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Nest Opens Its Software Platform to Developers in Bid to Conquer the Connected Home
Consumers will now be able to control their Whirlpool washers and dryers, Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Logitech remote controls through Nest's operating system.
Google-Owned Nest Buys Dropcam, a Home-Monitoring Startup, for $555 Million
The deal signals that the connected home industry is rife with potential and gaining tremendous steam.
Meet the Man Leading the Connected-Home Revolution
Former Apple exec Matt Rogers co-founded Nest, a smart-home product company that went from a garage startup to a $3.2 billion business.
Google: In a Few Years, Ads Will Show Up on Refrigerators, Thermostats and Glasses
As more aspects of our lives become connected to the Internet, the tech giant Google says that the definition of what is considered a 'mobile' ad is going to evolve.
Someone New Wants to Chat With You: Your Refrigerator
Customers in South Korea can now purchase LG's smart fridges, ovens and washing machines equipped with a social messaging system called HomeChat.
Samsung's Bluetooth-Only 'Smart Bulb' Is a Bit Dim
Better late than never. Kind of. The Korean electronics maker's dull-ish inaugural connected lightbulb doesn't exactly turn us on.
This Is What the Internet Will Look Like in 2025
As the World Wide Web celebrates its 25th birthday, here are some predictions about its future.
The Internet of Things: New Threats Emerge in a Connected World
Most consumers are now very aware that their computer could be targeted with malware. There is also growing awareness that the new generation of smartphones are also vulnerable to attack. However, few people are aware of the threat to other devices.
Passwords You Swallow, Sharks That Tweet and 90-MPH Cheeseburgers
A roundup of the 10 most interesting new technologies that make us scratch our heads and say, 'What the heck?'
Get This: A Smart Toilet That Aims to Correct Poor Posture, and Even Detect Pregnancy and Disease
With this tool, a trip to the loo could get even more personal in the future.
8 Ways the 'Internet of Things' Will Impact Your Everyday Life
From scheduling oil changes to monitoring you baby's health, new sensors will make your life easier to track in the next few years.
Uh, Did Your Refrigerator Just Send Me an Internet Virus?
Security firm outlines a recent cyber attack using internet-connected household devices.
The Real Reason Why Google Bought Nest for $3.2 Billion
Here's a hint: It has to do with things people do 'twice a day.'
Google to Acquire Connected-Home Startup Nest for $3.2 Billion
The tech giant expects its deal to buy popular smart-thermostat maker will close in the next few months.
The Wackiest Gadgets and Other Tech at CES
More than just TVs and computers, a number of bizarre products launched this year during CES.