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Google is collecting troves of data from downgraded Nest thermostats

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skeptical

Sentiment

negative

Category

tech

Key topics

Google

Nest

data collection

privacy

Google is collecting data from downgraded Nest thermostats, raising concerns about the company's handling of user data and device functionality.

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Moderate engagement

First comment

28m

Peak period

7

Hour 3

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3

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    11/18/2025, 5:30:16 PM

    4h ago

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    11/18/2025, 5:58:27 PM

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  3. 03Peak activity

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  4. 04Latest activity

    11/18/2025, 8:30:16 PM

    1h ago

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