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  • Amazon Acquires Roomba Maker iRobot for $AU2.5 Billion

    Amazon Acquires Roomba Maker iRobot for $AU2.5 Billion

    Amazon and Roomba developer iRobot have finalised a merger agreement to make the e-commerce giant the proud new owner of the consumer robot manufacturer. The true motive behind the acquisition is unclear, but it is likely an attempt for Amazon to develop more autonomous warehouse robots and expand its smart home business.


  • How My Robot Vacuum Got Me Through the Pandemic

    How My Robot Vacuum Got Me Through the Pandemic

    Like many of you, I spent most of the pandemic buying way too much shit. Dumb shit. Dumb shit that I was positive would maybe! hopefully! make the lockdown I was living through feel like anything other than a personal hell with no end in sight. I can’t say those impulse buys ended up fitting…