Nest
Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A smart home technology company founded by Tony Fidel that develops thermostats, cameras, and doorbell systems designed to collect user behavior data and enable home automation. Acquired by Google for $3.2 billion, Nest is frequently discussed in podcasts as an example of successful product innovation, platform lock-in concerns, and a notable case of Apple missing an acquisition opportunity. The company's devices and cloud-based subscription model have also been referenced in discussions about data privacy, surveillance capabilities, and the broader smart home ecosystem.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Version History · Apr 5, 2026
Amazon Echo: Always listening
“Smart home thermostat company representing early connected home devices”
On with Kara Swisher · Feb 26, 2026
Why ‘Playing It Safe’ In Your Career Doesn’t Pay with VC Bill Gurley
“Tony Fidel's company; example of successful career pivot that inspired Gurley to write his book”
Catalyst with Shayle Kann · Feb 25, 2026
Volts crossover: Six big energy questions
“Smart thermostat platform by Google; discussed as example of software-enabled home devices and platform lock-in concerns”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 24, 2026
Why Do I Need an App to Heat My Coffee?
“Referenced as example of data-harvesting smart home device ecosystem designed to collect user behavior data”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 12, 2026
Another Act of Trans Violence (Ep. 2451)
“Smart home camera system mentioned in context of Guthrie case evidence and surveillance capabilities”
Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge · Feb 11, 2026
Legally Brunette: Nancy Guthrie Updates
“Doorbell camera system at victim's home captured critical surveillance footage of suspect; owned by Google.”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 11, 2026
02-11-26 Part One - A Person of Interest
“Doorbell camera system used in kidnapping case; founder explained cloud backup requirements and subscription model to media”
Relentless · Jan 29, 2026
The Future of Home Robots | Mehul Nariyawala, Matic
“Where Mehul worked and learned product development, acquired by Google for $3.2 billion”
Rich On Tech · Jan 11, 2026
CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)
“Smart thermostat with presence detection discussed for VRBO property temperature management”
The Kim Komando Show · Jan 10, 2026
Who's picking up your kid? Nobody
“Google smart home camera recommended as alternative to dedicated baby monitors for home surveillance”
TBPN · Jan 8, 2026
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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Jan 4, 2026
Apple 2026 Predictions Show w/ Rich DeMuro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 366)
“Smart home product example; founded by Tony Fidel, acquired by Google; represents missed Apple opportunity”
The Vergecast · Dec 21, 2025
Version History: Google Glass
“Tony Fidel (Nest founder) brought in to lead Glass division after initial consumer failure”