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Persians? That’s Paul Manafort money! Now rich people are trying not to spend millions on something that they and their little dogs walk over. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HVJHj6

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Jennifer Beals Reads ‘From He to She in First Grade’

This week, the “Taken” star tells the story of two parents who help their child find her identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oEAanG

Listen, There’s a Smorgasbord of Great Carpets Out There

There are plenty of different kinds of attractive floor coverings in the world, and not all of them will decimate the college fund. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HVJGM4

Spotify Files to Go Public on the New York Stock Exchange

Instead of a traditional public offering, the streaming music service will pursue a direct listing of its shares, which will be traded under the ticker symbol SPOT. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EZvAev

Richard Yu on Huawei Phone Restrictions

Huawei C.E.O. Consumer Business Group Richard Yu spoke about challenges of expanding his product into the U.S. market at The New York Times’s 2018 New Work Summit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F2r6A1

Facebook’s “Cat and Mouse Game”

Facebook C.T.O. Mike Schroepfer, speaking at The New York Times’s New Work Summit, explained how artificial intelligence helps the social media giant tackle the constantly evolving threat of dangerous and offensive content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FEr7ez

How John Boyega Went From ‘Star Wars’ Stormtrooper to Sci-Fi Producer

The 25-year-old actor is among a new wave of British actors, many from African backgrounds, who are shaking up the movie industry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F0cEbD

List of Five: You Won’t Find DeMarre Carroll of the Brooklyn Nets in Sweats

The basketball star prefers Dolce & Gabbana, fur coats and Gucci bracelets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F10KSX

Pulse: New for Spring: Tie-Dyes, Hawaiian Shirts and Nylon Bags

For the coming season, embrace trip-inducing tie-dye and graphic Hawaiian shirts. Or take a mellower approach with Dieter Rams-inspired clothing and sleek travel bags made of practical nylon. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2COL4fs

Paul Allen Wants to Teach Machines Common Sense

The Microsoft co-founder will give $125 million to his nonprofit research lab to help develop technology that adds common sense to artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FdCa0n

Tech We’re Using: Mexico Has Its Spyware. A Reporter Has a Few Phones to Juggle.

Our Mexico bureau chief, Azam Ahmed, uses various strategies to keep communications safe while reporting, including the low-tech tactic of in-person meetings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2t64KvQ

In Fashion: The Relaxed Side of Tailoring

Loose suits in soft-washed cottons, supple linens and lightweight wools quietly steal the show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GS6Tgu

Tech Fix: Should You Get a Cheaper Phone? Be Sure to Look Into the Camera

The most popular smartphones can cost $700 or more. But for roughly $200, you can have a model that isn’t cutting edge but is plenty capable. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oxetXr

Tech Tip: You Dumped Facebook. So Why Does It Keep Sending You Emails?

If you’re still receiving “Welcome back to Facebook” messages, you may not have fully closed your account on the social network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2t2ud9x

My Workout: How Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal Disrupts His Daily Routine

The 37-year-old co-founder of the eyeglass company does not believe in work-life balance. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Crr7j9

Fashion Review: Can You Wear Dior to the Demonstration?

Maison Margiela and Saint Laurent try to define a new look for a new world, and Lanvin falls flat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Fbzsbz

Marine Serre Makes a Runway Debut

In her first formal show, the 2017 LVMH Prize winner broadened her styles to embrace a bit of tough glamour and “upcycled” vintage textiles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HRMtpr

How Women Are Rethinking the Tattoo Parlor

There are more inked women than men in the United States now, and many are more comfortable with a female tattoo artist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CroPR5

Flying Taxis May Be Years Away, but the Groundwork Is Accelerating

As in the early days of self-driving cars, companies are digging in now so they aren’t left behind later. Just don’t call the aircraft “flying cars.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EVZFMi

IT’S NO SECRET: She Knows His Crazy, and He Knows Hers

“Marriage taught me it’s the small kindness that you do for each other that makes a huge difference. They accumulate.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F0VYkr

Amazon Buys Ring, Maker of Smart Home Products

Amazon has made home automation a major focus because of the success of its Echo family of products. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2osdWWM

Up Next: A College Wrestler Who Is Out and Writes Poetry

Dylan Geick, 19, a freshman wrestler at Columbia University, is also half of the adorable YouTube couple known as “Jylan.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oASv4Z

State of the Art: The Sublime and Scary Future of Cameras With A.I. Brains

A new generation of cameras like Google’s new Clips device can understand what they see, creating intriguing and sometimes eerie possibilities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FCDXK0

My Space: A Tour of a Design Dealer’s Small Apartment in Chelsea

When Patrick Parrish became a father, his curated living room became filled with his son’s curated toys. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HRLIfR

Sportswear That’s Subtle — and Revolutionary

In subdued earth tones and airy constructions, men’s looks for striking out on your own. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2sVqpGQ

Tech Tip: How to Monitor Cellular Data Use for Apps

To see which apps are grabbing the most data, peek into your device’s settings or fire up a software meter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CoVxme

On Technology: How Tiny Red Dots Took Over Your Life

Technologists are starting to fret that their creations are too addictive. They could start by doing something about the dots. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2HQCBfu

First Came the Sneakerheads, Then the Blue-Chip Art Collectors

Lines formed down the block for Virgil Abloh and Takashi Murakami’s exhibition at a London branch of the Gagosian Gallery. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2t0O8FF

Me Time: How to Lift Your Face With 2 Hands, 30 Needles and No Knives

Our columnist, who isn’t taking well to aging au naturel, gives facial acupuncture and massage a go. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ozGCfG

California Scraps Safety Driver Rules for Self-Driving Cars

The new regulations in Silicon Valley’s home state are expected to help the wider deployment of autonomous vehicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sVDgch

Op-Ed Contributor: Can the United States Search Data Overseas?

A Supreme Court case asks where the government’s right to examine digital evidence ends. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CKX1CX

24 Hours in Bachelor Nation

Our reporter immerses herself completely in America's favorite(?) reality television franchise. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BU3w9B

T’s Best Photos from Milan Fashion Week

From Marni’s sequin-slicked patchwork to Prada’s Day-Glo corporate wear, the most memorable moments of the fall/winter 2018 shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EX5bOo

On Beauty: Direct From Europe: High-Tech Holistic Skincare

A fresh batch of creams and elixirs combine active botanicals with the latest scientific advances from abroad. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2opSLob

Kratsios: Let's Not Rest on Our Laurels

Speaking at The New York Times’s New Work Summit, Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios said the U.S. is still leading China in artificial intelligence, but needs to keep pushing ahead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2orzcfa

Milan Fashion Week: Street View

The fashion stars come to Milan ready to show off their style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ESMr2T

Tech Tip: Wireless (or Wired) Chromebook Printing

Those lightweight laptops running Google’s Chrome OS operating system can work with certain types of printer models. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2HMII4z

Raquel Diniz, an Insiders’ Best-Kept Secret, Gets Ready for the Spotlight

Demand for the Brazilian designer’s modest yet alluring creations are pushing her business into growth mode. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HN2j4F

Fashion Review: Tommy Hilfiger Runs Out of Gas

The designer brought his final see-now/buy-now Gigi Hadid collaboration to Milan for a Formula One-themed extravaganza. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F9H9PT

Women in Cryptocurrencies Push Back Against ‘Blockchain Bros’

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain were meant to be great equalizers. Instead, women are finding that the gold rush is already stacked against them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oxGnBM

How Companies Scour Our Digital Lives for Clues to Our Health

February 25, 2018

An emerging field, digital phenotyping, tries to assess people’s well-being based on their interactions with digital devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GKJtK9

Fashion Review: Playing It Safe Amid the Protests

February 25, 2018

Armani, Cavalli and Ferragamo sent out classic styles but Versace took a chance by pairing styles with matching scarves. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ouRJq4

Actress Heather Graham Turns From #MeToo to Toil and Trouble

In her directorial debut, “Half Magic,” women fight misogyny in Hollywood with witchcraft. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CGdlVJ

Tech Envisions the Ultimate Start-Up: An Entire City

Silicon Valley wants to save cities. What could go wrong? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ERAOZW

Thank You for Asking

Young people are radically changing how we think about violence, consent and gender. Antioch College is where much of the conversation started. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EQiTP6

Facebook and Google Struggle to Squelch ‘Crisis Actor’ Posts

The tech companies vowed this week to stamp out conspiracy videos and misinformation on the Parkland, Fla., shooting. So far, they are falling short. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ENW2bb

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

What Johnny Weir packed for the Olympics, Gucci’s cyborgs — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GEQNqN

48 Hours: In Milan, a Trip to Jeremy Scott’s Candy-Colored World

The creative director of Moschino puts finishing touches on his kaleidoscopic fall/winter 2018 collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EL92OJ

Dropbox Files for I.P.O., and Other ‘Unicorns’ Are Watching

The online file storage company, part of a group of highly valued start-ups known as unicorns, said it planned to raise up to $500 million in a public offering. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf85wv

First Person: How I Became a 37-Year-Old Snowbird

After the death of a pet and the forced sale of her home, combined with a bad case of seasonal affective disorder, a writer heads south and keeps running. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CeFzLt

Plumbing Problem Shows Powers and Limits of 3 Tax Programs

TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxAct all make filing easier, but they left our reviewer confused about what the I.R.S. would accept and what it would not. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2HG5L0Q

The Afrofuturistic Designs of ‘Black Panther’

For her extraordinarily detailed costumes, Ruth E. Carter studied the garments of the Maasai, the Lesotho and other African tribes. A 3-D printer was also key. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CDD6G5

Scene City: The Year of the Dog

Galas were held for the New York Philharmonic, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and PEN America. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F1Nv3G

10 Polaroids : Francesco Risso Shares a Glimpse Into His Creative World — in Polaroids

Marni’s creative director captures his inspirations in 10 dreamlike images. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2sQymgv

Encounters: The Show Goes On for Arrested ‘Housewife’ Luann de Lesseps

After an incident in Palm Beach, Fla., the countess is working on her sobriety, revising her cabaret show and preparing for a likely Season 10 on Bravo. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HD92y5

Profile in Style: A Creative Director With a Keen Sense of Play

Francesco Risso — who took the helm at Marni in 2016 — draws from Disney cartoons and 18th-century tartan hunting jackets alike. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BLHtC5

Surfacing: At the ‘Hairdresser’s Fashion Week,’ Celebrating Black Beauty

Meet the people who gather for the extravaganza known as the Bronner Bros. Show in Atlanta. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BNVkbf

Vows: Love Rocks!

Belvy Klein, a co-founder of the nightclub Brooklyn Bazaar, and Dana Steinberg, a lawyer, are married after more than 10 years of harmony together. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HBFCQJ

Fashion Review: At Fendi and Prada, Moving Beyond the Shoulder Pad

Why go back to the 1980s for symbols of female power? Finally, some better ideas. Plus puppies at Tod’s and prints at Pucci. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2osFgmZ

Tech Tip: Organizing Pictures With Words

Tagging photos with keywords allows you to quickly search for specific images based on what is shown in them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Fq9i2I

Bits: Dai and Jack’s Week in Tech: Don’t Trust the Internet

Why the internet is full of lies and why the problem isn’t getting fixed are big questions few in the tech industry seem eager to answer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ENhrNq

U.S. Blocks a Chinese Deal Amid Rising Tensions Over Technology

A maker of chip-testing equipment, Xcerra, said it was walking away from a proposed sale to a Chinese group because of regulatory concerns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EXvBim

Social Q’s: Our Relationship Is Open, but I’m Not

A newly non-monogamous arrangement leaves a reader sexually stymied. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cd4L4K

Fosun Triumphs in Bidding War for Lanvin, Troubled Fashion House

The deal was the second Chinese takeover of a European luxury brand in a month. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GDP30V

Tech Tip: Leaping Over the Language Barrier

If you want to browse international sites but cannot understand the text, a number of software interpreters will translate for you. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EH9A86

Fashion Review: At Gucci, Dressing for the Post-Human World

From Alessandro Michele’s cyborgs to Moschino’s aliens on earth and Alberta Ferretti’s female-centric universe, the future is riddling the runways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EYstTe

In Fashion: Say Aloha to Tokyo’s Rising Musicians

Five of the city’s emerging musical talents in spring’s crop of retro-inspired Hawaiian shirts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GA7djV

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Uma Thurman Reads ‘The Accident No One Talked About’

This week, the actress tells the story of a family’s shattering secret. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oqAqX0

A Clubby French Bistro Ruffles Uptown Social Feathers

The return of La Goulue, a beloved French restaurant, has disrupted the gilded social scene and is testing the loyalties of A-list patrons. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BGtY6I

Tech We’re Using: Limiting the Influence of Tech When You Report on It

How Natasha Singer, a tech reporter at The Times, uses tech when she chronicles the industry’s effect on education, privacy and our health. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sK3ajc

Critic’s Notebook: Embracing Fashion, Saggers to Sequins, at the Winter Games

This time around, the theatricality and flamboyance that were once frowned upon or ridiculed have been embraced. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ofRTSR

London Fashion Week Draws the Queen and the Rabble

However glamorous the picture on the runway, a grimmer reality waited nearby. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CbdZhY

Browsing: How to Do Head-to-Toe Red IRL

You can wear all red to work, on the weekend and at a fancy event — without feeling as if you're a walking red alert. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2on3grr

Bahrain Activist Gets 5-Year Sentence for ‘Insulting’ Tweets

Nabeel Rajab, a leading figure of pro-democracy rallies in 2011, had criticized prison abuses and the Yemen war. He was already serving time for criticizing the government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EKBa4F

Yesterday In Styles: 1999: When Smokers in New York Made Their Last Stand

In those heady, smoky years before Mayor Bloomberg cleared the air, unrepentant cigarette lovers went looking for guilt-free refuge. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CcTem7

From Knitwear to ‘Call Me by Your Name’

The designer Giulia Piersanti divides her time between styles for Céline and creating looks for Luca Guadagnino’s films. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oeVi4e

Tech Fix: In an Era of ‘Smart’ Things, Sometimes Dumb Stuff Is Better

It can be tempting to hook up everything you love to the internet. But take a moment to appreciate some of the objects that can remain unplugged. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EGKdiK

Fashion Review: Moncler Makes a Multiverse

Designers like Pierpaolo Piccioli, Simone Rocha and Craig Green created their own interpretations of the brand’s puffer world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GxVWkk

Tech Tip: Signing Your Name in Digital Ink

If you need to electronically sign PDF files, annotation tools built into popular programs let you scrawl your name right on the screen. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C8V5IN

State of the Art: Why We May Soon Be Living in Alexa’s World

Next to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, Amazon’s voice assistant may be turning into the third great consumer computing platform of our era. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BFx2zT

Telling Italy’s Story Through Its Clothes

A new exhibition in Milan, “Italiana: Italy Through the Lens of Fashion,’’ argues that a Prada dress can help explain Italian identity. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C95mVf

Venezuela Launches Virtual Currency, Hoping to Resuscitate Economy

Government officials are hoping to spur vitally needed imports like food and medicine and, perhaps, give investors a way of skirting American sanctions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Fj5Re9

Op-Ed Contributor: How to Monitor Fake News

A software technique could help oversee the spread of disinformation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sF6c8h

Good News: A.I. Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Also Bad News.

The building blocks of A.I. are becoming more affordable and easier to work with. A new report explains why that opens the door to additional risks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2olbT5Z

In Picasso’s Blue Period, Scanners Find Secrets He Painted Over

Scientists used a variety of tools originally developed for medicine, manufacturing and geology to discover hidden details in the artist’s paintings and sculptures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FgSqeC

Beyond BFF

Women are coining and co-opting titles for their closest companions. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ETSK59

T’s Best Photos From London Fashion Week

The highlights from the fall/winter 2018 shows, from Simone Rocha’s Victorian opulence to Molly Goddard’s kitchen escapade. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BFqNvW

Unhitched: Life in the Bakery Led to Love, Then Loss of Balance

The strain of 90-hour workweeks left little time for happy family memories. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CypdJi

London Fashion Week: Street View

The fashion pack roamed to London and showed off their style despite the cool and rainy February weather. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EGuyQy

Boîte: Ax Throwing and Beer, a Fun New Combo in Brooklyn

At Kick Axe, a “sports” bar in Gowanus, patrons hurl axes at wood targets. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EDERVn

AT&T Loses Bid to Obtain White House Call Logs

The decision by a federal judge hampers the company’s argument that politics influenced the government’s move to block its $85 billion merger with Time Warner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ojwoji

On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive

Millions of “bots” posing as real users are promoting celebrities, spreading misinformation and sowing discord. And it’s far easier to build a bot than to kill one. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BHqKju

Qualcomm, Moving to Fend Off Broadcom, Raises Bid for NXP to $44 Billion

The increased offer for a rival chip maker puts pressure on Broadcom to decide how hard it wants to push its hostile bid for Qualcomm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BERVve

Skin Deep: Dry Winter Hair Is the Worst

Pros like the Paris stylist David Mallett share some super-practical tips for salvaging your parched strands. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EWdnOs

Men’s Wear, Without Rules

When mixing the season’s riotous offering of graphic knits, exuberant activewear and electric color, anything goes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2oiGBfQ

Fashion Review: Even in the #MeToo Moment, Sex Stays on the Runway

Christopher Kane continued to push boundaries, while Mary Katrantzou armored up and Erdem went for glitter. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ca2EyU

Tech Tip: Adding Ports to a Portable Computer

If your lightweight laptop comes with only one standard port for plugging in devices, adding a dock or hub allows you to reconnect with your hardware. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GqZXXJ

After Florida School Shooting, Russian ‘Bot’ Army Pounced

Twitter accounts suspected of having links to Russia were focused on Robert Mueller. But after news broke about the shooting, they quickly changed their focus. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EBtZY5

Fox News Plans a Streaming Service for ‘Superfans’

Fox Nation will focus primarily on right-leaning commentary and charge viewers a subscription fee. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GusGuS

The Story Behind the Mesmeric, Moving Light Installation at Burberry

Christopher Bailey imported an epic artwork from Tasmania for his final Burberry show in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FeIsuj

The Shift: On Russia, Facebook Sends a Message It Wishes It Hadn’t

Some Facebook executives still seem more interested in defending themselves from criticism than owning their mistakes related to the 2016 election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2oegR4Y

Why A.I. Researchers at Google Got Desks Next to the Boss

At Google, Facebook and other tech companies, executives are making statements about priorities with their seating charts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CvRIY9

What’s Inside Johnny Weir’s Hotel Room at the Olympics

Weir, the NBC figure skating announcer, brought 13 suitcases to South Korea (his broadcast partner, Tara Lipinski, brought nine). So many shoes. Oh, and the jackets! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GkYkut

Market Report: Duffle Coats, Reimagined — But Not Too Much

Six new men’s versions of the timeless toggle coat. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EEml3p

Tech Tip: Finding Closed-Caption Content Online

Many streaming video providers offer movies and television shows with embedded text descriptions for those who cannot hear the words being spoken. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FeriwF

Fact-Checking a Facebook Executive’s Comments on Russian Interference

Rob Goldman, Facebook vice president for ads, tweeted about Russia’s disinformation effort. President Trump then cited him. We fact-checked Mr. Goldman. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FeTuQe

Advertising: Google Chrome Now Blocks Irksome Ads. That’s a Good Thing, Right?

The brower’s latest update filters out pop-up ads and other annoyances. It also strengthens Google’s grip on the web. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ogGK3v

Bitcoin Thieves Threaten Real Violence for Virtual Currencies

February 18, 2018

Criminals have been going after big holders of Bitcoin and Ether, taking advantage of the ease with which vast virtual currency riches can be transferred. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o8IMDu

Fashion Review: London Fashion Week Goes Over the Rainbow

February 18, 2018

Christopher Bailey exits Burberry, J.W. Anderson mixes genders and Simone Rocha ties it all up. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Goc5Zn

To Stir Discord in 2016, Russians Turned Most Often to Facebook

The special counsel’s indictment detailed how crucial Facebook and Instagram were to the Russian campaign to disrupt the presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EA6939

The Look: The Peculiar Position of India’s Third Gender

Hijras occupy a special place in Hinduism. But their relationship to modern Mumbai, where transgender people are legally recognized, remains fraught. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cq0Mh3

Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters, Stages His Own Comeback

After years of self-imposed exile, the glam rocker returns to the limelight on Broadway, and with a new memoir chronicling a saucy slice of Downtown New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EzcpnT

Still Talking After All These Years

At the annual meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the seminars covered the quantum hologram (huh?) and President Trump. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EyJnbR

Christopher Bailey Takes a Final Walk Down the Burberry Runway

Mr. Bailey is leaving the company he led as both chief designer and C.E.O. A new management team now has to revive the brand’s critical and financial fortunes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C2ADJr

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Leslie Jones on the Olympics, 48 hours with Prabal Gurung — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Hq7uHG

Susie Cave on Designing Delicate Dresses With Bite

Since its 2014 introduction, The Vampire’s Wife has become a cult brand. Its founder talks female beauty, brand building and why her work has saved her. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HnGoRd

Meet Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian Oligarch Indicted in U.S. Election Interference

A secretive oligarch often called “Putin’s cook,” he is one of 13 Russians the special counsel charged on Friday for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EJ95d8

Scene City: Orchids and Dragons

Galas were held for the New York Botanical Garden and the China Institute. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EwPUzX

Tech Tip: Creating a Point of Return for Windows

While it does not back up personal data, Microsoft’s System Restore feature saves a snapshot of your Windows settings for emergencies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EHEU67

Bits: Farhad’s Week in Tech: Netflix Gets a Star, and Google’s Conflicted Ad Blocker

A look at the week’s developments in tech, plus a request: Which tech stories would you like to read more about? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2obkl7w

Encounters: A Melania Trump Impersonator’s Downtime With Her Daughter

Laura Benanti, the cabaret performer and Broadway star, keeps a low profile in her Harlem neighborhood. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ex3V0n

Vows: Headfirst With a Helmet, and Headlong Without

The bride, who is working toward the 2022 Olympics, is used to going full speed into anything she does — including love. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F8NDfq

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Tyranny of Convenience

All the personal tasks in our lives are being made easier. But at what cost? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EtMTjC

T’s Best Photos from New York Fashion Week

From Calvin Klein’s popcorn-strewn set to Carolina Herrera’s final bow, the highlights from the fall/winter 2018 shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ghnc6i

New York Fashion Week: Last Looks

The last day of New York Fashion Week didn’t disappoint. Our photographers were there for the Michael Kors, LaQuan Smith and Marc Jacobs shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Cr3RO0

N.B.A. Stars Get Into the Hollywood Game

Los Angeles is suddenly crawling with basketball royalty like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who are developing TV shows, streaming offerings and movies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ssy67a

Scene City: Michael Kors Closes Out Fashion Week With Burgers and Friends

The fashion designer held an intimate dinner at JG Melon to celebrate a collaboration with David Downton. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GhL3D3

Scene City: Michael Kors, Jourdan Dunn and Nina Garcia Celebrate End of Fashion Week

An intimate dinner of burgers at JG Melon to toast a collaboration with David Downton. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2szTOGs

Notes on Culture: Cowgirl Meets Aspen Divorcée — on the Runway

Why European designers have fallen in love (yet again) with the romance of the American country. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EJ5n2Y

Social Q’s: My Kindergartner Is Not a Racist, I Swear!

But he sure acted like one. Our columnist advises. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EsFvsZ

How Elegant, How Lethal

An odd little museum exhibition in London traces the curious, double-edged life of scissors. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BtVh3U

Tech Tip: Using Microsoft Apps on a Chromebook

If you have a device running the Chrome OS but prefer Microsoft Office to Google Docs, you don’t have to change your ways much. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CosPgB

Fashion Review: Marc Jacobs’s 1980s Requiem

There were shoulder pads! Saint Laurent references! An ode to the era of excess! Do we really want to go there again? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C0neRU

SURFACING: EXPLORING COMMUNITIES : The ‘Black Panther’ Enthusiasts Who Are Changing Cosplay: ‘We’re Helping People See Us as Heroes’

Meet the people whose goal is to disrupt the stereotypes of cosplay. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o7Kjc4

F.C.C. Watchdog Looks Into Changes That Benefited Sinclair

An investigation could lead to questions that the F.C.C. chairman, Ajit Pai, has so far tried to avoid answering in public. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Cn21NO

As the Streaming Wars Heat Up, Ryan Murphy Cashes In

The producer agreed to a $300 million Netflix deal months after Shonda Rhimes signed for $100 million and Apple and Amazon contributed to a manic market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EuCSa7

Scouting Report: Ring In the Year of the Dog With a Lot of Cute Canine Merch

And, shop from the New York Fashion Week runways, stock up on Frédéric Fekkai’s new skin care line and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F5d7tY

New York Fashion Week: The Day in Pictures

The penultimate day of New York Fashion Week brought surprises for our photographers, who saw a popcorn covered runway at Calvin Klein and a wooded scene at Coach. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EJdiNN

Rediscovering Norma Kamali, Again

The designer’s vintage designs come back to life at What Goes Around Comes Around. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EDUgsf

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon Read ‘Overfed on a Mother’s Affection’

This week, the couple that co-wrote their love story for “The Big Sick” tells the story of a parent who shows her love through leftovers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Hek5O5

Market Report: ’70s-Style Totes That Go With Anything

Low-key bags in organic materials and natural hues. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EpNCSN

White Collar Watch: Should Congress Create a Crypto-Cop?

The mania over cryptocurrencies has gotten the attention of regulators. But currently, the S.E.C. and C.F.T.C. can only look on at what is happening. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F51SSi

Cardi B Wins New York Fashion Week

The rapper capped off months of career and style successes with key appearances and a chat with Anna Wintour that set the internet on fire. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HflZOl

Up Next: All Media All Star

Tommy Pico’s first novel, “IRL,” won accolades. Now he’s working on his fourth book, his first screenplay and a podcast on Grindr. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EmOxn5

Critical Shopper: Luxury Has Gotten Jumbled, but Not at Bottega Veneta

At the label’s new flagship, Critical Shopper finds intrecciato picture frames, ostrich totes and a suede daybed from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EIqbHQ

Tech We’re Using: This Valentine’s Day, Considering Tech That Keeps Couples Together

Technology has invaded modern relationships. Our Modern Love editor, Daniel Jones, says the most important tech for couples may be the shower. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nYSbxd

Op-Ed Contributors: Don’t Let Criminals Hide Their Data Overseas

Bipartisan legislation before Congress would authorize the U.S. to obtain essential information on criminals and terrorists held on servers abroad. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F277Sz

Should You Invite Your Ex to the Wedding?

When couples draw up their guest list, they are going to have to decide whether to include past relationships or hookups. Easy for some, not for others. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F1nG19

AT&T Is Said to Want Antitrust Official on Witness List for Trial

The company is requesting that Makan Delrahim testify in the trial over the government’s decision to block its merger with Time Warner, sources said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Est8x6

Tech Tip: Sampling Twitter (Without an Account)

You can keep an eye on what people are talking about on Twitter even if you prefer to skip the apps and stick to a flip phone or a web browser. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CipMXj

Fashion Review: Calvin Klein’s Electrifying Popcorn Fashion Apocalypse

Finally, some clothes that make you sit up and stare. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BW60FD

Sharing Stories of Breakups and Bad Dates on Valentine’s Day

Love isn’t always wonderful. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GbCqK6

How ‘Black Panther’ Got Its Gorgeous Afrocentric Hair

“There was not a pressing comb or relaxer on set.” And the styling works in the real world, too. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EroISP

New York Fashion Week: The Day in Pictures

The intro goes here. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nXESgI

Trilobites: How Cockroaches Crash Into Walls and Keep Going

The ability of the ancient pests may owe less to their speed than to their tough-shock absorbent exoskeletons. The finding could help engineers design tougher robots. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o3HFUN

Scene City: Yes, It Was a Quieter Fashion Week. But the Party Must Go On.

Party stalwarts like Alexander Wang, Rihanna and Purple magazine bowed out of the social calendar. Luckily, Philipp Plein, VFiles and Telfar picked up the slack. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EmOyHS

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Duckie Brown?

Steven Cox and Daniel Silver spent 17 years making men’s wear too radical and too fabulous for the mainstream. So for their next act, they’re setting up shop themselves. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2F2S4Iu

Leslie Jones’s Twitter Makes Her the De Facto Olympics Fashion Critic (Again)

In 2016, the “Saturday Night Live” comedian went viral (and then went to Rio) for being an Olympics superfan. Now, in 2018, she’s off to the races again. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Heb9bw

Notes on Culture: The Irony of Pastels

Need something to wear to the apocalypse? Look no further. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HePX5a

Scene City: A ‘Black Panther’ Charity Event With Lupita Nyong’o, While VFiles Hosts a Fashion Shoot Party

Designers auctioned off outfits inspired by the superhero film. VFiles combined a rave with a photo shoot at Terminal 5. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nYFP8n

Broadcom Now Seeking Fewer of Qualcomm’s Board Seats

In seeking only six director spots at Qualcomm, Broadcom has effectively lowered the bar for success in its hostile takeover campaign. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EnStbk

These Triplet Models Want to Take This Town by the Throat

Arianna Levesque is the stylist and designer; Andrea the photographer; and Athena the actress. But they always market themselves as one. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BrWmsZ

The Sweet Spot: What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Stepfather-to-Be

A reader is (rightly) troubled by her mother’s fiancé’s jealous behavior. But can she tell her that? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EBDZE6

In Fashion: Borrowed from the Schoolboys

Spring’s “men’s wear as women’s wear” is crisp, classic and just a little cheeky. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BrPiwz

Fashion Review: Carolina Herrera and Ralph Lauren Play the Generation Game

The Row highlights the details, while Oscar de la Renta does the diplomatic thing and Derek Lam goes west. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Eqvbxz

The Softer, More Sensual Side of Punk

Graphic checks, animal prints and Teddy Boy suits get reinvented for spring. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2HcSVae

Julian Assange’s Arrest Warrant Is Upheld by U.K. Judge

The judge said the WikiLeaks founder should leave the Ecuadorean Embassy to face a bail-jumping charge. It is not clear if the U.S. wants to extradite him. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2HbNCrz

Tech Tip: Picking a Default Account in Mac Mail

Apple’s Mail program can send and receive messages from multiple accounts, but you can set a preferred address for sending new messages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2HbGpHP

Bill and Melinda Gates Tackle ‘Tough Questions’ and Trump

In their annual update for the Gates Foundation, they say that they remain optimistic about the world’s progress, but that President Trump’s policies could hurt their efforts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Eq5nBH

Browsing: Treat Yourself for Valentine’s Day

Love yourself a little more this week. There’s a lot of cute stuff out there. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o2cxF3

Who’s Allowed to Wear a Black Panther Mask?

As children express fandom for Marvel’s latest superhero, parents face new questions about race, cultural appropriation and permission. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CiJYbx

At New York Fashion Week, 48 Hours With Prabal Gurung

As the designer prepares his fall/winter 2018 collection, he draws inspiration in China’s Mosuo tribe — and female empowerment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BqW9GH

Universities Rush to Roll Out Computer Science Ethics Courses

Schools that helped produce some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent leaders are hustling to bring a more medicine-like morality to computer science. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EoWd8x

As China Marches Forward on A.I., the White House Is Silent

Last summer, China unveiled a plan to become the world’s leader in artificial intelligence, challenging the longtime role of the United States. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2F2vQqd

YouTube Revamped Its Ad System. AT&T Still Hasn’t Returned.

The company, one of the biggest marketers in the U.S., hasn’t returned to the platform because of concerns that its ads could appear with offensive content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EkLI63

How Artificial Intelligence Is Edging Its Way Into Our Lives

Artificial intelligence is here and its effects are being felt across how we work. The New York Times examines the impact at its New Work Summit on Feb. 12 and 13. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BrCM0j

15 Minutes of Fame Is Too Much. Try 6 Seconds.

Giphy Studios is trying to help actors, musicians and advertisers slide into your DMs with goofy short videos. Yay for our brains! from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o1W2Jn

On the Verge: Brand to Know: An Innovative Jewelry Line Inspired by Flowers

Stephanie D’heygere, Maison Martin Margiela’s former head of jewelry, launches her own accessories collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EmZrNO

15 Minutes of Fame Is Too Much. Try 6 Seconds.

Giphy Studios is trying to help actors, musicians and advertisers slide into your DMs with goofy short videos. Yay for our brains! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o1W2Jn

New York Fashion Week: Weekend Rewind

Our photographers captured moments sublime and dramatic from New York Fashion Week shows by Victoria Beckham, Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang, and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EE5b4Y

Cyberattack Caused Olympic Opening Ceremony Disruption

Security researchers uncovered evidence that the attack had been in the works since last year. But hackers stopped short of the damage they could have done. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sqC1BI

Scene City: Philipp Plein Brought a Spaceship to His Fashion Week Party

The extravagant designer held a Ibiza-in-outer-space rave in Brooklyn, while Christian Siriano held an after-party at the Moxy hotel. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2G9EUsB

Op-Ed Contributor: America’s Real Digital Divide

The problem isn’t that poor children don’t have access to computers. It’s that they spend too much time in front of them. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2suMT1x

Tech Tip: Measuring and Managing Your Cellular Data Use

High-speed broadband is plentiful in most cities, but for those out in the country with only metered cellular connections, every megabyte counts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BWbyQp

Google Makes Its Special A.I. Chips Available to Others

The internet giant developed the tensor processing units, or T.P.U.s, for its data centers. Now other companies can use them through its cloud-computing service. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nU0Ot3

Fashion Review: DVF Keeps it All in the Family

With a new designer comes a new generation of von Furstenbergs and a new look for the brand. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ECzOIe

Fashion Review: Politics Comes to the New York Runways

Prabal Gurung addresses #MeToo, and Pyer Moss pays homage to black cowboys and their part in the history of the West. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bpm9SE

With Qualcomm in Play, San Diego Fears Losing ‘Our Flag’

The world’s No. 1 maker of smartphone chips is the area’s biggest employer and benefactor, a role threatened by Broadcom’s $121 billion takeover bid. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EiJTXr

NASA Budgets for a Trip to the Moon, but Not While Trump Is President

The administration sees a greater role for the private sector in returning to the moon and running the International Space Station, which it would stop financing in 2025. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EVsQM2

Scene City: Bottega Veneta, Bergdorf Goodman and Garage Hosted Fashion Week Parties

February 11, 2018

Priyanka Chopra, Rosie Huntington, Virgil Abloh and Peter Dundas were among those partying on Friday night. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nShrW6

Fashion Review: Beyond Business as Usual

February 11, 2018

Alexander Wang throws an office party, and Victoria Beckham suits up. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EY8xNS

To Knock Out Knockoffs, Knock Off Knockoffs

February 11, 2018

Diesel is the latest company to turn its own fakes into buzz. And thanks to a collaboration with Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver, even more buzz may be on the way. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2H5o4wf

After Settling With Uber, Waymo Faces Bigger Challenges

The self-driving car unit of Google’s parent company was a pioneer in self-driving cars. Now, its former engineers are among its toughest competitors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EiJN5U

Fashion Review: Dressing for the Dow

The Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta gave the old American Stock Exchange building a whole new look. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2G32sz6

The 5 Most Popular Dogs on Instagram

According to a search of users’ posts, these are the platform’s pre-eminent pooches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EUSJf9

The Shift: His 2020 Campaign Message: The Robots Are Coming

Andrew Yang, a former tech executive, is mounting a longer-than-long-shot bid for the White House by warning of economic calamity ahead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nSisgI

Is Your Dog Ready to Be an Instagram Star?

Cuteness counts, but so does the breed. Poodles and work dogs are out; Chihuahuas and mutts are in. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EfXvme

The Look: I Will Die in This Beautiful Place

To be a true New Yorker, one must love and hate the city in equal measure, and always come back. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EgjIAD

How Joy Reid of MSNBC Became a Heroine of the Resistance

The daughter of immigrants, she spars fiercely with supporters of President Trump, both on the air and in the Twitter ether. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ewypmp

The 5 Most Popular Dogs on Instagram

According to a search of users’ posts, these are the platform’s pre-eminent pooches. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EUSJf9

Is Your Dog Ready to Be an Instagram Star?

Cuteness counts, but so does the breed. Poodles and work dogs are out; Chihuahuas and mutts are in. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EfXvme

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Fashion week in the wake of #MeToo, spring’s bohemian allure — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EvK9p3

Scene City: Armie Hammer, Jeremy Scott and Ssion Party During Fashion Week

Chrome Hearts held a dinner for L’Officiel USA; Jeremy Scott hosted a raucous after-party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2snbg0M

New York Fashion Week: The Day in Pictures

When the women’s ready-to-wear season arrives in New York, the fashion scene comes alive. Our photographers captured vivid moments from the first day in a week of runway shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EeD4db

Street Style: New York Fashion Week

The stylish crowd between shows during New York Fashion Week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2H4kKkY

Facial Recognition Is Accurate, if You’re a White Guy

Commercial software is nearly flawless at telling the gender of white men, a new study says. But not so for darker-skinned women. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C9ynLU

With Waymo Settlement, Uber C.E.O. Makes His Mark

In settling a driverless car trade secrets dispute with Waymo, Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s C.E.O., showed how he employs the tactics of conciliation, regret and compromise. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EdjG0p

Amazon to Test a New Delivery Service for Sellers

A pilot program will pick up goods and move them to Amazon warehouses. It could expand over time into more of a threat to established delivery companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ESXOnT

Girls Who Code at Fashion Week

PH5, a knitwear company that bills itself as a “fashion matriarchy,” invited Girls Who Code alumnae to model its fall 2018 presentation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2CacbkJ

Future Tense: Clap On Your Bose, Baby, ’Cause It’s Noisy as Heck Out There

The ding of texts and tweets; the tap of typing; the blurt of video games, the click of the camera shutter — all part of the new dystopian audioscape. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2o05HAf

Tech Tip: When Windows Is 100 Percent Stalled

Programs battling for resources, damaged driver software and other issues can drag down Windows 10 when it starts up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sgQsbu

NBC Executive Takes Over as Head of Amazon Studios

Jennifer Salke, who championed shows like “This Is Us,” will succeed Roy Price, who was forced out in October after a sexual harassment allegation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2G1w2oK

Future Tense: Clap On Your Bose, Baby, ’Cause It’s Noisy as Heck Out There

The ding of texts and tweets; the tap of typing; the blurt of video games, the click of the camera shutter — all part of the new dystopian audioscape. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2o05HAf

Encounters: Playing the President and Protesting One, Too

Elizabeth Marvel returns as President Keane on Season 7 of the political thriller “Homeland.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EtuOW5

Yesterday In Styles: 2004: When Fake News Was Cool

Long before “fake news” became a cudgel for the Trumpites, it was the hippest form of protest for Jon Stewart types during the George W. Bush years. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BkbQiM

Girls Who Code at Fashion Week

PH5, a knitwear company that bills itself as a “fashion matriarchy,” invited Girls Who Code alumnae to model its fall 2018 presentation. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2CacbkJ

In Fashion: Spring’s Beauty Is Without Borders

A global clash of prints, texture and color captures the season’s nomadic allure. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ca45c6

8 Models to Watch This Season

In time for the fall/winter 2018 shows, T and the casting director Arianna Pradarelli round up the runway’s most intriguing fresh faces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EQ25sl

L.L. Bean, Citing Abuse, Tightens Its Generous Policy on Returns

The retailer said too many customers were treating its full-satisfaction guarantee as a “lifetime product replacement program.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2smqgfm

Scene City: Ball Gowns and Red Dresses

Last week’s benefits included the Viennese Opera Ball, Quadrille Ball, Komansky Children’s Hospital and Woman’s Day. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nZi27M

Wealth Matters: The Diamond Has a New Rival: One Made in a Lab

The quality of synthetic diamonds has increased to the point where they have made their way into jewelry stores as gems set in rings, necklaces and earrings. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Efzrji

Objects: Bold — and Just a Little Irreverent — Kitten Heels

The retro style takes a modern step forward. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ErxGTF

Uber and Waymo Settle Trade Secrets Suit Over Driverless-Car Technology

Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s C.E.O., said the company had not stolen trade secrets from the self-driving car unit of Google’s parent company, but expressed “regret for the actions” the led to the suit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EdOObY

With These Rings, She She Weds

Amid the anger of the #MeToo movement, one NYFW designer hurtled full-throttle into self love, with a wedding for one woman and her own “higher self.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nOvJXK

Bits: Farhad’s Week in Tech: HomePod Whiffs, but Elon Musk Does Not

In this week’s tech newsletter, a look at Apple’s new smart speaker, the Waymo vs. Uber trial and a billionaire’s rocket (plus his cherry red convertible). from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EhqLgj

The New York Designer Subverting American Workwear

In the studio with Matthew Adams Dolan, who is known for his oversize denim pieces, as he puts the finishing touches on his new collection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BliNQP

Fashion Review: Tom Ford Loses His Cool

The first big show of New York Fashion Week was heavy on leopard and lamé, and light on new ideas. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BktOBN

Fight Over Cambodian Leader’s Facebook ‘Likes’ Reaches a U.S. Court

An opposition politician argues that Hun Sen, the Asian country’s authoritarian premier, has used social media to spread fake news and strengthen his hold on power. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2H0vxwq

Carolina Herrera’s Last Bow

The designer is waving goodbye to the runway and hello to a new job. Whatever you do, don’t use the word “retirement.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EepaYJ

Highlights From Carolina Herrera’s career, in Pictures

After 37 years, the designer is taking a new job in her company as global brand ambassador. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2G2QuFL

How We Achieved an Olympic Feat of Immersive Journalism

The Times’s newsroom, design and product staffs collaborated to bring Olympic athletes, at scale and midperformance, into your living room. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C5Y00c

The Best Images From Raf Simons and Tom Ford

See highlights of the two men’s collections, which showed this week in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EtfvN3

John Perry Barlow, 70, Dies; Championed an Unfettered Internet

In a multifaceted life, he fought for free expression on the web, wrote lyrics for the Grateful Dead, ran a ranch and was a Republican leader in Wyoming. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nP0Oup

Opinion: What Bitcoin Reveals About Financial Markets

The cryptocurrency bubble should finally destroy our faith that the market works as advertised. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BjRMgD

Scene City: amfAR Kicks Off New York Fashion Week

Kenneth Cole, its longtime chairman, announced he is stepping down at the gala. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BhYgwl

Winter Olympics’ Security on Alert, but Hackers Have a Head Start

Some computer systems connected to the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have already been compromised, experts said. The big question is what happens next. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EsscYB

Cryptocurrencies Come to Campus

From New York University to Berkeley, Bitcoin has set off a dash to understand the technology and economic risks of virtual currency. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GYRhZF

Social Q’s: I Tried to Befriend My Husband’s Ex. So What?

Our columnist probes a reader’s remorselessness, among other things. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BiP4I7

Tech Tip: Cleaning Out the Kindle Library

Even if you delete a finished book right from the iPad’s Kindle collection, you still have a backup copy in Amazon’s cloud. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2C5Mh1y

Entrepreneurship: Bringing a Personal Touch to Plus-Size Fashion

Spurred by an underserved market, entrepreneurs are offering personalized service to women seeking stylish clothing in larger sizes. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nU1SMN

Macy’s Courts Muslims With New Hijab Brand

Macy’s is the latest company trying to capture a piece of the lucrative Muslim clothing market, which was worth $254 billion globally in 2016. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EQFsE2

Spring’s Fresh Take on Bohemia

This season, bohemian dressing means fishnets, leather and lots of ruffles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C6fcT7

Wheels: To Power the Future, Carmakers Flip On 48-Volt Systems

New electrical architecture will help satisfy the demands of cars that are increasingly loaded with gadgets and will enable lower-cost hybrid drive systems. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EekbTC

On the Runway: The North Korean Cheer Squad is Playing a Different Olympic Game

The world has never seen a bunch of boosters like this before. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EOYYAZ

Twitter Reports First Quarterly Profit, Despite User Stagnation

The social network’s earnings report is a rare bright spot for a company grappling with criticism over fake accounts and slower-than-expected growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Eu8HPw

Twitter Reports First Profit but User Growth Misses Estimates

Twitter’s earnings topped Wall Street targets as video ad sales rose, but the number of people using the social network fell short of expectations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BOaDBv

Unbuttoned: Fashion Week in the Wake of #MeToo: An Insider’s Guide

Who’s showing? Who’s going? And what about Marchesa? These questions and more, answered. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GZuZaj

Why Google’s Bosses Became ‘Unpumped’ About Uber

Waymo, the self-driving-car unit of Google’s parent company, claimed Uber stole key technology. Hard as it is to imagine now, they used to be friendly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nKhrHH

Tech We’re Using: Keeping Gear (and Herself) Warm at the Winter Olympics

Covering the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, requires some preparations when it comes to making sure your tech (and your feet) work as intended. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E8ygSH

Modern Love: Modern Love Podcast: Willem Dafoe Reads ‘Missing a Father I Hardly Knew’

This week, the “Florida Project” actor reads an essay about a parent’s largely private life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GYlQ1p

‘Nothing Says Chic Like Matching Your Drink to Your Dress’

Lela Rose tweaks the traditional trunk show, mingling frocks with cocktails and canapés in an intimate at-home soiree. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FS1WnF

Scouting Report: How to Be Part of Fashion Week Without the Invite

Street style finds at Bergdorf, new releases at Dover Street Market, a 3-D tour of Rebecca Taylor’s new fall collection and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BgNoyL

Tech Tip: Keeping Google Assistant on Tap

The virtual assistant software for Android devices retains a few of the old Google on Tap shortcuts. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E7tEjG

Fashion Review: City Slickers

The lyrical clichés hold true as Tom Ford returns New York to show and indie designers struggle to make it in what is “still the place to be.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EaApBx

Browsing: What to Talk About at New York Fashion Week

A few things to know to fit into the conversation — whether you’re a bona fide fashion weeker, or just wouldn’t mind masquerading as one. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C68z3y

Up Next: Donating Leftover Fashion Samples to Charity

Amanda Munz started the Fashion Foundation, which raises money for underprivileged students around New York City. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2C2pP9O

The Secret to a Perfect Wedding Proposal (Hint: It’s Not Valentine’s Day)

Valentine’s Day lends itself to showtime, not sincerity. Find a date that is more meaningful for you as a couple. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bh7pW7

‘I Try Not to Look as if I’m Trying Too Hard’

Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger and other designers reveal the secrets behind how they decide what to wear on the runway. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FQvJx1

When the Fashion Cycle Meets the Cycle of Life

For decades, fashion has avoided the question of work/life balance. Now designers, including Narciso Rodriguez, are embracing the issue. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ENb39E

State of the Art: A Crazy Idea for Funding Local News: Charge People for It

How two tech-industry news sites, The Information and Stratechery, may show a path forward. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EL661e

Here Are the World’s Virtual Currency Billionaires (or at Least They Were)

Forbes published its first list of the wealthiest cryptocurrency holders, even as recent price declines have shrunk the value of their fortunes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E7Wexw

For Korea Inc., Money and Politics Make an Awkward Olympics

The Winter Games are heading to Pyeongchang at a time of reckoning about South Korea’s family-run business empires, some of which are Olympic sponsors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EIR0Jv

In Waymo-Uber Trial, Kalanick Recalls ‘Jam Sesh’ With Rival Engineer

Were Uber executives, including the former chief executive Travis Kalanick, plotting to steal technology or merely sharing ideas in a brainstorming session with a Google engineer? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GUloS1

Snap Reverses Slide as User Growth and Revenue Jump

The social media company posted robust revenue and user growth in its latest quarter. It made it easier to buy ads and may have benefited from Facebook’s troubles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EMmMW3

Boîte: A Chelsea Dance Club That Caters to the Olds (or at Least Those Over 30)

Retroclubnyc draws a more mature crowd with ’70s disco, basic cocktails and a doorman who favors those in business casual attire. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BeyOYz

Nerds and Nudity

Todd Snyder and Willy Chavarria struck personal themes for their fall men’s wear shows, one of nerd chic, the other of current parlous politics. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BGaPCR

Street Style: New York Fashion Week: Men’s

The fashion shows return to New York City for the men’s collections, and the street style follows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Bbc5Nb

Skin Deep: Chriselle Lim’s Beauty Secret Is Prep

The social media influencer uses no fewer than four serums a day. Here’s why. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nMX2AQ

Tech Tip: Thawing a Frozen Apple TV App

If a tvOS app stops working on your Apple TV, you can force it to quit without having to reboot the set-top box. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FSUOXX

Can Christian Louboutin Trademark Red Soles? E.U. Court Says No

A legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has argued that the French shoe designer may not be entitled to trademark protection for his design signature. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2Ekm5Wn

Economic Scene: Where Are the Start-Ups? Loss of Dynamism Is Impeding Growth

The formation of companies is at an ebb, cutting off an avenue for new ideas, greater productivity and more opportunity. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E88mOS

They Only Look Casual

For the super-famous and the super-followed, looks don’t just happen. Jeans for an errand run, tracksuit for the airport — there’s a stylist for that. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BYO7kZ

The Sweet Spot: Do I Hate My Mom, or My Face?

A reader wonders if plastic surgery might reduce the scars of her fraught family history. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nGnBbO

Why Is This Woman So Preoccupied With Your Bathroom Habits?

Ousted from her menstrual-underwear company, Thinx, Miki Agrawal is now turning to the Tushy, a bidet attachment that clips onto toilets. Swoosh! from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E8MjvG

Field Notes: Make the Friends Happy. Don’t Have a Wedding Party.

A growing number of couples are opting to not have bridesmaids and groomsmen. They want to spare friends and family the hassle and expense. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FU14yX

Tech Fix: Apple’s HomePod Has Arrived. Don’t Rush to Buy It.

It couldn’t hail an Uber, answer a cooking question or learn music preferences. Here’s why it may not be the right time to buy Apple’s new smart speaker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2sbKSqH

Watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Today

Elon Musk has disrupted the business of sending rockets into space, and hopes to achieve a milestone by testing the most powerful rocket currently operating in the world today. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E3iW9X

Waymo v. Uber Trial Opens With a Battle of Sports Metaphors

The long-awaited court fight over accusations that Uber conspired to steal plans for self-driving cars began in federal court. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EodtOr

As Bitcoin Bubble Loses Air, Frauds and Flaws Rise to Surface

Hackers draining online exchanges. Ponzi schemes. Regulators unable to keep up with heightened interest in virtual currencies. A young industry’s problems have become clearer in recent weeks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E3glAL

Opening New York Men’s Fashion Men’s Week: A Show With No Men

The award-winning indie label Krammer & Stoudt reaches beyond gender to cast its models. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GQkaXL

Postscript: Gossip From the Liz Smith Memorial, Just the Way She’d Want It

Liz Smith was one of the most famous gossip columnists of the last 50 years. Friends said kindness, not schadenfreude, was her stock in trade. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EHzMMJ

Op-Ed Contributors: Our Hackable Political Future

Imagine the day when operatives can create fake video of their enemies. That day is here. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FJCXD3

Opinion: What It’s Like to Live in a Surveillance State

China is deploying high-tech totalitarianism to repress Uighurs in the western region of Xinjiang. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s5HrBJ

The Male Animal: Have You Heard? This Guy Has a Cold

And he wants to tell you every little thing about it. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FMNZr6

Tech Tip: Finding Videos With Audio Descriptions

Thanks to added voice narration, certain movies and television shows have become more accessible to those with blindness or limited vision. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EIGrGD

4 Athletes Selected as Artists in Residence at the Olympics

For this year’s creative program, the International Olympic Committee is calling on some familiar faces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E3i5WE

Starboard Value Criticize Mellanox for Stock Sales

The activist hedge fund says corporate insiders showed a lack of faith in the chip maker by selling more of the company’s shares than they bought. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E4UEMD

She Was No. 2 at Intel. Now She’s Taking Aim at the Chip Maker.

Renée James, who was president of Intel, is gunning for the company’s most lucrative business with a competing start-up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EFQSdK

Broadcom Raises Its Qualcomm Offer to $121 Billion

The increase adds pressure for Qualcomm to agree to what would be the biggest-ever takeover in the technology industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Ejo1hQ

How Silicon Valley Came to Be a Land of ‘Bros’

Why is the tech industry populated with so many aggressive dudes and so few women? Emily Chang examined the issue in her book, “Brotopia,” and shared her findings with us. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BWo8KP

Samsung Heir to Be Freed From Prison After Court Reduces Sentence

The judgment in favor of Lee Jae-yong deals a setback to prosecutors who hoped the original sentence would send a warning to South Korea’s powerful business tycoons. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s81WxQ

A Call to Cut Back Online Addictions. Pitted Against Just One More Click.

A Georgetown professor received a worldwide response to his monthlong call to limit online time, but that was just the beginning of the challenge. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2FJYaww

Amazon Asked for Patience. Remarkably, Wall Street Complied.

February 04, 2018

The retailer’s stock is soaring, but it wasn’t always that way. The company had lean years in which it told investors to have faith in its long-term strategy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DZVdLH

Early Facebook and Google Employees Form Coalition to Fight What They Built

February 04, 2018

A group of Silicon Valley technologists plans to call attention to the dangers of tech, including working on an ad campaign aimed at 55,000 public schools. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s26Uw8

Critic’s Notebook: The Rise of the Social Media Fembot

February 04, 2018

The female cyborg has long been a pop culture fixation, but now feminized tech is all around us, with a true blurring of reality and fantasy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DZm4nc

How Tall Is Mount Everest? For Nepal, It’s a Touchy Question.

Gauging the mountain’s precise height is not so simple, and for Nepal, the measurement can involve notions of national pride, in addition to questions of science. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s5qEik

With ... Tim Robbins: ‘Hollywood Is Changing,’ Says Its Veteran Activist, Tim Robbins

The actor, now 59, muses on Trump, Weinstein and the perhaps overenthusiastic flaying of Matt Damon. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EBQvRC

The Look: Everyday Excellence

Black History Month is a vital celebration of achievement in the face of adversity. But there are millions of stories that go untold. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2FDdOd5

Angelina Jolie’s Lawyer Now Offers Quickie Divorces Online

Laura Wasser, the glamorous Los Angeles attorney who scores big settlements for the stars, thinks splitsville should be as easy as Seamless. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2s4OcDW

Confirm or Deny: Tim Robbins

The actor sometimes gets mistaken for other another famous face, but it’s not Tony Robbins. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BRJRDV

Open Thread: Open Thread: This Week in Style News

Melania Trump wears white, Kanye West finally gets fashion right — and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DYt2wG

Up Next: Popular Japanese Comedian Wants to Bring Her Plus-Size Fashion to the U.S.

Naomi Watanabe, a 30-year-old comedian who lip-synced to Beyoncé, wants to open a store in New York. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2EBecJU

Dell Weighs Possible I.P.O. or Merger With VMware

The computer maker, saddled with debt and under pressure to increase profits, said that it was considering various options as it seeks new avenues for growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Ed20kQ

Tech Tip: Adding Captions to Images in Google Photos

You can add descriptions to the pictures in your online Google Photo albums from a mobile device or desktop browser. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DSeHxN

Yesterday In Styles: Remind Me, Why Was It That We Ever Watched Infomercials?

In the ’90s, the commercial became the show as infomercials ruled the night. Were we all just looking for televised Prozac? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BPF3yD

Scene City: Antiques and the Arts

Benefits were held for Tony Bennett’s Exploring the Arts, the National Cares Mentoring Movement and East Side House Settlement. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2s3lCCL

Vows: A New Life for an Old-School Couple

Widowed 80-somethings team up: “Together we have 105 years worth of experience being married. So we like to tell people we’re pretty sure we know what we’re doing.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DWZ6Ba

Pierre Godé, Top Adviser to France’s Richest Man, Dies at 73

Mr. Godé spent 30 years at the side of the LVMH chief, Bernard Arnault. His vision was instrumental in the creation of one of the world’s largest luxury groups. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nAyHOy

Bits: Farhad’s Week in Tech: Less Time on Facebook, More Noise From Amazon

Amazon doesn’t have a plan to fix health care, but it loves that we’re talking about it. Facebook has a plan to fix the social network, but people may spend less time on it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2EAb5Sm

Making a Crypto Utopia in Puerto Rico

Dozens of entrepreneurs, made newly wealthy by virtual currencies, have moved to the island to avoid taxes on their fortunes — and to build a society that runs on blockchain. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BOJmKG

Amazon and Apple Gush Over Holiday Sales

The tech giants singled out booming results from their devices in their quarterly financial results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s0SX1d

Alphabet’s Earnings Disappoint. Blame It on the iPhone.

Known for its moneymaking consistency, Google’s parent company ran into the increased price of ensuring its search engine is featured on mobile devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Eak3If

Encounters: The Transgender Star of ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Picks a Few Come-Hither Dresses

“Life is a ‘pasarela,’ a runway,” says Daniela Vega, the Chilean actress in the Oscar-nominated film. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BMBpFP

Six Great Reads for Australians on the Culture-Tech Collision

From reality-show drag queens to the Bitcoin bubble – here’s how the latest in culture and tech fits into the Australian discussion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2DVqUpJ

A Wristband to Track Workers’ Hand Movements? (Amazon Has Patents for It)

The e-commerce giant has won two patents for a tracking technology that can nudge a human hand in the right direction — toward a warehouse bin, say. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GEOwN5

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: I Quit Twitter and It Feels Great

I don’t wake up with a pit in my stomach every day, dreading what horrors accrued in my phone overnight. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2E6TinO

Social Q’s: If You Love Me, Why Won’t You GoFundMe?

A cancer patient grapples with a failed crowdfunding campaign. And: a locker-room vigilante, roommates who can’t share everything and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2GD3wL9

Tech Tip: Recording 4K Video on an iPhone

Apple’s recent smartphones can record in the ultra high-definition 4K format, but you may need to change your camera settings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nCdzrt

Social Q’s: If You Love Me, Why Won’t You GoFundMe?

A cancer patient grapples with a failed crowdfunding campaign. And: a locker-room vigilante, roommates who can’t share everything and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2GD3wL9

A Runway Show That Ditches the Runway and Isn’t Really a Show

Rag & Bone has produced a short film featuring Ansel Elgort that is a whirling parable of living through the phone. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2nspLvq

Wheels: Car Navigation Systems Plot a Course Forward Against Phone Apps

In-dash navigation systems aren’t as nimble as their smartphone counterparts. But as cars get more complicated, built-in could mean better. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nySLRp

On the Runway: Kanye West Finally Gets His Fashion Right

With his Yeezy Season 6 Kim-a-likes, the artist-designer adds a much-needed element to his style arsenal. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2BLp84o

Alibaba’s Online Growth Surges, Even as It Looks Offline

The Chinese internet behemoth is investing in brick-and-mortar stores as it seeks to apply its tech smarts to the way customers shop in the real world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2nqKBLI

Facebook Aims to Soothe Wall Street Over News Feed Changes

The social network, which is overhauling what people consume on the site, said its business would remain robust even if some users spent less time on its platform. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rWzAGK

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Should Trump Nationalize a 5G Network?

He would probably do it the wrong way. But done right, it could be a great idea. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2BI4pyr

Microsoft Sales Lifted by Cloud Computing

The company’s shift to providing cloud services continues to pay off, as its revenue rose to $28.92 billion last quarter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2Gzxtfi

Worries Grow That the Price of Bitcoin Is Being Propped Up

When the price of Bitcoin goes down, activity on an influential exchange pumps it back up. That has investors and regulators asking questions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2rRoS4a

Amazon Wants to Disrupt Health Care in America. In China, Tech Giants Already Have.