The very best robot vacuum |
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Over the years, we’ve tested a wide range of robot vacs — from cheap, aimless bumblers to sophisticated machines that seemingly dance around your house. And after our latest round, we have an all-new lineup of favorites.
Including an excellent cleaner with a fearless approach to corners→
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Plus: The rise and fall of the Roomba |
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There was a time when iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, seemed untouchable. A decade or so later, iRobot might not survive the year. And even if it does, their all-new Roomba lineup is disappointing and “largely indistinguishable from the glut of cheap, decent competitors that ate iRobot’s lunch in the first place,” says writer Liam McCabe.
The Roomba as we’ve known it is dead→
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Plus: The best deals from REI’s sale, according to our outdoor and travel editor |
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REI’s annual winter sale has arrived, and we’re seeing plenty of surprisingly worthwhile deals on our favorite cold-weather apparel, including some beloved base layers and ski gloves. If you’re more of the flee-to-somewhere-warm-and-sunny type, some great travel gear is on the list, too: backpacks, packing cubes, and the toiletry bag our travel editor never leaves home without.
Every single deal we’re eyeing right now from REI→
Today’s very good gift: A watering can as durable as it is darling |
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This built-to-last Japanese watering can boasts smart hidden features, like a handle that holds a garden hose in place (for easy filling) and a grooved spout (for a sprinkler-style water flow).
A lovely gift for any gardener in your life→
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