How Google is Taking Over Your Life

The weather is crappy. It's freezing, it won't stop snowing, and natural gas is spiking... January 24, 2014     How Google is Taking Over Your Life   You ultra-connected existence begins now... The "Internet of things" gets a jumpstart Plus: Time for a market correction?   Greg Guenthner coming to you from Baltimore, MD... Greg Guenthner Very soon, your home will know all about you. Every appliance and device will be linked to the internet. Your house will learn your habits and preferences. It will adjust and tweak your entire life to keep you comfortable. Of course, you stand to profit from this technological insanity. More on that in just a second. First, take a look at how this science fiction movie is taking shape... Google will be the driving force behind this movement--which is fitting. After all, the web giant already knows all about what you're looking at on the internet. So why not take over your entire house? Here's how Google will do it: First, the company just shelled out a cool $3.2 billion to acquire "smart" home products company - Nest Labs. That's the second largest purchase that Google has ever made-- behind its 2012 Motorola Mobility acquisition worth $12.5 billion. It's all part of the "internet of things" that will bring interconnectivity to even your most mundane devices... "Founded by the two former Apple engineers behind the original iPhone, Nest Labs has created automated smoke alarms and thermostats - with the latter garnering some pretty critical attention," explains Rude researcher Noah Sugarman. "The company's smart thermostats learn your habits and daily schedule to bring you an automated home heating/cooling experience that cuts your energy usage dramatically and makes your life far more convenient, all while drawing from internet data to optimize temperature based on impending weather patterns." But Nest Labs is just one piece of a much larger picture. While home automation isn't exactly new, it is steadily becoming accessible. And as this type of automation tech becomes more budget-friendly, companies like Google will want to capitalize on the upswing in demand. "Google's Nest Labs purchase signals the company's foray into this new stage of connectivity. Up until now, the internet has largely been disconnected from the physical devices that we interact with in our homes on a daily basis," Noah continues. "But that disconnect is coming to a close..." And yes, there are ways to capitalize on this trend even before it gains significant momentum. Click here to get access to my latest home automation trade...         Is Your Retirement on Track? Even if it is, you should take a look at this. My friend Thompson just released an exclusive video describing how to fund a retirement in as little as 30 days! The idea might be a little crazy, and it's certainly not for everyone, but it's definitely worth checking out. Click here to see the video with all the details.           Rude Numbers Targets, Predictions and Wild Guesses   1,700 layoffs from Montreal-based Bombardier's aerospace division come amidst a tough airline market and more delays of its anticipated C Series single-aisle jet. 15% gains in the U.S.'s 2013 annual crude oil supply marked the fastest absolute annual supply growth of any country in the last two decades, according to the IEA. 83% of all web surfers have a Facebook account, according to a Global Web Index study that surveyed 170,000 people in 32 countries. $90,000 invested in Netflix just one year ago would be worth about $390,000 today. The company just surprised the market with 2.3 million US subscribers added in the fourth quarter alone. $1,272 is where you'll find gold futures early this morning. Gold continues to streak higher after its big move Thursday, gaining re than $40 over the past 24 hours...     Rude Trends When to Buy... When to Sell   Yesterday was a tough one for stocks. The Dow gave back 175 points. The S&P dropped nearly 1%, moving the broad market back toward the bottom of its January trading range. This morning, European and Asian markets are moving lower--and futures are telling us to expect another drop in US stocks. Is this the beginning of the correction so many people are anticipating? There's no way to know just yet. More on this idea and how you should position your portfolio on Monday morning... Meanwhile, under the surface of these rough market waves, my colleague Thompson Clark is ironing out the details on his newest microcap recommendation. "You can expect it to hit your inbox on Monday, Jan. 27, after the market closes," Thompson reminded his readers. "With this pick, I have very high hopes. Something in the range of 200-300% returns are very possible if things pan out as I foresee. I'm looking forward to telling you all about it..." Don't miss Thompson's latest pick. Get all the details by clicking here... [Ed. Note: Send your feedback here: rude@agorafinancial.com - and follow me on Twitter: @GregGuenthner]     Ignore At Your Own Peril Today's Must Read Links   One Weird Trick To Cash In On U.S. Oil The One Retirement Plan Obama Can't Touch Retired Talk Show Host Reveals a Shocking Secret     BE SURE TO ADD dr@dailyreckoning.com to your address book.       Additional Articles & Commentary: Join the conversation! Follow us on social media:         The Rude Awakening is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We do not rent or share your email address. By submitting your email address, you consent to Agora Financial delivering daily email issues and advertisements. To end your Rude Awakening e-mail subscription and associated external offers sent from The Rude Awakening, click here. Please read our Privacy Statement. For any further comments or concerns please email us at rude@agorafinancial.com. 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