Watch Andy Rubin, creator of Google Android, live today. via recode

Android creator Andy Rubin is back with a new company, Essential Products, and a $699 titanium smartphone. Essential also plans to launch a smart-home hub called Home, running an open-source platform called Ambient OS. via Wired.

Travel Mode, a new feature from 1Password, allows users to remove sensitive data from their devices before traveling and reinstate it later. via WIRED.

Marketers from Molson Coors and The North Face talk brand purpose and connecting with consumers at C2 Montreal. via The Drum

Tyler Cowen shares a collection of assorted links, including articles on Google's conversation design secrets and the falling rate of return for the Yakuza.

Gartner analysts say focusing on customers and design leads to better outcomes than focusing on innovation alone, even though innovation is still important. via The Drum

Bill Gates has released his summer 2017 book recommendations, including "The Heart" by Maylis de Kerangal and "A Full Life" by Jimmy Carter.

Brands are cutting out agencies and going directly to influencers for creative work, according to top stories from Digiday.

This recipe for DIY Worcestershire Sauce comes from the blog Nourishing Joy, shared by Imbibe Magazine and the book DIY Pantry. via Imbibe Magazine

Bitcoin is nearing record highs in 2017, but its volatility is causing many to wonder if it will crash again. via WIRED

Minutiae is an app designed to capture unfiltered daily life by prompting users to take a photo of their day-to-day activities. The creators believe this will result in a more authentic representation of daily life than what's seen on curated social media platforms. via WIRED

Drinkhacker.com reviews The Spice Lab Special Touch Premium Mixology Case, a $200 kit of garnishes and tools designed to elevate cocktails.

via @Drinkhacker