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Let’s be honest. House-cleaning is time-consuming, and we are always looking for ways to make it easier. And there’s nothing easy about dragging a cumbersome vacuum cleaner around your home. Luckily, ...

iRobot 2025 lineup brings formerly high-end features to its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new. Stephen J. Bronner Contributor Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance writer, ...

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iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics, its primary manufacturer. The company, ...

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iRobot remains at risk of shutting down. That raises questions about the future of Roomba vacuums. Black Friday shoppers should proceed cautiously. Unfortunately, the latest SEC filing indicates that ...

iRobot’s bankruptcy has turned a familiar household helper into a source of anxiety, as Roomba owners suddenly have to think about what happens when the company behind their robot vacuum is in court ...

iRobot just announced some new Roomba vacuums and they feature interesting capabilities. The Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo Robot is being advertised as "the industry's first onboard mechanical debris ...