Wi-Fi connectivity has become a major robot vacuum feature over the last couple of years, and the Roomba has been a big part of that. iRobot stuck Wi-Fi connectivity on their 960 and 980 models, allowing users to create schedules and stop and start their robot vacuums remotely using their smartphones. That modern convenience layer […]
iRobot introduced their 900 series of Roomba robot vacuums last year with the 980, a Wi-Fi connected vacuum with a high-powered motor and an efficient new navigation system. This year, they’re looking to deliver many of those features at a lower price with the Roomba 960 — it’s still not what we’d call cheap, but robot […]
It’s been a long time coming, but the newest iRobot Roomba 800 series has arrived. Till now the 700 series was the top tier of the Roomba line – but today, that all changes. Stepping out for the 800 series is the iRobot Roomba 880. The iRobot Roomba 880 is just the type of change […]
We’re a day late with the birthday wishes. Hopefully our future robot overlords can forgive us.
Lindsey Vonn doesn’t have to look over her shoulder just yet — even the world’s best robot skiers are still on the bunny slopes. While their human counterparts were competing for gold in PyeongChang, those bots were hitting the slopes at a nearby ski resort in South Korea as part of the Ski Robot Challenge. Reuters reports […]
Some of the things you see on this list you probably won’t think twice about, but there was a time that these products only existed in the imaginations of TV and movie writers! Can you imagine? If you grew up in the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s, I bet you can think back to a time […]
You know dad wants gadgets, and you know grads want gadgets — now you need to find the right ones! Our dads and grads gift guide can help, letting you in on some of this year’s hottest gadgets, along with a few unexpected gems. You could get lucky, too — we’re giving away a box of Super Mario […]
Following Neato’s lead from last year, iRobot is announcing that they will add an Alexa skill for their Roomba robot vacuums. The skill is being prepared for a Q2 release, at which point you’ll be able to boss your Roomba around with voice commands. iRobot is also preparing a new feature that will show you […]
Robots are getting a lot cheaper to make, and that means they’re becoming a lot cheaper to buy — cheap enough to start entering homes as the robot butlers science fiction has promised us for decades. So far, we’ve seen some pretty cute attempts, and we’ve seen some…other attempts. But, with research into chatbot software heating […]
Did you like Neato’s neato Botvac Connected robot vacuum from last year, but found it just a bit outside your price range? Well, they’ve got good news at this year’s show — they’re releasing two new robot vacuums with the same remote control technology. The D3 and D5 aren’t as fully-featured as the Botvac Connected, but […]
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