up Pins Are the Political Accessory at the Golden Globes

Justin Timberlake, Ewan McGregor and Daniel Kaluuya were among the celebrities wearing pins designed by Arianne Phillips for the initiative against sexual harassment created by women in Hollywood. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ElocFt

Golden Globes Red Carpet Arrivals: See All the Action

Damon Winter, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, is capturing the realities of the red carpet — not just pretty dresses and smiling actresses, but the moments and gestures that unite them. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ACo0j7

Tatsuro Toyoda, Who Led Toyota’s Global Expansion, Dies at 88

January 07, 2018

Mr. Toyoda led Toyota’s first factory in North America, bringing with him a Japanese approach to manufacturing and labor relations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CBQmfd

Can Sweatcoin, a Hot Fitness App, Keep You Off the Couch?

January 07, 2018

Sweatcoin has been a popular download for months by offering a twist to fitness tracking. Users gain “sweatcoins” that can be used to buy products. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m4tDkY

Intel Faces Scrutiny as Questions Swirl Over Chip Security

January 07, 2018

Intel and its chief executive, Brian Krzanich, are in the hot seat over Meltdown and Spectre, two chip security issues that were disclosed last week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CPVRtU

Let’s Talk About the Gorilla Channel for One More Day

A joking tweet claimed that President Trump had demanded a TV channel devoted to primates. Most got the gag, some didn’t, and it quickly became fodder for political and social commentary. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m1vo2k

The Look: A Place for Us to Skate

Unity is a queer skateboarding collective in California, designed as a haven from the sometimes-hostile environment the sport has fostered. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CLCnrb

Encounters: What Will Laura Dern Wear to the Golden Globes? (Hint: It Will Be Black)

The star of “Big Little Lies” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” picks out red carpet looks at Gabriela Hearst’s studio in Chelsea. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cy07uV

Without Naming Trump, Twitter Says It Won’t Block World Leaders

Twitter said on Friday that prohibiting a world leader from posting on the platform “would hide important information people should be able to see and debate.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CZUg2t

Big Tech to Join Legal Fight Against Net Neutrality Repeal

The announcement, by the Internet Association, made clear that companies like Google, Facebook and Netflix would back a legal fight. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CLa4Jj

Big Tech to Join Legal Fight Against Net Neutrality Repeal

The announcement, by the Internet Association, made clear that companies like Google, Facebook and Netflix would back a legal fight. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lZ6dxb

Uber Shareholders Including Kalanick Loosen Grip With Sales of Stock

Travis Kalanick, the former C.E.O., and some other early investors who controlled Uber’s ownership were said to be selling stock to a consortium led by SoftBank. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F4rX3q

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

The Golden Globes gets a new red carpet attitude, sneaker heads flock to Sneaker Con — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CKt3my

Tech Tip: Sharing Online Albums With Google Photos

Even if you do not have Google Photos set to back up every picture automatically, you can upload selected images for your friends to see. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Eaa02k

487 Original Programs Aired in 2017. Bet You Didn’t Watch Them All.

The staggering growth of original shows largely comes from the seemingly endless budget lines that help produce new shows for streaming services, chiefly Netflix. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Ebee9S

Fire-Breathing Robots Bring Anarchy to a Chelsea Art Gallery

Mark Pauline, a.k.a. Survival Research Laboratories, has resisted the commercial side of the art world for years. Now he has work for sale in Chelsea. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CwqpNQ

Miss Golden Globe Is No More. Long Live the Golden Globe Ambassador.

Simone Garcia Johnson, the daughter of Dwayne Johnson, takes over this year, with a new name for the ceremonial gig. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AxhXfq

Scene City: Debutantes and Divas

Bidding farewell to 2017, the Debutante Cotillion and the Metropolitan Opera held galas before the new year. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ecnomq

Golden Globes 2018: The New Red Carpet

Will the Golden Globes rewrite the rules for awards seasons to come? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m67ALB

After #AskHerMore and #MeToo, Time’s Up

This year, it is the celebrities, in particular the women, who are defining the agenda. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qrxrSB

The Red Carpet Is Its Own Economy

Make no mistake: Many of the outfits you see on awards nights are now part of a deal. Could the Golden Globes break the pattern of celebrities paid to pose? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m3X3k1

The Empty Gesture of Red Carpet Protest

There is something unsettling about how little these celebrities have to lose by taking “bold” stances. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qrxkXb

The Outfit as Expression

Actresses are finally using what they wear on the red carpet to do more than boost their bank balance. This is not the time to look away. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m2JZLv

What the Smiles Concealed

Some red carpet photos have become a metaphor for the difficulty of confronting or rejecting powerful men who harass or assault. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2qtTzvM

Vows: ‘Waitress’ Star Has a Tip for You: Marry Your Best Friend

Betsy Wolfe, a Broadway actress, marries Adam Krauthamer, a French horn player (who also knows how to make a good cup of coffee). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CI1v1d

Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Another Huge Security Flaw

Two Times technology reporters discuss the goings-on of Silicon Valley and beyond. This week: The year kicks off with a nightmare computer bug and increased scrutiny of YouTube. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qz14ld

Critic’s Notebook: How HQ Trivia Became the Best Worst Thing on the Internet

Despite a glut of glitches and questions bordering on the ridiculous, the game taps into our universal feeling of being aggrieved. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CqPVEf

Rise of Bitcoin Competitor Ripple Creates Wealth to Rival Zuckerberg

A co-founder of Ripple, a virtual currency, could briefly lay claim to being the world’s fifth richest person on Thursday, bypassing Mark Zuckerberg, as the Bitcoin boom widened. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CJjmFW

What You Need to Do Because of Flaws in Computer Chips

Hackers can exploit two major security flaws in microprocessors running virtually all machines on Earth. What do you do now? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ArjEeH

Tech Tip: Taking a Look at Linux

The alternative open-source operating system can handle common computing chores, runs on most PC hardware and has a low, low price of “free.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qlkiuh

Social Q’s: Must I Keep This Useless Gift?

And: the price of end-of-life care, socializing with new parents, and a bystander’s stance on everyday sexism. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CrDGr0

Internet Users in China Expect to Be Tracked. Now, They Want Privacy.

Chinese are demanding better protections even as the government and tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent gather ever more data. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CorFCW

Iranian Hackers: Sophisticated, Frustrated and a Rising Global Threat

A new report details how hackers in Iran have matured from defacing websites with crude photos to starting systematic cyberespionage campaigns. But they still feel they’re underpaid. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AoFlM9

Competing with the Giants in Race to Build Self-Driving Cars

Aurora, a start-up founded by the former head of Google’s self-driving project, will feed its technology into car giants Volkswagen and Hyundai. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AoEHyc

Researchers Discover Two Major Flaws in the World’s Computers

Called Meltdown, the first and most urgent flaw affects nearly microprocessors made by Intel. The second, Spectre, affects most other chips. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CNlkSg

Tech Fix: The Big Tech Trends to Follow at CES 2018

The stars of next week’s giant electronics show won’t be flashy gadgets. Instead, the focus will be on artificial intelligence and its impact on homes, cities and cars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lQLe0e

Tech We’re Using: Tapping Technology to Advance the Future of Journalism

Virtual reality. Podcasts. Snapchat Discover. Notifications. Sam Dolnick, an assistant managing editor of The Times, on the digital future of storytelling. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lQNWTH

Spotify Is Said to Be Going Public in Early 2018

The streaming music giant filed a confidential registration with the S.E.C. in late December, with the intention of listing its shares in the first quarter of the year. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E3HH5r

Russia and Venezuela’s Plan to Sidestep Sanctions: Virtual Currencies

Both countries have floated plans to create homegrown virtual currencies that would put them outside the global financial and banking system. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lQTSLn

Would Twitter Ever Suspend Trump’s Account?

Critics have wondered whether the president’s more violent tweets — including those directed at North Korea — could merit a suspension or ban. Here’s what Twitter says. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CjwoFY

Tech Tip: Organizing Apps Directly in iOS

Apple recently removed the app-management function in its iTunes desktop software, but has tricks for arranging icons right on a phone or tablet. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qhTRpt

Noted: A Selfie for Your Shelf

You can now get a remarkably lifelike, 3-D-printed miniature figurine made for display in home or office. Isn’t technology marvelous? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CBhuiz

The Hospital Gown Gets a Modest Makeover

The ubiquitous chilly, exposing garment has been redesigned for more style and privacy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lQMzEx

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Margarita Levieva Reads ‘In the New Year, More Cuddling’

On this week’s podcast, the actress shares one woman’s radical approach to conquering a fear of intimacy. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E3JlDZ

My Detox: A Designer’s Healthy Answer to Bacon, Egg and Cheese

Wendy Mullin of Built by Wendy abandoned the classic breakfast sandwich in favor of what she named “Morning bruschetta.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E2bWK4

Encounters: Working Out With Charles Glass, a Trainer to the Stars

In the 1980s, Mr. Glass was a champion bodybuilder. Now he helps sculpt celebrities and bodybuilders at the Gold’s Gym in Venice, Calif. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EMtJpH

Fashion Institute of Technology’s Library Gets a Makeover

A home for Marc Bohan’s Dior sketches and letters to Oscar de la Renta has expanded from 3,500 square feet to 6,100 square feet. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lRvN7n

Noted: A Selfie for Your Shelf

You can now get a remarkably lifelike, 3-D-printed miniature figurine made for display in home or office. Isn’t technology marvelous? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CBhuiz

Didi Chuxing, China’s Ride-Hailing Giant, Said to Buy Uber Rival in Brazil

Didi agreed to acquire the rest of 99, a Brazilian ride-hailing start-up that it had previously invested in, in an all-cash deal worth around $600 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2AieMs4

State of the Art: Expect 2018 to Be More Sane? Sorry, It’s Not Going to Happen

Instead of revealing unseen order and predictability in the world, technology has made the world more volatile. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lKFpRR

Iranian Authorities Block Access to Social Media Tools

Anti-government protesters face a crackdown on the apps they use to organize and communicate with the outside world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DUxGrp

Sneaker Heads Share Secrets to Scoring the Hottest Shoes and Keeping Them Fresh

Experts at Sneaker Con offered strategies for identifying counterfeit shoes, gave advice on how to choose investment sneakers and said what they would be willing to pay for the right kicks ($30,000). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CrZQh1

Skin Deep: Olivia Wilde Doesn’t Do a Painted-on Face

The actress is all about finding natural products that work. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A8teCQ

My detox: A Cleansing Juice Recipe, From the Missoni Family

Margherita Missoni Amos on the simple, stomach-calming tonic that's been passed down for generations. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2A7k2Pa

Op-Ed Contributor: A.I. and Big Data Could Power a New War on Poverty

Conventional wisdom says artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs. But it can also improve education and employment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EwxNdN

Toutiao, a High-Flying Chinese App, Delivers News to Millions. China’s Censors Have Noticed.

Authorities have told the popular service to clean up salacious material, illustrating the balance required to meet China’s voracious news demand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DRgmmS

Tech Tip: Adjusting Twitter’s Sensitivities

You can set your Twitter account to allow or block posts that may contain objectionable material. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CHWaVr

Kim Jong-un Goes Dapper, Updating His Style Along With His Arsenal

The North Korean leader chose a silver-gray suit to deliver a message of conciliation to South Korea — and perhaps signal a reach toward modernity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cv9NJA

How Antivirus Software Can Be Turned Into a Tool for Spying

Government officials warn that software from Kaspersky Lab could be subverted by Russian intelligence. A security researcher shows how it could be done. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C7ztZk

Tech Tip: Copying iPhone Messages to the Computer

Several inexpensive programs can easily archive text messages, voice mail, music and other content from your phone to your PC or Mac. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2qbiF27

With Disney Deal Looming, Murdoch’s Empire Is Fractured

Rupert Murdoch’s decision to sell most of 21st Century Fox has many wondering what the future holds for him and the two sons who seemed on the cusp of taking over his vast empire. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ClFMN7

Rocket Launches and Trips to the Moon We’re Looking Forward to in 2018

The launch of a new rocket by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and moon landings by India, China and private companies could occur this year, but no one is sure when. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CsQQaG

How Do You Vote? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue