The 7 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time

4. Nest Thermostat

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/caribb/16924788466/

With the increasing usage of smart devices in our lives, it will not be long until our homes become interconnected with the use of smart household appliances. Nest Thermostat served a simple enough purpose, which is to cool and heat houses. However, the device came with a color display and software found in smartphones. Google bought the company that made Nest two years ago. With Nest as a basis, Google wishes to design future homes that will be equipped with smart technology.