Next-gen Nest thermostat is thinner, smarter than before

With Nest 2.0, Tony Fadell -- the "Father of the iPod" -- has seemingly boosted his sexy thermostat's efficiency and learning ability. It also now works with more home heating and cooling systems than ever.Nest Labs today unveiled Nest 2.0, a 20 percent thinner version of its cutting-edge smart thermostat than the original. It is designed to be compatible with 95 percent of the American and Canadian low-voltage residential heating and cooling market. [Read more]