2025-01-09

The new robot vacuums that caught our eye at CES 2025

CES is known for splashy TV and laptop launches, but in 2025, there were more than a few companies trying to make waves with robot vacuums, too. After years where it seemed like vacuuming, mopping, an [...]

2025-05-10

FTC pushes the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July

The Federal Trade Commission has delayed the start of a rule that aims to make the process of canceling subscriptions less of a nightmare. Last year, the FTC voted to ratify amendments to a regulation [...]

2025-07-08

FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour

In 2024, the FTC was set to implement the "click to cancel" rule, which would have placed requirements on companies to be forthright about the terms and conditions and exit options for their [...]

2025-01-06

The Wybot S3 just might be the pool-cleaning robot of your dreams

Swimming is one of my favorite things in the whole world. Cleaning a pool, however, is an absolute drag. For my money, pool-cleaning robots are much handier than even standard robovacs. If you have ac [...]

2025-01-06

Dreame's X50 robot vacuum can climb stairs

Robot vacuums can make cleaning up a lot more convenient but, depending on your home’s layout, might not work with every floorplan. Chinese appliance maker Dreame is hoping to address that with its [...]

2025-01-08

More than one company brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025

It turns out that Roborock isn’t the only company that brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025. Rival company Dreame, which unveiled its stair-climbing robot vacuum earlier in the w [...]

2025-07-07

This robotic cleaner revitalized my pool after a storm - and now, it's 20% off for Prime Day

After a hurricane dumped debris into my pool, the Beatbot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner easily tackled the mess -- and it did a stellar job. [...]

2025-03-14

How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season

Even if Punxsutawney Phil was correct, warm weather is still right around the corner. That means it’s time to prepare your outdoor space for maximum relaxation when temperatures begin to rise. Since [...]

2025-04-21

Dreame's New Z1 Series Makes Your Pool a Summer Oasis

With award-winning tech and ultimate cleaning performance, Dreame's new line of robotic pool cleaners let you keep your pool sparkling without breaking a sweat. [...]