Here’s why Google bought Nest
Google announced Monday night it is acquiring smart thermostat and smoke detector-maker Nest for $3.2 billion in cash, surprising analysts and starting to really put …
Chris Ciaccia
Chris Ciaccia contributes an expert business perspective to BGR. A former tech reporter at Fox News, Chris was also science and tech editor at the Daily Mail and previously was the tech editor at TheStreet.com.
Ciaccia has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Seton Hall University.
Articles by Chris Ciaccia
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