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Are robot vacuums really worth it? Cleaning experts weigh in on the pros and cons

Cleaning experts explain the benefits of robot vacuums and share whether they think they are with the investment

Homes & Gardens

A Roomba photographed a woman on the toilet and it ended up on social media

A Roomba photographed a woman on the toilet and it ended up on social media

Questions around regulating A.I. are ramping up as the technology continues to spread.

Roomba Combo j7+ Review: The ultimate Robot vacuum adds incredible mopping to clean better than ever

Roomba Combo j7+ Review: The ultimate Robot vacuum adds incredible mopping to clean better than ever

The Combo j7+ combines advanced sensors and mapping with the addition of mopping, becoming more versatile than ever

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Image of a woman on the toilet taken by a robot vacuum cleaner shared on Facebook

A total of 15 screenshots from sensitive video recordings captured by robot cleaners used by testers appeared on private Facebook and Discord groups

Evening Standard

Not Big Brother, but close: a surveillance expert explains some of the ways we’re all being watched, all the time

A group of researchers studied 15 months of human mobility movement data taken from 1.5 million people and concluded that just four points in space and time were sufficient to identify 95% of them, even when the data weren’t of excellent quality.

The Conversation

iRobot Roomba deals – save $100s on some of our favorite robot vacuums

Shop iRobot Roomba deals to save money and automate your cleaning routine

Homes & Gardens

iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus review

It's no longer the newest Roomba around, but the Combo J7 Plus combo robovac-and-mop is still very capable.

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From sleep habits to pets, Amazon devices are learning more. Much more

Amazon is using tech to get even closer to its customers.

Tribune News Service

These Members Of Congress Want To Block Amazon's Acquisition Of iRobot: Here's Why

These Members Of Congress Want To Block Amazon's Acquisition Of iRobot: Here's Why

Several members of the U.S.

Roomba creators, iRobot announce a new robot as well as enhancements to unlock their full potential

Roomba creators, iRobot announce a new robot as well as enhancements to unlock their full potential

Exciting updates from iRobot as they announce their latest Roomba which combines it's vacuum abilities with mop functionality

FTC reviewing Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot

FTC reviewing Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Amazon’s $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot

The Independent UK

FTC expands Amazon investigation to include healthcare and robotics buyouts

FTC expands Amazon investigation to include healthcare and robotics buyouts

Amazon's acquisitions of One Medical and iRobot have the FTC more invested than ever in the case.

US Begins Antitrust Review of Amazon’s Takeover of Vacuum Maker iRobot

US Begins Antitrust Review of Amazon’s Takeover of Vacuum Maker iRobot

The US Federal Trade Commission has begun a review of Amazon.com's (AMZN.O) $1.7 billion takeover of robot vacuum maker iRobot Corp (IRBT.O) to decide if the deal violates antitrust law, Politico reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The US anti-trust body’s iRobot review is wide-ranging and would…

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As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers

As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers

From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere

The Independent UK

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iRobot Roomba i5+ review: A brilliant, intelligent robot that gives you one less thing to worry about

When I got my hands on the iRobot Rooma i5, a self-emptying robot vaccuum cleaner, I didn't really have high hopes it work well in my house. I could not have been more wrong.

The Guardian - AU

‘Ask all the time: why do I need this?’ How to stop your vacuum from spying on you

Even if you’re not gadget-obsessed, the odds are you’ve got at least one smart device at home. So how do you limit the internet of things from listening in?

The Conversation

iRobot's Roomba will soon be owned by Amazon, which raises privacy questions

Less than two weeks after the announcement of its acquisition of US healthcare company One Medical, Amazon is continuing its expansion with a US$1.7 billion offer for iRobot, the manufacturer of Roomba automated vacuum cleaners.

Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For August 8, 2022

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The Guardian - US

Amazon agrees to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7bn

Acquisition part of Amazon’s bid to accelerate its growth beyond retail, but concerns raised about market power of Bezos firm

Amazon Is Buying iRobot. How Does It Rank Against The E-commerce Giant's Other Big Acquisitions?

The company most known for its Roomba robot vacuum, iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT), will be acquired by Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) for $1.7 billion as the largest e-commerce corporation in the wo

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion

iRobot is most famous for the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum, which would join voice assistant Alexa and Ring security cameras among smart home features offered by Amazon.

Amazon buys Roomba, inching toward smart home hegemony

Amazon keeps sneaking in into our homes with its aggressive acquisitions of smart device companies.

The Independent UK

Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B

Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion

Tribune News Service

Amazon to buy Roomba-maker IRobot for $1.65 billion

Amazon.com Inc. said it would buy IRobot Corp., maker of the Roomba vacuum, for $1.65 billion as the e-commerce giant continues its push into internet-connected home devices and robotics.

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