Nest’s Thermostat E is a money-saving no-brainer

You’re a clever sort, right? So that means you already know that getting a smart thermostat is a surefire way to slash your energy bill. Still, it doesn’t take a genius to see Nest’s new Thermostat E is a home tech essential. A cheaper incarnation of the Nest (3rd Gen) with a dapper frosted glass finish, this thermostat is has been built to better blend into your home while trimming up to 15 percent off your heating costs. While skimping on a few premium Nest features, the Nest Thermostat E will still work with the vast majority of home heating systems, costs $169 compared to the $249 Nest (3rd Gen), and is out tomorrow in the US. UK pricing and release date are unconfirmed.

Robert Leedham Ex-Editor, Stuff magazine

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Rob has written about gadgets for a while now, so his party trick is the ability to name every phone being used in any given train carriage. He can also give you a definitive ranking of Super Mario games if that sounds more interesting. Please don't ask him anything about washing machines though. Or fridge freezers. Or Southampton F.C.'s transfer policy.

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All gadgets imaginable from phones to robot vacuums and beyond.