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Tango Autonomous Vacuum Has A Built-In Upskirt Camera
12:03AM Rosa Golijan | Is it really necessary to stick 13 sensors, a camera, extra gyroscopes and crash sensors into these vacuuming robots? I’m all for improved gadgets, but I just plain don’t want my vacuum able to take photos of my knickers. More »
Gadgets
Review: Dual Wielding Dyson D31s
1:00AM Mark Wilson | Dyson’s D31 handheld vacuum contains the world’s fastest motor capable of reaching 104,000 RPM. So what happens when you fire two at once? All. Hell. Breaks. Loose. And you suck a lot of cat hair off the couch. More »
Random Stuff
Drowning Man Saved by Vacuum Cleaner Hose
10:30AM Andi Wang | Two men were working on a waterborne excavator when it collapsed and pinned one underwater—just deep enough to make breathing mostly impossible. Jumping into action, witness David Thomson ripped off his clothes and dove into the chilling waters to rescue the dying man, known only as John. More »
Robots
iRobot Patents Call For Potty-Trained Roomba
4:40AM Sean Fallon | The Roomba autonomous vacuum / kitten transportation vehicle may be able to go potty all by itself like its cuddly counterparts if these patent applications from iRobot ever come to fruition. More »
Robots
The Horniest Roomba Of Them All
10:40AM Sean Fallon | This horny toad Roomba subsists on a diet of dust and debris. It also petrifies household pets and small children. Make yours today! [i-toad via Make] More »
Robots
iRobot Roomba 610 Professional Series Review
4:00AM Gizmodo US Edition | The Gadget: The Roomba Professional 610—the most powerful Roomba EVER—is made for large areas like offices, businesses, and big homes. It comes with two interchangeable bins, extra brushes and filters, and two virtual walls. More »
Robots
Roombas Are Fun For Cats of All Ages
8:00PM Elaine Chow | Sorry Roomba Cat, but you’ve been out-adorabled by this litter of kittens. Who knew they’d learn what robotic vacuums ought to be used for at such a young age? [Cute Overload] More »
Robots
The Figura Vacuum Bot Allows You To Boss It Around
9:00AM Sean Fallon | Does bossing your gadgets around make you feel like a big man? If so, you will love the Figura. It vacuums, waxes floors, and you can verbally abuse it to your heart’s content. More »
Gadgets
Man Controls Roomba With Wii Balance Board, Atari-Era Surfin’ USA Soundtrack
4:30AM Jack Loftus | Ron Tajima has some time on his hands. And a Roomba. And a Wii Balance Board. See where we’re going with this? Anyway, he put them all together, combined it with a Surfin’ USA track that sounds like it was ripped from the 1980’s, and now he can control the previously autonomous Roomba with his feet. “This is my third Roomba hacking,” Tajima says. “This surfin is safe, useful (it’s cleaning), and easy for nerds. Wii balance board is great!” Indeed it is, Tajima-san, indeed it is. Maybe there’s a reason for me to take the Balance Board out from underneath my TV and use it again. More »
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