Roborock's S8 MaxV Ultra, our favorite robovac, is $800 off
If you're tired of spending your weekends cleaning, you might want to check out today's deal on Roborock's S8 MaxV Ultra. It'll take care of the vacuuming and mopping for you so you can reclaim your free time, and is currently available at an all-time low price of $999.99 ($800 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Roborock.
Roborock's S8 MaxV Ultra is our favorite robot vacuum overall. Its flexible mop arms make it stand out from the competition, as they're capable of digging into corners and baseboard edges that can otherwise be hard to clean. The S8 MaxV Ultra additionally combines 10,000Pa of suction power with dual rubber roller brushes, allowing it to easily suck up any dirt and debris in its way. The robovac also boasts a sonic mop that can lift itself up to keep carpets dry and vibrates up to 4,000 times a minute for thoroughly scrubbing away spills.
The S8 MaxV Ultra also comes with camera-equipped AI obstacle avoidance, so you don't need to follow it around for fear it'll get tangled up in clutter. The robovac supports Matter too, allowing you to control it via all major smart home platforms for a nearly hands-free cleaning experience.
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
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With top-notch vacuuming performance, an easy-to-use app, and built-in voice control, the S8 MaxV Ultra is a superb vacuum and good mop. It features Roborock's best obstacle avoidance, innovative features like dirt detection, and a hands-free dock that makes it an expensive but excellent choice.
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The cute HMD Barbie Phone is available unlocked for $79.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its best price to date. The flip phone offers a nice break from your smartphone, providing basic features like calling and texting along with fun perks such as a front-facing mirror. It also includes a simple web browser and email functionality, though the experience is not ideal for daily use. Read our review.
The latest Blink Outdoor camera is on sale for $49.99 ($49.99 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $10 shy of the battery-powered camera's all-time low. The 1080p Blink Outdoor 4 builds upon its predecessor with person detection and a wider field of view, while retaining essentials like motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio.
Best Buy's selling the 10-ounce Ember Mug 2 for $79.99 ($50 off) while the 14-ounce is $99.99 ($50 off), which is one of its better prices to date. A Verge favorite, the smart mug lets you dial in your coffee temperature between 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit via the companion app. It maintains your desired temperature for up to 80 minutes, or indefinitely when you use the included charging coaster.
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