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Three Dreame Products Selected as CES Innovation Awards 2026

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Dreame Technology has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree for three products, including the Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum and the H15 Pro Heat wet/dry vacuum. With more than 3,600 submissions, this year’s program marks one of the most competitive cycles in the event’s history.

Eureka FlexReach Plus NEU652 Upright Vacuum Launches with Floor-Sensing Features

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Eureka has added a new model to its FlexReach upright lineup: the FlexReach Plus NEU652, a bagless, corded upright designed for households looking for practical features at a reasonable price. It’s similar to the earlier FlexReach but includes a few updates not always found at this level, such as floor-type sensing, a sealed HEPA system, and an anti-tangle brush roll.

Narwal Flow Delays Matter Support to 2026

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Narwal has updated its timeline for Matter support on the Flow robot vacuum, shifting availability from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. While the robot’s cleaning performance remains the same, smart home integration through Matter is still in progress as Narwal finalizes firmware and certification.

Soniclean Releases STV-3 Cordless Vacuum with Auto-Empty Base Station

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Soniclean has released the new STV-3 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Auto-Empty Base Station — the brand’s first cordless model to feature a self-emptying dock. The STV-3 is designed to offer strong suction power, advanced H13 HEPA filtration, and added convenience for everyday cleaning.

Smoture VAC03: New 650W Cordless Stick Vacuum Released

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Smoture has released its newest cordless stick vacuum, the VAC03, now available on Amazon. The VAC03 joins the company’s expanding lineup of cordless vacuums and introduces a more powerful 650W brushless motor, an upgrade from the 600W motor found in previous models.

Neato Confirms That Cloud Services Are Ending for Robot Vacuums

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Neato Robotics has confirmed it will phase out its cloud services, ending app connectivity for all Neato robot vacuums. The company cites evolving cybersecurity and privacy regulations as the reason behind the move. Here’s what the shutdown means for owners, which features will stop working, and how to keep your robot running manually as the phase-out begins.

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