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Smart home device installations grew significantly in 2016, with more than half of consumers planning to buy one in the next two years. via ReadWrite

Stop services like Unroll.me from accessing your Gmail data with these instructions for protecting your data. via WIRED.

Well Spent reviews a weather-resistant Exley Hoodie Shirt-Jacket with performance details. via Well Spent.

Researchers demonstrated how a pair of $22 devices can extend a key fob's signal range to unlock and steal a vehicle, shown effective on a BYD sedan and Chevrolet Captiva. via WIRED

NOTCOT.org features a curated grid of visually interesting design finds. via NOTCOT.ORG

This guide provides 9 tips to keep your Android phone secure. via Digital Trends

Google Chrome for Android may soon streamline the copy/paste process with a new feature that intelligently suggests text for pasting based on the user’s context.

Kottke.org readers share their picks for useful tools and sites on the web, categorized for easy browsing. The list includes dictionaries, weather resources, coding aids, content discovery platforms, and other quirky gems.

This article argues that YouTube should offer creators more transparency and control over ad revenue and placement. via The Drum.

Google plans to add an ad-blocking feature to its Chrome browser. via wsj.com

MasterCard is launching a new payment card with a built-in fingerprint scanner to authorize purchases, aiming for a global rollout later this year. via The source of this content is Digital Trends.

Uber launched Uber Central, a new tool that lets businesses order multiple rides at once for customers. via TechCrunch