I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me
I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me The Saros Z70 likes socks just as much as Gus does. I suspect my dog does not like the Roborock Saros Z70. Unlike the dozens of other robot vacuums that Gus happily lets clean around him while he sleeps, the […]
I let lasers power my smart home — and I don’t want to go back
I let lasers power my smart home — and I don't want to go back I let lasers power my smart home — and I don’t want to go back This Alfred smart lock can be continuously charged by infrared lasers from this Wi-Charge transmitter. One morning last month, I walked into my kitchen to get a glass of […]
I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured
I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured The Husqvarna 430X, Dreame A1, Segway Navimo i110N, and Mammotion Luba 2 were our test subjects. It’s a scorching afternoon in August 2024, with temps hovering at 101 degrees. I’m flat on my back, sweating under a 1970s […]
The best robot vacuum and mop to buy right now
The best robot vacuum and mop to buy right now Robot vacuums that can both mop and sweep your floors have improved significantly in recent years. While they are still not as effective as good ol’ manual labor, if you run them regularly, they will help keep your floors cleaner with much less effort on […]