Nest

Mountain View, Calif. — Google Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to buy Nest Labs, Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash. Nest’s mission is to reinvent unloved but important devices in the home such as thermostats and smoke alarms. Since its launch in 2011, the Nest Learning Thermostat has been a consistent Read more

As we are extremely excited about what 2014 holds in store in terms of technology, Mechanical Hub takes a look back at the most influential products of 2013. Technology is continuously improving and this is evident with the evolution of thermostats. The next generation of thermostats are here. Gone are the days—in most homes—of the Read more