Dare ObasanjoApr 26, 2025

The Internet of Things ended up being the internet of unsupported products.

Google is ending support for 1st & 2nd generation Nests and completely pulling out of Europe.

Imagine having to replace the thermostats in your home because a reorg at some big tech meant it was no longer a priority.

https://www.theverge.com/news/656332/google-ending-support-nest-thermostats

Google is killing software support for early Nest Thermostats

Software support for the original and second-gen Nest Learning Thermostat devices will end on October 25th, leaving customers unable to control them from a phone.

The Verge
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@carnage4life nothing like #planned_obscolescence to get people to buy new products. Is this really surprising? Especially coming from Google?
Apr 26, 2025 at 2:36amWeb