Robot vacuums have steadily improved their cleaning performance and object avoidance over the years, but during our testing at CNET Labs, we discovered an odd trade-off.

Two decades after it ignited a market for robot vacuums in homes, iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The ...

Every single day—weekend, weekday, rain or shine—whichever robot vacuum I’m currently testing starts running at 9 am. It’s always a good sign. I heave a sigh of relief and continue with whatever else ...

Many smart vacuums rely on a constant cloud connection to work. So what happens when their companies shut down those servers?

Valetudo, an open-source software that allows you to manage your home robot vacuum cleaner in a local environment, has been released. Because it was developed by a private developer, the number of ...

We not only test how well these robotic vacuums clean but also evaluate how well they protect the data they collectThe best ...

Robot vacuums can be a huge help, keeping your floors clean regularly without much extra work on your part. Black Friday deals often include some of our favorite robovacs, and this year is shaping up ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Robot vacuums are amazing machines, but they can also be a pain in the arse. In my home, testing a new robot ...

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Cleaning tasks feel easier when you have a compact vacuum cleaner that fits well into your home and daily routine. The best vacuum cleaner today does not always mean a large, heavy model. Many prefer ...

I've only ever owned one robot vacuum in my life and it was a Roomba. I absolutely loved the thing right up until it came time for me to empty it, which was surprisingly frequently. But then once we ...

Amazon has slashed the price of a "game changer" robot vacuum cleaner, prompting shoppers to snap it up in a bid to save time and energy during the busy festive period. The Lefant M210P Robot Vacuum ...