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The 7 weirdest gadgets we’ve seen at CES 2026 – from a musical popsicle to headphones with eyes

There have been some wild tech announcements at CES 2026. Here are 7 of the craziest.

TechRadar

From an AI companion to a stair-climbing robot: The coolest technology from CES day 2

The highlights from the second day of CES 2026 in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

6 coolest (and weirdest) things I’ve seen so far at CES

From a household robot that can do your chores for you to a stair-climbing robo vac, these products caught my eye

The Independent UK

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I just saw Roborock's new robot vacuum with legs, and it's going to make no-go zones a thing of the past

Cleaning stairs is just the start.

TechRadar

Best robot vacuums of CES 2026

Robot vacuums are everywhere at CES, but these were the ones that particularly stood out.

Tom’s Guide

Roborock debuts world’s first robot vacuum with wheel legs that climb stairs!

Roborock wows at CES 2026 with new robot vacuum innovations

I just saw Roborock's new two-legged robot vacuum climb stairs — and even jump in mid-air

The future of cleaning? Roborock unveils its two-wheel legged robot vacuum at CES 2026.

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Roborock launches four new robot vacuums, including one that can climb stairs

Roborock unveiled four new robot vacuums at CES 2026, including one that can climb stairs.

Tom’s Guide

Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum review: decent but it could be better

Smart scrubbing and object recognition add a whiff of AI appeal to Dyson’s latest robot cleaner

Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority if the big brands have any say in it

You heard it here first – auto-empty docks are going to hit the mainstream in 2026.

TechRadar

In the pantheon of new home appliances, the Roborock F25 Ultra is unequivocally my favorite product of 2025

The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn't sound glam, but it has transformed my cleaning game.

TechRadar

The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US

MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a cage match’: Beleaguered iRobot founder says the biggest reason why the Roomba-maker failed was because of growing Chinese competition

“The marketplace was not a level playing field,” Colin Angle said, noting China has incentives and discounts for consumers who buy domestic products.

Fortune

Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price

Grab it while you can!

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Reason

Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

The only thing the Federal Trade Commission and European Commission succeeded in doing was transferring ownership of iRobot from an American company to a Chinese one.

TechRadar

How much suction do you need on a robovac? Here's what I look for as a professional reviewer

When it comes to cleaning clout, it's not all about the suction specs – but there's still a minimum level you should look for.

Roborock unveils its first-ever robot vacuum cleaner with a roller mop

It's also the priciest model in the Curv series so far

Fortune

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

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This multi-faceted wet-and-dry vac is the best I've ever used

The Roborock F25 Ultra features sanitizing steam and grease-busting hot water modes, to tackle the toughest cleaning tasks.

Roborock has made an entry-level robot vacuum – and it's a lot cheaper than I expected

It also comes with some pretty impressive features

Dreame Aqua10 Roller Complete review: top mopping and great suction too

The Dreame Aqua10 Roller Complete is designed to be a premium solution for cleaning hard floors or carpets, and it very good at both

TechRadar

DJI’s first robot vacuum launches in Europe, but the Romo won’t be a Roborock rival just yet

DJI’s new Romo vacuum brings advanced AI and drone-like autonomy to floor cleaning.

Roborock's new wet-dry cordless vacuum is perfect for smaller homes – and now it's coming to the UK

The F25 GT has some pretty impressive features

Roborock Saros Z70 review: grasping the future, one sock at a time

Luxury hybrid autonomous floor cleaner with unique robotic arm

Tom’s Guide

I tested the Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum cleaner and mop and it's ideal for first timers

The Roborock Q7 M5 is a robust and powerful budget vacuum that's excellent for everyday and deep cleaning but is less successful at collecting hair and mopping.

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