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I review robot vacuums for a living, ask me anything!
Welcome! I'm The Verge's smart home reviewer, and I'm hosting an exclusive subscriber AMA today at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. I test a lot of connected gadgets for my job, but the dominant device in my home - by both number and square footage covered - is the robot vacuum. At any […]
We react to Google I/O 2026
Hayden and Jake discuss Spark, Antigravity, Omni, Pics, vibe coding, the new Google Search, and the singularity.
These are the robot vacuum-mops I recommend for every type of home
Buying a robot vacuum-mop? Start with your floors, not with specs.
Four Malicious npm Packages Deliver Infostealers and Phantom Bot DDoS Malware
4 malicious npm packages with 3,006 downloads spread stealers and Phantom Bot, forcing removals and secret rotation.
ElliQ is a surprisingly helpful companion robot for older adults
It can’t replace human caregivers, but it fills an important gap.
Bit Bot Reveals Incredibly Detailed Chamberlain Mask From The Dark Crystal
If you want to terrify your friends next Halloween, then feast your eyes on this incredible Skeksis Chamberlain mask based on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
Siri and Apple Home can control Matic vacuum/mop, here’s how
I’ve been using a robot vacuum and mop from Matic Robots for several months now. It’s a solid product with...
iRobot announces eight smaller and better Roomba bots after bankruptcy
It’s only a few months since iRobot filed for bankruptcy, but it has now re-emerged under new ownership and announced...
Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower
The bladed robot company wants to regain your trust.
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
The journalist and author of the new book I Am Not a Robot on AI, new media, and covering the future.
The Best Deals Today: DJI Mini 3, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Super Mario RPG, and More
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Super Mario RPG, Star Fox for Switch 2, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, May 10, below.DJI Mini 3 Drone for $379DJI drones are well-known for being high-quality and expensive. Today, you can score a DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) drone for $379.99, saving you 31% off MSRP. This drone packs in a 4K HDR camera, a 10km range, and up to 51 minutes of flight time. No registration is needed for this drone, meaning you can fly without any paperwork or remote ID.Save $20 Off Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Switch 2Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched late for Nintendo Switch 2, but SEGA delivered with a proper physical that's on the game card. Right now, you can save $20 off a physical copy of CrossWorlds for Switch 2 at Best Buy. If you haven't checked out SEGA's wild, collab-filled racer, now is a great time.Super Mario RPG for $34.73Super Mario RPG is one of the best Mario games on Nintendo Switch, bringing back the beloved SNES classic in brilliant fashion. This adventure is a collaboration between Square Enix and Nintendo, following Mario, Bowser, Peach, and new friends on a journey to find the seven star pieces. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Super Mario RPG is considered a classic for a reason, and this faithful remake makes it easy for anyone who missed it in the SNES era to see why.Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray for $30Amazon has the amazing Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray set on sale for $30 this weekend. This complete set contains all 26 episodes of the original anime series, plus both Evangelion:Death (True)2 and The End of Evangelion. If you've never had the chance to watch one of anime's best, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the robot.Save $10 Off Star Fox for Switch 2Nintendo finally revealed the long-rumored Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2, and Fox and crew are finally back for a new (remade) adventure. While physical copies are normally priced $10 higher than digital, you can score a physical copy of Star Fox for $49.94 from Amazon right now. It's the perfect time to lock in your pre-order and prepare for the skies.Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesYakuza Kiwami 3 is on sale today for $39.99, marking the lowest we've seen this one yet. After years of fan demand for a remake, SEGA and RGG Studio delivered earlier this year with Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. In our review, we wrote, "Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a largely successful makeover of Yakuza 3. It finds fun new ways for Kiryu to engage with the orphans in his care, which both livens up the original gameΓÇÖs most boring bits and also made me more deeply invested in the sharper end of its story. Combat has been transformed from a street-fighting struggle to a dynamic delight, and this slice of Okinawa presents a welcome seachange from the seriesΓÇÖ more overused city settings."Save Big on a Crunchyroll SubscriptionCrunchyroll raised subscription prices not that long ago, and for a limited time, new and returning subscribers can score three months of the service for $2 a month. Crunchyroll is home to hundreds of popular anime, inlcuding Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. My favorite anime of the year, Fate/strange Fake, is also available on the service.Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for $49.99Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the biggest RPG releases of the year so far, and this weekend you can score a copy on any platform for $49.99! This is a great entry point if you've never played a Dragon Quest adventure before, or if you're keen to explore more of the series after the HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Remakes!Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for $59.99We're just a few weeks away from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and right now, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Walmart or Amazon. Nintendo recently announced that moving forward, physical games will be $10 more than digital games, so this deal sets you back to where physicals previously were.Suzume for $13.49Suzume is the latest film from Makoto Shinkai, and it is certainly one to remember. This film follows Suzume on a journey across Japan who attempts to close doors that bring disasters to the land. If you're a fan of Your Name or Weathering With You, Suzume is an easy recommendation.Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) for $29.99Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dropped on Switch 2 earlier this year, and today, you can score a copy for $29.99 from Walmart. This is the definitive version of the game, featuring Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with all its enhancements from PS5 and Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on Switch 2 in early June, so now is the time to catch up.Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-OrderSplatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23.Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
The Best Deals Today: Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray, Star Fox for Switch 2, Crunchyroll Subscriptions, and More
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Star Fox for Switch 2, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, May 9, below.Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray for $30Amazon has the amazing Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray set on sale for $30 this weekend. This complete set contains all 26 episodes of the original anime series, plus both Evangelion:Death (True)2 and The End of Evangelion. If you've never had the chance to watch one of anime's best, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the robot.Save $10 Off Star Fox for Switch 2Nintendo finally revealed the long-rumored Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2, and Fox and crew are finally back for a new (remade) adventure. While physical copies are normally priced $10 higher than digital, you can score a physical copy of Star Fox for $49.94 from Amazon right now. It's the perfect time to lock in your pre-order and prepare for the skies.Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesYakuza Kiwami 3 is on sale today for $39.99, marking the lowest we've seen this one yet. After years of fan demand for a remake, SEGA and RGG Studio delivered earlier this year with Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. In our review, we wrote, "Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a largely successful makeover of Yakuza 3. It finds fun new ways for Kiryu to engage with the orphans in his care, which both livens up the original gameΓÇÖs most boring bits and also made me more deeply invested in the sharper end of its story. Combat has been transformed from a street-fighting struggle to a dynamic delight, and this slice of Okinawa presents a welcome seachange from the seriesΓÇÖ more overused city settings."Save Big on a Crunchyroll SubscriptionCrunchyroll raised subscription prices not that long ago, and for a limited time, new and returning subscribers can score three months of the service for $2 a month. Crunchyroll is home to hundreds of popular anime, inlcuding Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. My favorite anime of the year, Fate/strange Fake, is also available on the service.Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for $49.99Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the biggest RPG releases of the year so far, and this weekend you can score a copy on any platform for $49.99! This is a great entry point if you've never played a Dragon Quest adventure before, or if you're keen to explore more of the series after the HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Remakes!Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for $59.99We're just a few weeks away from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and right now, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Walmart or Amazon. Nintendo recently announced that moving forward, physical games will be $10 more than digital games, so this deal sets you back to where physicals previously were.Suzume for $13.49Suzume is the latest film from Makoto Shinkai, and it is certainly one to remember. This film follows Suzume on a journey across Japan who attempts to close doors that bring disasters to the land. If you're a fan of Your Name or Weathering With You, Suzume is an easy recommendation.Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) for $29.99Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dropped on Switch 2 earlier this year, and today, you can score a copy for $29.99 from Walmart. This is the definitive version of the game, featuring Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with all its enhancements from PS5 and Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on Switch 2 in early June, so now is the time to catch up.Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-OrderSplatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23.Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
DysonΓÇÖs powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time
The deal runs through May 11th. 
Here is YarboΓÇÖs promise to fix the robot mower that ran me over
You can read the full 1,200 word response.
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iPhone-controlled Anthbot M9 robot lawn mower has replaced cutting grass for me [20% off]
Update May 8: Anthbot M9 is currently 20% off on Amazon for the next few days, offering a big $180...
A hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower
IΓÇÖm fine. Yarbo owners might not be.
Inside DreameΓÇÖs wild launch event ΓÇö packed with products no one can buy
Robots, hair dryers, and rockets. Oh my!
Dreame NEXT 2026: Everything you need to know about the A3 AWD Pro and L60 series
At Dreame Next 2026, the popular smart home tech brand showcased hundreds of products, like its latest robot vacuums and lawn mowers.
The Litter-Robot 4 bundle is back down to its best price of the year
And it includes a bunch of accessories.
Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
The 7 Best Robot Vacuum Deals to Shop Before MotherΓÇÖs Day
ItΓÇÖs hard not to love the gift of cleaner floors without lifting a finger.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.