That’s a lot of simoleons for such a young company — but with the Nest thermostat and now the Nest smoke detector, they’re a forward-looking company with two great products and no filler.
Nest was founded by former Apple iPod guru Tony Fadell, and I think Apple may come to regret not moving first on this acquisition.
Steve launched VodkaPundit on a well-planned whim in 2002, and has been with PJ Media since its launch in 2005. He served as one of the hosts of PJTV, a pioneer in internet broadcasting. He also cohosts "Right Angle" with Bill Whittle and Scott Ott at BillWhittle.com. He lives with his wife and sons in the wooded hills of Monument, Colorado, where he enjoys the occasional adult beverage.
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