Neowin News Feed for: Irobot

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy

Usama Jawad — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:04:01 +0000

U.S. firm iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. All its shares will be sold to a Chinese ODM with existing investors losing all their money. Read more...

You can already save $70 on the new iRobot Roomba Vac Essential robot vacuum on Amazon

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:46:01 +0000

If you're looking for a new-on-the-market robot vacuum, check out this iRobot Roomba Vac Essential which you can get now for just $179.99 following a $70 discount off the original $249.99. Read more...

Amazon calls off its planned purchase of iRobot, which will now lay off 350 employees

John Callaham — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:52:01 +0000

Amazon has announced it will no longer acquire iRobot. The planned purchase of the robot vacuum company for $1.4 billion was halted after EU regulators voiced anticompetition concerns. Read more...

Report: Amazon to get antitrust approval for iRobot acquisition in the EU

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:20:02 +0000

Amazon is likely to get approval from the EU over its acquisition of iRobot which makes the popular Roomba vacuum cleaners, three sources have said. A final decision is due on February 14. Read more...

The iRobot Roomba 694 is now at its lowest price of $159

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:30:01 +0000

You can get the iRobot Roomba 694 now for just $159. It's the lowest that the device has been available for on Amazon and represents a 42% discount off the usual list price. It has 4.3 stars overall. Read more...

Amazon convinced the CMA but the EU is still unsure about the $1.7 billion iRobot deal

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:22:01 +0000

Despite the CMA, the UK antitrust regulator, clearing the suspicions towards Amazon's acquisition of iRobot corporation, the European Commission is still unsure about its effects on the industry. Read more...

UK competition regulator greenlights Amazon's billion-dollar purchase of iRobot

Anushe Fawaz — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:12:01 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK initially expressed concerns over the purchase of Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot by Amazon. But, it has now greenlighted the decision. Read more...

iRobot is selling refurbished Roomba 960's for only $149.99 at Newegg

Steven Parker — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:38:01 +0000

This deal is the cheapest we've ever seen and even beats Amazon by $50. On Newegg you can pick up an iRobot renewed Roomba 960 for far less than it cost new, and it includes a full 90-day warranty. Read more...

Editorial: Amazon didn't buy iRobot to spy on you or learn where your couch is

Christopher White — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Amazon purchasing Roomba maker iRobot has led to rampant accusations of the company wanting to spy inside your house. Nobody has any proof, but there are a lot of arguments against this assumption. Read more...

Amazon picks up Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion

Paul Hill — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:46:01 +0000

Amazon is acquiring iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuums. The move will bolster Amazon's position in the smart home space as it faces growing competition from the likes of Apple and Google. Read more...

Deal of the Day: 28% off the iRobot Roomba E5 Robot Vacuum

Steven Parker — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:30:01 +0000

Today's Deal of the Day on Amazon lets you score an iRobot Roomba E5 for only $179.99. It comes via Amazon's refurbished guarantee which also lets you return it within 90 days if you aren't satisfied. Read more...

Deal of the Day: $150 off the iRobot Roomba 891 Robot Vacuum

Steven Parker — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:08:01 +0000

With today's Amazon Deal of the Day, you can save 33% ($150) off this Roomba 891 Wi-fi, Alexa, and Google Assistant connected Robot Vacuum. Be aware this deal is only available today, on June 1. Read more...

$520 off Alienware Aurora R8, Roomba 890 only $300, $500 off Dell XPS 13 7390

Steven Parker — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:58:01 +0000

For just $1150, you can get a gaming desktop with an RTX 2060 SUPER gpu, 16GB RAM, and dual storage with 512GB SSD and 1TB HDD. Also, several robot vacuums are on sale & more inside! Read more...

TechBargains: 32" Dell Monitor only $150, Netgear Arlo Pro 2 4-Camera Kit just $400 & more

Steven Parker — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:54:01 +0000

The very popular 32-inch Dell 1080p IPS monitor is back at $150,, the 2TB Seagate Expansion is only $55, just $5 above the best price we've seen for the 2TB capacity and much more, inside! Read more...

Weekend Deals: 15% off $50 Apple Gift Card, $250 off Microsoft Surface Pro 6, iRobot Roomba 675 only $200

Steven Parker — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:46:01 +0000

Save 15% off the $50 Apple App Store and iTunes Gift Card. Also, save $250 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with Type Cover, only $50 more than the price on Black Friday; and more inside! Read more...

iRobot Roomba 980 review: A Wi-Fi connected, sensor packed, dust busting monster

Camden Krupala — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:56:01 +0000

Does a robotic vacuum have what it take to actually save you from your weekly chores? We go hands-on and review iRobot's 980, its new camera and Wifi equipped robotic vacuum cleaner, to find out. Read more...