Carpet cleaners aren't new, but a robot vacuum that can wash and dry carpets is. I saw the first at CES 2026, and as a bonus, it's even modular.

Keeping your carpets clean isn’t exactly a fun activity, but it is a necessary one. And, with a good vacuum cleaner, coupled with effective techniques, your carpet cleaning routine can be both ...

Whether you’re hosting guests, trying to keep pet smells at bay, or simply want your home to always smell fresh, this common ...

The Robotin R2 Pro can wash and dry your carpet as it cleans, but you'll want to make sure you have enough room in your house ...

Ecovacs launched the second generation of its top-of-the-line robot vacuum and mop at CES 2026 this week. The Deebot X12 ...

The Robotin R2 Pro introduces a new category of modular home‑cleaning robots. Defines the emerging "modular home cleaner" market segment Reduces physical strain and cleaning time Supports healthier ...

Roomba maker iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday and said the robotic vacuum cleaner would sell itself to a Chinese contract manufacturer. Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., which ...

Simply sign up to the Technology sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The world’s biggest robot vacuum cleaner maker is betting on artificial intelligence to transform the market ...

If you haven't had the pleasure of being wowed by a wet-dry vacuum's ability to vacuum and mop floors (and some rugs) simultaneously, let me tell you, these hard floor cleaners have quickly become one ...

When Sheikh Mohammed Abu Mustafa stepped out of his mosque in southern Gaza after leading afternoon prayers in early November, a gunman on a motorcycle pulled up and shot him dead. It was a targeted ...

The US firm behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after facing competition from Chinese rivals and being hit by tariffs. Under the so-called pre-packaged ...

Before launching the Roomba in 2002, iRobot focused on defence and space technology The US firm behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after facing ...