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Nest Thermostat Acquisition Is Google's Home Invasion

Chris Baraniuk | NewScientist | January 15, 2014

On Monday, Google announced the second-biggest acquisition in its history. The tech giant shelled out $3.2 billion for smart-thermostat manufacturer Nest Labs of Palo Alto, California. But what does Google want with your central heating? And what could this mean for the future of "smart homes"? Read More »

Open Source: The Stealth Stimulus Package

Simon Phipps | InfoWorld | August 3, 2012

If I asked you to account for your energy consumption, you might list your laundry equipment on the spreadsheet. We'd see how much you spend using your dryer each month -- quite a large amount. Worried by the cost, you might then opt for a clothesline in your yard. Naturally, your costs have gone down. But has your energy usage? Read More »