Robot vacuums like Roombas can make housekeeping easier, and connecting them to their iRobot Home smartphone app gives you a lot of control. But you don’t need an app to start your Roomba. If your ...

It would come as a surprise to more people than you think that "roomba" isn't the universal term for a robot vacuum. It is, in fact, a capital "R" that denotes Roomba as a proper noun rather than a ...

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Choosing between a Shark and Roomba robot vacuum isn't easy. CNET experts have put together a guide to help you make the right choice. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance writer, editor ...

It might come as a surprise that "roomba" isn't the universal term for a robot vacuum. It is, in fact, a capital "R" that denotes Roomba as a proper noun rather than a generic trademark. Roombas are ...