It might be from 2022, but this robot vacuum and mop is still a very capable set-and-forget cleaning powerhouse that you can get for a massive 64% discount, thanks to a competitive market.
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Let’s be honest: trying to get an entire household to agree on a fitness routine is usually a recipe for disaster. It often feels like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. You have adults balancing the stress of work and the e…
The robot vacuum category has two types of products: the ones you babysit, and the ones that actually remove work from your week. A self-empty model is the line between those two experiences. The bObsweep Bio Auto-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop is $239.9…
As The Verge’s resident robot vacuum reviewer, I don’t have a lot of time (or space) in my life for stick vacs, and frankly, the ones I have used have largely disappointed me. Top-heavy, bulky, always getting clogged or running out of battery – they’re so… manual. But then I met PencilVac Fluffycones, Dyson’s new […]
When ChatGPT launched, in November of 2022, it started a race that almost immediately consumed the tech industry. OpenAI didn’t invent the concept of AI, but most of the state-of-the-art technology was confined to research labs at companies and institutions around the world. Then, suddenly, it was everywhere. And better than anyone expected. So many […]
Google Home users, your long nightmare is over. The platform has finally added support for buttons. The release notes for a February 2 update state that several new starter conditions for automations are now available, including “Switch or button pressed.” Smart buttons are physical, programmable switches that you can press to trigger automations or control […]
The latest Google Home app update introduced a host of new automation starters, conditions, and actions to help you create more helpful routines.
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Following the debut of its $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speakers at CES 2026, Ikea is introducing another wireless speaker with a playful design and an affordable price tag. The Grejsimojs Portable Bluetooth speaker probably isn’t going to wow audiophiles, but it’s designed to look like a little purple mouse with a tail that can be used […]
The “blackout” backup isn’t about surviving the apocalypse; it’s about making a Tuesday night power outage annoying rather than disastrous. The goal is a system that keeps your Wi-Fi on, your laptop charged, and your fridge cold without you having to d…
Ring is opening its Search Party pet finder service to non-Ring owners through the free Ring Neighbors app. The service has helped reunite owners with “more than one lost dog a day” since launch, according to the company. Anyone in the US can share a photo of their missing pet after they download and register […]