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The best budget robot vacuums

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially underway. If you’re looking to make the most of the four-day shopping extravaganza, we’ve put together a guide to the best Prime Day deals you can get. Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog

Amazon Is Crushing Dyson: The V11 Model Isn’t Free, But It’s Almost There

Prime Day is living up to the hype this year and delivers impressive deals across every brand, from the most basic to the most premium. If you’re looking for the “Apple of vacuum cleaners,” Dyson is the name to know. Their latest models are famous for their advanced technology and sleek design but they never come cheap. It’s why Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to switch. This year, the Dyson V11 Origin cordless vacuum has hit a record low, and it’s selling out quick (over 9,000 units have b

5 Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals for Dust and Dirt in 2025

Cleaning isn't just for spring, and these Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals are ones you can't miss if you're looking for a better vacuum. The insanity of summer—beach days! sunscreen spills! sticky ice cream!—leaves me cleaning more often than I was in the springtime or any other season. A great vacuum makes a huge difference. Whether I'm grabbing my favorite stick vacuum for the stairs, a car vacuum for my Sisyphean car mess, or a Dyson to solve all my problems, you can usually find me with a vacu

Pick up this Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop for nearly half off during Amazon Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Prime Day this year will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo from iRobot that drops down to an all-time

Amazon Needs to Clear Dyson V15 Stock Fast, Now at a New Record Low for Prime Day

Dyson has always been the crème de la crème when it comes to cordless stick vacuums and the V15 Detect Plus is one of the latest and most advanced models in their lineup. It has a reputation for having the latest technology and powerful suction force, and the V15 Detect Plus takes cleaning to new levels. Amazon is marking Prime Day with a exclusive Prime member offer that cuts the price to an all-time low of $569, down from its usual $749. That’s even lower than some of Dyson’s older models whi

Shark Bagless Vacuum Is 60% Off, Amazon Is Likely Losing Money on This Prime Deal

With all the various vacuum cleaners to choose from, it is hard to know which one to trust. Some gain a reputation as the best but Shark is a great option that works. If you don’t need the latest $1,500 Dyson, a reliable and efficient model like the Shark ultra-light corded bagless vacuum could be just the ticket. With a 4.5 out of 5 star average from more than 23,000 reviews, this vacuum is a best-seller. Right now, it can be found for an amazing 60% off during Prime Day, reducing the price to

This Robot Vacuum Surprised Me With Its Ingenious Arms and Navigation Ability, and It's $400 Off for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day sale: The Dreame X50 robot vacuum is marked down to $1,300 as part of Amazon's July Prime Day sale event. That's a discount of 24% and the lowest price we've seen in more than a year. CNET's key takeaways No robot vacuum has truly solved the challenge of multi-level cleaning without requiring you to physically move it between floors. This robo-vac can do it, for the high-end price of $1,699 (on sale right now for $1,300). You won't find another robot vacuum with its features

9 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested and Reviewed in Real Homes

Other Robot Vacuums to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So We are approaching the great robot vacuum convergence. At whatever price you want to pay, you can find a robot vacuum that will look very similar and have similar features. Here are a few that also worked well for us. Roborock Qrevo Curv for $1,099: This was Roborock's 2024 flagship vacuum, and it's still great (reviewer Ryan Waniata calls it the best robot vacuum he's ever used). It has slightly less suction power than this year's Saros

Roborock’s Prime Day deals make robot vacuum cleaners more affordable than ever

It’s Prime Day season once again! This year, Roborock has some incredible deals on some of its top robot vacuum models, with deals reaching nearly 40% off. These deals stretch across a number of price points, making a new robot vacuum obtainable for loads of people, even if you don’t have the highest budget. Saros 10R The Saros 10R is one of Roborock’s latest models, and it’s also their flagship. It comes in with a special 20% discount this Prime Day. This model packs their StarSight Autonomou

Measles cases reach 33-year high as RFK Jr. pursues anti-vaccine agenda

Over the weekend, the tally of measles cases reached 1,281, setting a new case record since the highly contagious viral disease was declared eliminated from the country in 2000. The previous record was set in 2019, when there were 1,274 cases and officials warned that the US had narrowly avoided losing the elimination status. Overall, the current case tally is a 33-year high for the preventable infection, and the outlook for the country is bleak. Vaccination rates have only fallen since the pan

Best VPN for iPhone 2025: Boost Your Privacy on the Go

Downloading a VPN app, creating an account, choosing a plan and connecting to your VPN shouldn't take longer than a minute or so. Nelson Aguilar/CNET With so many iPhone VPN apps available, it can be difficult to choose the right one. Based on our extensive research and hands-on testing of VPNs over the years, these are the factors to look out for when choosing the best VPN for iPhone: Privacy The most important factor to consider with any VPN is privacy. You should never use a VPN provider i

Dyson V15 Plus Cordless Vacuum Hits an All-Time Low for Amazon Prime Day, Beating Last Year’s Event Price

No one enjoys vacuuming. If they say they do, they’re more than likely lying. There’s just nothing that fun about running a vacuum back and forth along the floor to suck up all the dirt and debris. And having to do it all the time? That’s even worse. At the very least, you should try to choose a vacuum that isn’t going to make doing all that feel like an even bigger chore. There’s one surefire way to do that, and it’s to buy a Dyson. Check out Amazon right now to get the Dyson V15 Detect Plus C

10 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy - and why they should

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET MacOS is a solid operating system. But no matter how secure an operating system is, it's vulnerable if it's connected to a network. As for privacy, if you get online, your privacy is at stake, so never assume you're safe just because you're using Apple's OS. Also: I'm switching to the MacBook Air M4 from my Windows laptop - and you should too at this price You can always take steps to improve the chances that your privacy won't be infringed upon. What are those steps? Let

The Dyson V15 Detect Plus cordless vacuum is $180 off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day has returned for the summer, making it a good time to check to see if any big-ticket gadgets on your wishlist are on sale. A lot of our favorite tech is on sale at the moment, and that includes a number of Prime Day vacuum deals. One of the best is on the Dyson V15 Det

The best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals that you can get right now for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price. Amazon Prime Day 2

AI-Powered Shark Robot Vacuum Is 50% Off, Amazon Holds Final Clearance for Prime Day

Every year, Prime Day by Amazon sees record-breaking deals in the entire electronics segment. One of the hottest items on the list are robot vacuums, especially the ones AI-enabled which are becoming essentials for countless households. Shark is a top brand in this space, and this year, the company is giving everyone a deal (not just Prime members) that you can’t resist. Currently, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum with a great self-empty dock retails for only $297, 50% off of its normal price of

This Shark Cordless Vacuum Is Nearly Free for Prime Day, Amazon Sold 20,000 in Just a Few Hours

Amazon brought forward Prime Day this year by a week, and the weekend’s best deals are already out there. That doesn’t leave you much time if you want to get your hands on one of the most popular deals before they are… gone. The best-selling cordless vacuum on Amazon from Shark is currently being offered at an all-time low price. Over 20,000 units have been sold in only a few hours, reports Amazon, and with demand this high, it could be gone tomorrow. It’s a no-brainer at this price point: ther

GameStop Might've Sold Your Purchase Data to Facebook: How to Claim a Piece of the Settlement

There's still time to claim part of GameStop privacy settlement. Have you bought something from video game retailer GameStop in the past five years? Did you have a Facebook account when you did so? According to an email I received awhile back, that includes me. If it includes you as well, you can claim your own piece of a brewing settlement from the company, and you've still got a few weeks to do so. Last month, GameStop agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it o

Best VPN for Mac for 2025: Stay Private While Streaming, Torrenting, Browsing the Web and More

Most VPN providers offer a VPN app for Mac computers, but it can be difficult to choose the right provider with so many options available. Based on our extensive research and hands-on testing of VPNs over the years, these are the most important factors to consider when choosing a VPN: Privacy The primary consideration for any VPN -- including a Mac VPN -- should be privacy. If your Mac VPN is unable to sufficiently protect your online privacy, then your VPN is useless. At a minimum, your VPN s

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Pick up this Dyson cordless vacuum while it's $180 off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day has returned for the summer, making it a good time to check to see if any big-ticket gadgets on your wishlist are on sale. A lot of our favorite tech is on sale at the moment, and that includes a number of Prime Day vacuum deals. One of the best is on the Dyson V15 Det

The best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals you can get now for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day typically brings great discounts on all sorts of electronics, but it’s a good idea to go for the expensive gear first. We consider robot vacuums to be in that category because, while there are solid affordable models available today, you’ll likely still spend at least

Our favorite budget robot vacuum is $150 off!

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority We all want a robot vacuum, right? The idea of delegating a daily task to a machine is lovely! The good ones can be expensive, though. If you’re looking to keep your floors clean and your bank account healthier, our favorite budget robot vacuum is the Eureka E20 Plus, and it’s even cheaper right now! Buy the Eureka E20 Plus for just $349.99 ($150 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is essentially an early Prime

Prime Day deal: Pick up this Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop while it's nearly 50 percent off

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day 2025 begins soon on July 8, but members can already save on a bunch of tech available on Amazon's site. One such early deal is on the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, which is down to $140 for Prime members right now. That's nearly half off its usual price and a far cry fro

Dyson V11 Origin Vacuum Hits Black Friday Price and Even Cheaper Than Last Prime Day, Stock Running Low

A good vacuum can save you a lot of work. After all, using a rubbish one just means that you’ll end up going over the same spots again and again without ever actually cleaning the floor. That’s especially tricky if you’ve got a home that’s prone to extra dust, crumbs, or pet hair. Nobody likes having to vacuum, so you’re better off investing in one that can get the job done really well. See at Amazon Well, Amazon Prime members will be very thankful for this early Prime Day deal, because it bri

This $400 Robot Vacuum Is Stealing the Spotlight From $1,000+ Competitors on Amazon

The sheer number of robot vacuums now available on the market is both good and bad news if you’re shopping for one: Good because you’ve got a lot of models to pick from, but bad because you can spend a lot of time going around in circles trying to figure out which option might be best for you. If you’re aiming to get the most bang for your buck—and we’re assuming most people are—then the Eureka E20 Plus robovac deserves a place on your shopping shortlist. Right now it’s at its lowest price so f

Opening up ‘Zero-Knowledge Proof’ technology

Today, we open sourced our Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries, fulfilling a promise and building on our partnership with Sparkasse to support EU age assurance. Open sourcing these powerful cryptographic tools will make it much easier for private and public sector developers to build their own privacy-enhancing applications and digital ID solutions, meeting an urgent need. In layperson’s terms, ZKP makes it possible for people to prove that something about them is true without exchanging any

The best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Robot vacuums are some of the pricier smart home gadgets you can get, making them great items to look for during sales like Amazon Prime Day. The annual shopping event always includes solid deals on electronics, and that includes smart home gear like autonomous dirt-suckers. Prime Day

This Dyson cordless vacuum is $180 off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day is back again with a flurry of heavy-hitting sales. There are great deals to be had on small home appliances like the Dyson V15 Detect Plus. Dyson vacuums are not exactly known for being the most affordable. Advanced designs and brand name recognition make these house

RFK Jr.’s plan to put ‘AI’ in everything is a disaster

In a 92-minute interview with Tucker Carlson on Monday, RFK Jr. drilled down on his vision for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Artificial intelligence — arguably, a uselessly vague umbrella term — came up multiple times. (As did conspiracy theories and disinformation on vaccines and autism, the medical establishment, and covid-19 deaths.) As the head of HHS, Kennedy said his federal department is undergoing an “AI revolution.” He implored viewers to “stop trusting the expe

This Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop is nearly half off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Starting July 8, Prime Day will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo from iRobot that drops down to an a