Google invests $450M in a security firm ADT, to drive Nest sales
Google has greenlit a $450 million investment into ADT, a security company, in return for a 6.6% stake. The move is part of a deal to drive the sales on Google’s Nest devices. ADT was established back in 1874, making it one of the oldest security companies in the world.
They are known for thei... Read more
Nest forces users to change their password
Nest, a subsidiary of Google, forces various users to reset their passwords. Last Friday The Verge was the first to report that Nest has started to force people to reset their passwords.
At first, Nest kindly asked customers whose account might have been hacked to reset their passwords. However, it... Read more
Nest introduces easy to install thermostat for Europe
Nest today introduces the Nest Thermostat E, a smart thermostat for the European market that is also cheaper and easier to install. Although the thermostat is no better or worse than the well-known Nest Learning Thermostat, it has a different design.
The introduction of the Nest thermostats went qu... Read more