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Shark Launches New Rotator Lift-Away AVD Uprights with Advanced Hair Management

Shark Rotator LiftAway ADV upright vacuum cleaner on an orange background

Shark’s Rotator LU252 and LU251 add self-cleaning brushrolls and pedal-operated Lift-Away release. Our NV501 review provides context for the changes.

Ecovacs Launches Deebot T90 Max Plus Omni Robot Vacuum

Ecovacs expands its T90 lineup with the Deebot T90 Max Plus Omni, pairing a claimed 40,000Pa suction rating with OZMO Roller 3.0 mopping, edge extension, and an automated dock that washes the mop with water heated up to 212°F.

Best Cordless Vacuums for Allergies – 2026

Compare the best cordless vacuums for allergies using Vacuum Wars filtration, cleaning performance, and overall scores.

Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus: The First CrossWave With Hot-Air Drying

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Bissell has launched the CrossWave Reach and Reach Plus cordless wet-dry cleaners, featuring lay-flat cleaning and a hot-air drying dock on the Plus model.

Ecovacs X12 OmniCyclone Review After 3 Months at Home

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We used the Ecovacs X12 OmniCyclone for three months in a busy home with three kids and a heavily shedding dog. Its roller mop and everyday vacuuming stood out, but cables and a messy bagless dock made the experience less hands-off than we would have liked.

New Eureka PowerSpeed E2 Upright Vacuum Targets Pet Hair With Anti-Tangle Brush Roll

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Eureka has introduced the PowerSpeed Anti-Tangle E2, a lightweight corded upright vacuum with an anti-tangle brush roll, five height settings, a large 2.6-liter dust cup, and pet-focused tools.

Best Prime Big Deal Days Vacuum Deals 2026: Our Tested Picks

Amazon Prime Big Deals Days October 2026 at Vacuum Wars

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 Robot Floor Cleaner Granted Conditional Exemption From FCC Covered List

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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.

FCC Takes Another Step Toward a Cybersecurity Label for Smart Home Devices

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.

CISA Warns of Security Flaws in Eufy Omni C20 and X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuums

Illustration of binoculars focused on a robot vacuum and a home, accompanying a story about CISA’s robot vacuum security advisory.

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.

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