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CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
For Today Only, Get Your Hands on This Roomba Robot Vacuum for Just $100
You deserve a treat, and what's better than not having to vacuum again? Robot vacuums offer that as a geniune reality for you, and while they can sometimes be quite pricey, there are also some really good deals around if you know where to look. In fact, right now you can get your hands on the standard iRobot Roomba Q0120 for just $100. That's a massive $150 off, and is one of the lowest prices we've seen on a robot vacuum from a reliable brand. We do recommend snatching this up as soon as you can though, as it's only on sale for today. In terms of features, this robot vacuum has everything you'll need including Amazon's Alexa support, as well as self-charging and smart navigation capabilities. This robot won't get stuck or bump into things as much as you might expect, and that's never a bad thing. Other features worth noting include a battery that can run for up to 120 minutes between charges and a low-profile design that means this vacuum will even clean under your sofa, something not all robot vacs can manage. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This is well and truly one of the best vacuum deals going on right now. It's probably one of the best ones we've seen all year actually, so don't miss out on it. Why this deal matters There are tons of robot vacuums on the market from many brands. But iRobot has been making these devices for longer than most, and the Roomba lineup is full of models that offer great cleaning and all the best features. If you're looking to buy from a company that knows what it takes to make a robot vacuum, this is the deal for you -- especially while it's $150 off and at its lowest price yet.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Allergy-proof your home with these 10 vacuum cleaners
Spring is an exciting season. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming and you can finally spend some much-needed time outdoors. However, for many allergy sufferers, this time of year can be a double-edged sword. The influx of pollen in the air can trigger sneezing, itchy eyes and a host of other uncomfortable symptoms that make enjoying the season a challenge. Pet owners also often find themselves battling another allergen: pet hair. Fortunately, modern technology offers a solution to these seasonal woes. Vacuum cleaners designed specifically for allergy sufferers can significantly reduce the presence of allergens in your home, providing relief and allowing you to breathe easier. Original price: $279.99 The Kenmore 400 series vacuum is a lightweight, swivel steering vacuum with a triple HEPA filter system. The two-motor system delivers extra-strong suction strength on any surface, and the wand extends up to 9.5 feet, so you don't miss any nook or cranny. This particular Kenmore vacuum has a bagged system that traps dirt and pet hair, helping to eliminate all allergens. You can find many of these vacuums on Amazon, and they can be delivered to your door in 24 hours if you're an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to shop. Original price: $429.99 Shark vacuums are popular for a reason, and the Shark PowerDetect proves why. It's an advanced cordless vacuum that's designed to pick up more hair and dirt than other models. You can easily reach edges and corners and trap all allergens on carpet and wood floors. Where most cordless vacuums fail is in their runtime, but the Shark PowerDetect runs up to 70 minutes on a full charge, so you can tackle your whole house. Can't stand the thought of vacuuming every week? A Roomba Plus 405 is the right option for your needs. Roombas vacuum on their own, and the Roomba Plus 405 also mops your floors as well. A Roomba is especially helpful for households with pets, since it automatically senses when your floors need to be vacuumed, or you can set a daily timer. A Dyson V15 is a dream for anyone who suffers from household allergies. The vacuum adapts to each type of flooring or carpet in your home, boosting the power when needed. The LCD screen shows the total picked-up particles and displays the power mode and runtime left, so you can better control your vacuuming experience. This stick vacuum is extremely lightweight and transitions into a handheld vacuum, ideal for stairs, couches and other harder-to-reach areas. The hair screw tool sucks up long hair and pet hair without getting tangled. Original price: $199.99 The Shark Navigator Lift-Away XL is a powerful, lightweight vacuum that deep cleans carpets while still being gentle on hardwood floors. This budget-friendly Shark vacuum has an anti-allergen seal and HEPA filter that traps 99.9% of dust and other allergens, helping you breathe better. The vacuum is extra-large while still being lightweight, and the lift-away feature makes it easier to reach everything. Original price: $1,369 When you want a high-tech vacuum, the Miele Complete C3 fits the bill. It's a bagged vacuum with a lifetime HEPA filter that'll suck up even the smallest dust mites and allergens. Included with the vacuum are all the accessories needed to clean your entire home, including a dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle and an integrated storage compartment. Miele's Complete C3 comes with a foot switch, so you don't need to constantly bend over to turn the vacuum on and off. Miele is a quiet vacuum that works on all flooring and carpet types. Original price: $199.99 A Levoit cordless vacuum is an affordable daily cleaner that provides 50 minutes of power on one charge. There's an included pet tool that specifically cleans up pet hair and helps you get to hard-to-reach areas. There are three LED lights built in that help you see dust, and the lightweight and flexible handle lets you reach every area of your home. Original price: $499.99 Homeowners with larger homes need a vacuum that can tackle big messes. The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is up to the challenge. The specialized pet tool helps you groom your pets, eliminating hair before it ever reaches the floor. The tangle-free turbine tool removes pet hair from your furniture. You can select from three different cleaning modes, each optimized for different floor types. Dyson's ball technology allows you to easily navigate around furniture and corners, picking up hair, dust and dirt as you go. Bissell is known for its pet-friendly vacuums. Every Bissell purchase supports the Bissell Pet Foundation, which works to save homeless pets. The Bissell 2252 CleanView vacuum has a triple-action brush roll that removes embedded pet hair from all corners of your home. For more deals, visit When you need an ultra-affordable vacuum, the Eureka PowerSpeed vacuum is under $100. It weighs just 10 pounds, so it's easy to maneuver. It also includes a pet turbo tool and an upholstery tool that can eliminate pet hair from all your furniture and floors. Instead of relying on bags, you get washable filters, making the Eureka PowerSpeed easy to maintain.
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
This Roomba robot vacuum with auto-empty dock is $170 off
Summer brings sun, joy and lots of time spent outside. But, it also means a lot of tracking in dirt and debris from outdoors so, if you've been putting off getting a new vacuum, now might be the time. Currently, iRobot is running a Father's Day sale on a few of its Roomba vacuums, including the 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock. The 105 Vac Robot is on sale for $280, down from $450 — a 37 percent discount. It's one of the newer, more basic models in Roomba's lineup and offers standard features like smart mapping. It also automatically empties debris for up to 75 days and has a schedule cleaning feature. Plus it has three cleaning stages: power-lifting suction, a multi-surface bristle brush and an edge-sweeping brush. Get it now for 37 percent off. $280 at Roomba You can compare the iRobot's 105 with other options on our list of best budget robot vacuums. Our top pick is also a Roomba, the Vac Robot Vacuum Q0120 — currently 48 percent off at Wayfair. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Business
- Buzz Feed
18 Adult Purchases That Were Worth Every Penny
Adulthood often comes with needing to be financially responsible, but sometimes, making those big purchases really pays off. Recently, BuzzFeed Community members shared the adult splurges they made and would buy again in a heartbeat, and you might want to jot some of these down: "Business class airfare on flights that are nine hours or longer. My old bones just can't sit that long in economy anymore." —Anonymous "A mill composter was and is worth every penny. Our waste has gone from eight garbage bags to three, and my garden looks great." "I love my Roomba. He does a much better job than I do of sweeping or vacuuming. Plus, having one helps me keep things off the floor so that our Roomba, named Bananas, doesn't 'eat them,' as my kids say. We say things like, 'We don't want Bananas to eat your cards or Legos, just dirt.'" —toomanykidsnotenoughtime "Pet insurance for all of our dogs. Things come up out of nowhere with well-cared-for dogs, like injuries, skin issues, stomach issues, and even euthanasia. Having pet insurance gives me the best peace of mind that I will get generously reimbursed after treatment." "AirPod Pros changed my life with the quality of their noise cancellation. I get so overwhelmed by crowds because of the noise, but now, I never have to worry about it. It's honestly incredible. They were $250, but I use them daily and have never regretted the purchase." —misaamaneyagami"I splurged on some noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones, and it's made my life so much easier. I even felt comfortable during a phone call the other day with them on."—certified_drapetomaniac "I bought a Chilipad for my bed. I run hot anyway, but perimenopause made it a thousand times worse. I went from waking up all night and marinating in my own sweat to cool and comfortable, uninterrupted sleep. I tried every cooling sheet, breathable jammies, and lightweight comforter, but nothing worked as well as the Chilipad. It was a life-changing investment for sure." "A decent, small espresso machine and coffee bean grinder were a lot of money for me, but they were so worth it." —gurkanserdig "As a doctor, I think the best thing a relatively healthy middle-aged American adult can do is 'buy' a concierge primary care doctor. They're what American doctors were 30 years ago. It's worth their weight in gold." "An air fryer. I hate cooking, and eating out is too expensive. I use it daily." —Anonymous "I splurged on a new TV in January. My 16-year-old first-generation plasma finally gave out, so I took $800 and went to Walmart when they had a President's Day sale. I got a 55-inch 4K TV, and I gasped at the difference. My roommate and I are still amazed by the definition. I told her it feels like the uncanny valley, or like we are flies on the wall watching the actors in person. I will never go back to anything else." "Hiring a twice-a-month cleaning service has changed my life! I will never go back!" —queenvofthenile "I gave myself a full facelift as a 60th birthday gift. A couple of obnoxious weeks of recovery later, I feel like a new person. It was 100% worth every penny." "A Dyson hair dryer. Yes, $500 for a hair dryer is expensive, but when you are a person who doesn't really have the option to air dry (yay for frizzy hair), reducing the time it takes me to dry my hair from 15 minutes to five is worth every penny. And if you consider time to be money, then the hair dryer has paid for itself by saving me 30–40 minutes a week. I bought it four years ago, and it still works great." —Anonymous "In-home euthanasia. I spent $850 to have my cat put to rest at home, on his favorite spot on the couch. He had a very large tumor on his leg, and moving him was so difficult and painful. I refused to let his last moments be spent in his two least favorite places: the crate and the vet. I'd do it again a thousand times; I've never regretted it." "A convertible. It's so much fun, and it's an absolute lifesaver when my brain starts feeling itchy. A sunrise drive with the top down and a huge cup of coffee makes the world feel right again." —kestrel "A riding lawn mower. I have a big yard and arthritis in both knees, and I used to dread mowing so much. I got a $5K electric riding mower on sale for $3K at the end of last year's season, and it has changed my life! Mowing takes so much less time now, and I do a better job overall because I have more energy for edging, weed-whacking, etc. I also don't dread the task like I used to, so I'm much less cranky, hot, and sweaty when I'm done. Zero regrets." "Quality pots and pans are a must. I'm replacing my 40-year-old set as we speak. Boy, did I get my money's worth from them!" —oldeagle46 Lastly: "I bought an electric vehicle. I don't pay for pricey gas, and the electricity where I live is all hydro and way cheaper. Also, I can find dedicated parking spaces and use HOV lanes! Plus, the driving experience is like no other." I need to look into a Chilipad just because I hate being hot, TBH. What's a pricey adult purchase you made that you ended up not regretting at all? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using the form below!
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Science
- Daily Mirror
Robots are taking over thanks to one major society change
Once the preserve of science fiction, household robots are slowly becoming part of everyday life Household robots are booming - thanks to millennials. A new report has revealed our mechanical friends are increasingly taking on our household chores with sales of robot vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers on the up. Aviva's latest 'How We Live' report shows how one in ten homes owns a robot vacuum cleaner and a further one in seven plans to buy one this year, meaning they are likely to be the most in-demand technology item of 2025. The report puts the boom down to young people being keen to make their lives easier with robots being most popular with those aged 25 to 34. It is estimated nearly one in five people in this age category already owns one and a further one in four plans to purchase one in the next 12 months, it says. The performance of robot vacuum cleaners has improved noticeably in recent years. Just last month scientists revealed they had reprogrammed a robot vacuum cleaner to help charge a phone and assist in a home workout because they think the machines are currently too 'idle'. Boffins from the University of Bath say the increasingly popular domestic appliances are, on average, in use for less than two hours per day, but could be working considerably harder - with some modifications. To prove their point, they retrained a Roomba device to carry out a range of other chores, and outlined many more possible tasks it could do such as playing with a cat and watering the plants. Such robots 'are perceived as limited, single-task devices but there is a strong argument that they are under-used for practical tasks', said Yoshiaki Shiokawa, the author of the study, external. The global household robots market size was valued at $10.3bn (£7.7bn) in 2023 and is anticipated to hit $24.5bn (£18.4) by 2028, meaning such devices are an increasingly common sight in people's homes. The latest models use light detection and ranging technology and cameras to build a map of their surroundings while tracking their position to ensure better cleaning. British consumers spent more than £300 million on robot lawn mowers last year, and the market is expected to more than double over the next five years as new technology further improves the performance of the devices. Other popular technologies include wireless charging stations and security systems. Almost one in three homes have installed smart doorbells and a similar proportion have smart security cameras linked to their phones. Hannah Davidson, of Aviva, said: 'Robotics and smart homes are changing the way we live, offering convenience and security like never before.'
