Tired of your ugly robot vacuum? Shark has a solution — designer robovacs in chic colors that blend with your decor rather than standing out

The new Luxe Collection gives one of Shark’s best robot vacuums a new look, with subtle colors and coordinating metallic accents you won’t want to hide.

The World Cup is about to kick off — here’s my dream watch party setup, including the perfect projector to scale up every goal

Plus stellar speakers, smart lights to amp up the atmosphere, and catering gadgets that won’t drag me away from the action.

Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280
Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280

The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash bin and AI obstacle avoidance. Verge readers can get for its best-ever price right now. Originally $1,400 when it launched in 2023, […]

SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu says the company will remain independent and that he and his cofounder and COO, Christian Yan, will continue to run it. “Nothing is changing operationally,” says Chu, adding that there […]

Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home

Google’s Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring’s Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.

Amazon’s Mid-Year Sale has plenty of good cheap robovacs, but there are some models you should definitely avoid

A variety of robot vacuums are steeply discounted on Amazon right now, but it helps to know what to look for so you spend your money wisely, and I’ve picked four to help you get started.

Anker Solix S2000 can keep your fridge running for long blackout hours and it’s now up for grabs

The Anker SOLIX S2000 is now available at $680, offering up to 35 hours of continuous refrigerator backup, proprietary OptiSave Technology, and a 15-year battery life.

Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive
Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive

Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0, the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it’s also more expensive and requires professional installation. Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as the original Liv – a […]