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Five Features I’d Look For in a Robot Vacuum Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m frequently asked for recommendations on what robot vacuum to get. While I’ve got favorites, I usually respond with a list of features I’d look for. Each year, robots get so much more advanced that these features change. But if I were buying a robot vacuum tomorrow (or in the…
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How to Choose a Robot Vacuum
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Right before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, I noticed a trend in robot vacuums. The suction power these robots were reporting were astronomical. Where Pa (suction power is measured in pascals) in 2024 was considered “high” at 8,000 or 10,000, the Ecovacs x8 is 18,000, the Dreame x50…
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This Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Under $200 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Roborock is the maker of many fine robot vacuums (and vacuum/mop combos). They are so fine, in fact, that even when they’re on sale, as many of them have been for the past few days during Amazon’s Big Spring…
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This Shark Cordless Hand Vacuum Is 46% Off for the First Time
Shark WV201BLBRN WANDVAC Cordless Hand Vac $70 $130 Save $60 The Shark WANDVAC is a lightweight, cordless handheld vacuum with a smooth design. It is great at quick cleanups on bare floors and low-pile carpets, but its small dustbin and short battery life limit its use. While good for cars and stairs, it struggles with larger debris and doesn’t come…
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I just tested these headphones powered by vacuum tubes — and they sound incredible
I am entrapped by my social media habits, I’ll admit. I find myself often scrolling for hours on my discover pages, skipping past video upon video of some new set of earbuds. But one day, my attention was grabbed by an ad for some headphones. These headphones to be exact — the écoute Vacuum Tube headphones. I’m going to take…
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The iOS 18.4 beta brings Matter robot vacuum support
As spotted by 9to5Mac, Smart Home Centre confirmed the functionality using a Switchbot S10, which offers its own beta support for Matter. (Switchbot first added Matter robot vacuum support last year, but it required a hub and was kind of a hack.) Apple Home screenshots shared in the story show the robot vacuum’s Home widget (complete with a little robot…
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Here are the best robot vacuum deals right now
We’re in an age where you can realistically delegate tasks to smart hunks of metal, whether it’s a self-driving car or a robot that can clean on your behalf. Most of us probably won’t be able to afford the helpful sentient humanoids being developed in our lifetimes, but robot vacuums are an affordable way to experience that promised utopia right…
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7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Robot Vacuum
Robot vacuums have come a long way, but they still seem to have trouble with lots of things around the house. Physical obstacles, pathing issues, and user error can all minimize the effectiveness of a robot vacuum, so here are some tips to combat those shortcomings. 7 Turn on Lights and Open Doors There are many different types of robot…
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Eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 Preview
Where to buy: Available for presale from Jan. 7 to Feb. 9 on Eufy. Available for purchase on Feb. 10 at eufy.com, Amazon, Best Buy, and Kohl’s.Price: $549.99What’s in the box: The robotic vacuum, a telescoping wand with a floor brush cleaner head, two attachments for the handheld version, a self-emptying base, and a dock assist mat.Dustbin capacity: 350 mL,…
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CES 2025: Switchbot’s New Robot Vacuum Is Actually a Multitasking Household Assistant
Earlier this year, Switchbot announced the S10, a robot vacuum and mop that could pull clean water directly from your home’s water line to not only mop your floors, but to also shuttle the water to a separate humidifier. Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Switchbot announced the K20+ Pro, a robot vacuum cleaner that can transport drinks, fans,…
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