Short-term Apple executive Yoky Matsuoka returns to Nest as CTO

Yoky Matsuoka, a leading expert in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence, is returning to Alphabet's Nest Labs after serving less than nine months on the job at Apple, where she was in charge of various health-related projects including aspects of Apple Watch.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 18

Nest introduces camera streaming to Apple TV, 'instaclip' creation and sharing

Alphabet's Nest this week rolled out an update to its app platform that allows owners to stream Nest Cam feeds directly to fourth-generation Apple TV units, while introducing a new video clip creation and sharing feature called "instaclip."

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 18

Nest app updates with Thermostat control from Apple Watch, expanded camera options

Google's Nest division updated its iOS app with several important features, most notably the ability to control its flagship Thermostat via the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 17

Nest Cam Outdoor upgrades original Nest Cam with more rugged design

Google's Nest division on Thursday announced the Nest Cam Outdoor, a version of its app-connected Nest Cam upgraded to handle the specific demands of exterior security.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Tony Fadell, "father of the iPod," steps down from CEO post at Google's Nest

Tony Fadell, the founder and chief executive of Nest—the hardware firm acquired by Google in 2014 for $3.2 billion—has announced that "the time is right to 'leave the Nest.'"

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 49

Employees pan Tony Fadell-led Nest as poorly managed, fear-driven machine

Once the darling of Silicon Valley, connected device company Nest — with former Apple exec Tony Fadell at the helm — is being described by some workers as a place where a toxic corporate culture has taken hold.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 58

Software bug shuts down Nest thermostats, turns off heating for unlucky customers

A buggy software update has caused many users of Nest's smart thermostat to wake up in the cold in recent days, as the devices have been found to quickly drain their batteries and shut down, leaving heating and cooling systems offline.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 83

Open source HomeBridge links 3rd-party smart home devices like Nest to Apple's HomeKit

Users looking to connect their existing smart home setup to Apple's HomeKit ecosystem can turn to Homebridge, an open-source tool that brings voice control to popular devices from Nest, Sonos and others.

Blair MacGregor 10 years ago 0

Nest introduces third-gen Thermostat with better display, Farsight wakeup

Google's Nest Labs on Tuesday upgraded its signature product, the Thermostat, with features such as a bigger, sharper display, and longer-range automatic wakeup.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

Nest unveils security camera, second-gen Protect smoke detector and updated app

Google-owned home accessory maker Nest on Wednesday launched the Cam, its first self-branded security camera, along with a second-generation version of its Protect smoke detector, and an updated mobile app for iOS and Android.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Google's Nest to open smart home platform, share data with developers including Google

Nest Labs, makers of the Nest Learning Thermostat and Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector, announced on Tuesday that it will be opening its smart home platform to third-party developers and partners, which includes parent company Google.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 44

Google-owned Nest to acquire connected security camera firm Dropcam for $555M

Google's Nest on Friday revealed it will acquire Dropcam, makers of the eponymous Internet-connected smart home monitoring camera lineup, for $555 million.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 156

Nest restarts Protect smoke alarm sales after safety recall, cuts price and offending feature

Google-owned smart home device maker Nest on Tuesday announced the reintroduction of its Protect carbon monoxide and smoke alarm after product sales were halted and units recalled when a convenience feature was determined to pose a safety risk.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 41

Apple HomeKit partner Honeywell takes on Google's Nest with Lyric smart thermostat

Honeywell, a name familiar to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world thanks to its iconic round thermostats, is gearing up to put its own spin on the "internet of things" with a new, Internet-connected thermostat called Lyric.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 57

Nest CEO vows no ads in products as firm prepares to restart Protect smoke detector sales

Following a report that Google is eyeing ad placement on refrigerators, wearables and other connected devices, former Apple executive and Nest cofounder Tony Fadell said his company's thermostats will not be an outlet for such promotions.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 52

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