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Nest launches a programme to interconnect households

Jun 24, 2014

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) acquired company -- Nest Labs, is now moving forward to make connected devices belonging to the category of "Internet of things." The thermostat and smoke detector manufacturer has announc...

Google Nest buys home security startup Dropcam for $555 million

Abby Smith

Jun 21, 2014

Innovation

Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Nest labs is now looking forward to settle a deal with a home security startup. Nest labs has been reported to acquire Dropcam, a home security startup, for about half a million dollars ...

Nest labs brings back the Protect, cuts the price to $99

Abby Smith

Jun 17, 2014

Innovation

New York - Starting from today Nest Labs is bringing back the Protect through Google Play. The Protect, which was withdrawn from the market due to some technical issues, will now be available at various stores ...

Apple to launch iPhone connected Smart Home Program at WWDC

Platonium

May 27, 2014

Innovation

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is looking to step into the home automation business, after Google acquired Nest Labs for $3.2 billion the electronics giant must have seen prosperous times in the future for smart home applia...

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