Samsung buys home automation startup SmartThings for $200 million

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Samsung buys home automation startup SmartThings for $200 million

Google has Nest. Apple has HomeKit. And now Samsung is buying into the future of home automation too, with the $200 million purchase of SmartThings – a hardware startup that makes it easier for all your smart appliances to talk<span class="ellipsis">…</span><div class="read-more">Read more ›</div><!-- end of .read-more --><img width='1' height='1' src='http://cultofmac.com.feedsportal.com/c/33797/f/606249/s/3d851b6f/sc/21/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/>

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