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Roomba in a living room
The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

Robot Vacuums
The Navimow X4 Series at CES 2026
Segway Navimow CEO on why it won't be 'simply piling on features' in its robot lawn mowers

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'I have always hoped that technology can truly be applied to people's daily needs.'

Robot Vacuums
Person holding the Dyson Pencilvac Fluffycones (left) and the Pencilvac Fluffy in use (right)
Dyson's new PencilVac Fluffy solves the big problem I had with the original

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new PencilVac Fluffy keeps everything that's amazing about the original, and fixes it's one big issue – and it costs less, too.

Vacuums
Navimow i2 AWD robot mower in action on astroturf
'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.

Smart Home
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum in reviewer's home
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro review: an advanced robot vacuum that excels on carpet

By Derek Adams Published

I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I've ever seen.

Robot Vacuums
A Meaco compressor dehumidifier (left) and desiccant dehumidifier (right) in home settings
Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know

By Ruth Hamilton Published

These two kinds of dehumidifier do the same job, but work in different ways.

Small Appliances
VARMBLIXT donut lamp
A behind-the-scenes look at the 5 best upgrades in the new IKEA donut lamp

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'It felt like a really good place to show how smart features can genuinely improve everyday life.'

Smart Lights
Ikea sensors and smart bulb
IKEA exec shares the brand's big smart home plans

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'In the long term we don't really see smart products as a segment at all.'

Smart Home
IKEA Varmblixt
IKEA exec shares the secrets behind the brand's new-and-improved donut lamp

By Ruth Hamilton Published

One of IKEA's most popular products has had a glow-up – I got the low-down on the new-look donut lamp.

Smart Lights
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, PencilVac Fluffycones and Clean+Wash Hygiene
Dyson's new launches are proof that branching out isn't always a good thing

By Ruth Hamilton Published

After reviewing Dyson's three new launches, I'm even more convinced that it should stick to what it's good at.

Vacuums
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