CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead
CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead

If you listen to the CES hype machine this year, you might think that robots are finally ready to take over your domestic duties. To some extent that’s true, but take note of the plural: there’s no single robot ready to take over all of your household chores yet, but an army of them just […]

This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge

Mammotion, the company best known for its line of robot lawnmowers, is launching a robot pool cleaner that can take itself out of the water. As shown during CES 2026, the Spino S1 Pro comes with a robotic arm mounted to a docking station that sits at the edge of your pool. When the bot […]

Roborock’s new Saros 20 robot vacuum cleaners got a climbing upgrade
Roborock’s new Saros 20 robot vacuum cleaners got a climbing upgrade

Roborock’s latest robovacs don’t need help getting out of tricky situations. At least, that’s one of the perks of the improved AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 on the Roborock Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic announced today at CES 2026. The upgraded chassis in Roborock’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaners allows the bots to climb over thresholds […]

Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US

Roborock is finally bringing its bots to yards in the US, several months after expanding into robot lawn mowers last year. The Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR, announced today at CES, will be launching later this year, featuring autonomous navigation, all-wheel drive, and 360-degree 3D scanning using a combination of LiDAR and Visual Simultaneous Localization and […]

Roborock finally adds a roller mop to its vast robot vacuum lineup
Roborock finally adds a roller mop to its vast robot vacuum lineup

The market leader in robot vacuums has been behind in the latest trend – roller mops. But not for much longer. At CES this week, Roborock announced the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, its first robot vacuum and mop with a motorized self-cleaning roller mop. The Flow features an extra-wide mop that the company says can […]

Roborock’s Rover walks, jumps, and vacuums your stairs
Roborock’s Rover walks, jumps, and vacuums your stairs

I’ve been reviewing robot vacuums for almost a decade, and one question I hear repeatedly is “When will it clean my stairs?” Well, we finally have an answer. Sort of. At CES 2026 this week, Roborock launched the Saros Rover, a robot vacuum with articulating legs on wheels that let it climb a full staircase […]

Tineco’s FLOOR ONE lineup at CES 2026 takes smart floor care to the next level

The Tineco FLOOR ONE lineup offers cordless and corded smart floor-care solutions that combine suction power, hot-water and steam cleaning, hands-free maintenance, and tailored features for diverse homes and lifestyles.
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Aqara came to CES with something to prove
Aqara came to CES with something to prove

Aqara came to Vegas with a number of smart home firsts in its rapidly growing portfolio. It’s showcasing an impressive smart lock that unlocks on approach, a thermostat with support for Apple’s Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance, a Matter-enabled camera, and a pair of sensors to track human occupants and objects. The Camera Hub […]

Ring’s Mobile Security Trailer provides 360-degree coverage anywhere
Ring’s Mobile Security Trailer provides 360-degree coverage anywhere

Ring is introducing a host of new security devices and technologies, including a new line of security cameras and a mobile trailer equipped with a camera that can cover large areas. While these devices were developed mostly for enterprise-level security, they can be purchased and used for home and other uses as well. To begin, […]