You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past seven days -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Google acquired Nest's line of home automation products for a whopping $3.2 billion. iPhone users have no need to fear, however, as Google has pledged to continue support for both iOS and Android. Click on through for the rest of the story.
In a speech last week, President Obama addressed concerns surrounding the NSA's data collection and surveillance programs. While the NSA won't stop gathering private information anytime soon, Obama is putting a few restrictions in place to prevent governmental abuse. Click the link for all the details.
Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone says it's working on a privacy-focused smartphone for release at MWC. The Android-based handset, called Blackphone, will utilize a "PrivatOS" skin to secure calls, texts and web browsing. Follow the link for details.
Google's developing a smart contact lens that can measure glucose levels from your tears, offering diabetics a pain-free way to keep tabs on their health. Click through for more information.
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