Hilary Stout New York Times

G Fuel and a competitor called GungHo are a new incarnation of energy drink, meant for gamers.

Some of the biggest names in e-commerce along with a growing pool of startups are vying for a chunk of the home services market.

The bedroom door opened and a light went on, signaling an end to nap time. The toddler, tousle-haired and sleepy-eyed, clambered to a wobbly stand in his crib. He smiled, reached out to his father, and uttered what is fast becoming the cry of his generation: "iPhone!" The iPhone has revolutionized telecommunications. It has also become the most eff...

In the wee hours of July 14, Elizabeth Roach, a 70-year-old widow, got out of bed and went to the living room of her Virginia ranch home. She sat in her favorite chair for 15 minutes, then returned to bed.She rose again shortly after 6, went to the kitchen, plugged in the coffee pot, showered and took her weight and blood pressure. Throughout the m...

G Fuel and a competitor called GungHo are a new incarnation of energy drink, meant for gamers.

Some of the biggest names in e-commerce along with a growing pool of startups are vying for a chunk of the home services market.

The bedroom door opened and a light went on, signaling an end to nap time. The toddler, tousle-haired and sleepy-eyed, clambered to a wobbly stand in his crib. He smiled, reached out to his father, and uttered what is fast becoming the cry of his generation: "iPhone!" The iPhone has revolutionized telecommunications. It has also become the most eff...

In the wee hours of July 14, Elizabeth Roach, a 70-year-old widow, got out of bed and went to the living room of her Virginia ranch home. She sat in her favorite chair for 15 minutes, then returned to bed.She rose again shortly after 6, went to the kitchen, plugged in the coffee pot, showered and took her weight and blood pressure. Throughout the m...