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iRobot says its new robot vacuum and mop outperforms 600 Series Roombas for $275
The new Roomba Combo Essential is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that's said to outperform the Roomba 600 series. It arrives this month and it costs $275.
Amazon terminates $1.4 billion iRobot acquisition after EU veto threat
Amazon is no longer buying iRobot, makers of the Roomba vacuums.
iRobot's Roomba Combo j7+ is $305 off for Black Friday
The deal is an Engadget exclusive.
iRobot’s new flagship Roombas ship with an updated OS to make cleaning simpler
iRobot just announced presales for the forthcoming J9+ line of vacuums, a refresh of the flagship J7+ line. These vacuums boast more suction power than ever before and a whole suite of new features, thanks to an updated operating system that prioritizes automation and efficiency.
iRobot’s latest Roombas can vacuum and mop for cheaper
iRobot announced two new combo vacuum / mop combo robots today. The Roomba Combo j5+ and Combo i5+ provide some of the dual-mode features of the $1,1099 Roomba j7+ but for more affordable prices. However, there are some tradeoffs in selling these models for $799 (j5+) and $549 (i5+), including having to swap out their bins when it’s time to switch between vacuuming and mopping.
Amazon's iRobot purchase is under investigation by European authorities
Amazon's $1.7 billion acquisition of Roomba manufacturer iRobot is under scrutiny not only in the US, but also in Europe.
Amazon's iRobot purchase reportedly faces EU investigation (updated)
EU officials are said to be investigating Amazon's iRobot acquisition, including concerns the company might misuse Roomba data.
iRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum is back on sale for $179
Our current favorite budget robot vacuum is $95 off its usual price at Amazon right now. iRobot's Roomba 694 usually retails for $274 but is seeing a 35 percent discount.
Hitting the Books: How Dave Chappelle and curious cats made Roomba a household name
Lowen Liu explores the development of iRobot's Roomba vacuum and its unlikely feline brand ambassadors.
iRobot’s flagship Roomba Combo J7+ earned its place in my smart home
I spent three weeks with iRobot's new flagship Roomba Combo J7+. It's a very pleasant houseguest, and one that keeps my ground floor pretty clean.
iRobot adds an automatic mop to its flagship Roomba
The Combo j7+ lowers its mop arm down from above the chassis to avoid wet messes.
Amazon is buying iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robot vacuum
Amazon is acquiring iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robovac, for $1.7 billion.
Roomba vacuums can now clean around Christmas trees and stray shoes
iRobot's Roomba vacuums can now recognize your Christmas tree — and any loose shoes or socks.
Engadget Podcast: A $249 Surface Laptop and Black Friday prep
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about the launch of our Holiday Gift Guide, and the $249 Surface Laptop SE.
iRobot's Roombas are getting vastly smarter Alexa voice commands
You'll be able to command your Roomba more naturally with iRobot's latest Alexa Skill.
iRobot's latest Roomba can detect pet poop (and if it fails, you'll get a new one)
With the $849 Roomba j7+, iRobot is ready to take on its greatest challenge yet: Pet poop.
This week's best deals: $200 off the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and more
Here's a list of the best tech deals from this week, including up to $200 off Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones.
The best Cyber Week tech deals you can still get today
Here's a list of the best tech deals from Cyber Week 2020 that are still available today, from Sonos speakers to Roomba robot vacuums and more.
The best robot vacuum and smart home deals you can get for Black Friday
Here's a list of the best smart home and robot vacuum deals you can get for Black Friday 2020, as chosen by Engadget editors.
This week's best deals: AirPods for only $100, plus more early Black Friday sales
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy have already kicked off the first rounds of their big sale events, and there will be more to come in the lead-up to Black Friday. This week, we saw AirPods drop to a new all-time low; a great price for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3; and a bunch of worthwhile deals at Walmart for Instant Pots, robot vacuums and more. Now’s the time to grab Apple’s classic AirPods for someone on your list, or for yourself.
