Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026 runs October 6–7, and we’re looking for vacuum deals that combine a worthwhile price with cleaning performance we can stand behind. For this year’s October Prime Day sale, we’re prioritizing products that have earned a place on our current Best lists through hands-on testing.
Matic’s robotic floor cleaner and charging dock have received a conditional exemption from the FCC’s Covered List. The approval depends on compliance with an onshoring plan and continued product vetting, and applies specifically to the models named in the notice.
The FCC has taken another step toward its voluntary U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program for connected smart-home products. Here’s why the cybersecurity label could eventually matter for robot vacuums—and what it does not change.
Owners of two Eufy robot vacuums should check their firmware versions after a federal security advisory identified vulnerabilities in the Omni C20 and X10 Pro Omni. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says devices running firmware older than version 1.6.4 are affected. Eufy recommends updating to version 1.6.4 or later.
BISSELL has introduced a new upright carpet cleaner in the U.S., the Revolution ExpressClean, model 4499. The new machine joins BISSELL’s long-running Revolution lineup with an emphasis on faster drying, pet-mess cleanup, and easier maintenance.
BISSELL has named longtime executive Adam Madigan as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2026, as the 150-year-old company enters its next phase of growth.
Dyson introduced three Nurovi robot vacuums at Dyson Unveiled 2026, led by the R3 Spot+Scrub UV. Here is what separates the R1, R2, and R3, plus the rest of Dyson’s Fall 2026 announcements.
Roborock has officially launched the Saros 20 Flow in the United States, following its preview at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The new flagship robot vacuum and mop starts selling today with a self-cleaning roller mop system, 36,000 Pa of claimed suction, upgraded obstacle avoidance, and Roborock’s latest all-in-one dock.
We independently tested Shark cordless vacuums to find the best models for different homes, comparing cleaning performance, DuoClean rollers, anti-tangle brushrolls, smart sensors, sealed HEPA filtration, and everyday usability.
Kirby is expanding beyond its century-old direct-sales model with the new Signature Series, bringing its vacuums to retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer channels. The shift marks a significant change for the brand while Kirby continues to support its traditional in-home demonstration business through Authorized Distributors.