This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums By Ruth Hamilton published 13 March 25 I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.
Turns out Dyson's new handheld vacuum is a decade-old V8 without its wand, and I feel cheated By Ruth Hamilton published 4 February 25 If you already have a Dyson stick vacuum, you'll be sorely disappointed.
I'm equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac's vending machine-style mopping setup By Ruth Hamilton published 1 October 25 The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra lets you keep your bathroom cleaning kit separate from your kitchen cleaning kit.
Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine By Ruth Hamilton published 17 July 25 I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.
Amazon's iRobot takeover bites the dust – here's what it means for Roomba vacuums By Mark Wilson published 29 January 24 Amazon's bid to buy robot vacuum giant iRobot has collapsed from EU regulator pressure – here's what that means.
Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain By Ruth Hamilton published 11 September 25 "Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."
I test robot vacuums for a living, and this new bot has the best mopping system I've seen By Ruth Hamilton published 13 May 25 The newly unveiled Deebot X9 Pro Omni promises less gunk and less smearing.
This robovac uses agentic AI to make its own cleaning decisions, and I'm not sure whether to be excited or terrified By Ruth Hamilton published 15 September 25 The new Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuum knows when you've made poor setting decisions, and can correct your mistakes.
This robot vacuum can also bring you a sandwich, and it might be the greatest gadget we've seen yet at CES By Ruth Hamilton published 7 January 25 The SwitchBot K20+ Pro does everything you want a robot vacuum to do, plus several more things you don't.
DJI’s first robot vacuum launches in Europe, but the Romo won’t be a Roborock rival just yet By Eric Hal Schwartz published 28 October 25 DJI’s new Romo vacuum brings advanced AI and drone-like autonomy to floor cleaning.
"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design By Ruth Hamilton published 16 September 25 I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.
Dyson vacuums have one big problem and I don't understand why By Ruth Hamilton published 10 March 25 Dyson needs to fix this basic usability issue across its full range, not just the most expensive model.
Tiny feet, bionic arms, and bots that can deliver a sandwich – 6 weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations from CES 2025 By Ruth Hamilton published 11 January 25 CES just proved that robot vacuums can do more than clean your floors.
Roborock's new robovacs are determined to get under your sofa – here's how By Ruth Hamilton published 5 January 25 The new Saros 10 and 10R are ready to bust dust in places other bots can't go.
Dyson just released the vacuum we actually wanted – an upgraded V8 that costs basically the same as the original By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25 After a Dyson vacuum at a price that doesn't make you want to cry? The V8 Cylone is it.
I just saw Dreame's new robot vacuum with feet, and I'm ready to throw out my Roborock By Ruth Hamilton published 24 January 25 This tech-packed bot has convinced me that Dreame is the robovac brand to watch.
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum first impressions: an impressive featureset but a disappointing app By Alistair Charlton published 23 December 25 All I want for Christmas is a Dyson robovac redemption – can the Spot+Scrub Ai deliver it?
SwitchBot's new robovac has a special hat that turns it into a roving fan, air purifier or security cam By Ruth Hamilton published 9 June 25 Not content with just cleaning your floors, SwitchBot's latest robovac aims to be a complete, roving home helper.
I've seen most of 2025’s flagship robot vacuums and let me tell you, things are about to get weird By Josephine Watson published 6 February 25 Robot vacuums are making some huge technological leaps in 2025, but is that a good thing?
Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better? By Ruth Hamilton last updated 15 November 24 We run through the key differences between the two titans of the vacuum cleaner world.
iRobot's in trouble and I hope we don't lose Roomba, the original and arguably best robot vacuum By Lance Ulanoff, Lance Ulanoff published 11 November 25 iRobot's financial struggles arrive just as people are finally writing the Roomba's incredible history.
Eat your heart out Daleks: Dreame's newest robovac can climb stairs By Ruth Hamilton published 7 January 25 The search for ways to get robot vacuums over tall thresholds reaches inevitable conclusion as Dreame launches bot with tiny mechanical legs.
Surprise! The hottest new affordable Dolby Atmos soundbars come from a big vacuum specialist, and they look good on paper By Carrie Marshall published 29 October 25 I guess home theater and vacuum cleaners are all about making air move…
I've just seen Dyson's surprise new robot vacuum, and it looks great... but why is it so enormous? By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25 The new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai checks many of the the boxes missed by the disappointing 360 Vis Nav.
DJI’s first robot vacuum gets launch date in official teaser – and it looks like the Romo is arriving sooner than expected By Ruth Hamilton published 24 July 25 No, it won't be able to fly... and actually it might not be able to mop, either.
Dyson just launched its first desktop air purifier, and it's inspired by a jet engine – but thankfully it's a lot quieter By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25 The new HushJet Purifier Compact uses a completely different format to previous Dyson air purifiers.
There's finally a new flagship Dyson, and it solves all my biggest problems with stick vacuums By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25 The Dyson V16 Piston Animal has a range of features other brands will be scrabbling to copy.
Roborock’s new robovac has a mechanical arm that can pick up your socks and maybe also play with your cat By Ruth Hamilton published 5 January 25 The Saros Z70 doesn't just clean your floors, it'll tidy up for you first.
TechRadar has a new #1 robot vacuum recommendation – here's how the Roborock Qrevo Curv snagged the top spot By Ruth Hamilton published 9 August 25 Want to bag the best bot about? Here's what you need to know about this curvy home helper.
I've spent weeks tracking Dyson deals ahead of Cyber Monday – here's how to score the best savings before they're over By Josephine Watson last updated 1 December 24 Black Friday Dyson deals are heating up, and we're here live with all the biggest discounts and best buying advice.