The latest vacuum and floorcare industry and product news from Vacuum Wars!
MOVA has officially launched the S70 Roller robot vacuum, first unveiled at CES 2026. Positioned as a more accessible alternative to MOVA’s higher-end roller-mop models, it combines advanced mopping hardware, a slim profile, powerful vacuuming, and an automated multifunction dock.
A security researcher has disclosed an alleged cloud vulnerability affecting Shark robot vacuums that could allow remote command execution on compatible devices. Here’s what was discovered, what it could mean for owners, and whether SharkNinja has released a fix.
Yeedi has introduced the C14 PRO Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop, a new value-focused robot vacuum-mop combo with LiDAR navigation, bagless self-emptying, anti-tangle brush design, and upgraded claimed suction over the previous C12 PRO Plus.
iRobot has announced its largest product expansion in years, introducing five new Roomba robot vacuums across the Max and Plus series alongside the Roomba Electro Plus, the company’s first non-robotic floor cleaner. Here’s everything announced, including pricing, features, and availability.
Rowenta has recalled select X-Force Flex cordless vacuums due to a fire and burn hazard linked to certain lithium-ion batteries. The recall affects about 3,660 units in the U.S., and consumers are being directed to stop using affected batteries and follow Rowenta’s official recall process.
SharkNinja has announced the Shark PowerDetect Transformer, a new corded upright vacuum built around a three-in-one design. It is an unusual entry in the upright category because Shark has reworked the basic upright layout so the vacuum can operate as a full-size upright, a lighter stick-style cleaner, and a detachable handheld system.
MOVA has announced the P70 Pro Ultra and P20 Ultra robot vacuums. The new models feature claimed 30,000Pa suction, spinning mop systems, automated dock functions, and advanced navigation technologies, with the P70 Pro Ultra adding enhanced object recognition and premium hands-free maintenance features.
Shark has unveiled its new CarpetForce carpet cleaner lineup, featuring lightweight upright carpet cleaners designed for deep cleaning and easier storage. The new CarpetForce HairPro EX551 also expands Shark’s HairPro technology, which has appeared in previous Shark carpet-cleaning products reviewed by Vacuum Wars. Learn what’s new and how the CarpetForce models fit into Shark’s growing carpet cleaner portfolio.
Dyson has launched the new V10 Konical and V8 Cyclone cordless vacuums, bringing updated motors, swappable batteries, triggerless controls, and new cleaning technologies to its cordless lineup. The V10 Konical introduces Dyson’s All Floor Cones™ cleaner head and future self-emptying dock compatibility, while the V8 Cyclone refreshes one of Dyson’s most established cordless platforms.
Dyson’s new V16 Piston Animal lineup is now available, bringing a redesigned dual-conical cleaner head, a new 900W Hyperdymium motor with up to 315 air watts of suction, and the CleanCompaktor dust-compression system. The launch includes both the standard V16 Piston Animal and the wet-and-dry V16 Piston Animal Submarine.
