Google’s $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest, the creator of the wildly popular smart thermostat and now smoke detector, might just be the biggest news we’ve heard yet in this young New Year. Google, as we are all aware, is on its way to being the world’s largest holder of internet-based technology. Having started as the Read more
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As part of its Total Comfort Control solution for enhanced indoor air quality (IAQ), Bosch Thermotechnology has introduced customizable thermostats that communicate directly with geothermal heat pumps and other HVAC systems in home applications. Bosch’s new thermostats have been designed for application versatility: they not only can work with Bosch’s residential Greensource Series geothermal heat Read more
Starting December 2, Emerson Climate Technologies will accept photos of decorated thermostats on their Facebook page. Participants can then encourage their online friends to vote for their photo. The top three vote getters will win prizes. Emerson launched the contest after seeing the popularity of thermostat art on social sites like Pinterest, where its White-Rodgers Read more