Google koopt NEST voor $3.2B in cash

Google heeft net laten weten dat ze Nest Labs heeft overgekocht, het bedrijf achter de Nest thermostaat en het Nest rookalarm.

“Larry Page, CEO of Google, said: “Nest’s founders, Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers, have built a tremendous team that we are excited to welcome into the Google family. They’re already delivering amazing products you can buy right now–thermostats that save energy and smoke/CO alarms that can help keep your family safe. We are excited to bring great experiences to more homes in more countries and fulfill their dreams!”

Tony Fadell, CEO of Nest, said: “We’re thrilled to join Google. With their support, Nest will be even better placed to build simple, thoughtful devices that make life easier at home, and that have a positive impact on the world.”

‘The internet’ koopt ’the internet of things’ zeg maar. Meer nieuws volgt ongetwijfeld nog.