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Roomba creator iRobot was once courted by Amazon for a vacuum revolution. Now, it might go out of business
Robot became synonymous with home robots when it introduced the Roomba vacuum over 20 years ago, eventually selling 50 million models and becoming an acquisition target for Amazon. But the company gave investors a stark warning Wednesday,
iRobot launches new Roomba robot vacuum series – but there’s a very big catch
Robot has just announced four new robot vacuum cleaners to its Roomba collection. The line-up marks the first time that iRobot has introduced LiDAR navigation, and it’s added rotating discs to a selection of the new models – but with news that iRobot could shut down soon,
iRobot launches eight new Roombas and finally adds lidar mapping
After a tumultuous 2024, in which iRobot lost its founder and CEO, Colin Angle, Amazon abandoned its acquisition plans, and the company laid off a large portion of its staff, iRobot is back with a major shake-up of its robotic vacuum line.
Latest Roomba series of robot vacuums launches with a naming scheme you can finally understand
The naming strategy for iRobot's new Roomba vacuums finally makes sense, and the bots promise an exceptional clean for any budget.
Roomba Maker IRobot, Once Amazon's Takeover Target, Flags Going Concern Risk
Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot, a former $1.4 billion buyout target of Amazon.com, raised concerns on Wednesday about its ability to stay in business. Shares of the company fell more than 30% in afternoon trading,
Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%
After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.
Roomba maker iRobot warns it may go out of business, sending shares plunging
The loss-making company was once valued at $3.56 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic-fueled demand. It is now worth less than $200 million.
Roomba, the Original Robot Vacuum, Is on the Verge of Going Broke
"As we move ahead, we will continue to take decisive action to reclaim our position as the industry leader and build on iRobot's strong foundation centered around our globally recognized, iconic brand,
iRobot just completely overhauled its lineup with 8 new Roombas for 2025
Roombas have always been a staple in the robot vacuum market because iRobot is often the first brand to bring innovative new ...
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Best Roomba deals: Top robot vacuums from as little as $170
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is featured in our roundup of the best robot vacuums as the best budget pick if you want a robot vacuum and robot mop in one device. You’ll have to manually swap out ...
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We found iRobot Roomba vacuums for 50% off for a limited time
You’ll find they don’t come cheap. But right now, iRobot has up to 50% markdowns on several Roomba vacuums. But you’ll need to act fast because the sale prices won’t last long. Regularly ...
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The best Roomba vacuums you can buy: Expert tested
Luckily, iRobot has been around the block for a while and has many reputable robot vacuums that have proven their worth. Here at ZDNET, we've spent a lot of time testing the best Roomba and other ...