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Close up of handle section on Dyson V16 Piston Animal vacuum

I asked a Dyson engineer why the brand's vacuums are so uncomfortable to use

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson vacuums consistently disappoint when it comes to comfort – I wanted to know why that is.

Vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

'Your data is not going to leave the US' – iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover by Chinese company

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: CEO responds to iRobot co-founder's suggestion that Roomba data would be transferred to China.

Robot Vacuums
Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

I tested a bunch of Shark vacuums and they all had the same problem

By Ruth Hamilton published

In Shark's EOY report card, this is the area it should look to improve.

Vacuums
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra in reviewer's home

5 reasons this Samsung vacuum is my #1 home gadget of the year

By Terri Williams published

Beautiful and functional – what more could you want from a vacuum?

Vacuums
Roomba in a living room

From robovacs for small homes to a Roomba for your lawn, here are 4 things we can expect to see from iRobot – according to the CEO

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: There are some intriguing plans for the original robot vacuum brand following recent company takeover.

Robot Vacuums
Close up of handle section on Dyson V16 Piston Animal vacuum

These are the 2 greatest innovations on Dyson's new flagship vac

By Ruth Hamilton published

These innovations couldn't save the V16 – but they could shine in the next flagship vacuum.

Vacuums
Homes Editor holding two vacuums with auto empty docks in the background

Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority

By Ruth Hamilton published

You heard it here first – auto-empty docks are going to hit the mainstream in 2026.

Vacuums
Dyson PencilVac in tester's home

6 baffling questions about the Dyson PencilVac, answered

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've been using this vacuum for two weeks, and I've finally figured it all out.

Vacuums
Roborock F25 Ultra clearing a mess of egg, oats, ketchup and more from an engineered wooden floor

Of the dozens of appliances I've tested this year, this is my favorite

By Derek Adams published

The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn't sound glam, but it has transformed my cleaning game.

Vacuums
A dust bag in a dock (left), a robot vacuum avoiding a toy (center) and a screenshot from a companion app (right)

7 big robot vacuum upgrades I'm desperate to see in 2026

By Alistair Charlton published

Robovacs have come a long way in the decade I've been testing them for... but there's still room for improvement.

Robot Vacuums
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