iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO
iRobot's bankruptcy isn't the end — it's a reboot, says its CEO The Roomba maker will continue to operate but will be owned by Picea Robotics. The news that the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, iRobot, filed for bankruptcy this week came as no surprise. Its CEO, Gary Cohen, had been warning investors all […]
Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users
Alexa Plus's website is live for some users Alexa Plus now has a new home on the web. The Alexa.com website appears to be live for some users. The browser-based home for Alexa Plus, the company’s revamped digital voice assistant, was first announced at the Alexa Plus launch event in February. But until recently, Alexa.com […]
How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future
How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future Roomba is way past code red. For many, iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in 2005, I felt like I was a step closer to my dream of living in a Jetsons–style home […]
Who is Picea Robotics, Roomba’s new owner?
Who is Picea Robotics, Roomba's new owner? The 3i S10 Ultra is the flagship robot vacuum from Picea, the company that will own iRobot. iRobot, the owner of the Roomba robot vacuum, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stating that it will be acquired by its contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics. The Chinese-based company assumed iRobot’s […]
iRobot files for bankruptcy
iRobot files for bankruptcy After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following issuing warnings earlier this year that it was fast running out of options, iRobot announced it will enter Chapter 11 protection and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer, the Chinese-based Picea […]
Mmm, Qi donuts
Mmm, Qi donuts Eat at your own risk. | Image: Ikea After announcing new Matter-compatible smart home devices and stylish wireless speakers over the past few months, Ikea continues to expand its consumer electronics offerings with three new wireless chargers. They’re limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging rates but are well priced and feature designs that […]
33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier
33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they’re some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, […]
AT&T’s new home security system is powered by Google Home and Abode
AT&T's new home security system is powered by Google Home and Abode Here are all the devices that you get in the Connected Life $699 advanced kit. AT&T is launching Connected Life, a new smart home security offering built around Google Home that keeps working during power or internet outages. Connected Life can be self-installed […]
August’s founders are back with a smart front door
August's founders are back with a smart front door The Doma smart door features an integrated video doorbell, smart lock, and motorized opener. | Image: Doma Home It looks like someone may have finally done the smart door right. Doma Home, a new company from the creators of the August smart lock, has announced its […]
Some of Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart devices are now available in the US
Some of Ikea's Matter-compatible smart devices are now available in the US When Ikea announced its collection of 21 new Matter-over-Thread devices last month, it wasn’t expecting the new hardware to be available in the US until January 2026. Over the past month the devices have started showing up across Europe, but a handful of […]