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5 home upgrades retirees are skipping in 2026 to protect their savings

Your retirement fund represents decades of hard work and discipline. The prospect of spending a significant chunk of that ...
Because technology is apparently obligated to continue to march on, Google says that the oldest Nest thermostats are basically obsolete. That may not seem like a big deal, except that the single ...
Back in October, Google ended software support for the original and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats. On the surface, that doesn’t seem totally unreasonable, considering those original ...
Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company ...
Sounding off: Google has quietly discontinued first- and second-generation Nest Thermostats, relegating what were once internet-connected smart devices to basic, manually operated models. For those ...
Crisp and clear video day or night. Accurate animated alerts. Can recognize faces. Gemini can answer questions and offer descriptions. Overhauled Google Home app is much improved. Pricey subscriptions ...
There's an old adage that goes, "Some things have to die in order for other things to live." In a general sense, it's usually talking about life and loss and the transitional period of moving on from ...
In true Google fashion, the tech giant is not afraid to terminate hardware devices when it feels they have run their course. In 2024, at least seven products entered Google's graveyard, including the ...
For dog owners in particular, there’s a certain dread in discovering a nest of baby bunnies in the yard. Blind, hairless and helpless, few creatures seem as vulnerable. The Wildlife Rehabilitation ...
If you have an older Google Nest thermostat, it might be losing its smart capabilities later this year. In a post last week on the official support blog, Google announced that it would end support for ...
The first Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced 14 years ago. From Oct.25, it will lose software support and with it some of its unique features. The same will apply to two second-generation models.
The latest tariff-induced stock market volatility may be unsettling for investors who are approaching retirement. Some 4.18 million Americans in 2025 are expected to reach age 65, more than any ...