The latest vacuum and floorcare industry and product news from Vacuum Wars!
Robot vacuum brands are reassuring customers that current products remain available and supported, while U.S. robotics companies and policy organizations are welcoming the FCC’s new restrictions as a step toward strengthening domestic manufacturing and technology supply chains.
The FCC and Department of War have outlined the application process that could allow foreign-produced robot vacuums to continue receiving FCC authorization. Here’s what manufacturers must submit and what it means for future robot vacuum releases.
The FCC’s new restrictions on foreign-produced advanced robotic devices have raised questions for robot vacuum owners. This article explains what the Covered List update actually does, why existing robot vacuums can still be bought and used, how firmware updates are handled, and what the new rules could mean for future robot vacuum models entering the U.S. market.
Dreame has launched the Aero Ultra Steam, a new flagship wet/dry vacuum featuring 392°F steam, 194°F hot water cleaning, 30,000Pa suction, and a 3.88-inch ultra-slim lie-flat design.
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.
