From self-emptying Roombas to premium Dreame and Roborock cleaners, these early Prime Day robot vacuum deals can take a serious bite out of the cost of automated cleaning.

The $399 Fraimic Standard is the easier one to recommend. The $1,299 Large is a real splurge but will draw a lot of attention, and I'd only buy it if you already know exactly which wall it's going on.

Five cordless vacuum deals from Levoit, Bissell, and Shark cover quick cleanups, pet hair, and longer cleaning sessions, starting at $123.49.

Apple may be working on a privacy-focused security camera that use AI-powered facial recognition to understand what is happening around your home without recording video footage.

SmartThings version 1.8.51.30 brings a redesigned Home tab, resizable cards, and absorbs the discontinued Samsung Sound app.

Shop five Amazon robot vacuum deals ahead of October Prime Day, from a $240 self-emptying Shark to Roborock, Eufy, and Dreame vacuum-and-mop combos.

Shop five Amazon coffee maker deals ahead of October Prime Day, from a $29.73 drip brewer to discounted Nespresso, Breville, and Ninja espresso machines.

Apple reportedly plans to kick off a major smart home expansion on October 13 with a new display-based hub, updated HomePod mini, and refreshed Apple TV.

Flourish says its $3,555 home robot can learn a household task in 30 minutes through phone demonstrations. Preorders are open for 50 units, but practical questions remain ahead of planned December deliveries

Explore four Amazon power station deals from Anker, DJI, and Bluetti, starting at $113, for camping trips, laptop charging, and backup during outages

Arlo's new $99.99 Essential Solar Security Camera pairs a built-in solar panel with a huge battery, promising up to six months of operation without a recharge.

Shop four Amazon security camera and video doorbell deals from Blink, Ring, and Eufy ahead of October Prime Day, with prices starting at just $27.99.

The Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry skips mopping for a smaller dock, pairing dust-responsive suction with a bagless design for households that only want vacuuming.

Shop four Amazon smart home deals ahead of October Prime Day, including an Amazon thermostat, SwitchBot hub, Govee floor lamp, and Levoit air purifier.

Amazon’s early Prime Day deals already include big discounts on Apple, Ring, Hisense, Anker, Sennheiser, Beats, and more ahead of October 6.

I think the Beatbot Sora 30 and iSkim Duo are a great package for anyone wanting a solid no-frills, hardworking pool cleanup team. And what it lacks in features, it makes up for in simplicity and reliability

These four early Prime Day streaming device deals start at $17.99, with Amazon Fire TV sticks, the Fire TV Cube, and Roku Ultra for different setups.

ese five early Amazon device deals include two Fire tablets, a $12.98 Smart Plug, and Blink and Ring security bundles. Check the subscription costs.

SwitchBot's K11+ Pro robot vacuum offers 12,000 Pa of suction, quieter cleaning, anti-tangle brushes, and 90 days of auto-empty operation.

The Ring Air Quality Monitor measures fewer things than most of its competitors, but what redeems it is the PM2.5 sensor, which you get for less than a third of what an Airthings brand detector costs.

Samsung accidentally pushed internal test software to some Bespoke AI refrigerators in South Korea, causing cooling failures and forcing technician visits.

Peloton unveils the Tread Flex, its first foldable treadmill designed for smaller spaces, alongside two new Vision models. Here's what we know so far.

Apple’s Siri-powered smart home hub is getting closer to launch, with testing underway and a square display designed to become the command center for the connected home.

Dyson’s $500 CameraJet made a splash, but Usmile’s $200 D50 OralCam uses cameras, violet light, and AI-assisted guidance to reveal the plaque your brushing missed.

Google is opening Google Home to third-party AI agents, letting Claude and other MCP-compatible tools monitor and control smart home devices.

Haier Thinks Your Home Should Understand You, Not Just Obey You

SimpliSafe’s $199 Video Doorbell Series 2 combines 2K video and AI detection with live security agents who can confront intruders, trigger a siren, and request police dispatch.

Apple’s new AI camera features make HomeKit Secure Video smarter, but using them on multiple cameras can require iCloud Plus plans costing up to $59.99 a month.

Haier IFA 2026 hands-on: explore its AI-powered fridges, Vision 15 washing machines, four-drum laundry system, RGB Mini LED TVs and humanoid robots.

Shark's ChillPill combines a fan, mister, and cooling plate in a portable device designed to help you cool down on hot days.

I unboxed Autonomous Intern 2 and ended up with a bigger question: what counts as physical AI, and how is it different from embodied AI?

Keeping an eye on a driveway, garage, or entrance can quickly stretch a security camera’s view. Outdoor security only gets more complicated as those spaces grow, and at IFA 2026, EZVIZ is making the case for why three lenses could be the answer.

I tried Yarbo’s modular M Series at IFA 2026, swapping attachments and driving its tracked Core while discovering why one robot for multiple outdoor chores makes sense.

Discover how WindGroove's AirFi One and the Ceiling Vibe System rethink smart homes by integrating lighting, airflow, and audio into one immersive experience.

IFA 2026 brought repairable laptops, tiny ANC earbuds, liquid-cooled batteries, enormous projectors, and even an AI toothbrush. These are the products that impressed us most.

Perlegear's new AX1 uses AI to figure out where you're watching from and moves your TV to a better height automatically.

iRobot's experimental Roomba Duo takes a unique approach to floor cleaning by pairing a powerful wet-dry unit with a smaller companion that can squeeze into tight spaces.

The most interesting technology does not always reinvent everyday life, and IFA brings no shortage of futuristic ideas. Take a look at the Publisher Award winners finding smarter ways to move everyday tech forward.