iRobot

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Business

Colin Angle on iRobot’s Failed Amazon Deal and the FTC

iRobot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy is attributed by founder Colin Angle to a blocked $1.7 billion Amazon acquisition, which he argues…

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Business

Why Hardware Startups Like Roombas and E-Bikes Are Failing

A cluster of hardware company bankruptcies, including iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes, reveals a sector under severe strain from…

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Business

iRobot CEO: Bankruptcy Is a Reboot, Not the End

iRobot's Chapter 11 filing is a strategic reboot, with a pre-packaged plan to be acquired by its manufacturer, Picea Robotics,…

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AI & Tech

The Download: AI Hype vs. Reality

The AI discourse is shifting from speculative hype to a more grounded, practical assessment of its true capabilities, limitations, and…

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Business

Roomba’s Rise and Fall: How the Home Robot Pioneer Lost Its Future

iRobot's Roomba pioneered the home robot vacuum market, becoming a household name synonymous with the category, but the company ultimately…

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BigTech Companies

iRobot Files for Bankruptcy After Roomba Success

iRobot, the pioneering maker of the Roomba vacuum, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be acquired by its…

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Business

Roomba’s New Owner: Who Is Picea Robotics?

iRobot, maker of the Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be fully acquired by its Chinese contract…

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BigTech Companies

iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What’s Next for the Roomba Maker?

iRobot, the maker of Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer,…

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Business

iRobot Faces Financial Crisis as Revenue Plummets

iRobot is facing severe financial difficulties, with a sharp revenue decline and less than $25 million in cash reserves, leaving…

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Gadgets

Score Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni at its Prime Day Price for a Limited Time

The Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop is currently available for $499.99, a $300 discount, with a coupon…

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Artificial Intelligence

Humanoids: The Future That’s Not Quite Here

Experts caution that humanoid robotics faces significant technological and safety hurdles, including a lack of dexterity and risks in human…

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Artificial Intelligence

iRobot Founder’s Fear: Why He Keeps Distance From Walking Robots

Rodney Brooks, a prominent robotics expert, advises maintaining a three-meter distance from full-sized walking robots due to the significant safety…

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Artificial Intelligence

Humanoid Robot Bubble Will Burst, Warns Top Roboticist

Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks warns that massive investments in humanoid robots are misguided, criticizing the use of video-based training as…

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Artificial Intelligence

Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot: First Look at Stain-Seeking Tech

The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot is a hybrid vacuum and mop device featuring AI-powered stain detection and lidar navigation, aiming…

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Gadgets

Top Prime Day Smart Home Deals You Can’t Miss

Prime Day offers significant discounts on smart home essentials like security devices, smart speakers, and robot vacuums, making it an…

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Artificial Intelligence

AllSpice: The GitHub for Electrical Engineering Teams

AllSpice.io addresses the gap in hardware collaboration by enabling precise annotation and review of PCB and CAD files, similar to…

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Gadgets

Top Robot Vacuum Deals You Can’t Miss Right Now

Smart home technology, especially robot vacuums, has transformed household chores with features like mopping, self-emptying bins, and air purification, making…

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Artificial Intelligence

Google Home Adds Gemini Integration & New Widget

Google is enhancing its smart home ecosystem with deeper Gemini AI integration and a new Android widget, enabling easier control…

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