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UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

China’s robots—from 'factory brains' to vacuums that can pick up your socks—are crushing the competition

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Fortune

Investors Are Debating Which Companies Won't Survive The Next 10 Years. 'Every Time I Go, There's Almost Nobody In The Store'

Reddit investors are once again throwing predictions into the ring, this time debating which companies won't make it through the next decade.

Benzinga

iRobot's in trouble and I hope we don't lose Roomba, the original and arguably best robot vacuum

iRobot's financial struggles arrive just as people are finally writing the Roomba's incredible history.

TechRadar

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This budget robot vacuum nails the basics

Ditching the fancy features of its premium siblings, the iRobot Roomba combo 105 delivers a reliable clean

The Independent UK

iRobot Faces Bankruptcy After Elizabeth Warren Helped Kill $1.65 Billion Amazon Merger

Amazon, with its deep pockets, could have helped turn things around. Instead, regulators consigned the company to die a slow and painful death.

Reason

iRobot Shares Fall 36% On Monday — What's Going On?

Shares of iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:IRBT) lost over a third of their value on Monday, after the Roomba maker said the last remaining potential buyer had dropped out of sale negotiations, and its financial conditions remained strained.

Benzinga

iBankruptcy? Robot vacuum manufacturer sees its stock tumble after admitting it is struggling to find a buyer

The Roomba creator has been sliding towards disaster since January 2024, when Amazon pulled out of a planned acquisition deal

The Independent UK

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I tested the latest Roomba Plus 505 Combo robot vacuum and I’m never going back to my regular stick again

All you need to do is fill and empty its water tanks, plus change the dustbag after every 75 uses! Talk about convenient

Tom’s Guide

An MIT roboticist who cofounded Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk’s vision of humanoid robots as catchall assistants is ‘pure fantasy thinking’

Rodney Brooks said future “humanoid” robots will have wheels and multiple arms.

Fortune

Looking to grab a robot vacuum cleaner on sale? You're in luck, our favorite tested model is at its lowest price ever, with a huge $600 off – it reduced our manual vacuuming time by 90%

It isn't on offer for much longer

Homes & Gardens

The Roomba Combo j7+ is a two-in-one robot mop and vacuum cleaner – and it’s a game changer

Unlike other two-in-ones, this robot vacuum can detect rugs to retract its mop and avoid a damp shag

The Independent UK

I was ready to ditch the Eufy X10 pro omni robot vacuum, then I fell in love with it

I put one of the best robot vacuums on the market through its paces

The Independent UK

iRobot vs eufy vs Dreame: which robot vacuum brand is best?

Buying the best robot vacuum all depends on what you want it to do and where it needs to clean

Why does my robot vacuum keep getting stuck? 5 simple ways to fix it

Does your robot vacuum keep getting stuck? These could be the reasons why and top tips on how to fix it.

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Homes & Gardens

iRobot has announced the most advanced Roomba yet, with 175 times more suction power than its previous robot vacuums

I hope the new Roomba Max Combo 705 lives up to the hype

iRobot’s new Roomba fixes one of the biggest flaws in robot mop vacuums

It's been putting potential buyers off for years...

Watch out iRobot! Dreame’s new robot vacuum-mop self-cleans on-the-go

Dreame announces new robot vacuum-mop but you’ll have to wait for it

Homes & Gardens

'New tech doesn’t just respond, it anticipates' – 4 smart ways AI cleans, cuts energy bills, and creates perfect ambiance without you lifting a finger

AI is evolving to learn from our habits and create a comfortable home environment all by itself

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TechRadar

Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac is great in theory but a crushing disappointment in real life

The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.

Homes & Gardens

Our all-time favorite Roomba is on sale with a whopping $600 off – it will vacuum dust, dirt, and hair, and you won't have to lift a finger

Act fast while stocks last

Homes & Gardens

Security pros warn that this 1 common smart gadget can give hackers secret digital access to your home

A little data security knowledge goes a long way in securing yours

Homes & Gardens

Save almost $300 on our favorite Roomba at Walmart – this might be your only chance to bring home a premium robot vacuum at this price

Hurry while stocks last

Homes & Gardens

This expensive vacuum is like having a toddler who doesn't finish tasks – but it does look good

I put the Roomba Combo® 10 Max robot + AutoWash to the test

The Independent UK

The best vacuum cleaner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale

Vacuums from the likes of Shark, eufy and Vax have all been discounted

Eufy E28 robot vacuum cleaner review: detachable portable deep cleaner accessory is the big feature

The Eufy E28 delivers predictably efficient results but the deep cleaning accessory will be the main draw for many buyers

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