The Internal Revenue Service has some good news for taxpayers this year. You might actually be able to get through to someone on the phone. Thanks to an additional $290 million approved by Congress for taxpayer services, the IRS is hiring up to 1,000 people.

Exercise buffs and reformed couch potatoes counting steps on a Fitbit or charting cycling splits on the Strava, all are helping turn fitness into a data driven pursuit.

Do you really need a super-premium hanger? There’s a growing push to turn the lowly clothing hanger into a luxury product, a piece of technology that promises to eliminate creases in your clothing, organize your closets and give you style points to boot.

Much more is highlighted in A Look Ahead.