Bipartisan Bill Could Reshape FCC Process Behind U.S. Robot Restrictions
A bipartisan House bill would add more oversight to the FCC’s Covered List process while leaving the current restrictions on foreign-produced advanced robotic devices in place.
J Allen, Editor
I'm a reviewer, lifelong beta tester and tinkerer endlessly fascinated by bleeding-edge technology. I love getting hands-on with the newest hardware and figuring out how it ticks.
Gardena Sileno Sun Robot Mower Runs Entirely on Solar Power
Gardena’s new Sileno Sun robotic mower runs on solar power without a charging dock, power cable or boundary wire and uses Bluetooth for app connectivity.
Dreame Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Begins European Rollout
Dreame has launched the Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete in Germany and Spain, with more European markets to follow. The flagship adds onboard steam cleaning, 40,000 Pa suction and an enhanced extending roller mop.
Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro 5-Month Review: Excellent Cut Quality and Smarter Edge Trimming
After five months of mowing, the Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro has delivered excellent Bermuda grass cut quality, reliable lidar navigation and useful edge trimming.
Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro First Look: Setup, Mapping and a Built-In Trimmer
The Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro combines lidar navigation, dual staggered cutting discs and a built-in string trimmer. Here are our first impressions after setup and early mowing.
New FCC Rules Could Leave U.S. Robot Vacuums and Lawn Mowers Behind
New FCC rules may not push robot vacuums and lawn mowers out of U.S. stores, but they could eventually leave American buyers with older hardware than consumers overseas.
GaLaBau 2026 Wrap-Up: Robot Mowers Push Into AWD, LiDAR and Commercial Lawn Care
Robotic mower makers brought new AWD systems, improved edge cutting and new navigation technology to GaLaBau 2026 in Nuremberg.
Roborock Saros 20 First Look: More Power, Better Climbing and a Few Trade-Offs
The Roborock Saros 20 brings major upgrades to threshold handling, obstacle avoidance and dock cleaning, but our first runs found mixed vacuuming performance.
Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV Debuts With Several Hardware Upgrades
Dyson has launched the R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV in the U.S. with 30,000 Pa suction, UV stain detection and hotter mop washing and drying.
MOVA Z70 Ultra Roller Complete Officially Launches in the U.S.
MOVA has officially launched the Z70 Ultra Roller Complete in the United States with a redesigned robot and base station, plus updates to mopping, obstacle avoidance and charging.
Dyson R1 and R2 Nurovi Robot Vacuums Now Available in the U.S.
Dyson’s R1 Nurovi Dry and R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry are now available in the U.S., giving Dyson two new robot vacuums at different price points while the R3 Spot+Scrub UV remains unavailable.
Roborock Saros 20 Flow Goes on Sale in the U.S.
Roborock’s Saros 20 Flow is now available in the U.S. with a 240 rpm roller mop, 36,000 Pa suction and major upgrades over the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow.