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Amazon drops $1.4 billion deal with iRobot amid EU resistance, spurring layoffs

Amazon and iRobot announce a "mutual" termination of the former's $1.4 billion deal to acquire the Roomba maker.

Android Central

iRobot Lays Off 350 Employees as Amazon Kills Merger Elizabeth Warren Opposed

The robot vacuum company is based in Massachusetts, meaning some of the terminated employees are likely Warren's constituents.

Reason

Amazon just backed out of its big $1.7 billion iRobot deal

Amazon's plans to acquire Roomba parent company iRobot have fallen through after regulatory pushback.

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Amazon Scraps Buyout Of IRobot Vacuum Maker After EU Objections

Amazon on Monday said it was dropping its plans to buy the iRobot vacuum maker after the EU's antitrust authority objected to the plan over competition concerns.

International Business Times

Amazon's iRobot takeover bites the dust – here's what it means for Roomba vacuums

Amazon's bid to buy robot vacuum giant iRobot has collapsed from EU regulator pressure – here's what that means.

TechRadar

Amazon terminates takeover of iRobot over EU regulatory issues

The two companies have agreed to terminate the proposed acquisition.

Evening Standard

Amazon drops $1.4bn deal to buy iRobot after EU veto reports

Roomba maker announces plans to axe 31% of workforce and exit of CEO after collapse of acquisition

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Amazon fails to address EU concerns in iRobot deal

Find out the latest on Amazon's iRobot deal and the concerns raised by the EU antitrust regulators as they await remedies from Amazon.

Top News

Should you ever buy a robot vacuum? After a year of living with one, I'm not convinced

Robot vacuums are notoriously expensive and don't always work. As Black Friday gets underway, is it ever worth buying one, or should you just stick to a vacuum?

Homes & Gardens

Stock Market Today: Stocks Keep Their Weekly Win Streak Alive

The main indexes closed mixed Friday, though all three nabbed a fourth straight weekly gain.

Kiplinger

5 things you need to know before buying your first Roomba robot vacuum

Thinking of upgrading to a Roomba this Black Friday? Read this first.

TechRadar

iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ review: a commendable hybrid robot vac with swappable mops

Sit back and relax while the new iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ sweeps and mops your floors in sterling style

Shark vs Eufy: which brand makes the best robot vacuum cleaner?

There's more to robot vacuums than the Roomba. Should you consider a Shark or a Eufy cleaner instead?

TechRadar

I tested the Roomba Combo j7+ in my home, and it's the first vacuum cleaner not to be thwarted by hair wrap

If you're in the market for a new robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Combo j7+ not only vacuums and mops your floors, but it also has self-emptying capabilities, smart cleaning features, and much more.

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Evening Standard

Best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair

There’s something poetic about one small creature cleaning up after another

Homes & Gardens

Our favorite Dyson vacuum is STILL the lowest price it's been all year after Prime Day

Everybody loves a Dyson, but nobody loves the cost. This year's Prime Day deal has slashed $240 off the Outsize, making it the lowest price it's been all year, and it's still discounted.

Daily Mirror

Hay fever sufferers could find huge allergy relief with futuristic tech this summer

The summer sunshine brings high pollen counts and hay fever, don't let it ruin your summer with these gadgets

The Independent UK

Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets UK approval

British antitrust regulators have cleared Amazon’s purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot

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Evening Standard

UK regulator approves Amazon’s £1.3bn deal to buy Roomba firm iRobot

The CMA concluded that the UK has a ‘modest’ market for robot vacuums

Ideal Home

Roomba i7+ robot vacuum review

Fancy a hoover that does all the work for you? Our review of Roomba’s i7+ model puts this robot vacuum to the test

Ideal Home

iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum review - everything you need to know

We review the iRobot Roomba s9+ - a Wifi connected robot vacuum which promises to clean corners and empty itself

TechRadar

Move over, Roomba: the new Ecovacs Deebot is smarter, higher, and hotter

The new Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni has clever tech to make your floors shiny without soaking your carpets or rugs.

Evening Standard

Beko VRR 60314 VW: Can this bargain robot vacuum compete with the big brands?

Move over Henry, here comes the Beko

TechRadar

I’ve waited years for Dyson's new robot vacuum – and it doesn't disappoint

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav will intelligently deep clean your home, picking up more than any other robot across all floor types.

TechRadar

Neato robot vacuums bite the dust – here's what the shutdown means for you

Neato Robotics is being shut down, marking the end of a true robot vacuum pioneer.

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