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Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on outside of reviewer's patio door window
Are robot window cleaners any good? I tested one – here's what you need to know before you buy

By Ruth Hamilton Published

If you're thinking of outsourcing your window cleaning to a robot-helper, read this first.

Small Appliances
Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR mowing a yard
'It's literally worry-free' – Segway Navimow exec on the new technology that's going to take robot lawn mowers mainstream

By Ruth Hamilton Published

This "foolproof" navigation tech is going to make lawnbots even more accessible.

Robot Vacuums
Roborock Saros 10 navigating around tester's home
The 3 biggest lies robot vacuum brands are telling us, by a professional tester

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Trying to see clearly through the marketing smoke and mirrors? Here are three big things to remember.

Robot Vacuums
Close ups of two Dyson vacuums and a Dyson hair dryer
Dyson's biggest product innovations, ranked from game-changer to gimmick

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I've tested most of Dyson's gadgets – these are the features that blew me away and the ones that turned out to be downgrades in disguise.

Vacuums
Detail shots of three different robot lawn mowers
Lawnbots are going places in 2026 — these are the 3 big trends to look for

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Robot lawn mowers are getting a whole lot more capable — this looks like the year they'll finally go truly mainstream.

Small Appliances
Dreame X60 robot vacuum (left) and Roborock Saros 20 (right)
I've seen most of 2026's new robot vacuums, and these are the 2 models I can't wait to try

By Ruth Hamilton Published

These are my hot tips for the best robot vacuums of 2026.

Robot Vacuums
xLean TR1 robot / manual vacuum
This shapeshifting cleaner can be a robot vacuum, a stick vacuum or a mop

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The xLean TR1 can learn your own cleaning techniques, and mimic them in robot mode.

Robot Vacuums
Dyson PencilVac (left) and Narwal dupe (right)
Dyson's PencilVac only just went on sale, but there's already a dupe on its way — here's what we know about Narwal's ultra-slim vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Narwal promises longer runtimes and more suction power – but I'm skeptical it can deliver.

Vacuums
Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete robot vacuum
Dreame just unveiled its new flagship robovac – here are my 3 favorite upgrades

By Ruth Hamilton Published

From its streamlined look to its improved threshold-climbing abilities, this is a formidable new flagship from Dreame.

Robot Vacuums
Segway Navimow X4 series robot mower
Segway Navimow exec on the invention that means its new flagship lawnbot won't churn up your grass

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'It's a showcase of the best technology we have.'

Robot Vacuums
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