Android Central 168: Google's $3.2 billion thermostat

What post-CES lull? Google bought Nest and its excellent connected-home products for $3.2 billion. Plus Richard Devine checks in from Europe's Moto X launch. You still probably shouldn't drive with Google Glass, and we answer more of your questions, live!

Thing 1: Google Buys Nest for $3.2 billion

• Google to acquire Nest for $3.2 billion
• Let Nest be Nest ... (And Motorola be Motorola, and Aviate be Aviate)
• Nest co-founder discusses Google's future in the connected home
• Stock Talk: Google's purchase of Nest is a long-term play, never mind the short-term jokes

Thing 2: Moto X in Europe, Moto G GPe in the U.S.

• Moto G Google Play edition now on sale for $179
• Hands-on with the Moto G Google Play edition
• Motorola brings the Moto X to the UK
• First look: The European Moto X in London

Thing 3: Other stuff

• Legality of using Google Glass while driving still murky, even after woman avoids ticket
• Sprint Wifi Calling poised to debut on two Samsung phones
• Sprint's LG G Flex available in stores Feb. 7
• Google Now is (unsurprisingly) coming to your desktop
• Desire 300: This is how HTC attacks the low-end market

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