Revolv

 Revolv  is a home automation hub that receives automatic software updates, acquired by Google, and shutting down 2016-05-15, including a software update that bricks all existing Revolv devices.

Articles

 * https://medium.com/@arlogilbert/the-time-that-tony-fadell-sold-me-a-container-of-hummus-cb0941c762c1
 * https://aaronparecki.com/2016/04/04/4/
 * http://www.businessinsider.com/googles-nest-closing-smart-home-company-revolv-bricking-devices-2016-4