Why You Should Fear Google's Nest Acquisition

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By Neha Prakash2014-01-14 14:30:22 UTC

Google announced a $3.2 billion investment in Nest on Monday, the creator of the smart thermostat and smoke detector. At first glance, the tech behemoth's move seems like a reasonable purchase.

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But that's only until you realize it's the start of a new era — the era of the Internet of Things.

This comic, illustrated by Mashable's Lance Ulanoff, proves that Google-connected technology is just a click away from being way too intrusive. Be afraid.

Comic illustrated by Lance Ulanoff.

Topics: Comics, Nest, Watercooler