The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the import of foreign-made advanced mobile robots, including robot vacuums, citing national security risks. Effective immediately, the ban will prevent new models from entering the US market, potentially limiting consumer options and raising prices for automated home cleaning devices.
iRobot unveiled the Roomba Electro Plus, its first manual hard-floor cleaner combining vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting via electrolyzed tap water. Five new Roomba robot vacuums with enhanced features and lower prices were also launched.
Retailers are offering early Prime Day deals on robot vacuums from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Prices range from basic models to high-end options with advanced features like self-cleaning mop pads and AI obstacle avoidance.
This guide reviews the best robot vacuums of 2026, highlighting models with advanced features like AI-powered stain detection, self-emptying docks, and enhanced mopping capabilities. It covers top picks for overall performance, budget-friendly options, and honorable mentions, detailing their strengths and weaknesses based on extensive testing in a multi-pet, multi-person household.
Stuart Andrews reviews 11 top robot vacuums for 2026, highlighting Eufy X10 Pro Omni as the best overall. The guide covers budget options, power cleaning, obstacle avoidance, and hard floor suitability, offering advice on features like navigation, self-emptying stations, and app control.
Consumer journalist Andy Shaw tested eight video doorbells, recommending Google Nest Doorbell (battery) as best overall, Blink smart video doorbell as budget-friendly, and Eufy video doorbell E340 as subscription-free. The review covers installation, battery vs wired options, subscriptions, smart home integration, and lifespan.
iRobot is offering several promo codes and coupons for its Roomba robot vacuums. Deals include 15% off for gifting a friend, 33% off the Roomba Max 705, $300 off the Roomba Plus 405 Combo, and nearly 50% off the Max 705 Combo.
Roborock announced four new cleaning devices on May 18: the flagship Saros 20 Sonic robot vacuum, the Saros 20 premium robot vacuum, the Qrevo Edge 20 mid-range robot vacuum, and the F25 Gen 2 stick vacuum. The Saros 20 Sonic and Saros 20 will be sold with SB C&S, while the Qrevo Edge 20 and F25 Gen 2 will be exclusive to Amazon.co.jp. A prototype of the stair-climbing robot vacuum, Saros Rover, was also showcased.
Dreame, a Chinese robot vacuum manufacturer, unveiled two smartphones at its Next event in California — the modular Aurora Nex LS1 with magnetic camera modules and the Aurora Lux with 29 luxury variants. Neither phone has launched, and the company has revealed few specs beyond claims of 200-megapixel sensors and Lofic HDR processing. Running Dreame's Aurora AIOS, the phones are slated for release in the second half of 2026, though the author's skepticism is palpable: 'Is a robot vacuum company really ready to release camera hardware that outclasses Apple and Samsung, the first true modular phone, and 29 different versions of a luxury, gem-encrusted handset, all from scratch?'
From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything, we’re well aware that not […]
