• The latest robot vacuum innovation will leave clean freaks drooling (and it's $450 off)

    ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaner combination is available for The mop performs better than more expensive flagships, and the water tank system doubles as a portable spot cleaner with a self-cleaning hose.Unplugging the spot cleaner also unplugs the charging station, and the spot cleaner requires you to brush it to scrub. more buying choices The Eufy E28 Omni robot vacuum and mop just hit its lowest price ever at a total of off with an on-page Amazon coupon.Robot vacuum manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo one another. One company develops a detachable cordless vacuum for the robot's dock, and the next makes the robot's dustbin a detachable cordless vacuum. Now, Eufy is upping the ante with the first robot vacuum to also have a detachable spot cleaner for carpet and upholstery. Also: Finally, I found a robot and handheld vacuum combo that's ideal for apartment dwellersThe Eufy Omni E28 is a robot vacuum and mop with a portable spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery. You can run your robot vacuum as you would any other, but you can also pick up the top with a built-in retractable handle and do some deep cleaning on carpets, rugs, or upholstery. I've been testing this robot vacuum over the past couple of weeks, and I'm happy to report on its performance. 
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    View Essentially, the deep cleaner you carry is the Omni station's clean and dirty water tank, so it's where the robot autonomously sources clean water for its mop when it's at the dock. The deep cleaner has a handle for spot-cleaning with a hose, so you can set it down near where you want to clean and plug it in without holding it as you clean. Aside from detachable cordless vacuums, a mop roller system is another big thing for robot vacuums; many makers, including SwitchBot, Yeedi, and Ecovacs, are moving away from detachable rotating mop pads and using mop rollers instead. Eufy's also done this before with the flagship S1 Pro.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni E28 also has a mop roller, which looks similar to the S1 Pro but not identical. The Eufy Omni S1 Pro is unequivocally the best mopping robot vacuum I've ever tested, so I was excited to test the new Omni E28, which features a very similar system. Thankfully, the Omni E28 didn't disappoint. The large mop roller covers the length of the vacuum's width and leaves no streaks behind during mopping. Streaky floors are one of my biggest pet peeves when testing robot vacuum and mop combinations, and they're a more common occurrence than I'd like. Also: My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees and is on sale right nowEufy is also launching an E25 robot vacuum, which features the same HydroJet self-cleaning mop system as the E28. The robot's mop roller is continuously scraped clean as it spins, and it keeps clean and dirty water in separate tanks within its body, so it only mops with clean water. The mop also exerts more downward pressure to ensure deep cleaning than the S1 Pro, with 1.5kginstead of 1kg.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETHowever, continuously spraying the roller with clean water inside the robot keeps it moist. Scraping off the dirt and wringing out the dirty water as the roller spins ensures your floors are clean instead of streaky or filmy. The Eufy Omni E28, like the S1 Pro, is the closest thing to a manual mopping result you can get from a robot vacuum and mop. Also: I love a vacuum and mop to clean dry and wet messes, especially when it's on saleThe E28 and E25 robot vacuums have 20,000Pa of suction power and anti-tangle technology, including a DuoSpiral double roller brush to remove pet hair and avoid entanglements. The robots are self-emptying robot vacuums with a self-washing mop roller. The only difference is the portable spot cleaner, which only the E28 has. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum and mop has dual brush rollers and a roller mop. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe spot cleaner proved to be very effective. It's heavy, like most spot cleaners when full of water, but it has a retractable handle on top that makes it easy to carry around. You also don't have to press any buttons or move anything to release it; just unplug it, pull the retractable handle, and go. I didn't like that the spot cleaner powers the base station, so if you take it somewhere else in your home to clean, the robot's charging station is left without power until you return it. This is fine for quick cleanups, but it can be annoying when a forgetful house member takes the spot cleaner upstairs and leaves it in a room for two days after they're done. Also: This simple Amazon tablet became one of my biggest smart home upgrades yetThe spot cleaner has a self-cleaning hose attached, but no other attachments. The hose ends in a static brush head that sprays clean water, which you use to clean messes on soft surfaces, like carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Since it isn't motorized, you must manually brush the rug or fabric with the brush head to scrub it clean. Once you're done, you just have to press a button along one end of the brush head to make the spot cleaner cycle clean water through the hose without spilling, cleaning the hose for you.  These pictures were taken three minutes apart. The leftshows yogurt stains on an ottoman. I sprayed a liquid spot cleaner and went over it with the brush and water; the results are on the right. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThere's no separate detergent tank for the spot cleaner, though you could add some detergent directly into the clean water tank. I recommend using just water in the clean water tank and spraying your preferred carpet or upholstery cleaning solution directly on the stains to pre-treat them. You can then scrub the mess clean with the Eufy E28 brush and rinse out the detergent. ZDNET's buying adviceThe Eufy Omni E28 is designed to solve a big problem for many US customers: the need for regular floor cleanings and the ability to quickly clean up messes on soft surfaces in a single device. This device isn't meant to replace your existing carpet cleaner, but it's perfect for consumers who may need a spot cleaner and are also in the market for one of the best robot vacuum and mops available.Also: Spring cleaning takes me no time with my favorite smart home devicesI'm not a fan of fully carpeted living spaces, but my home has carpeted bedrooms, one of which we use as our TV room. With three young kids who have movie nights and play time in that TV room, its carpet unfortunately sees a lot of spills. I was in the market for a spot cleaner for a while, but decided to buy a full carpet cleaner instead, which I use to clean our carpets at least once every quarter.  The E28 cleaned up the soy sauce stains comparably to the larger carpet cleaner. Maria Diaz/ZDNETBut there are always little messes in between -- whether it's spilled ketchup on the carpet, a muddy shoeprint on the entryway rug, or yogurt on the fabric ottoman. So I appreciate having the Eufy Omni E28's spot cleaner always handy. Instead of dragging out a heavy carpet cleaning machine and filling it with water to clean a 6-inch in diameter spill, I can just unplug and grab the E28, clean the mess, and return it to the dock with little work on my end. It's also priced quite well for a first-of-its-kind device with a flagship-level robot vacuum and mop. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaning combination is now available on Eufy's website and Amazon for The Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop without the spot cleaner will be available in June for When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire at any time. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com.
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    The latest robot vacuum innovation will leave clean freaks drooling (and it's $450 off)
    ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaner combination is available for The mop performs better than more expensive flagships, and the water tank system doubles as a portable spot cleaner with a self-cleaning hose.Unplugging the spot cleaner also unplugs the charging station, and the spot cleaner requires you to brush it to scrub. more buying choices The Eufy E28 Omni robot vacuum and mop just hit its lowest price ever at a total of off with an on-page Amazon coupon.Robot vacuum manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo one another. One company develops a detachable cordless vacuum for the robot's dock, and the next makes the robot's dustbin a detachable cordless vacuum. Now, Eufy is upping the ante with the first robot vacuum to also have a detachable spot cleaner for carpet and upholstery. Also: Finally, I found a robot and handheld vacuum combo that's ideal for apartment dwellersThe Eufy Omni E28 is a robot vacuum and mop with a portable spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery. You can run your robot vacuum as you would any other, but you can also pick up the top with a built-in retractable handle and do some deep cleaning on carpets, rugs, or upholstery. I've been testing this robot vacuum over the past couple of weeks, and I'm happy to report on its performance.  details View Essentially, the deep cleaner you carry is the Omni station's clean and dirty water tank, so it's where the robot autonomously sources clean water for its mop when it's at the dock. The deep cleaner has a handle for spot-cleaning with a hose, so you can set it down near where you want to clean and plug it in without holding it as you clean. Aside from detachable cordless vacuums, a mop roller system is another big thing for robot vacuums; many makers, including SwitchBot, Yeedi, and Ecovacs, are moving away from detachable rotating mop pads and using mop rollers instead. Eufy's also done this before with the flagship S1 Pro.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni E28 also has a mop roller, which looks similar to the S1 Pro but not identical. The Eufy Omni S1 Pro is unequivocally the best mopping robot vacuum I've ever tested, so I was excited to test the new Omni E28, which features a very similar system. Thankfully, the Omni E28 didn't disappoint. The large mop roller covers the length of the vacuum's width and leaves no streaks behind during mopping. Streaky floors are one of my biggest pet peeves when testing robot vacuum and mop combinations, and they're a more common occurrence than I'd like. Also: My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees and is on sale right nowEufy is also launching an E25 robot vacuum, which features the same HydroJet self-cleaning mop system as the E28. The robot's mop roller is continuously scraped clean as it spins, and it keeps clean and dirty water in separate tanks within its body, so it only mops with clean water. The mop also exerts more downward pressure to ensure deep cleaning than the S1 Pro, with 1.5kginstead of 1kg.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETHowever, continuously spraying the roller with clean water inside the robot keeps it moist. Scraping off the dirt and wringing out the dirty water as the roller spins ensures your floors are clean instead of streaky or filmy. The Eufy Omni E28, like the S1 Pro, is the closest thing to a manual mopping result you can get from a robot vacuum and mop. Also: I love a vacuum and mop to clean dry and wet messes, especially when it's on saleThe E28 and E25 robot vacuums have 20,000Pa of suction power and anti-tangle technology, including a DuoSpiral double roller brush to remove pet hair and avoid entanglements. The robots are self-emptying robot vacuums with a self-washing mop roller. The only difference is the portable spot cleaner, which only the E28 has. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum and mop has dual brush rollers and a roller mop. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe spot cleaner proved to be very effective. It's heavy, like most spot cleaners when full of water, but it has a retractable handle on top that makes it easy to carry around. You also don't have to press any buttons or move anything to release it; just unplug it, pull the retractable handle, and go. I didn't like that the spot cleaner powers the base station, so if you take it somewhere else in your home to clean, the robot's charging station is left without power until you return it. This is fine for quick cleanups, but it can be annoying when a forgetful house member takes the spot cleaner upstairs and leaves it in a room for two days after they're done. Also: This simple Amazon tablet became one of my biggest smart home upgrades yetThe spot cleaner has a self-cleaning hose attached, but no other attachments. The hose ends in a static brush head that sprays clean water, which you use to clean messes on soft surfaces, like carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Since it isn't motorized, you must manually brush the rug or fabric with the brush head to scrub it clean. Once you're done, you just have to press a button along one end of the brush head to make the spot cleaner cycle clean water through the hose without spilling, cleaning the hose for you.  These pictures were taken three minutes apart. The leftshows yogurt stains on an ottoman. I sprayed a liquid spot cleaner and went over it with the brush and water; the results are on the right. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThere's no separate detergent tank for the spot cleaner, though you could add some detergent directly into the clean water tank. I recommend using just water in the clean water tank and spraying your preferred carpet or upholstery cleaning solution directly on the stains to pre-treat them. You can then scrub the mess clean with the Eufy E28 brush and rinse out the detergent. ZDNET's buying adviceThe Eufy Omni E28 is designed to solve a big problem for many US customers: the need for regular floor cleanings and the ability to quickly clean up messes on soft surfaces in a single device. This device isn't meant to replace your existing carpet cleaner, but it's perfect for consumers who may need a spot cleaner and are also in the market for one of the best robot vacuum and mops available.Also: Spring cleaning takes me no time with my favorite smart home devicesI'm not a fan of fully carpeted living spaces, but my home has carpeted bedrooms, one of which we use as our TV room. With three young kids who have movie nights and play time in that TV room, its carpet unfortunately sees a lot of spills. I was in the market for a spot cleaner for a while, but decided to buy a full carpet cleaner instead, which I use to clean our carpets at least once every quarter.  The E28 cleaned up the soy sauce stains comparably to the larger carpet cleaner. Maria Diaz/ZDNETBut there are always little messes in between -- whether it's spilled ketchup on the carpet, a muddy shoeprint on the entryway rug, or yogurt on the fabric ottoman. So I appreciate having the Eufy Omni E28's spot cleaner always handy. Instead of dragging out a heavy carpet cleaning machine and filling it with water to clean a 6-inch in diameter spill, I can just unplug and grab the E28, clean the mess, and return it to the dock with little work on my end. It's also priced quite well for a first-of-its-kind device with a flagship-level robot vacuum and mop. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaning combination is now available on Eufy's website and Amazon for The Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop without the spot cleaner will be available in June for When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire at any time. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com. Show more Featured #latest #robot #vacuum #innovation #will
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    The latest robot vacuum innovation will leave clean freaks drooling (and it's $450 off)
    ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaner combination is available for $999.The mop performs better than more expensive flagships, and the water tank system doubles as a portable spot cleaner with a self-cleaning hose.Unplugging the spot cleaner also unplugs the charging station, and the spot cleaner requires you to brush it to scrub. more buying choices The Eufy E28 Omni robot vacuum and mop just hit its lowest price ever at $850, a total of $450 off with an on-page Amazon coupon.Robot vacuum manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo one another. One company develops a detachable cordless vacuum for the robot's dock, and the next makes the robot's dustbin a detachable cordless vacuum. Now, Eufy is upping the ante with the first robot vacuum to also have a detachable spot cleaner for carpet and upholstery. Also: Finally, I found a robot and handheld vacuum combo that's ideal for apartment dwellersThe Eufy Omni E28 is a robot vacuum and mop with a portable spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery. You can run your robot vacuum as you would any other, but you can also pick up the top with a built-in retractable handle and do some deep cleaning on carpets, rugs, or upholstery. I've been testing this robot vacuum over the past couple of weeks, and I'm happy to report on its performance.  details View at Amazon Essentially, the deep cleaner you carry is the Omni station's clean and dirty water tank, so it's where the robot autonomously sources clean water for its mop when it's at the dock. The deep cleaner has a handle for spot-cleaning with a hose, so you can set it down near where you want to clean and plug it in without holding it as you clean. Aside from detachable cordless vacuums, a mop roller system is another big thing for robot vacuums; many makers, including SwitchBot, Yeedi, and Ecovacs, are moving away from detachable rotating mop pads and using mop rollers instead. Eufy's also done this before with the flagship S1 Pro.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni E28 also has a mop roller, which looks similar to the S1 Pro but not identical. The Eufy Omni S1 Pro is unequivocally the best mopping robot vacuum I've ever tested, so I was excited to test the new Omni E28, which features a very similar system. Thankfully, the Omni E28 didn't disappoint. The large mop roller covers the length of the vacuum's width and leaves no streaks behind during mopping. Streaky floors are one of my biggest pet peeves when testing robot vacuum and mop combinations, and they're a more common occurrence than I'd like. Also: My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees and is on sale right nowEufy is also launching an E25 robot vacuum, which features the same HydroJet self-cleaning mop system as the E28. The robot's mop roller is continuously scraped clean as it spins, and it keeps clean and dirty water in separate tanks within its body, so it only mops with clean water. The mop also exerts more downward pressure to ensure deep cleaning than the S1 Pro, with 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) instead of 1kg.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETHowever, continuously spraying the roller with clean water inside the robot keeps it moist. Scraping off the dirt and wringing out the dirty water as the roller spins ensures your floors are clean instead of streaky or filmy. The Eufy Omni E28, like the S1 Pro, is the closest thing to a manual mopping result you can get from a robot vacuum and mop. Also: I love a vacuum and mop to clean dry and wet messes, especially when it's on saleThe E28 and E25 robot vacuums have 20,000Pa of suction power and anti-tangle technology, including a DuoSpiral double roller brush to remove pet hair and avoid entanglements. The robots are self-emptying robot vacuums with a self-washing mop roller. The only difference is the portable spot cleaner, which only the E28 has. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum and mop has dual brush rollers and a roller mop. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe spot cleaner proved to be very effective. It's heavy, like most spot cleaners when full of water, but it has a retractable handle on top that makes it easy to carry around. You also don't have to press any buttons or move anything to release it; just unplug it, pull the retractable handle, and go. I didn't like that the spot cleaner powers the base station, so if you take it somewhere else in your home to clean, the robot's charging station is left without power until you return it. This is fine for quick cleanups, but it can be annoying when a forgetful house member takes the spot cleaner upstairs and leaves it in a room for two days after they're done (totally not me). Also: This simple Amazon tablet became one of my biggest smart home upgrades yet (and it's on sale)The spot cleaner has a self-cleaning hose attached, but no other attachments. The hose ends in a static brush head that sprays clean water, which you use to clean messes on soft surfaces, like carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Since it isn't motorized, you must manually brush the rug or fabric with the brush head to scrub it clean. Once you're done, you just have to press a button along one end of the brush head to make the spot cleaner cycle clean water through the hose without spilling, cleaning the hose for you.  These pictures were taken three minutes apart. The left (before) shows yogurt stains on an ottoman. I sprayed a liquid spot cleaner and went over it with the brush and water; the results are on the right (after). Maria Diaz/ZDNETThere's no separate detergent tank for the spot cleaner, though you could add some detergent directly into the clean water tank. I recommend using just water in the clean water tank and spraying your preferred carpet or upholstery cleaning solution directly on the stains to pre-treat them. You can then scrub the mess clean with the Eufy E28 brush and rinse out the detergent. ZDNET's buying adviceThe Eufy Omni E28 is designed to solve a big problem for many US customers: the need for regular floor cleanings and the ability to quickly clean up messes on soft surfaces in a single device. This device isn't meant to replace your existing carpet cleaner, but it's perfect for consumers who may need a spot cleaner and are also in the market for one of the best robot vacuum and mops available.Also: Spring cleaning takes me no time with my favorite smart home devicesI'm not a fan of fully carpeted living spaces, but my home has carpeted bedrooms, one of which we use as our TV room. With three young kids who have movie nights and play time in that TV room, its carpet unfortunately sees a lot of spills. I was in the market for a spot cleaner for a while, but decided to buy a full carpet cleaner instead, which I use to clean our carpets at least once every quarter.  The E28 cleaned up the soy sauce stains comparably to the larger carpet cleaner. Maria Diaz/ZDNETBut there are always little messes in between -- whether it's spilled ketchup on the carpet, a muddy shoeprint on the entryway rug, or yogurt on the fabric ottoman. So I appreciate having the Eufy Omni E28's spot cleaner always handy. Instead of dragging out a heavy carpet cleaning machine and filling it with water to clean a 6-inch in diameter spill, I can just unplug and grab the E28, clean the mess, and return it to the dock with little work on my end. It's also priced quite well for a first-of-its-kind device with a flagship-level robot vacuum and mop. The Eufy Omni E28 robot vacuum, mop, and spot cleaning combination is now available on Eufy's website and Amazon for $1,000. The Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop without the spot cleaner will be available in June for $900. When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire at any time. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com. Show more Featured
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  • I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict

    ZDNET's key takeaways The Roborock Saros Z70 is now available for purchase for The Saros Z70 is the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to lift lightweight objects and clean those missed areasThis robot vacuum performs impressively well, but you can expect some bugs with the OmniGrip mechanical arm function. View now at Roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is currently on sale at Roborock for for Memorial Day, down from the usual price of I've spent the past few years of my life turning my home into the closest version of the Jetsons' house that I can get, bypassing the midcentury decor and flying cars. While I'm pleased to report that many of the predictions made by the 1960s sitcom have materialized over the decades, many remain unrealized. The biggest one? Rosie the Robot. Also: This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% offThankfully, many companies are rallying behind the effort to create a household assistant robot. However, after being lucky enough to test the Roborock Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm, I believe Roborock has a definite edge on the competition. While other companies have created different kinds of household robots, the Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot that could be a stepping stone to the future of smart homes. 
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    View at Us.roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I can't dive into a review of this product without immediately focusing on this robotic grip. When the robot vacuum is cleaning, it detects small obstacles it can handle and picks them up. The robot then navigates to a predetermined area to drop off the item. Then, the device returns to the spot the object occupied and resumes cleaning the area.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Saros Z70 comes with a Roborock bin that you can place in your home for your robot to drop soft items into. It's a rigid cardboard bin that looks like a small trash bin you'd see under a desk or in a bathroom. After your robot creates a virtual map of your home, you place the bin and you add it to the map in the Roborock mobile app. You can also add a larger area for your robot to drop off other items, like slippers and light shoes. The biggest question, of course, is: does the mechanical arm work as intended? After testing it in my home, I'm pleased to report that it does -- at least the vast majority of the time.Also: I invested in this 3-in-1 robot vacuum, and it's paying off for my homeTo test the OmniGrip mechanical arm, I set out ten obstacles around the house several times and ran full cleanings. I also did smaller area cleanings with fewer objects. The robot vacuum sees the object and gives a voice prompt to announce it's going to sort an item. It deploys the mechanical arm and lines itself up to pick up the item.  The Roborock Saros Z70's OmniGrip mechanical arm can be remotely controlled to pick up and drop off items at will. Maria Diaz/ZDNETOnce the arm grips the item, the robot travels to drop it off. It lines itself up with the bin or designated sorting area and releases the object, then retracts the arm. Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreIn my tests, the Roborock mechanical arm picked up the intended objects 83% of the time. This is a great number for a robot that is effectively introducing this type of technology to the market. It's also a great number when you consider that the robot's initial rollout has a very limited number of items it can recognize and pick up.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETRoborock says the Saros Z70 currently recognizes socks, sandals, crumpled tissues, and towels under 300g, and that new sortable objects will be added continuously via firmware updates. When I only used the recognizable objects, the robot gripped and relocated 90% of the items. When I added other small obstacles, like shoes, small cups, and plastic film, it gripped 75% of the objects.Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champAs a robot vacuum and mop, the Roborock Saros Z70's performance is outstanding -- I have zero qualms with it. It is one of the best robot vacuum and mop combos I've ever tested. It has the best obstacle avoidance feature I've seen thus far, so it doesn't get stuck on random objects, and it has an extendable mop pad to clean near edges. The robot also cleans quite thoroughly, much like the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, so you can count on it reaching pretty much every foot of your home.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETI did encounter some bugs with the robot's OmniGrip performance, but I can't fault Roborock for them. Aside from the fact that no robot vacuum is perfect, these bugs can be attributed to the fact that this is really new technology. Some bugs included the robot only vacuuming and "forgetting" to resume mopping after dropping off an object, and dropping objects that were hard to grip, like kids' water shoes.ZDNET's buying advice Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Roborock Saros Z70 isn't the right robot vacuum for most shoppers. Instead, this robot vacuum and mop is perfect for early adopters who enjoy testing the newest cutting-edge technologies. As the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to be widely available on the market, you can expect to encounter bugs with the Saros Z70 -- it's only natural.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakEven so, I was thoroughly impressed with the robot's cleaning performance and the OmniGrip technology. I was also impressed with Roborock's fast and widespread launch of this robot after announcing it late last year. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the next level in robot vacuum technology, and it's pioneering the idea of a functional, multipurpose household robot that you can truly rely on.However, it is quite expensive. The Saros Z70 will vacuum and mop like the best robot vacuums on the market. But you must be aware that you're not paying for a robot vacuum alone; you're paying for the innovation of having a future-forward robot in your home.  When will this deal expire? Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com. 
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    I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict
    ZDNET's key takeaways The Roborock Saros Z70 is now available for purchase for The Saros Z70 is the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to lift lightweight objects and clean those missed areasThis robot vacuum performs impressively well, but you can expect some bugs with the OmniGrip mechanical arm function. View now at Roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is currently on sale at Roborock for for Memorial Day, down from the usual price of I've spent the past few years of my life turning my home into the closest version of the Jetsons' house that I can get, bypassing the midcentury decor and flying cars. While I'm pleased to report that many of the predictions made by the 1960s sitcom have materialized over the decades, many remain unrealized. The biggest one? Rosie the Robot. Also: This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% offThankfully, many companies are rallying behind the effort to create a household assistant robot. However, after being lucky enough to test the Roborock Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm, I believe Roborock has a definite edge on the competition. While other companies have created different kinds of household robots, the Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot that could be a stepping stone to the future of smart homes.  details View at Us.roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I can't dive into a review of this product without immediately focusing on this robotic grip. When the robot vacuum is cleaning, it detects small obstacles it can handle and picks them up. The robot then navigates to a predetermined area to drop off the item. Then, the device returns to the spot the object occupied and resumes cleaning the area.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Saros Z70 comes with a Roborock bin that you can place in your home for your robot to drop soft items into. It's a rigid cardboard bin that looks like a small trash bin you'd see under a desk or in a bathroom. After your robot creates a virtual map of your home, you place the bin and you add it to the map in the Roborock mobile app. You can also add a larger area for your robot to drop off other items, like slippers and light shoes. The biggest question, of course, is: does the mechanical arm work as intended? After testing it in my home, I'm pleased to report that it does -- at least the vast majority of the time.Also: I invested in this 3-in-1 robot vacuum, and it's paying off for my homeTo test the OmniGrip mechanical arm, I set out ten obstacles around the house several times and ran full cleanings. I also did smaller area cleanings with fewer objects. The robot vacuum sees the object and gives a voice prompt to announce it's going to sort an item. It deploys the mechanical arm and lines itself up to pick up the item.  The Roborock Saros Z70's OmniGrip mechanical arm can be remotely controlled to pick up and drop off items at will. Maria Diaz/ZDNETOnce the arm grips the item, the robot travels to drop it off. It lines itself up with the bin or designated sorting area and releases the object, then retracts the arm. Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreIn my tests, the Roborock mechanical arm picked up the intended objects 83% of the time. This is a great number for a robot that is effectively introducing this type of technology to the market. It's also a great number when you consider that the robot's initial rollout has a very limited number of items it can recognize and pick up.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETRoborock says the Saros Z70 currently recognizes socks, sandals, crumpled tissues, and towels under 300g, and that new sortable objects will be added continuously via firmware updates. When I only used the recognizable objects, the robot gripped and relocated 90% of the items. When I added other small obstacles, like shoes, small cups, and plastic film, it gripped 75% of the objects.Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champAs a robot vacuum and mop, the Roborock Saros Z70's performance is outstanding -- I have zero qualms with it. It is one of the best robot vacuum and mop combos I've ever tested. It has the best obstacle avoidance feature I've seen thus far, so it doesn't get stuck on random objects, and it has an extendable mop pad to clean near edges. The robot also cleans quite thoroughly, much like the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, so you can count on it reaching pretty much every foot of your home.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETI did encounter some bugs with the robot's OmniGrip performance, but I can't fault Roborock for them. Aside from the fact that no robot vacuum is perfect, these bugs can be attributed to the fact that this is really new technology. Some bugs included the robot only vacuuming and "forgetting" to resume mopping after dropping off an object, and dropping objects that were hard to grip, like kids' water shoes.ZDNET's buying advice Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Roborock Saros Z70 isn't the right robot vacuum for most shoppers. Instead, this robot vacuum and mop is perfect for early adopters who enjoy testing the newest cutting-edge technologies. As the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to be widely available on the market, you can expect to encounter bugs with the Saros Z70 -- it's only natural.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakEven so, I was thoroughly impressed with the robot's cleaning performance and the OmniGrip technology. I was also impressed with Roborock's fast and widespread launch of this robot after announcing it late last year. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the next level in robot vacuum technology, and it's pioneering the idea of a functional, multipurpose household robot that you can truly rely on.However, it is quite expensive. The Saros Z70 will vacuum and mop like the best robot vacuums on the market. But you must be aware that you're not paying for a robot vacuum alone; you're paying for the innovation of having a future-forward robot in your home.  When will this deal expire? Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.  Show more Featured reviews #tested #viral #roborock #vacuum #with
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    I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict
    ZDNET's key takeaways The Roborock Saros Z70 is now available for purchase for $2,599.The Saros Z70 is the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to lift lightweight objects and clean those missed areasThis robot vacuum performs impressively well, but you can expect some bugs with the OmniGrip mechanical arm function. View now at Roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is currently on sale at Roborock for $1,999 for Memorial Day, down $600 from the usual price of $2,599.I've spent the past few years of my life turning my home into the closest version of the Jetsons' house that I can get, bypassing the midcentury decor and flying cars. While I'm pleased to report that many of the predictions made by the 1960s sitcom have materialized over the decades, many remain unrealized. The biggest one? Rosie the Robot. Also: This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% offThankfully, many companies are rallying behind the effort to create a household assistant robot. However, after being lucky enough to test the Roborock Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm, I believe Roborock has a definite edge on the competition. While other companies have created different kinds of household robots, the Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot that could be a stepping stone to the future of smart homes.  details View at Us.roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I can't dive into a review of this product without immediately focusing on this robotic grip. When the robot vacuum is cleaning, it detects small obstacles it can handle and picks them up. The robot then navigates to a predetermined area to drop off the item. Then, the device returns to the spot the object occupied and resumes cleaning the area.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Saros Z70 comes with a Roborock bin that you can place in your home for your robot to drop soft items into. It's a rigid cardboard bin that looks like a small trash bin you'd see under a desk or in a bathroom. After your robot creates a virtual map of your home, you place the bin and you add it to the map in the Roborock mobile app. You can also add a larger area for your robot to drop off other items, like slippers and light shoes. The biggest question, of course, is: does the mechanical arm work as intended? After testing it in my home, I'm pleased to report that it does -- at least the vast majority of the time.Also: I invested in this 3-in-1 robot vacuum, and it's paying off for my homeTo test the OmniGrip mechanical arm, I set out ten obstacles around the house several times and ran full cleanings. I also did smaller area cleanings with fewer objects. The robot vacuum sees the object and gives a voice prompt to announce it's going to sort an item. It deploys the mechanical arm and lines itself up to pick up the item.  The Roborock Saros Z70's OmniGrip mechanical arm can be remotely controlled to pick up and drop off items at will. Maria Diaz/ZDNETOnce the arm grips the item, the robot travels to drop it off. It lines itself up with the bin or designated sorting area and releases the object, then retracts the arm. Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreIn my tests, the Roborock mechanical arm picked up the intended objects 83% of the time. This is a great number for a robot that is effectively introducing this type of technology to the market. It's also a great number when you consider that the robot's initial rollout has a very limited number of items it can recognize and pick up.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETRoborock says the Saros Z70 currently recognizes socks, sandals, crumpled tissues, and towels under 300g (about eight ounces), and that new sortable objects will be added continuously via firmware updates. When I only used the recognizable objects, the robot gripped and relocated 90% of the items. When I added other small obstacles, like shoes, small cups, and plastic film, it gripped 75% of the objects.Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champAs a robot vacuum and mop, the Roborock Saros Z70's performance is outstanding -- I have zero qualms with it. It is one of the best robot vacuum and mop combos I've ever tested. It has the best obstacle avoidance feature I've seen thus far, so it doesn't get stuck on random objects, and it has an extendable mop pad to clean near edges. The robot also cleans quite thoroughly, much like the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, so you can count on it reaching pretty much every foot of your home.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETI did encounter some bugs with the robot's OmniGrip performance, but I can't fault Roborock for them. Aside from the fact that no robot vacuum is perfect (and this one nearly is), these bugs can be attributed to the fact that this is really new technology. Some bugs included the robot only vacuuming and "forgetting" to resume mopping after dropping off an object, and dropping objects that were hard to grip, like kids' water shoes.ZDNET's buying advice Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Roborock Saros Z70 isn't the right robot vacuum for most shoppers. Instead, this robot vacuum and mop is perfect for early adopters who enjoy testing the newest cutting-edge technologies. As the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to be widely available on the market, you can expect to encounter bugs with the Saros Z70 -- it's only natural.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakEven so, I was thoroughly impressed with the robot's cleaning performance and the OmniGrip technology. I was also impressed with Roborock's fast and widespread launch of this robot after announcing it late last year. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the next level in robot vacuum technology, and it's pioneering the idea of a functional, multipurpose household robot that you can truly rely on.However, it is quite expensive. The Saros Z70 will vacuum and mop like the best robot vacuums on the market. But you must be aware that you're not paying for a robot vacuum alone; you're paying for the innovation of having a future-forward robot in your home.  When will this deal expire? Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.  Show more Featured reviews
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  • Best Memorial Day deals 2025: Save on expert-picked tech, BOGO deals, and more

    Memorial Day weekend is here. For many, it marks the unofficial start of summer, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more are kicking off the season with plenty of deals on home, outdoor, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: My 4 favorite gadgets for a day at the poolLucky for you, I cover sales 24/7 as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, and I've learned a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. That's why I've vetted and curated these deals across several retailers, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, from phones and TVs to robot lawnmowers and outdoor gear. Plus, with uncertain economic times and hot-and-cold tariff policies, scooping up sought-after tech, like Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air for off, Eufy's E15 robot lawn mower for off, or the first laptop to earn ZDNET's Editor's Choice award for off may prove to be a wise decision.These Memorial Day weekend deals will continue to heat up as the weekend goes on, and I'll keep this page updated multiple times a day. Find Memorial Day deals at AmazonZDNET's top-selling Memorial Day 2025 products Our team has collected the top-selling products among ZDNET readers thus far ahead of Memorial Day 2025. Some of these products may not be on sale.SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card:: This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network. Expert Maria Diaz says it's as good as an AirTag. There's an extra 20% off available via coupon, too.Anker 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger: : This 4-port charger is designed to rapidly charge all your favorite devices. Released at CES 2025, this charger uses GaN technology and features a window display to show output. Nothing Phone 3: at Nothing: Our expert replaced his Google Pixel 9 Pro with this midrange option from Nothing, and it's so good he can't switch back. It's not on sale, but is still under and a more affordable smartphone option. Pebblebee Clip Universal Bluetooth Tracker:: The Pebblebee Clip is the world's first finder tag that works with both Google and Apple Find My networks, and our expert says its better than an AirTag. RingConn Gen 2 Air: : Our expert says this budget-friendly smart ring delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals like Oura. Grab a size kit here for  Car USB-C Charger: : Our expert says you're not using your car's USB port enough, and charging your devices with it is one of the easiest ways to up your car's function. This budget charger is a great pick. My favorite Memorial Day tech salesThese are my personally-picked favorite deals that are perfect for MDW at home, at the pool, or down the shore.  Adam Breeden/ZDNETBeats Pill Speaker:: This classic is back. Our expert says the Beats Pill delivers "gloriously smooth sound," and right now it's 33% off. Netvue by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder:: Our favorite smart bird feeder makes a great Father's Day gift, especially with a 30% discount .Sony X77L TV: Free: Right now, there are multiple ways to qualify for a free Sony X77L 4K TV when you purchase select Bravia 8 II Q-OLED TVs. Here's the full scoop on the deal. LG 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor BOGO:: Right now, if you purchase the 27-inch OLED gaming monitor from LG, you'll save and get another monitor of the same size completely free. Here's the full look at the deal at ZDNET. Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor BOGO:: Samsung has some BOGO offers too, like this monitor deal that lets you save on a 49-inch curved gaming monitor and get another 27-inch Odyssey G55C monitor for free. Here's all the info on the deal at ZDNET. JBL Clip 5 Portable Speaker:: This tiny speaker is coming along with our expert to every beach trip this summer, and for you can't beat scooping this up for at home or on-the-go. Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch:: Our laptop expert says the M4 MacBook Air features more memory, better support for external monitors, and a decent 10% off discount. Memorial Day deals from other retailersSamsung: on home, appliances, TVs, mobile, and more. Preorder the Galaxy S25 Edge and get double the storage for free, plus off the Galaxy Ring Samsonite: up to 40% on Samsonite luggage and travel gearWayfair: up to 60% on bedroom furnitureREI: 25% off Hydroflask drinkware, save on all Garmin Fenix 8 watches and more Lowe's: on outdoor, garden, patio, grills and more Home Depot: on grills, tools, garden, outdoor, patio, storage and more Nectar Sleep: up to 50% on mattressesLG: 25-56% on the #1 appliance brand in the US Best Buy: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more Walmart: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more Memorial Day deals under : Cameras, chargers, and more  Kayla Solino/ZDNETBlink Mini 2 Indoor Cam:: Our expert says this is the best budget camera you can buy, and it's 50% off now. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K:: Streamline your streaming experience with a Fire TV Stick 4K for 40% off. Torras PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger:: Our expert says this handy MagSafe charger provides fast battery boosting without all the heat. JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker:: This speaker features IP67 waterproofing and 5 hours of play all for under The newer Go 4 speaker is on sale for more.  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Current price: Original price: This budget MagSafe single charger from Anker is on sale for under Our expert loves it for its fast and powerful charge and its great price. 
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    Memorial Day TV deals: Speakers, soundbars, TVs, and more Kerry Wan/ZDNETSony Ult Field 1:: This portable speaker offers crystal clear sound, a long battery life, and environmental durability. Sony Ult Field 3:: Sony's newest potable speaker is seeing its first discount since its release last month. Our expert loves it for its compact form and great bass. Fire TV Cube:: Snag Amazon's AI-powered streaming device for 29% off. Insignia 32-inch Fire TV:: This 32-inch TV is one of Amazon's top sellers for a reason. Right now it's under and is the perfect size for a dorm, kids' room, or kitchen. Hisense 85-Inch QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD TV:: If you want a huge amount of display space, check out the discount on this 85-inch Hisense Google Smart TV.Panasonic Z85 Series 65-inch OLED TV:: This OLED TV uses the Fire TV platform to give you access to thousands of movies and shows as well as hundreds of other streaming apps.Panasonic W95 Series 65-inch Mini LED TV:: A mid-range Mini-LED TV that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR for console gaming. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: Original price: The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for the best Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs you can buy. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner also considers it one of the most underrated TVs available. And with the 2025 TVs hitting the market, you can save on select sizes of this excellent 2023 model.
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    View now Memorial Day health and wellness deals: Smart rings, fitness trackers, and more Christina Darby/ZDNETRenpho Eye Massager:: Stressed? This eye massager heats and massages your eyes, making it a great gift for those who often get headaches or work in front of a screen for hours a day.  Core 1 Body Sensor:: ZDNET's Matt Miller has been using this core body temperature sensor to inform his fitness and recovery. He recommends it most to people who exercise in hotter temperatures, and right now it's 20% off. Eufy P2 Pro Smart Scale:: If you need a budget-friendly smart scale option, the Eufy P2 Pro is close to 50% off right now, and it's great for tracking weight and other metrics like bone density and more.  Nina Raemont/ZDNET Current price: Starting at Original price: Starting at The Oura Ring Gen 3 is not the newest model on the market, but expert Nina Raemont says it's still a great pick if you don't mind a slightly more uncomfortable fit, amongst other things. Right now you can save up to depending on the size, finish, and style you select at Oura. 
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    View now at Oura Memorial Day FAQs When is Memorial Day? Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it is on Monday, May 26, 2025. However, many retailers started sales a few weeks ahead of the holiday. Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide in the US. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May annually. Typically, schools, businesses, and government offices are closed during Memorial Day. Essential institutions like hospitals, airports, police stations, and more do not close for Memorial Day. Is Amazon having a Memorial Day sale? Amazon is having a Memorial Day sale and plenty of items discounted. In fact, the retailer has a Memorial Day sales landing page up, but Amazon typically doesn't heavily advertise for the event like it does for Amazon Prime Day. Other retailers like Best Buy started sales as early as May 15, so Amazon will likely feature similar discounts on products during the same period. What other retailers are having Memorial Day sales? Here are some important dates across several retailers to keep in mind if you're planning on shopping deals this Memorial Day. Historically, the Friday to Sunday before Memorial Day is usually when you'll see the most retailers offering savings. Best Buy Memorial Day Sale: May 19 - May 26.Home Depot Memorial Day Sale: May 16 - May 26.Lowe's Memorial Day Sale: May 15 - May 28.Target Memorial Day Sale: Target's Hello Summer Sale usually kicks off the brand's Memorial Day savings about a week before the holiday. On May 15, Target confirmed the return of their Hello Summer Sale, which will overlap with Memorial Day, running from May 18 - May 26. Walmart Memorial Day Sale: Walmart hasn't officially confirmed any dates for a specific sale, but the retailer is sure to offer savings comparable to those of its top competitors as the holiday approaches. How did we choose these Memorial Day deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is on sale and how frequently it drops. We also reviewed customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. Are there any products on sale that won a ZDNET Editor's Choice award?First launched in April 2025, The ZDNET Editors' Choice badge represents our highest endorsement for a technology product or service. It's a distinction awarded exclusively by our seasoned team of expert editors, analysts, and reviewers. Though the majority of the product deals listed on this page are ZDNET-tested, they all aren't Editors' Choice winners. That's because that badge isn't handed out lightly. However, lucky for you there are a few winning products on sale ahead of Memorial Day 2025, like the Asus Zenbook A14, the OnePlus 13, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.How can I find the best Memorial Day deals? As a commerce and advice editor, I can recommend a few things to help you maximize Memorial Day sales. I always recommend preparing to shop by researching and planning potential purchases, listing want and need items, and setting a budget before sales. It's also great to use verified price tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel or Google Shopping, which make it easy to locate the best price. It's always good to remember the perks offered if you're a member of a program like Target Circle 360, Amazon Prime or Walmart+. Often, these memberships offer services like free pickup or delivery, free shipping, exclusive early access, and more, and those extras are good to remember when every retailer starts matching prices on products to compete for the sale. Should I wait for Prime Day deals instead?It depends. If you're shopping for seasonal-specific items like patio furniture, outdoor gear, and more, I would not wait to shop for these deals. Prime Day likely won't roll around until mid-July, and two months is a long time to hold out for an item if you're purchasing a product with the intent of enjoying it this season. But if you're not in the market for select spring and summer items, it may be worth waiting to shop Prime Day offers, especially on flagship Amazon products. Historically, the best prices on devices like the Echo Dot, Fire Stick, and more are offered during Amazon's exclusive Prime Day events. What are the tariffs in the US?The shifting US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions.What are the best Memorial Day 2025 deals?ZDNET's experts are searching through Memorial Day deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.
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    Memorial Day weekend is here. For many, it marks the unofficial start of summer, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more are kicking off the season with plenty of deals on home, outdoor, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: My 4 favorite gadgets for a day at the poolLucky for you, I cover sales 24/7 as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, and I've learned a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. That's why I've vetted and curated these deals across several retailers, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, from phones and TVs to robot lawnmowers and outdoor gear. Plus, with uncertain economic times and hot-and-cold tariff policies, scooping up sought-after tech, like Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air for off, Eufy's E15 robot lawn mower for off, or the first laptop to earn ZDNET's Editor's Choice award for off may prove to be a wise decision.These Memorial Day weekend deals will continue to heat up as the weekend goes on, and I'll keep this page updated multiple times a day. Find Memorial Day deals at AmazonZDNET's top-selling Memorial Day 2025 products Our team has collected the top-selling products among ZDNET readers thus far ahead of Memorial Day 2025. Some of these products may not be on sale.SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card:: This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network. Expert Maria Diaz says it's as good as an AirTag. There's an extra 20% off available via coupon, too.Anker 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger: : This 4-port charger is designed to rapidly charge all your favorite devices. Released at CES 2025, this charger uses GaN technology and features a window display to show output. Nothing Phone 3: at Nothing: Our expert replaced his Google Pixel 9 Pro with this midrange option from Nothing, and it's so good he can't switch back. It's not on sale, but is still under and a more affordable smartphone option. Pebblebee Clip Universal Bluetooth Tracker:: The Pebblebee Clip is the world's first finder tag that works with both Google and Apple Find My networks, and our expert says its better than an AirTag. RingConn Gen 2 Air: : Our expert says this budget-friendly smart ring delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals like Oura. Grab a size kit here for  Car USB-C Charger: : Our expert says you're not using your car's USB port enough, and charging your devices with it is one of the easiest ways to up your car's function. This budget charger is a great pick. My favorite Memorial Day tech salesThese are my personally-picked favorite deals that are perfect for MDW at home, at the pool, or down the shore.  Adam Breeden/ZDNETBeats Pill Speaker:: This classic is back. Our expert says the Beats Pill delivers "gloriously smooth sound," and right now it's 33% off. Netvue by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder:: Our favorite smart bird feeder makes a great Father's Day gift, especially with a 30% discount .Sony X77L TV: Free: Right now, there are multiple ways to qualify for a free Sony X77L 4K TV when you purchase select Bravia 8 II Q-OLED TVs. Here's the full scoop on the deal. LG 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor BOGO:: Right now, if you purchase the 27-inch OLED gaming monitor from LG, you'll save and get another monitor of the same size completely free. Here's the full look at the deal at ZDNET. Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor BOGO:: Samsung has some BOGO offers too, like this monitor deal that lets you save on a 49-inch curved gaming monitor and get another 27-inch Odyssey G55C monitor for free. Here's all the info on the deal at ZDNET. JBL Clip 5 Portable Speaker:: This tiny speaker is coming along with our expert to every beach trip this summer, and for you can't beat scooping this up for at home or on-the-go. Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch:: Our laptop expert says the M4 MacBook Air features more memory, better support for external monitors, and a decent 10% off discount. Memorial Day deals from other retailersSamsung: on home, appliances, TVs, mobile, and more. Preorder the Galaxy S25 Edge and get double the storage for free, plus off the Galaxy Ring Samsonite: up to 40% on Samsonite luggage and travel gearWayfair: up to 60% on bedroom furnitureREI: 25% off Hydroflask drinkware, save on all Garmin Fenix 8 watches and more Lowe's: on outdoor, garden, patio, grills and more Home Depot: on grills, tools, garden, outdoor, patio, storage and more Nectar Sleep: up to 50% on mattressesLG: 25-56% on the #1 appliance brand in the US Best Buy: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more Walmart: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more Memorial Day deals under : Cameras, chargers, and more  Kayla Solino/ZDNETBlink Mini 2 Indoor Cam:: Our expert says this is the best budget camera you can buy, and it's 50% off now. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K:: Streamline your streaming experience with a Fire TV Stick 4K for 40% off. Torras PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger:: Our expert says this handy MagSafe charger provides fast battery boosting without all the heat. JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker:: This speaker features IP67 waterproofing and 5 hours of play all for under The newer Go 4 speaker is on sale for more.  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Current price: Original price: This budget MagSafe single charger from Anker is on sale for under Our expert loves it for its fast and powerful charge and its great price.  Show more View now Memorial Day outdoor and lawn deals: Robot lawn mowers, smart bird feeders, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETBird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof:: Our expert loved catching unexpected clips of flying friends on this bird feeder with a built-in camera. It's perfect for a garden or outdoor area, and it's off now. The Hummingbird Feeder Pro is on sale for. Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0:: This stainless steel wood burning stove is ideal for 4-6 people and is perfect for Memorial Day weekend. Anker Solix EverFrost 2 40L Smart Cooler:: The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is a battery-powered cooler that stores perishables without ice for over three days. Our expert tested it and can't go back to a regular cooler, and it's perfect for Memorial Day weekend.Beatbot AquaSense 2 Robotic Pool Vacuum:: This robot vacuum isn't for inside your home, but if you want to simplify your pool cleaning routine, Beatbot's AquaSense 2 is on sale. Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cam:: Our expert says this floodlight is bright enough for their dark backyard, and right now it's 50% off. Linkind Smart Outdoor Solar Lights SL5:: Our expert loves how fast these lights make her house holiday-ready, and these would be perfect for upcoming summer nights.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Our expert says the Eufy E15 offers one of the simplest setups from a robot mower since it lacks boundary wires or antennas. Instead, it uses sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate, just like a robot vacuum. It's lightweight, easy to clean, and has multiple customizable mowing options on the Eufy app, including path direction, mowing schedule, and grass height. It's off with an on-page coupon right now.  Show more View now Memorial Day headphone deals: Sony, Beats, Apple, and more Jada Jones/ZDNETSonos Ace Headphones:: Our expert loves these headphones for their perfect sound and comfort, and right now they're nearly off. OnePlus Buds Pro 3:: Our expert says these earbuds were already a great buy full price, and right now they're off. JLab JBuds ANC:: These are our audio expert's favorite budget earbud pick, and they're even cheaper now. Soundcore C40i Open Earbuds:: Audio expert Nina Raemont says these are the best midrange open earbuds for runners, and they're 25% off now. Sony WH-1000 XM4 Headphones:: The newest XM6 headphones are packed with Sony's latest features, but the XM4 model folds away for easy storage, unlike the slightly newer XM5 model. Nothing Open Earbuds:: These are without a doubt the best earbuds for working out -- whether you're in the gym or outdoors. Beats Studio Pro Headphones:: These Beats headphones are 43% off, and our expert says they're the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users.  Jada Jones/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Sony's headphones are a popular pick for noise-canceling audio and top features. The WH-1000XM5 headphones are not the newest model in the lineup, but they're still a great buy. Sony just released the new WH-1000XM6 model, and this XM5 pair is finally seeing a sizable discount. Our audio expert called the XM5's "basically perfect" upon reviewing them in 2022, and they have remained as one of our favorite pairs to recommend for everyday use.  Show more Memorial Day TV deals: Speakers, soundbars, TVs, and more Kerry Wan/ZDNETSony Ult Field 1:: This portable speaker offers crystal clear sound, a long battery life, and environmental durability. Sony Ult Field 3:: Sony's newest potable speaker is seeing its first discount since its release last month. Our expert loves it for its compact form and great bass. Fire TV Cube:: Snag Amazon's AI-powered streaming device for 29% off. Insignia 32-inch Fire TV:: This 32-inch TV is one of Amazon's top sellers for a reason. Right now it's under and is the perfect size for a dorm, kids' room, or kitchen. Hisense 85-Inch QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD TV:: If you want a huge amount of display space, check out the discount on this 85-inch Hisense Google Smart TV.Panasonic Z85 Series 65-inch OLED TV:: This OLED TV uses the Fire TV platform to give you access to thousands of movies and shows as well as hundreds of other streaming apps.Panasonic W95 Series 65-inch Mini LED TV:: A mid-range Mini-LED TV that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR for console gaming. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: Original price: The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for the best Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs you can buy. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner also considers it one of the most underrated TVs available. And with the 2025 TVs hitting the market, you can save on select sizes of this excellent 2023 model. Show more View now Memorial Day laptop deals: Apple, Lenovo, and more  Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETApple MacBook Air M4 13-inch:: Our laptop expert says the M4 MacBook Air features more memory, better support for external monitors, and a decent discount for a newer MacBook. Asus Zenbook A14:: The first laptop to earn our Editor's Choice award is off at Best Buy. The Zenbook A14 is portable and efficient, and our expert says its truly a great buy at this price. Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE:: Our expert says it's hard to believe this high-performing laptop is a Chromebook at all. The bright, 120Hz refresh rate display, LED keyboard, and Intel Core Ultra 5 processor makes for a solid cloud gaming laptop and fast, lightweight laptop.HP Envy x360 2-in-1 16-inch:: Our expert says this laptop is perfect for business professionals and gamers, and it's a convertible laptop to tablet model. MacBook Pro M3 14-inch:: The MacBook Pro M3 isn't the newest model on the market, but our expert says its still a great upgrade from earlier iterations, and is a solid choice for work, home, school and more.  Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: Original price: ZDNET's pick for best laptop for work is on sale. Our laptop expert says it's an excellent choice for professionals seeking a fast laptop that can tackle intensive productivity tasks thanks to the recently released AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, the integrated AMD Radeon 880M graphics card, and the ample 32GB of RAM. Show more View now Memorial Day smartphone and accessory deals: iPhones, chargers, and more  Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge:: Preorder the Galaxy S25 Edge and get double the storage for free and off the Galaxy Ring. Plus, save more with trade-in offers. OnePlus 13:: Our expert recommends this phone over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so much, that it won one of ZDNET's first Editor's Choice awards. Plus, when you buy now you can save and get a free pair of earbuds. Google Pixel 9 Pro: $`1,149: Our expert says they'd recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro any day, but this discount makes it even easier. The base model Pixel 9 is also on sale for iPhone 16 Pro: Free: New and existing customers can get a free phone on any Verizon plan with a value of up to  iPhone 16 Pro: Free: A similar freebie iPhone 16 Pro offer is available for AT&T customers, and even damaged phones are eligible for the trade-in. Anker 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charging Station:: This is our expert's favorite Qi2 charging station, and she says Apple users will love it.  Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: Original price: The Nohting Phone 2a Plus model, which our phone expert tested last year, proved an exceptional midrange offering, besting Google, Samsung, and Apple's offerings in the sub-category. Right now, for just you're getting a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 50W wired charging, Nothing's signature Glyph Lights for notifications, and more.Review: Nothing Phone 2a Plus Remember that Nothing phones perform best when connected to a GSM network, meaning AT&T and T-Mobile users will benefit the most.  Show more View now Memorial Day tablet deals: Lenovo, Apple, and more Allison Murray/ZDNETLenovo Tab M9:: This budget Lenovo tablet just got cheaper, and it's the perfect 9-inch tablet for streaming on the go. It's so affordable, our expert may even buy two. Kindle Colorsoft Bundle:: This Kindle bundle includes the new Colorsoft e-reader, a wireless charging dock and a case all for under  iPad Mini 7:: Our expert loves how portable and compact the iPad Mini is, and it's on sale. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra:: Our expert says this 14-inch Samsung tablet boosts productivity, and is even better for entertainment.  Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Right now you can save on the OnePlus Pad 2 at OnePlus. Our expert says the OnePlus Pad 2 offers solid hardware, impressive battery life, and a sharp display, positioning it as a capable and affordable option for media consumption. Show more View now at OnePlus Memorial Day Apple deals: iPads, Apple Watches, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10:: The Watch Series 10, Apple's latest smartwatch, is off. Expert Matthew Miller says the Series 10 is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas. Plus, shop the GPS 46mm model on sale. Apple Watch Ultra 2:: Our expert says the Watch Ultra 2 is a "near-perfect" smartwatch, and it's off now -- only more than the lowest-ever Black Friday price we've seen. Apple Pencil Pro:: Apple's best stylus is on sale now. You can use Apple Pencil Pro with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and the iPad mini. Apple AirTag 4-Pack:: If you prefer Apple's native Bluetooth tracker, AirTags are great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more, and they're on sale. Apple iPad Mini:: Apple's iPad Mini, a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag, is also on sale. You can save 5% on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage.Apple iPad Pro:: Right now, you can save on a model equipped with an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, 256GB of storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.Apple 2024 Mac Mini:: For those interested in Apple's desktop PC products, consider the discount on an M4-powered Mac Mini. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Right now, you can get the 11th Gen iPad for only in select colors , the lowest price we've seen yet. The tablet normally retails for so a great sale this quick in the launch schedule is good news for any early adopters with a tight budget. Review: Apple iPad 11th Gen Show more View now Memorial Day kitchen and home deals: Smart vacuums, appliances, and more  Maria Diaz/ZDNETCraftsman VersaStack 230-Piece Toolkit:: This is a great buy for your home, and our expert agrees. Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix Portable Carpet Cleaner:: This carpet and upholstery cleaner is perfect for tackling tough stains, and is a great investment for your household. It's nearly 30% off now. Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni Robot Window Cleaner:: Our expert says this window robot "surprisingly impressive," and right now both the W2 Pro Omni and the cheaper W2 Pro model are on sale. Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum:: Spring cleaning? almost 30% on this popular Dyson upright vacuum cleaner.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Our expert says whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it. And right now, you can save almost on it. Show more View now Memorial Day robot vacuum deals: Ecovacs, Roborock, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETDreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop:: The Dreame L40 Ultra is on sale, and our expert says it's one of the smartest robot vacuums and mops they've seen. Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop:: This robot vacuum is 40% off, and our expert says it performs as well as some flagship models.Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop:: Our expert says the Dreame X50 Ultra ranks among the top robot vacuums out there -- especially for those with serious cleaning needs, and it's 24% off now. Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop:: Our expert says this is the best robot vacuum model she's ever used, and right now it's on sale. Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX:: If you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum, check out the 43% discount on the Eufy 11S MAX, a self-charging and sleek model.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: Original price: Eufy's latest E20 robot vacuum and handheld combination help superpower your smart home. The handheld vacuum is the robot vacuum's dustbin, which you can detach by pressing a red button on the device while simultaneously pulling the handle. The handheld vacuum has a crevice attachment on the robot and a floor brush to transform it into a stick vacuum.Expert Maria Diaz tested this vacuum in March and was thoroughly impressed with its suction power and ability to keep her office free of her dog's hair. She also likes its multi-functional capabilities.  Show more View now Memorial Day health and wellness deals: Smart rings, fitness trackers, and more Christina Darby/ZDNETRenpho Eye Massager:: Stressed? This eye massager heats and massages your eyes, making it a great gift for those who often get headaches or work in front of a screen for hours a day.  Core 1 Body Sensor:: ZDNET's Matt Miller has been using this core body temperature sensor to inform his fitness and recovery. He recommends it most to people who exercise in hotter temperatures, and right now it's 20% off. Eufy P2 Pro Smart Scale:: If you need a budget-friendly smart scale option, the Eufy P2 Pro is close to 50% off right now, and it's great for tracking weight and other metrics like bone density and more.  Nina Raemont/ZDNET Current price: Starting at Original price: Starting at The Oura Ring Gen 3 is not the newest model on the market, but expert Nina Raemont says it's still a great pick if you don't mind a slightly more uncomfortable fit, amongst other things. Right now you can save up to depending on the size, finish, and style you select at Oura.  Show more View now at Oura Memorial Day FAQs When is Memorial Day? Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it is on Monday, May 26, 2025. However, many retailers started sales a few weeks ahead of the holiday. Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide in the US. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May annually. Typically, schools, businesses, and government offices are closed during Memorial Day. Essential institutions like hospitals, airports, police stations, and more do not close for Memorial Day. Is Amazon having a Memorial Day sale? Amazon is having a Memorial Day sale and plenty of items discounted. In fact, the retailer has a Memorial Day sales landing page up, but Amazon typically doesn't heavily advertise for the event like it does for Amazon Prime Day. Other retailers like Best Buy started sales as early as May 15, so Amazon will likely feature similar discounts on products during the same period. What other retailers are having Memorial Day sales? Here are some important dates across several retailers to keep in mind if you're planning on shopping deals this Memorial Day. Historically, the Friday to Sunday before Memorial Day is usually when you'll see the most retailers offering savings. Best Buy Memorial Day Sale: May 19 - May 26.Home Depot Memorial Day Sale: May 16 - May 26.Lowe's Memorial Day Sale: May 15 - May 28.Target Memorial Day Sale: Target's Hello Summer Sale usually kicks off the brand's Memorial Day savings about a week before the holiday. On May 15, Target confirmed the return of their Hello Summer Sale, which will overlap with Memorial Day, running from May 18 - May 26. Walmart Memorial Day Sale: Walmart hasn't officially confirmed any dates for a specific sale, but the retailer is sure to offer savings comparable to those of its top competitors as the holiday approaches. How did we choose these Memorial Day deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is on sale and how frequently it drops. We also reviewed customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. Are there any products on sale that won a ZDNET Editor's Choice award?First launched in April 2025, The ZDNET Editors' Choice badge represents our highest endorsement for a technology product or service. It's a distinction awarded exclusively by our seasoned team of expert editors, analysts, and reviewers. Though the majority of the product deals listed on this page are ZDNET-tested, they all aren't Editors' Choice winners. That's because that badge isn't handed out lightly. However, lucky for you there are a few winning products on sale ahead of Memorial Day 2025, like the Asus Zenbook A14, the OnePlus 13, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.How can I find the best Memorial Day deals? As a commerce and advice editor, I can recommend a few things to help you maximize Memorial Day sales. I always recommend preparing to shop by researching and planning potential purchases, listing want and need items, and setting a budget before sales. It's also great to use verified price tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel or Google Shopping, which make it easy to locate the best price. It's always good to remember the perks offered if you're a member of a program like Target Circle 360, Amazon Prime or Walmart+. Often, these memberships offer services like free pickup or delivery, free shipping, exclusive early access, and more, and those extras are good to remember when every retailer starts matching prices on products to compete for the sale. Should I wait for Prime Day deals instead?It depends. If you're shopping for seasonal-specific items like patio furniture, outdoor gear, and more, I would not wait to shop for these deals. Prime Day likely won't roll around until mid-July, and two months is a long time to hold out for an item if you're purchasing a product with the intent of enjoying it this season. But if you're not in the market for select spring and summer items, it may be worth waiting to shop Prime Day offers, especially on flagship Amazon products. Historically, the best prices on devices like the Echo Dot, Fire Stick, and more are offered during Amazon's exclusive Prime Day events. What are the tariffs in the US?The shifting US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions.What are the best Memorial Day 2025 deals?ZDNET's experts are searching through Memorial Day deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. Show more ZDNET Recommends #best #memorial #day #deals #save
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    Memorial Day weekend is here. For many, it marks the unofficial start of summer, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more are kicking off the season with plenty of deals on home, outdoor, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: My 4 favorite gadgets for a day at the poolLucky for you, I cover sales 24/7 as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, and I've learned a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. That's why I've vetted and curated these deals across several retailers, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, from phones and TVs to robot lawnmowers and outdoor gear. Plus, with uncertain economic times and hot-and-cold tariff policies, scooping up sought-after tech, like Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air for $100 off, Eufy's E15 robot lawn mower for $200 off, or the first laptop to earn ZDNET's Editor's Choice award for $200 off may prove to be a wise decision.These Memorial Day weekend deals will continue to heat up as the weekend goes on, and I'll keep this page updated multiple times a day. (Our sister site CNET has plenty of coverage on Memorial Day sales across several retailers, too.) Find Memorial Day deals at AmazonZDNET's top-selling Memorial Day 2025 products Our team has collected the top-selling products among ZDNET readers thus far ahead of Memorial Day 2025. Some of these products may not be on sale. (A note: Your privacy is protected. We only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and we cannot identify individual people's purchases.)SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card: $18 (save $7 at Amazon): This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network. Expert Maria Diaz says it's as good as an AirTag. There's an extra 20% off available via coupon, too.Anker 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger: $100 at Amazon: This 4-port charger is designed to rapidly charge all your favorite devices. Released at CES 2025, this charger uses GaN technology and features a window display to show output. Nothing Phone 3(a): $379 at Nothing: Our expert replaced his Google Pixel 9 Pro with this midrange option from Nothing, and it's so good he can't switch back. It's not on sale, but is still under $400 and a more affordable smartphone option. Pebblebee Clip Universal Bluetooth Tracker: $27 (save $7 at Best Buy): The Pebblebee Clip is the world's first finder tag that works with both Google and Apple Find My networks, and our expert says its better than an AirTag. RingConn Gen 2 Air: $199 at Amazon: Our expert says this budget-friendly smart ring delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals like Oura. Grab a size kit here for $1. Car USB-C Charger: $13 at Amazon: Our expert says you're not using your car's USB port enough, and charging your devices with it is one of the easiest ways to up your car's function. This budget charger is a great pick. My favorite Memorial Day tech salesThese are my personally-picked favorite deals that are perfect for MDW at home, at the pool, or down the shore (if you're from Jersey, like me).  Adam Breeden/ZDNETBeats Pill Speaker: $100 (save $50 at Amazon): This classic is back. Our expert says the Beats Pill delivers "gloriously smooth sound," and right now it's 33% off. Netvue by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder: $140 (save $60 at Amazon): Our favorite smart bird feeder makes a great Father's Day gift, especially with a 30% discount at Amazon.Sony X77L TV: Free (save up to $590 at Sony): Right now, there are multiple ways to qualify for a free Sony X77L 4K TV when you purchase select Bravia 8 II Q-OLED TVs. Here's the full scoop on the deal. LG 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor BOGO: $800 (save $200 + Get a free 27-inch UltraGear monitor): Right now, if you purchase the 27-inch OLED gaming monitor from LG, you'll save $200 and get another monitor of the same size completely free. Here's the full look at the deal at ZDNET. Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor BOGO: $800 (save $800 + Get a free 27-inch Odyssey monitor): Samsung has some BOGO offers too, like this monitor deal that lets you save $200 on a 49-inch curved gaming monitor and get another 27-inch Odyssey G55C monitor for free. Here's all the info on the deal at ZDNET. JBL Clip 5 Portable Speaker: $50 (save $30 at Amazon): This tiny speaker is coming along with our expert to every beach trip this summer, and for $50, you can't beat scooping this up for at home or on-the-go. Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch: $899 (save $100 at Amazon): Our laptop expert says the M4 MacBook Air features more memory, better support for external monitors, and a decent 10% off discount (which is good for a newer MacBook). Memorial Day deals from other retailersSamsung: Save on home, appliances, TVs, mobile, and more. Preorder the Galaxy S25 Edge and get double the storage for free, plus $120 off the Galaxy Ring Samsonite: Save up to 40% on Samsonite luggage and travel gearWayfair: Save up to 60% on bedroom furnitureREI: 25% off Hydroflask drinkware, save $200 on all Garmin Fenix 8 watches and more Lowe's: Save on outdoor, garden, patio, grills and more Home Depot: Save on grills, tools, garden, outdoor, patio, storage and more (find more deals via CNET) Nectar Sleep: Save up to 50% on mattresses (find more mattress deals via CNET)LG: Save 25-56% on the #1 appliance brand in the US (find more appliance deals via CNET) Best Buy: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more (find more Best Buy deals via CNET) Walmart: Shop Memorial Day deals on home, outdoor and more (find more Walmart deals via CNET) Memorial Day deals under $50: Cameras, chargers, and more  Kayla Solino/ZDNETBlink Mini 2 Indoor Cam: $20 (save $20 at Amazon): Our expert says this is the best budget camera you can buy, and it's 50% off now. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $30 (save $20 at Amazon): Streamline your streaming experience with a Fire TV Stick 4K for 40% off. Torras PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger: $50 (save $10 at Amazon): Our expert says this handy MagSafe charger provides fast battery boosting without all the heat. JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker: $30 (save $10 at Amazon): This speaker features IP67 waterproofing and 5 hours of play all for under $50. The newer Go 4 speaker is on sale for $10 more.  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Current price: $20Original price: $30This budget MagSafe single charger from Anker is on sale for under $30. Our expert loves it for its fast and powerful charge and its great price.  Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day outdoor and lawn deals: Robot lawn mowers, smart bird feeders, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETBird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof: $200 (save $100 at Best Buy): Our expert loved catching unexpected clips of flying friends on this bird feeder with a built-in camera. It's perfect for a garden or outdoor area, and it's $100 off now. The Hummingbird Feeder Pro is on sale for $199 (save $80 at BirdBuddy). Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0: $250 (save $95 at Amazon): This stainless steel wood burning stove is ideal for 4-6 people and is perfect for Memorial Day weekend. Anker Solix EverFrost 2 40L Smart Cooler: $800 (save $100 at Amazon): The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is a battery-powered cooler that stores perishables without ice for over three days. Our expert tested it and can't go back to a regular cooler, and it's perfect for Memorial Day weekend.Beatbot AquaSense 2 Robotic Pool Vacuum: $1,099 (save $500 at Amazon): This robot vacuum isn't for inside your home, but if you want to simplify your pool cleaning routine, Beatbot's AquaSense 2 is on sale. Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cam: $65 (save $65 at Amazon): Our expert says this floodlight is bright enough for their dark backyard, and right now it's 50% off. Linkind Smart Outdoor Solar Lights SL5: $82 (save $44 at Amazon): Our expert loves how fast these lights make her house holiday-ready, and these would be perfect for upcoming summer nights.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $1,600Original price: $1,800Our expert says the Eufy E15 offers one of the simplest setups from a robot mower since it lacks boundary wires or antennas. Instead, it uses sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate, just like a robot vacuum. It's lightweight, easy to clean, and has multiple customizable mowing options on the Eufy app, including path direction, mowing schedule, and grass height. It's $200 off with an on-page coupon right now.  Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day headphone deals: Sony, Beats, Apple, and more Jada Jones/ZDNETSonos Ace Headphones: $352 (save $97 at Walmart): Our expert loves these headphones for their perfect sound and comfort, and right now they're nearly $100 off. OnePlus Buds Pro 3: $140 (save $40 at OnePlus): Our expert says these earbuds were already a great buy full price, and right now they're $40 off. JLab JBuds ANC: $50 (save $10 with coupon at Amazon): These are our audio expert's favorite budget earbud pick, and they're even cheaper now. Soundcore C40i Open Earbuds: $90 (save $30 at Amazon): Audio expert Nina Raemont says these are the best midrange open earbuds for runners, and they're 25% off now. Sony WH-1000 XM4 Headphones: $228 (save $120 at Amazon): The newest XM6 headphones are packed with Sony's latest features, but the XM4 model folds away for easy storage, unlike the slightly newer XM5 model (which are on sale). Nothing Open Earbuds: $150 (save $49 at Amazon): These are without a doubt the best earbuds for working out -- whether you're in the gym or outdoors. Beats Studio Pro Headphones: $200 (save $150 at Amazon): These Beats headphones are 43% off, and our expert says they're the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users.  Jada Jones/ZDNET Current price: $300Original price: $400Sony's headphones are a popular pick for noise-canceling audio and top features. The WH-1000XM5 headphones are not the newest model in the lineup, but they're still a great buy. Sony just released the new WH-1000XM6 model, and this XM5 pair is finally seeing a sizable discount. Our audio expert called the XM5's "basically perfect" upon reviewing them in 2022, and they have remained as one of our favorite pairs to recommend for everyday use.  Show more Memorial Day TV deals: Speakers, soundbars, TVs, and more Kerry Wan/ZDNETSony Ult Field 1: $88 (save $42 at Amazon): This portable speaker offers crystal clear sound, a long battery life, and environmental durability. Sony Ult Field 3: $148 (save $52 at Amazon): Sony's newest potable speaker is seeing its first discount since its release last month. Our expert loves it for its compact form and great bass. Fire TV Cube: $100 (save $40 at Amazon): Snag Amazon's AI-powered streaming device for 29% off. Insignia 32-inch Fire TV: $80 (save $50 at Amazon): This 32-inch TV is one of Amazon's top sellers for a reason. Right now it's under $100, and is the perfect size for a dorm, kids' room, or kitchen. Hisense 85-Inch QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD TV: $800 (save $48 at Amazon): If you want a huge amount of display space, check out the discount on this 85-inch Hisense Google Smart TV.Panasonic Z85 Series 65-inch OLED TV: $1,000 (save $800 at Amazon): This OLED TV uses the Fire TV platform to give you access to thousands of movies and shows as well as hundreds of other streaming apps.Panasonic W95 Series 65-inch Mini LED TV: $600 (save $1,200 at Amazon): A mid-range Mini-LED TV that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR for console gaming. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $1,398Original price: $1,998The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for the best Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs you can buy. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner also considers it one of the most underrated TVs available. And with the 2025 TVs hitting the market, you can save on select sizes of this excellent 2023 model. Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day laptop deals: Apple, Lenovo, and more  Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETApple MacBook Air M4 13-inch: $899 (save $100 at Amazon): Our laptop expert says the M4 MacBook Air features more memory, better support for external monitors, and a decent discount for a newer MacBook. Asus Zenbook A14: $799 (save $200 at Best Buy): The first laptop to earn our Editor's Choice award is $200 off at Best Buy. The Zenbook A14 is portable and efficient, and our expert says its truly a great buy at this price. Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE: $449 (save $200 at Best Buy): Our expert says it's hard to believe this high-performing laptop is a Chromebook at all. The bright, 120Hz refresh rate display, LED keyboard, and Intel Core Ultra 5 processor makes for a solid cloud gaming laptop and fast, lightweight laptop.HP Envy x360 2-in-1 16-inch: $1,053 (save $117 at Best Buy): Our expert says this laptop is perfect for business professionals and gamers, and it's a convertible laptop to tablet model. MacBook Pro M3 14-inch: $1,399 (save $300 at Best Buy): The MacBook Pro M3 isn't the newest model on the market, but our expert says its still a great upgrade from earlier iterations, and is a solid choice for work, home, school and more.  Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: $1,320Original price: $1,700ZDNET's pick for best laptop for work is on sale. Our laptop expert says it's an excellent choice for professionals seeking a fast laptop that can tackle intensive productivity tasks thanks to the recently released AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, the integrated AMD Radeon 880M graphics card, and the ample 32GB of RAM. Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day smartphone and accessory deals: iPhones, chargers, and more  Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge: $1,100 (save $200): Preorder the Galaxy S25 Edge and get double the storage for free and $120 off the Galaxy Ring. Plus, save more with trade-in offers. OnePlus 13: $850 (save $50 + get a free pair of Nord Buds 3 Pro at OnePlus): Our expert recommends this phone over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so much, that it won one of ZDNET's first Editor's Choice awards. Plus, when you buy now you can save $50 and get a free pair of earbuds (an $80 value). Google Pixel 9 Pro: $`1,149 (save $300 at Amazon): Our expert says they'd recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro any day, but this $300 discount makes it even easier. The base model Pixel 9 is also on sale for $649.iPhone 16 Pro: Free (save $1,000 at Verizon): New and existing customers can get a free phone on any Verizon plan with a value of up to $1,000. iPhone 16 Pro: Free (save $1,000 at AT&T): A similar freebie iPhone 16 Pro offer is available for AT&T customers, and even damaged phones are eligible for the trade-in. Anker 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charging Station: $83 (save $27 at Amazon): This is our expert's favorite Qi2 charging station, and she says Apple users will love it (it's true, I do).  Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $349Original price: $429The Nohting Phone 2a Plus model, which our phone expert tested last year, proved an exceptional midrange offering, besting Google, Samsung, and Apple's offerings in the sub-$500 category. Right now, for just $349, you're getting a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 50W wired charging, Nothing's signature Glyph Lights for notifications, and more.Review: Nothing Phone 2a Plus Remember that Nothing phones perform best when connected to a GSM network, meaning AT&T and T-Mobile users will benefit the most.  Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day tablet deals: Lenovo, Apple, and more Allison Murray/ZDNETLenovo Tab M9: $80 (save $80 at Lenovo): This budget Lenovo tablet just got cheaper, and it's the perfect 9-inch tablet for streaming on the go. It's so affordable, our expert may even buy two. Kindle Colorsoft Bundle: $328 (save $35 at Amazon): This Kindle bundle includes the new Colorsoft e-reader, a wireless charging dock and a case all for under $350. iPad Mini 7: $399 (save $100 at Amazon): Our expert loves how portable and compact the iPad Mini is, and it's on sale. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: $1,120 (save $200 at Samsung): Our expert says this 14-inch Samsung tablet boosts productivity, and is even better for entertainment.  Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: $450Original price: $550Right now you can save $100 on the OnePlus Pad 2 at OnePlus. Our expert says the OnePlus Pad 2 offers solid hardware, impressive battery life, and a sharp display, positioning it as a capable and affordable option for media consumption. Show more View now at OnePlus Memorial Day Apple deals: iPads, Apple Watches, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm): $299 (save $100 at Amazon): The Watch Series 10, Apple's latest smartwatch, is $100 off. Expert Matthew Miller says the Series 10 is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas. Plus, shop the GPS 46mm model on sale. Apple Watch Ultra 2: $739 (save $60 at Amazon): Our expert says the Watch Ultra 2 is a "near-perfect" smartwatch, and it's $60 off now -- only $20 more than the lowest-ever Black Friday price we've seen. Apple Pencil Pro: $99 (save $30 at Amazon): Apple's best stylus is on sale now. You can use Apple Pencil Pro with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2 and M3), and the iPad mini (A17 Pro). Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $75 (save $24 at Amazon): If you prefer Apple's native Bluetooth tracker, AirTags are great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more, and they're on sale. Apple iPad Mini: $399 (save $100 at Amazon): Apple's iPad Mini, a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag, is also on sale. You can save 5% on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage.Apple iPad Pro: $899 (save $100 at Amazon): Right now, you can save $80 on a model equipped with an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, 256GB of storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.Apple 2024 Mac Mini: $549 (save $50 at Amazon): For those interested in Apple's desktop PC products, consider the $50 discount on an M4-powered Mac Mini. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $299Original price: $350Right now, you can get the 11th Gen iPad for only $299 in select colors at Amazon, the lowest price we've seen yet. The tablet normally retails for $350, so a great sale this quick in the launch schedule is good news for any early adopters with a tight budget. Review: Apple iPad 11th Gen Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day kitchen and home deals: Smart vacuums, appliances, and more  Maria Diaz/ZDNETCraftsman VersaStack 230-Piece Toolkit: $99 (save $100 at Lowe's): This is a great buy for your home (or an early Father's Day gift), and our expert agrees. Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix Portable Carpet Cleaner: $110 (save $40 at Amazon): This carpet and upholstery cleaner is perfect for tackling tough stains, and is a great investment for your household. It's nearly 30% off now. Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni Robot Window Cleaner: $500 (save $200 at Amazon): Our expert says this window robot "surprisingly impressive," and right now both the W2 Pro Omni and the cheaper W2 Pro model are on sale. Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum: $350 (save $120 at Amazon): Spring cleaning? Save almost 30% on this popular Dyson upright vacuum cleaner.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $2,899Original price: $3,699Our expert says whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it. And right now, you can save almost $1,000 on it. Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day robot vacuum deals: Ecovacs, Roborock, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETDreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $600 (save $900 at Amazon): The Dreame L40 Ultra is on sale, and our expert says it's one of the smartest robot vacuums and mops they've seen. Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop: $400 (save $300 at Amazon): This robot vacuum is 40% off, and our expert says it performs as well as some flagship models.Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $1,300 (save $400 at Amazon): Our expert says the Dreame X50 Ultra ranks among the top robot vacuums out there -- especially for those with serious cleaning needs, and it's 24% off now. Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $1,000 (save $500 at Amazon): Our expert says this is the best robot vacuum model she's ever used, and right now it's on sale. Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX: $170 (save $80 at Amazon): If you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum, check out the 43% discount on the Eufy 11S MAX, a self-charging and sleek model.  Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $450Original price: $650Eufy's latest E20 robot vacuum and handheld combination help superpower your smart home. The handheld vacuum is the robot vacuum's dustbin, which you can detach by pressing a red button on the device while simultaneously pulling the handle. The handheld vacuum has a crevice attachment on the robot and a floor brush to transform it into a stick vacuum.Expert Maria Diaz tested this vacuum in March and was thoroughly impressed with its suction power and ability to keep her office free of her dog's hair. She also likes its multi-functional capabilities.  Show more View now at Amazon Memorial Day health and wellness deals: Smart rings, fitness trackers, and more Christina Darby/ZDNETRenpho Eye Massager: $60 (save $40 at Amazon): Stressed? This eye massager heats and massages your eyes, making it a great gift for those who often get headaches or work in front of a screen for hours a day.  Core 1 Body Sensor: $227 (save $58 at Core): ZDNET's Matt Miller has been using this core body temperature sensor to inform his fitness and recovery. He recommends it most to people who exercise in hotter temperatures, and right now it's 20% off. Eufy P2 Pro Smart Scale: $45 (save $35 at Amazon): If you need a budget-friendly smart scale option, the Eufy P2 Pro is close to 50% off right now, and it's great for tracking weight and other metrics like bone density and more (I own this model myself).  Nina Raemont/ZDNET Current price: Starting at $199Original price: Starting at $300The Oura Ring Gen 3 is not the newest model on the market, but expert Nina Raemont says it's still a great pick if you don't mind a slightly more uncomfortable fit, amongst other things. Right now you can save up to $200 depending on the size, finish, and style you select at Oura.  Show more View now at Oura Memorial Day FAQs When is Memorial Day? Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it is on Monday, May 26, 2025. However, many retailers started sales a few weeks ahead of the holiday. Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide in the US. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May annually. Typically, schools, businesses, and government offices are closed during Memorial Day. Essential institutions like hospitals, airports, police stations, and more do not close for Memorial Day. Is Amazon having a Memorial Day sale? Amazon is having a Memorial Day sale and plenty of items discounted. In fact, the retailer has a Memorial Day sales landing page up, but Amazon typically doesn't heavily advertise for the event like it does for Amazon Prime Day. Other retailers like Best Buy started sales as early as May 15, so Amazon will likely feature similar discounts on products during the same period. What other retailers are having Memorial Day sales? Here are some important dates across several retailers to keep in mind if you're planning on shopping deals this Memorial Day. Historically, the Friday to Sunday before Memorial Day is usually when you'll see the most retailers offering savings. Best Buy Memorial Day Sale: May 19 - May 26.Home Depot Memorial Day Sale: May 16 - May 26 (Check out our sister site CNET's Home Depot deal coverage).Lowe's Memorial Day Sale: May 15 - May 28.Target Memorial Day Sale: Target's Hello Summer Sale usually kicks off the brand's Memorial Day savings about a week before the holiday. On May 15, Target confirmed the return of their Hello Summer Sale, which will overlap with Memorial Day, running from May 18 - May 26. Walmart Memorial Day Sale: Walmart hasn't officially confirmed any dates for a specific sale, but the retailer is sure to offer savings comparable to those of its top competitors as the holiday approaches. How did we choose these Memorial Day deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is on sale and how frequently it drops. We also reviewed customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. Are there any products on sale that won a ZDNET Editor's Choice award?First launched in April 2025, The ZDNET Editors' Choice badge represents our highest endorsement for a technology product or service. It's a distinction awarded exclusively by our seasoned team of expert editors, analysts, and reviewers. Though the majority of the product deals listed on this page are ZDNET-tested, they all aren't Editors' Choice winners. That's because that badge isn't handed out lightly. However, lucky for you there are a few winning products on sale ahead of Memorial Day 2025, like the Asus Zenbook A14, the OnePlus 13, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.How can I find the best Memorial Day deals? As a commerce and advice editor, I can recommend a few things to help you maximize Memorial Day sales. I always recommend preparing to shop by researching and planning potential purchases, listing want and need items, and setting a budget before sales. It's also great to use verified price tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel or Google Shopping, which make it easy to locate the best price. It's always good to remember the perks offered if you're a member of a program like Target Circle 360, Amazon Prime or Walmart+. Often, these memberships offer services like free pickup or delivery, free shipping, exclusive early access, and more, and those extras are good to remember when every retailer starts matching prices on products to compete for the sale. Should I wait for Prime Day deals instead?It depends. If you're shopping for seasonal-specific items like patio furniture, outdoor gear, and more, I would not wait to shop for these deals. Prime Day likely won't roll around until mid-July, and two months is a long time to hold out for an item if you're purchasing a product with the intent of enjoying it this season. But if you're not in the market for select spring and summer items, it may be worth waiting to shop Prime Day offers, especially on flagship Amazon products. Historically, the best prices on devices like the Echo Dot, Fire Stick, and more are offered during Amazon's exclusive Prime Day events. What are the tariffs in the US?The shifting US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions.What are the best Memorial Day 2025 deals?ZDNET's experts are searching through Memorial Day deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. Show more ZDNET Recommends
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  • Some of My Favorite Smart Home Products Are Getting Smaller Models

    We may earn a commission from links on this page.The only thing I didn’t love about the Mammotion Luba robot lawn mower I tested last summer was its size. It’s a hulking four-wheel-drive robot and I live in the city, where we don’t have huge lawns. Enter the Luba Mini, a halved version of the Luba meant for smaller lawns. In fact, if you paid attention this spring, miniaturized versions of some of my favorite technology were everywhere. These mini-me versions seem to be driven, according to the companies themselves, by two market needs. While smart home tech is incredible in terms of functionality and independence, it often comes at a steep cost. But it’s not just price driving the shrinking of our tech; many companies realized was that many folks wanted the automation even when they didn’t have an acre of lawn to mow or a wall of windows to clean. Here’s how a few of my favorite pieces of technology have shrunk themselves to become more accessible and affordable.Mini lawn mowers

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    Mammotion released mini models of both the Lubaand Yukarobot mowers, and I’ve been testing them for the last month. In terms of size, they’re perfect for most suburban and urban lawns under ¼ acre and have almost the same functionality as the larger models. That's the point, according to Senior Product Manager David Cheng, who told me, "We weren’t just shrinking our existing models—we were filling a real gap in the market for homeowners seeking smart, perimeter wire-free lawn care that fits smaller outdoor spaces."Mammotion’s mowers require an RTK tower, which is a highly accurate GPS method that allows for triangulation between the mower, the tower and satellites. Using your phone as a remote control, you walk the robot around the perimeter of your lawn to set up zones, and create pathways between zones so the robot can navigate on its own. The minis have a new benefit, which is the ability for them to map spaces on their own, without you walking them around. If your yard has clear borders, I found it worked as well as mapping the area on your own.   The larger Yuka comes with a hopper for grass clippings, which you can teach to dump the clippings anywhere you like—the mini doesn’t have that option. Still, I didn’t find the hopper very usable on the large version, so no loss there.  I did find the minis had trouble, regardless of which version of mapping you used, getting to some edges of the yard. If there were overhanging shrubs casting a long shadow, the AI would interpret that as a no-go zone, avoiding it altogether. Still, that was the only degradation of features I found between the models. The mini has another benefit: It’s a lot less conspicuous parked at the dock, given the size. While you can install a 4g chip in your robot and set up notifications in case someone grabs it and goes, you just know where someone has absconded with it to.  The models use the same app, and the minis mowed as well as the original models. At a dramatically lower price point, this gives you an excuse to invest in a robot mower if the thing holding you back was how large or expensive they are.

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    Last summer I tested all the smart grills on the market, and my favorite was the Brisk It Origin. Through the fall, winter, and this spring, I have used it extensively because it turns smokinginto a flawless, hands-off experience. You tell the grill what you want to make, and AI kicks in to tell the grill how to make it, and it will notify you when it's time to flip things over or add a baste; when it's done, the grill turns itself off.You can, of course, edit the smoking program, create one on the fly, or just use the smoker manually as a grill. I went from someone who never rarely smoked on the grill to someone who does so once a week. On my recommendation, a BBQ devotee up the block added a Brisk It to their three-smoker lineup and revealed to me that it has become their favorite. Still, the original Brisk It clocks in just under so I was excited to test the Zelos, a smaller, less expensive Brisk It with all the functionality of the Origin, albeit with less real estate. My experience isn't that unique, according to Christopher Huang, CEO at Brisk It. "Over 70% of U.S. adults say they want to cook more at home, but cite time and effort as their biggest barriers...and while more than half of home cooks express interest in smart kitchen tech, only 15% actually use it regularly."

    the mini has about 80% of the space of the original, seen here. I fit a whole rack of ribs plus a tray of chicken, but couldn't fit two racks of ribs.
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    Even as a highly enthusiastic home cook willing to put in the time, I cannot deny how much utility I get out of smart home automation in the kitchen. A smart grill is out of this world, since the notifications and temperature reporting of the grill and food means I don't have to stand over the grill. Brisk It even helps control the stall that barbecued meats often experience. Last month, I set up the Zelosand invited neighbors over. I was worried about the smaller grill space. While I could fit more racks of ribs on the Origin, the Zelos accommodated a full rack, plus a whole tray of chicken thighs, and I used the upper rack to smoke an array of vegetables. It didn't escape my attention that because the smaller grill uses less fuel, I'd be more likely to use it more often. Again, the app experience is the same on both models, and is highly functional and, dare I say, pretty fun. The AI the program uses is great for finding new recipes, a function I find underwhelming in practice on other products. At a reduced price, the Zelos makes an awfully appealing Father's Day gift, since it will also free up Dad from watching the grill all day.

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    For the last six months, I've had a Shelfy installed in my fridge. A small, charegable device, the Shelfy uses a catalyst on a ceramic filter, activated by LED lights in the device to mimic chlorophyll photosynthesis. To simplify, it purifies the air in your fridge to remove ethylene gas that ripens vegetables, and it removes odors and prevents cross contamination.I can confirm that it works to make your fridge smell better, and while I can't confirm the additional twelve days of freshness in vegetables that Shelfy claims, it has definitely added some shelf life to my fruits and vegetables.In particular, I notice the change in fruit. I buy strawberries and blueberries with some regularity year round, so I know traditionally how long they'd last before starting to form mold. As long as I have Shelfy charged, I can get a full week out of strawberries and ten days out of blueberries. That's a huge difference that creates savings in my food budget. The CEO of Shelfy, Paolo Ganis, put a number to the savings, explaining that "the average family throws away approximately worth of food each year—money that could easily be saved with better food preservation."

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    Shelfy isn't large or particularly expensivebut Vitesy has just introduced a Kickstarter for the Shelfy Lite, which will only be. "Through a number of user surveys, we consistently heard that people loved the idea behind Shelfy but wanted a version that was more accessible: smaller, more affordable," Ganis said.The Lite adds multiple modes to the device, one for the general fridge, one for the crisper drawer and a power mode for when someone buys a particularly stinky cheese. The Lite improves on the battery charging and performance over the original model, and comes in some additional accent colors, if you care about that sort of thing. The Lite is only marginally smaller than the original Shelfy, but at less than half the price, that seems immaterial.What I've enjoyed about the Shelfy is that there are no filters to replace; you simply wash and wet the ceramic filter when you recharge the device every few weeks. If you don't recharge it, there are no annoying beeps or notifications—it's been a quiet helper.A smart home hub for lessSometimes even I forget there are smart home hubs outside of Samsung, Amazon, Apple, and Google. But Homey, a hub that keeps all your connections local, has gained traction over the last few years since its introduction. Homey has a specific focus on automation through its "Flow" platform, which is a version of routines or automatons in any other platform. Homey fans claim Flow has far more flexibility, and although I've never found Alexa or Google Home difficult, Homey is noted for its appeal to beginner smart home fans. Still, at just under the Homey Pro hub was an expensive way to dive into smart home tech, compared to other platforms. Jasper Foppele, head of marketing at Homey, was transparent about their strategy, explaining that their usage data and feedback made clear they had to rethink their offering. Instead of trying to offer everything, the Homey product team chose the core technology they saw being used in the U.S. marketand winnowed the app coverage to the most common 25. "This approach allowed us to significantly reduce cost and complexity," Foppele said, "a privacy-first, locally running smart home hub priced at "The Homey Pro Mini still prioritizes local first connection, including backups, but it has an option for cloud backup. The Mini is on pre-order and will ship sometime this month.
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    Some of My Favorite Smart Home Products Are Getting Smaller Models
    We may earn a commission from links on this page.The only thing I didn’t love about the Mammotion Luba robot lawn mower I tested last summer was its size. It’s a hulking four-wheel-drive robot and I live in the city, where we don’t have huge lawns. Enter the Luba Mini, a halved version of the Luba meant for smaller lawns. In fact, if you paid attention this spring, miniaturized versions of some of my favorite technology were everywhere. These mini-me versions seem to be driven, according to the companies themselves, by two market needs. While smart home tech is incredible in terms of functionality and independence, it often comes at a steep cost. But it’s not just price driving the shrinking of our tech; many companies realized was that many folks wanted the automation even when they didn’t have an acre of lawn to mow or a wall of windows to clean. Here’s how a few of my favorite pieces of technology have shrunk themselves to become more accessible and affordable.Mini lawn mowers Yuka full size on the left and mini on the right Credit: Amanda Blum Mammotion released mini models of both the Lubaand Yukarobot mowers, and I’ve been testing them for the last month. In terms of size, they’re perfect for most suburban and urban lawns under ¼ acre and have almost the same functionality as the larger models. That's the point, according to Senior Product Manager David Cheng, who told me, "We weren’t just shrinking our existing models—we were filling a real gap in the market for homeowners seeking smart, perimeter wire-free lawn care that fits smaller outdoor spaces."Mammotion’s mowers require an RTK tower, which is a highly accurate GPS method that allows for triangulation between the mower, the tower and satellites. Using your phone as a remote control, you walk the robot around the perimeter of your lawn to set up zones, and create pathways between zones so the robot can navigate on its own. The minis have a new benefit, which is the ability for them to map spaces on their own, without you walking them around. If your yard has clear borders, I found it worked as well as mapping the area on your own.   The larger Yuka comes with a hopper for grass clippings, which you can teach to dump the clippings anywhere you like—the mini doesn’t have that option. Still, I didn’t find the hopper very usable on the large version, so no loss there.  I did find the minis had trouble, regardless of which version of mapping you used, getting to some edges of the yard. If there were overhanging shrubs casting a long shadow, the AI would interpret that as a no-go zone, avoiding it altogether. Still, that was the only degradation of features I found between the models. The mini has another benefit: It’s a lot less conspicuous parked at the dock, given the size. While you can install a 4g chip in your robot and set up notifications in case someone grabs it and goes, you just know where someone has absconded with it to.  The models use the same app, and the minis mowed as well as the original models. At a dramatically lower price point, this gives you an excuse to invest in a robot mower if the thing holding you back was how large or expensive they are. Mammotion Luba full size robot mower Shop Now Shop Now Mammotion Luba Mini robot lawn mower Shop Now Shop Now Mammotion Yuka mini robot lawn mower Shop Now Shop Now Mammotion Yuka 2000 robot lawn mower SEE 1 MORE   Smaller smart grills The original Brisk It Origin Credit: Amanda Blum Last summer I tested all the smart grills on the market, and my favorite was the Brisk It Origin. Through the fall, winter, and this spring, I have used it extensively because it turns smokinginto a flawless, hands-off experience. You tell the grill what you want to make, and AI kicks in to tell the grill how to make it, and it will notify you when it's time to flip things over or add a baste; when it's done, the grill turns itself off.You can, of course, edit the smoking program, create one on the fly, or just use the smoker manually as a grill. I went from someone who never rarely smoked on the grill to someone who does so once a week. On my recommendation, a BBQ devotee up the block added a Brisk It to their three-smoker lineup and revealed to me that it has become their favorite. Still, the original Brisk It clocks in just under so I was excited to test the Zelos, a smaller, less expensive Brisk It with all the functionality of the Origin, albeit with less real estate. My experience isn't that unique, according to Christopher Huang, CEO at Brisk It. "Over 70% of U.S. adults say they want to cook more at home, but cite time and effort as their biggest barriers...and while more than half of home cooks express interest in smart kitchen tech, only 15% actually use it regularly." the mini has about 80% of the space of the original, seen here. I fit a whole rack of ribs plus a tray of chicken, but couldn't fit two racks of ribs. Credit: Amanda Blum Even as a highly enthusiastic home cook willing to put in the time, I cannot deny how much utility I get out of smart home automation in the kitchen. A smart grill is out of this world, since the notifications and temperature reporting of the grill and food means I don't have to stand over the grill. Brisk It even helps control the stall that barbecued meats often experience. Last month, I set up the Zelosand invited neighbors over. I was worried about the smaller grill space. While I could fit more racks of ribs on the Origin, the Zelos accommodated a full rack, plus a whole tray of chicken thighs, and I used the upper rack to smoke an array of vegetables. It didn't escape my attention that because the smaller grill uses less fuel, I'd be more likely to use it more often. Again, the app experience is the same on both models, and is highly functional and, dare I say, pretty fun. The AI the program uses is great for finding new recipes, a function I find underwhelming in practice on other products. At a reduced price, the Zelos makes an awfully appealing Father's Day gift, since it will also free up Dad from watching the grill all day. Brisk It Origin 940 Smart Smoker and Grill Shop Now Shop Now Brisk It Origin 580 Smart Smoker and Grill Shop Now Shop Now Brisk It Zelos Smart Smoker and Grill Shop Now Shop Now SEE 0 MORE A smaller window-washing robot In full disclosure, the only reason I haven't tested a Winbot, the window washing robot, is that I simply don't have the window real estate. The Winbot is about 13 inches square, and works by suctioning itself to your window and then putting it through a four-step wash process. I know people with Winbots, and if you have large square or rectangular windows, particularly those where some portion of the window is out of reach, it seems worthwhile. If you've got arched windows, though, the Winbot struggles with shapes that don't match the design of the robot itself, which has 90-degree angles. The Winbot also isn't for curved glass. These may seem like a lot of limitations, but I spent the winter in Arizona looking at a lot of glass patio doors, patio rooms, and walls of dusty windows and thought, "Ah...this is what the Winbot is for." Except now, there's a Winbot Mini, with an 8.5-inch square footprint. At that size, almost all my windows are fair game, so I'm excited to try it out. That was the point, according to Michelle Jones, U.S. spokesperson for ECOVACS, who said, "We saw an opportunity to bring the power of our larger window-cleaning robots to homeowners in the U.S. who have smaller or segmented window panes and don’t need a fixed cleaning station."But Ecovacs also points to a more specific problem that a lot of smart tech products suffer from, in my opinion: By the time the company has worked out the tech, the solution is often overly complicated. Ecovacs recognized that, as well, and simplified the offering in the Winbot Mini. The Mini ditches the rubber bumpers of the larger model, but that means better edge-to-edge cleaning. The mini also gains more portability by not having a heavy station like the full size model. What the mini lost seems like a worthwhile tradeoff for the price: The large Winbot has twice as many cleaning programs and more safety features, but in both cases, what the Mini has seems sufficient. Priced around the WinBot Mini feels like a luxurious piece of tech within reach for most folks.Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni Shop Now Shop Now Ecovacs Winbot Mini Learn More Learn More SEE -1 MORE The Shelfy Lite the original Shelfy Credit: Amanda Blum For the last six months, I've had a Shelfy installed in my fridge. A small, charegable device, the Shelfy uses a catalyst on a ceramic filter, activated by LED lights in the device to mimic chlorophyll photosynthesis. To simplify, it purifies the air in your fridge to remove ethylene gas that ripens vegetables, and it removes odors and prevents cross contamination.I can confirm that it works to make your fridge smell better, and while I can't confirm the additional twelve days of freshness in vegetables that Shelfy claims, it has definitely added some shelf life to my fruits and vegetables.In particular, I notice the change in fruit. I buy strawberries and blueberries with some regularity year round, so I know traditionally how long they'd last before starting to form mold. As long as I have Shelfy charged, I can get a full week out of strawberries and ten days out of blueberries. That's a huge difference that creates savings in my food budget. The CEO of Shelfy, Paolo Ganis, put a number to the savings, explaining that "the average family throws away approximately worth of food each year—money that could easily be saved with better food preservation." Vitesy Smart Refrigerator Device | Extends Food Freshness at Walmart Learn More Learn More at Walmart Shelfy isn't large or particularly expensivebut Vitesy has just introduced a Kickstarter for the Shelfy Lite, which will only be. "Through a number of user surveys, we consistently heard that people loved the idea behind Shelfy but wanted a version that was more accessible: smaller, more affordable," Ganis said.The Lite adds multiple modes to the device, one for the general fridge, one for the crisper drawer and a power mode for when someone buys a particularly stinky cheese. The Lite improves on the battery charging and performance over the original model, and comes in some additional accent colors, if you care about that sort of thing. The Lite is only marginally smaller than the original Shelfy, but at less than half the price, that seems immaterial.What I've enjoyed about the Shelfy is that there are no filters to replace; you simply wash and wet the ceramic filter when you recharge the device every few weeks. If you don't recharge it, there are no annoying beeps or notifications—it's been a quiet helper.A smart home hub for lessSometimes even I forget there are smart home hubs outside of Samsung, Amazon, Apple, and Google. But Homey, a hub that keeps all your connections local, has gained traction over the last few years since its introduction. Homey has a specific focus on automation through its "Flow" platform, which is a version of routines or automatons in any other platform. Homey fans claim Flow has far more flexibility, and although I've never found Alexa or Google Home difficult, Homey is noted for its appeal to beginner smart home fans. Still, at just under the Homey Pro hub was an expensive way to dive into smart home tech, compared to other platforms. Jasper Foppele, head of marketing at Homey, was transparent about their strategy, explaining that their usage data and feedback made clear they had to rethink their offering. Instead of trying to offer everything, the Homey product team chose the core technology they saw being used in the U.S. marketand winnowed the app coverage to the most common 25. "This approach allowed us to significantly reduce cost and complexity," Foppele said, "a privacy-first, locally running smart home hub priced at "The Homey Pro Mini still prioritizes local first connection, including backups, but it has an option for cloud backup. The Mini is on pre-order and will ship sometime this month. #some #favorite #smart #home #products
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    We may earn a commission from links on this page.The only thing I didn’t love about the Mammotion Luba robot lawn mower I tested last summer was its size. It’s a hulking four-wheel-drive robot and I live in the city, where we don’t have huge lawns. Enter the Luba Mini, a halved version of the Luba meant for smaller lawns (and tighter budgets). In fact, if you paid attention this spring, miniaturized versions of some of my favorite technology were everywhere. These mini-me versions seem to be driven, according to the companies themselves, by two market needs. While smart home tech is incredible in terms of functionality and independence, it often comes at a steep cost. But it’s not just price driving the shrinking of our tech; many companies realized was that many folks wanted the automation even when they didn’t have an acre of lawn to mow or a wall of windows to clean. Here’s how a few of my favorite pieces of technology have shrunk themselves to become more accessible and affordable.Mini lawn mowers Yuka full size on the left and mini on the right Credit: Amanda Blum Mammotion released mini models of both the Luba (AWD) and Yuka (2WD) robot mowers, and I’ve been testing them for the last month. In terms of size, they’re perfect for most suburban and urban lawns under ¼ acre and have almost the same functionality as the larger models. That's the point, according to Senior Product Manager David Cheng, who told me, "We weren’t just shrinking our existing models—we were filling a real gap in the market for homeowners seeking smart, perimeter wire-free lawn care that fits smaller outdoor spaces."Mammotion’s mowers require an RTK tower, which is a highly accurate GPS method that allows for triangulation between the mower, the tower and satellites. Using your phone as a remote control, you walk the robot around the perimeter of your lawn to set up zones, and create pathways between zones so the robot can navigate on its own. The minis have a new benefit, which is the ability for them to map spaces on their own, without you walking them around. If your yard has clear borders, I found it worked as well as mapping the area on your own.   The larger Yuka comes with a hopper for grass clippings, which you can teach to dump the clippings anywhere you like—the mini doesn’t have that option. Still, I didn’t find the hopper very usable on the large version, so no loss there.  I did find the minis had trouble, regardless of which version of mapping you used, getting to some edges of the yard. If there were overhanging shrubs casting a long shadow, the AI would interpret that as a no-go zone, avoiding it altogether. Still, that was the only degradation of features I found between the models. The mini has another benefit: It’s a lot less conspicuous parked at the dock, given the size. While you can install a 4g chip in your robot and set up notifications in case someone grabs it and goes, you just know where someone has absconded with it to.  The models use the same app, and the minis mowed as well as the original models. At a dramatically lower price point, this gives you an excuse to invest in a robot mower if the thing holding you back was how large or expensive they are. Mammotion Luba full size robot mower at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now at Amazon Mammotion Luba Mini robot lawn mower $1,999.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $1,999.00 at Amazon Mammotion Yuka mini robot lawn mower $999.00 at Amazon $1,098.00 Save $99.00 Shop Now Shop Now $999.00 at Amazon $1,098.00 Save $99.00 Mammotion Yuka 2000 robot lawn mower $2,448.00 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $2,448.00 at Amazon SEE 1 MORE   Smaller smart grills The original Brisk It Origin Credit: Amanda Blum Last summer I tested all the smart grills on the market, and my favorite was the Brisk It Origin. Through the fall, winter, and this spring, I have used it extensively because it turns smoking (a merciless task that involves a lot of overnight grill babysitting) into a flawless, hands-off experience. You tell the grill what you want to make, and AI kicks in to tell the grill how to make it, and it will notify you when it's time to flip things over or add a baste; when it's done, the grill turns itself off.You can, of course, edit the smoking program, create one on the fly, or just use the smoker manually as a grill. I went from someone who never rarely smoked on the grill to someone who does so once a week. On my recommendation, a BBQ devotee up the block added a Brisk It to their three-smoker lineup and revealed to me that it has become their favorite. Still, the original Brisk It clocks in just under $600 so I was excited to test the Zelos, a smaller, less expensive Brisk It with all the functionality of the Origin, albeit with less real estate. My experience isn't that unique, according to Christopher Huang, CEO at Brisk It. "Over 70% of U.S. adults say they want to cook more at home, but cite time and effort as their biggest barriers...and while more than half of home cooks express interest in smart kitchen tech, only 15% actually use it regularly." the mini has about 80% of the space of the original, seen here. I fit a whole rack of ribs plus a tray of chicken, but couldn't fit two racks of ribs. Credit: Amanda Blum Even as a highly enthusiastic home cook willing to put in the time, I cannot deny how much utility I get out of smart home automation in the kitchen. A smart grill is out of this world, since the notifications and temperature reporting of the grill and food means I don't have to stand over the grill. Brisk It even helps control the stall that barbecued meats often experience. Last month, I set up the Zelos (a thirty-minute affair) and invited neighbors over. I was worried about the smaller grill space (the Origin has 580 inches of grill space to the Zelos' 450 inches). While I could fit more racks of ribs on the Origin, the Zelos accommodated a full rack, plus a whole tray of chicken thighs, and I used the upper rack to smoke an array of vegetables. It didn't escape my attention that because the smaller grill uses less fuel (both are powered by pellets, although the control unit requires electricity), I'd be more likely to use it more often. Again, the app experience is the same on both models, and is highly functional and, dare I say, pretty fun. The AI the program uses is great for finding new recipes, a function I find underwhelming in practice on other products. At a reduced price, the Zelos makes an awfully appealing Father's Day gift, since it will also free up Dad from watching the grill all day. Brisk It Origin 940 Smart Smoker and Grill $849.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $849.99 at Amazon Brisk It Origin 580 Smart Smoker and Grill $549.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $50.00 Shop Now Shop Now $549.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $50.00 Brisk It Zelos Smart Smoker and Grill $449.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $449.99 at Amazon SEE 0 MORE A smaller window-washing robot In full disclosure, the only reason I haven't tested a Winbot, the window washing robot, is that I simply don't have the window real estate. The Winbot is about 13 inches square, and works by suctioning itself to your window and then putting it through a four-step wash process. I know people with Winbots, and if you have large square or rectangular windows, particularly those where some portion of the window is out of reach, it seems worthwhile. If you've got arched windows, though, the Winbot struggles with shapes that don't match the design of the robot itself, which has 90-degree angles. The Winbot also isn't for curved glass. These may seem like a lot of limitations, but I spent the winter in Arizona looking at a lot of glass patio doors, patio rooms, and walls of dusty windows and thought, "Ah...this is what the Winbot is for." Except now, there's a Winbot Mini, with an 8.5-inch square footprint. At that size, almost all my windows are fair game, so I'm excited to try it out. That was the point, according to Michelle Jones, U.S. spokesperson for ECOVACS, who said, "We saw an opportunity to bring the power of our larger window-cleaning robots to homeowners in the U.S. who have smaller or segmented window panes and don’t need a fixed cleaning station."But Ecovacs also points to a more specific problem that a lot of smart tech products suffer from, in my opinion: By the time the company has worked out the tech, the solution is often overly complicated. Ecovacs recognized that, as well, and simplified the offering in the Winbot Mini. The Mini ditches the rubber bumpers of the larger model, but that means better edge-to-edge cleaning. The mini also gains more portability by not having a heavy station like the full size model. What the mini lost seems like a worthwhile tradeoff for the price: The large Winbot has twice as many cleaning programs and more safety features (12 to the Mini's 9), but in both cases, what the Mini has seems sufficient. Priced around $250, the WinBot Mini feels like a luxurious piece of tech within reach for most folks. [add to list https://www.amazon.com/ECOVACS-WINBOT-Window-Cleaning-Robot/dp/B0DR8W696Y] Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni $499.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $100.00 Shop Now Shop Now $499.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $100.00 Ecovacs Winbot Mini $199.99 at Amazon Learn More Learn More $199.99 at Amazon SEE -1 MORE The Shelfy Lite the original Shelfy Credit: Amanda Blum For the last six months, I've had a Shelfy installed in my fridge. A small, charegable device, the Shelfy uses a catalyst on a ceramic filter, activated by LED lights in the device to mimic chlorophyll photosynthesis. To simplify, it purifies the air in your fridge to remove ethylene gas that ripens vegetables, and it removes odors and prevents cross contamination.I can confirm that it works to make your fridge smell better, and while I can't confirm the additional twelve days of freshness in vegetables that Shelfy claims, it has definitely added some shelf life to my fruits and vegetables.In particular, I notice the change in fruit. I buy strawberries and blueberries with some regularity year round, so I know traditionally how long they'd last before starting to form mold (two to four days). As long as I have Shelfy charged, I can get a full week out of strawberries and ten days out of blueberries. That's a huge difference that creates savings in my food budget. The CEO of Shelfy, Paolo Ganis, put a number to the savings, explaining that "the average family throws away approximately $1,996 worth of food each year—money that could easily be saved with better food preservation." Vitesy Smart Refrigerator Device | Extends Food Freshness $149.99 at Walmart Learn More Learn More $149.99 at Walmart Shelfy isn't large or particularly expensive (it's just under $150) but Vitesy has just introduced a Kickstarter for the Shelfy Lite, which will only be $66 (the project is already funded). "Through a number of user surveys, we consistently heard that people loved the idea behind Shelfy but wanted a version that was more accessible: smaller, more affordable," Ganis said.The Lite adds multiple modes to the device, one for the general fridge, one for the crisper drawer and a power mode for when someone buys a particularly stinky cheese. The Lite improves on the battery charging and performance over the original model, and comes in some additional accent colors, if you care about that sort of thing. The Lite is only marginally smaller than the original Shelfy, but at less than half the price, that seems immaterial.What I've enjoyed about the Shelfy is that there are no filters to replace; you simply wash and wet the ceramic filter when you recharge the device every few weeks. If you don't recharge it, there are no annoying beeps or notifications—it's been a quiet helper.A smart home hub for lessSometimes even I forget there are smart home hubs outside of Samsung, Amazon, Apple, and Google. But Homey, a hub that keeps all your connections local, has gained traction over the last few years since its introduction. Homey has a specific focus on automation through its "Flow" platform, which is a version of routines or automatons in any other platform. Homey fans claim Flow has far more flexibility, and although I've never found Alexa or Google Home difficult, Homey is noted for its appeal to beginner smart home fans. Still, at just under $400, the Homey Pro hub was an expensive way to dive into smart home tech, compared to other platforms. Jasper Foppele, head of marketing at Homey, was transparent about their strategy, explaining that their usage data and feedback made clear they had to rethink their offering. Instead of trying to offer everything (the Homey Pro supports 60 apps), the Homey product team chose the core technology they saw being used in the U.S. market (Matter, Thread, Zigbee) and winnowed the app coverage to the most common 25. "This approach allowed us to significantly reduce cost and complexity," Foppele said, "a privacy-first, locally running smart home hub priced at $199."The Homey Pro Mini still prioritizes local first connection, including backups, but it has an option for cloud backup. 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    ZDNET's key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni originally launched for but is on sale at This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testingThe downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn't boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object. The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is currently on sale for a 50% discount off its full price of I've tested robot vacuums in all price ranges, and if I were in the market for one, I'd go with a midrange model. These robot vacuums typically range between and a decidedly affordable alternative to a flagship vacuum that costs  or Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champBecause you're compromising on price, you can also expect to compromise on features. Some units, however, are rare unicorns in the market, with high-end features for a surprisingly affordable price. Such is the case with the new Ecovacs N20 Series and the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni, which are priced at and respectively.
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    View Ecovacs refers to these robot vacuums as "entry-level," but they're more midrange in pricing than anything else. The features, however, align with more high-end models nearing the mark.Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreI've been testing the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni for a couple of weeks, subjecting it to different kinds of obstacles and debris. It performs much better than you'd expect for an robot vacuum and mop, with some caveats.The Deebot N30 Omni features 10,000Pa suction power and a Zero Tangle brush roller that easily scoops up pet hair and debris. One of its two rotating mop pads can extend into corners, using Ecovacs' TruEdge Adaptive Edge mopping technology to thoroughly clean corners often missed by robot vacuums and mops. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni station seems to perform as well as the Deebot X2 Omni. During a cleaning session, the robot periodically docks itself to wash its mop pads and then returns to continue cleaning. It also automatically empties its dustbin into a large dustbag inside the dock, which you only have to change every 75 days.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakThis type of hands-free convenience typically costs over A lower price typically implies some compromises, and the N30 Omni is no exception, as I found when I subjected it to controlled and typical home environment testing. Ecovacs/ZDNETIn my controlled testing, I found that the Deebot N30 Omni was about 83% as effective at picking up all the debris on hard floors, a pretty decent performance for its price range. That means the robot can pick up most dust, pet hair, crumbs, or debris on your floors in a single cleaning session.Also: This robot mower has no boundary wire or antenna - here's how it handled my yardThe biggest drawback comes in this robot vacuum and mop's ability to avoid obstacles. The Deebot N30 doesn't feature top-of-the-line LiDAR sensors or AI-powered obstacle avoidance, but I wouldn't expect these in a robot in this price range. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThis N30 robot vacuum was prone to getting its brush roller stuck on small obstacles, like socks and toys, strewn about the floor, about 33% of the time. I did a test with pet waste, and it either pushed it or tried to vacuum it up half the time. If the pet waste were real, then the robot would have likely spread it all over my house, which would have been atrocious.Also: I tested a robot vacuum with zero-tangling technology - here's my buying advice after a monthHigh-end models feature more advanced obstacle avoidance, including additional pet waste avoidance features. Some, like the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ and Dreame X40 Ultra, even use AI-powered visual recognition to discern what pet waste is and what a dust bunny is. You'll have to pay more for these extra obstacle avoidance features. Maria Diaz/ZDNETAlthough the robot creates a map of an area within a few minutes upon setup, I also found that it only stuck to its original map about 70% of the time. Other times, it skipped spots or didn't cover the entire floor area, leaving untouched lines between its paths. This is also common with many robot vacuums, even far more expensive ones. Also: This device is probably the only indoor security camera you'll needRunning it in my home, which isn't a controlled environment and is subject to a lot of activity from three kids and a dog, I found the robot performed similarly to the controlled testing. For example, it confirmed the obstacle avoidance shortcomings by getting stuck on an extension cord during its first cleaning after mapping.ZDNET's buying adviceThe Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is a workhorse for homes with high dirt and pet hair, provided your pets are trained to go potty outside. The N30 features outstanding 10,000Pa suction that was effective against dust, pet hair, and Cheerios in my home and kept my floors clean daily. It also features a long battery life, with up to 320 minutes on a single charge.The Deebot N30 Omni and N20 Omni are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade from an entry-level or budget robot vacuum. This is especially true if you don't have kids who leave stuff all over your home or you don't mind getting your cords off the floor before a cleaning session. What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Consumers may also experience notable price increases on robot vacuums and smart home products. Manufacturers are exploring options such as relocating production to countries with lower tariffs, but such transitions are complex and may not provide immediate relief. In the short term, shoppers should anticipate higher costs for robot vacuums due to these trade policies.
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    This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% off
    ZDNET's key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni originally launched for but is on sale at This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testingThe downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn't boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object. The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is currently on sale for a 50% discount off its full price of I've tested robot vacuums in all price ranges, and if I were in the market for one, I'd go with a midrange model. These robot vacuums typically range between and a decidedly affordable alternative to a flagship vacuum that costs  or Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champBecause you're compromising on price, you can also expect to compromise on features. Some units, however, are rare unicorns in the market, with high-end features for a surprisingly affordable price. Such is the case with the new Ecovacs N20 Series and the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni, which are priced at and respectively. details View Ecovacs refers to these robot vacuums as "entry-level," but they're more midrange in pricing than anything else. The features, however, align with more high-end models nearing the mark.Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreI've been testing the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni for a couple of weeks, subjecting it to different kinds of obstacles and debris. It performs much better than you'd expect for an robot vacuum and mop, with some caveats.The Deebot N30 Omni features 10,000Pa suction power and a Zero Tangle brush roller that easily scoops up pet hair and debris. One of its two rotating mop pads can extend into corners, using Ecovacs' TruEdge Adaptive Edge mopping technology to thoroughly clean corners often missed by robot vacuums and mops. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni station seems to perform as well as the Deebot X2 Omni. During a cleaning session, the robot periodically docks itself to wash its mop pads and then returns to continue cleaning. It also automatically empties its dustbin into a large dustbag inside the dock, which you only have to change every 75 days.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakThis type of hands-free convenience typically costs over A lower price typically implies some compromises, and the N30 Omni is no exception, as I found when I subjected it to controlled and typical home environment testing. Ecovacs/ZDNETIn my controlled testing, I found that the Deebot N30 Omni was about 83% as effective at picking up all the debris on hard floors, a pretty decent performance for its price range. That means the robot can pick up most dust, pet hair, crumbs, or debris on your floors in a single cleaning session.Also: This robot mower has no boundary wire or antenna - here's how it handled my yardThe biggest drawback comes in this robot vacuum and mop's ability to avoid obstacles. The Deebot N30 doesn't feature top-of-the-line LiDAR sensors or AI-powered obstacle avoidance, but I wouldn't expect these in a robot in this price range. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThis N30 robot vacuum was prone to getting its brush roller stuck on small obstacles, like socks and toys, strewn about the floor, about 33% of the time. I did a test with pet waste, and it either pushed it or tried to vacuum it up half the time. If the pet waste were real, then the robot would have likely spread it all over my house, which would have been atrocious.Also: I tested a robot vacuum with zero-tangling technology - here's my buying advice after a monthHigh-end models feature more advanced obstacle avoidance, including additional pet waste avoidance features. Some, like the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ and Dreame X40 Ultra, even use AI-powered visual recognition to discern what pet waste is and what a dust bunny is. You'll have to pay more for these extra obstacle avoidance features. Maria Diaz/ZDNETAlthough the robot creates a map of an area within a few minutes upon setup, I also found that it only stuck to its original map about 70% of the time. Other times, it skipped spots or didn't cover the entire floor area, leaving untouched lines between its paths. This is also common with many robot vacuums, even far more expensive ones. Also: This device is probably the only indoor security camera you'll needRunning it in my home, which isn't a controlled environment and is subject to a lot of activity from three kids and a dog, I found the robot performed similarly to the controlled testing. For example, it confirmed the obstacle avoidance shortcomings by getting stuck on an extension cord during its first cleaning after mapping.ZDNET's buying adviceThe Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is a workhorse for homes with high dirt and pet hair, provided your pets are trained to go potty outside. The N30 features outstanding 10,000Pa suction that was effective against dust, pet hair, and Cheerios in my home and kept my floors clean daily. It also features a long battery life, with up to 320 minutes on a single charge.The Deebot N30 Omni and N20 Omni are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade from an entry-level or budget robot vacuum. This is especially true if you don't have kids who leave stuff all over your home or you don't mind getting your cords off the floor before a cleaning session. What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Consumers may also experience notable price increases on robot vacuums and smart home products. Manufacturers are exploring options such as relocating production to countries with lower tariffs, but such transitions are complex and may not provide immediate relief. In the short term, shoppers should anticipate higher costs for robot vacuums due to these trade policies. Show more When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com. Show more Featured reviews #this #midrange #robot #vacuum #cleans
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    This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% off
    ZDNET's key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni originally launched for $799, but is on sale at $400This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testingThe downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn't boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object. $399.99 at Amazon The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is currently on sale for $400, a 50% discount off its full price of $800.I've tested robot vacuums in all price ranges, and if I were in the market for one, I'd go with a midrange model. These robot vacuums typically range between $400 and $1,000, a decidedly affordable alternative to a flagship vacuum that costs $1,800 or $1,900.Also: This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop is a sleeper hit, and it handles carpeting like a champBecause you're compromising on price, you can also expect to compromise on features. Some units, however, are rare unicorns in the market, with high-end features for a surprisingly affordable price. Such is the case with the new Ecovacs N20 Series and the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni, which are priced at $550 and $800, respectively. details View at Amazon Ecovacs refers to these robot vacuums as "entry-level," but they're more midrange in pricing than anything else. The features, however, align with more high-end models nearing the $2,000 mark.Also: My picks for the best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Roomba, Eufy, Ecovacs, and moreI've been testing the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni for a couple of weeks, subjecting it to different kinds of obstacles and debris. It performs much better than you'd expect for an $800 robot vacuum and mop, with some caveats.The Deebot N30 Omni features 10,000Pa suction power and a Zero Tangle brush roller that easily scoops up pet hair and debris. One of its two rotating mop pads can extend into corners, using Ecovacs' TruEdge Adaptive Edge mopping technology to thoroughly clean corners often missed by robot vacuums and mops. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Omni station seems to perform as well as the Deebot X2 Omni (priced at $1,500 at launch). During a cleaning session, the robot periodically docks itself to wash its mop pads and then returns to continue cleaning. It also automatically empties its dustbin into a large dustbag inside the dock, which you only have to change every 75 days.Also: This robot vacuum might be better at cleaning than me - and I'm a neat freakThis type of hands-free convenience typically costs over $1,000. A lower price typically implies some compromises, and the N30 Omni is no exception, as I found when I subjected it to controlled and typical home environment testing. Ecovacs/ZDNETIn my controlled testing, I found that the Deebot N30 Omni was about 83% as effective at picking up all the debris on hard floors, a pretty decent performance for its price range. That means the robot can pick up most dust, pet hair, crumbs, or debris on your floors in a single cleaning session.Also: This robot mower has no boundary wire or antenna - here's how it handled my yardThe biggest drawback comes in this robot vacuum and mop's ability to avoid obstacles. The Deebot N30 doesn't feature top-of-the-line LiDAR sensors or AI-powered obstacle avoidance, but I wouldn't expect these in a robot in this price range. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThis N30 robot vacuum was prone to getting its brush roller stuck on small obstacles, like socks and toys, strewn about the floor, about 33% of the time. I did a test with pet waste, and it either pushed it or tried to vacuum it up half the time. If the pet waste were real, then the robot would have likely spread it all over my house, which would have been atrocious.Also: I tested a robot vacuum with zero-tangling technology - here's my buying advice after a monthHigh-end models feature more advanced obstacle avoidance, including additional pet waste avoidance features. Some, like the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ and Dreame X40 Ultra, even use AI-powered visual recognition to discern what pet waste is and what a dust bunny is. You'll have to pay more for these extra obstacle avoidance features. Maria Diaz/ZDNETAlthough the robot creates a map of an area within a few minutes upon setup, I also found that it only stuck to its original map about 70% of the time. Other times, it skipped spots or didn't cover the entire floor area, leaving untouched lines between its paths. This is also common with many robot vacuums, even far more expensive ones. Also: This $80 device is probably the only indoor security camera you'll needRunning it in my home, which isn't a controlled environment and is subject to a lot of activity from three kids and a dog, I found the robot performed similarly to the controlled testing. For example, it confirmed the obstacle avoidance shortcomings by getting stuck on an extension cord during its first cleaning after mapping.ZDNET's buying adviceThe Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is a workhorse for homes with high dirt and pet hair, provided your pets are trained to go potty outside. The N30 features outstanding 10,000Pa suction that was effective against dust, pet hair, and Cheerios in my home and kept my floors clean daily. It also features a long battery life, with up to 320 minutes on a single charge.The Deebot N30 Omni and N20 Omni are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade from an entry-level or budget robot vacuum. This is especially true if you don't have kids who leave stuff all over your home or you don't mind getting your cords off the floor before a cleaning session. What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Consumers may also experience notable price increases on robot vacuums and smart home products. Manufacturers are exploring options such as relocating production to countries with lower tariffs, but such transitions are complex and may not provide immediate relief. In the short term, shoppers should anticipate higher costs for robot vacuums due to these trade policies. Show more When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com. Show more Featured reviews
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  • Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills

    Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills

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    “The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features one of the best mopping systems ever used in a robot vacuum.”

    Pros

    Innovative mopping system

    Retractable brushes and mops

    Self-cleaning dock

    Anti-tangle vacuuming

    Cons

    Expensive

    Too tall to fit under furniture

    Ecovacs launched the Deebot X8 Pro Omni earlier this year. Featuring a unique roller mop system, it offered one of the best mopping performances we’d ever seen in a robot vacuum. Now, a few months later, the company has already launched its successor — the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It takes everything we love about the X8 and makes it better, including a new mop-lifting system, enhanced vacuuming system, and a fantastic anti-tangle design that eliminates hair and string from clogging up its brushes.

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    If you’re looking for a robot vacuum to thoroughly clean hard floors, you can’t go wrong with the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It’s not perfect, but aside from a few minor complaints, the expensive X9 Pro Omni should make a premium addition to any smart home.
    One of the best mopping systems ever
    Jon Bitner / Digital Trends
    I’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums over the years, and I can say without a doubt that the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni offers one of the best mopping experiences on the market. Known as “OZMO Roller Mopping Technology,” it’s essentially a giant roller brush on the bottom of the robot. A series of sprayers are constantly rewetting the mop to ensure a consistent clean across your floors, while a scraper is used to pull dirty water off its surface. The end result is remarkably shiny floors. Combined with its ability to apply 3,700 Pa of pressure and roll at speeds up to 220 rpm, it eliminates just about any stain or spill it encounters.
    Ecovacs also outfitted the X9 Pro Omni with some cool bonus features. The first is a triple-lift system, allowing the mop, main brush, and side brush to retract depending on the task at hand. When a spill is detected, both mops will retract, ensuring they stay clean. When carpet is detected, the mop will retract, ensuring your floors stay dry. Better yet, the robot offers a “Carpet First” function — meaning it’ll zip around your home and vacuum with a dry mop before starting the wetting and mopping process.
    When all of this is taken together, the end result is a robot vacuum perfect for cleaning hard floors. It’s also great that it can traverse carpets with dry mops — though it would be even better if it could automatically detach its mop and leave it in the base station when vacuuming. It’s a feature some competitors are starting to use to great effect, as it ensures your mops aren’t touching carpet at all.
    Vacuuming and self-cleaning
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    Oddly enough, the X9 Pro Omni offers less suction than the older X8 Pro Omni. The previous robot packed in 18,000 Pa — the X9 Pro Omni shifts it down to just 16,600. However, its vacuuming performance remains about the same, thanks to the inclusion of BLAST technology. BLAST is shorthand for “Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology,” and it works via a combination of suction and maximized airflow. The idea revolves around using additional airflow to knock loose dust particles and other debris, which can then be suctioned up without requiring as much force.
    In practice, we’ve found the system to work incredibly well. Along with handling dust and small particles, it picks up clumps of dirt and larger objects without much trouble. It also leaves fantastic lines on plush carpet — giving your home a “just cleaned” appearance most shoppers will appreciate. The side brush doesn’t swing out like some competitors, but it still did a great job of tackling corners and tight spaces, thanks to its impressive navigation skills.
    Best of all, you can use onboard AI to allow the robot to determine all the best settings for a superior cleaning. There are dozens of ways to manually customize its performance via the mobile app, but I’ve found letting the robot do its own thing often results in the best clean.
    Jon Bitner / Digital Trends
    Once a cleaning cycle is complete, the robot heads back to its dock to recharge and clean itself. The docking station washes the mop with hot water, dries it with hot air, and can even dispense a cleaning solution into the robot’s water tank for a better mopping experience. The onboard dustbin will also be siphoned off into a larger dustbag in the docking station, allowing you to go 90 days before needing a replacement. Finally, the docking station will clean itself, washing away any gunk removed from the robot during the cleaning cycle.
    Pretty much all of the maintenance tasks are taken care of for you. You’ll just need to monitor the clean and dirty water tanks, and perform a more thorough washing tray cleaning every 150 days. As far as robot vacuums are concerned, that’s a huge win for autonomy.
    Verdict
    There’s a lot to love about the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni, and it’s an easy recommendation for most shoppers. If your home is largely composed of hard floors, it’s an even easier choice. However, there are a few limitations to consider. For one, it can’t leave its mop behind in its docking station. Yes, it will raise it while traveling on carpet, but most shoppers will likely find the auto-detachable mops of the Roborock Saros 10 to be a more elegant solution.
    The robot is also quite large. At 3.8 inches tall, it’s almost a full inch taller than some competitors. So while it’s small enough to clean under most furniture, smaller nooks and crannies will be too tight for the X9 Pro Omni to fit underneath.
    These are minor complaints on an otherwise stellar device. The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni proves the brand has what it takes to stick with the leaders of the segment, offering a superior mopping experience matched by few rivals. Add in the effective BLAST vacuuming system, self-cleaning dock, and impressive onboard AI, and you’ve got one of the best robot vacuums of 2025.
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    Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills
    Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills MSRP Score Details “The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features one of the best mopping systems ever used in a robot vacuum.” Pros Innovative mopping system Retractable brushes and mops Self-cleaning dock Anti-tangle vacuuming Cons Expensive Too tall to fit under furniture Ecovacs launched the Deebot X8 Pro Omni earlier this year. Featuring a unique roller mop system, it offered one of the best mopping performances we’d ever seen in a robot vacuum. Now, a few months later, the company has already launched its successor — the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It takes everything we love about the X8 and makes it better, including a new mop-lifting system, enhanced vacuuming system, and a fantastic anti-tangle design that eliminates hair and string from clogging up its brushes. Recommended Videos If you’re looking for a robot vacuum to thoroughly clean hard floors, you can’t go wrong with the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It’s not perfect, but aside from a few minor complaints, the expensive X9 Pro Omni should make a premium addition to any smart home. One of the best mopping systems ever Jon Bitner / Digital Trends I’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums over the years, and I can say without a doubt that the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni offers one of the best mopping experiences on the market. Known as “OZMO Roller Mopping Technology,” it’s essentially a giant roller brush on the bottom of the robot. A series of sprayers are constantly rewetting the mop to ensure a consistent clean across your floors, while a scraper is used to pull dirty water off its surface. The end result is remarkably shiny floors. Combined with its ability to apply 3,700 Pa of pressure and roll at speeds up to 220 rpm, it eliminates just about any stain or spill it encounters. Ecovacs also outfitted the X9 Pro Omni with some cool bonus features. The first is a triple-lift system, allowing the mop, main brush, and side brush to retract depending on the task at hand. When a spill is detected, both mops will retract, ensuring they stay clean. When carpet is detected, the mop will retract, ensuring your floors stay dry. Better yet, the robot offers a “Carpet First” function — meaning it’ll zip around your home and vacuum with a dry mop before starting the wetting and mopping process. When all of this is taken together, the end result is a robot vacuum perfect for cleaning hard floors. It’s also great that it can traverse carpets with dry mops — though it would be even better if it could automatically detach its mop and leave it in the base station when vacuuming. It’s a feature some competitors are starting to use to great effect, as it ensures your mops aren’t touching carpet at all. Vacuuming and self-cleaning Jon Bitner / Digital Trends Oddly enough, the X9 Pro Omni offers less suction than the older X8 Pro Omni. The previous robot packed in 18,000 Pa — the X9 Pro Omni shifts it down to just 16,600. However, its vacuuming performance remains about the same, thanks to the inclusion of BLAST technology. BLAST is shorthand for “Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology,” and it works via a combination of suction and maximized airflow. The idea revolves around using additional airflow to knock loose dust particles and other debris, which can then be suctioned up without requiring as much force. In practice, we’ve found the system to work incredibly well. Along with handling dust and small particles, it picks up clumps of dirt and larger objects without much trouble. It also leaves fantastic lines on plush carpet — giving your home a “just cleaned” appearance most shoppers will appreciate. The side brush doesn’t swing out like some competitors, but it still did a great job of tackling corners and tight spaces, thanks to its impressive navigation skills. Best of all, you can use onboard AI to allow the robot to determine all the best settings for a superior cleaning. There are dozens of ways to manually customize its performance via the mobile app, but I’ve found letting the robot do its own thing often results in the best clean. Jon Bitner / Digital Trends Once a cleaning cycle is complete, the robot heads back to its dock to recharge and clean itself. The docking station washes the mop with hot water, dries it with hot air, and can even dispense a cleaning solution into the robot’s water tank for a better mopping experience. The onboard dustbin will also be siphoned off into a larger dustbag in the docking station, allowing you to go 90 days before needing a replacement. Finally, the docking station will clean itself, washing away any gunk removed from the robot during the cleaning cycle. Pretty much all of the maintenance tasks are taken care of for you. You’ll just need to monitor the clean and dirty water tanks, and perform a more thorough washing tray cleaning every 150 days. As far as robot vacuums are concerned, that’s a huge win for autonomy. Verdict There’s a lot to love about the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni, and it’s an easy recommendation for most shoppers. If your home is largely composed of hard floors, it’s an even easier choice. However, there are a few limitations to consider. For one, it can’t leave its mop behind in its docking station. Yes, it will raise it while traveling on carpet, but most shoppers will likely find the auto-detachable mops of the Roborock Saros 10 to be a more elegant solution. The robot is also quite large. At 3.8 inches tall, it’s almost a full inch taller than some competitors. So while it’s small enough to clean under most furniture, smaller nooks and crannies will be too tight for the X9 Pro Omni to fit underneath. These are minor complaints on an otherwise stellar device. The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni proves the brand has what it takes to stick with the leaders of the segment, offering a superior mopping experience matched by few rivals. Add in the effective BLAST vacuuming system, self-cleaning dock, and impressive onboard AI, and you’ve got one of the best robot vacuums of 2025. #ecovacs #deebot #pro #omni #robot
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    Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills
    Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills MSRP $1,600.00 Score Details “The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features one of the best mopping systems ever used in a robot vacuum.” Pros Innovative mopping system Retractable brushes and mops Self-cleaning dock Anti-tangle vacuuming Cons Expensive Too tall to fit under furniture Ecovacs launched the Deebot X8 Pro Omni earlier this year. Featuring a unique roller mop system, it offered one of the best mopping performances we’d ever seen in a robot vacuum. Now, a few months later, the company has already launched its successor — the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It takes everything we love about the X8 and makes it better, including a new mop-lifting system, enhanced vacuuming system, and a fantastic anti-tangle design that eliminates hair and string from clogging up its brushes. Recommended Videos If you’re looking for a robot vacuum to thoroughly clean hard floors, you can’t go wrong with the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. It’s not perfect, but aside from a few minor complaints, the expensive X9 Pro Omni should make a premium addition to any smart home. One of the best mopping systems ever Jon Bitner / Digital Trends I’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums over the years, and I can say without a doubt that the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni offers one of the best mopping experiences on the market. Known as “OZMO Roller Mopping Technology,” it’s essentially a giant roller brush on the bottom of the robot. A series of sprayers are constantly rewetting the mop to ensure a consistent clean across your floors, while a scraper is used to pull dirty water off its surface. The end result is remarkably shiny floors. Combined with its ability to apply 3,700 Pa of pressure and roll at speeds up to 220 rpm, it eliminates just about any stain or spill it encounters. Ecovacs also outfitted the X9 Pro Omni with some cool bonus features. The first is a triple-lift system, allowing the mop, main brush, and side brush to retract depending on the task at hand. When a spill is detected, both mops will retract, ensuring they stay clean. When carpet is detected, the mop will retract, ensuring your floors stay dry. Better yet, the robot offers a “Carpet First” function — meaning it’ll zip around your home and vacuum with a dry mop before starting the wetting and mopping process. When all of this is taken together, the end result is a robot vacuum perfect for cleaning hard floors. It’s also great that it can traverse carpets with dry mops — though it would be even better if it could automatically detach its mop and leave it in the base station when vacuuming. It’s a feature some competitors are starting to use to great effect, as it ensures your mops aren’t touching carpet at all. Vacuuming and self-cleaning Jon Bitner / Digital Trends Oddly enough, the X9 Pro Omni offers less suction than the older X8 Pro Omni. The previous robot packed in 18,000 Pa — the X9 Pro Omni shifts it down to just 16,600. However, its vacuuming performance remains about the same (if not better), thanks to the inclusion of BLAST technology. BLAST is shorthand for “Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology,” and it works via a combination of suction and maximized airflow. The idea revolves around using additional airflow to knock loose dust particles and other debris, which can then be suctioned up without requiring as much force. In practice, we’ve found the system to work incredibly well. Along with handling dust and small particles, it picks up clumps of dirt and larger objects without much trouble. It also leaves fantastic lines on plush carpet — giving your home a “just cleaned” appearance most shoppers will appreciate. The side brush doesn’t swing out like some competitors, but it still did a great job of tackling corners and tight spaces, thanks to its impressive navigation skills. Best of all, you can use onboard AI to allow the robot to determine all the best settings for a superior cleaning. There are dozens of ways to manually customize its performance via the mobile app, but I’ve found letting the robot do its own thing often results in the best clean. Jon Bitner / Digital Trends Once a cleaning cycle is complete, the robot heads back to its dock to recharge and clean itself. The docking station washes the mop with hot water, dries it with hot air, and can even dispense a cleaning solution into the robot’s water tank for a better mopping experience. The onboard dustbin will also be siphoned off into a larger dustbag in the docking station, allowing you to go 90 days before needing a replacement. Finally, the docking station will clean itself, washing away any gunk removed from the robot during the cleaning cycle. Pretty much all of the maintenance tasks are taken care of for you. You’ll just need to monitor the clean and dirty water tanks, and perform a more thorough washing tray cleaning every 150 days. As far as robot vacuums are concerned, that’s a huge win for autonomy. Verdict There’s a lot to love about the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni, and it’s an easy recommendation for most shoppers. If your home is largely composed of hard floors, it’s an even easier choice. However, there are a few limitations to consider. For one, it can’t leave its mop behind in its docking station. Yes, it will raise it while traveling on carpet, but most shoppers will likely find the auto-detachable mops of the Roborock Saros 10 to be a more elegant solution. The robot is also quite large. At 3.8 inches tall, it’s almost a full inch taller than some competitors. So while it’s small enough to clean under most furniture, smaller nooks and crannies will be too tight for the X9 Pro Omni to fit underneath. These are minor complaints on an otherwise stellar device. The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni proves the brand has what it takes to stick with the leaders of the segment, offering a superior mopping experience matched by few rivals. Add in the effective BLAST vacuuming system, self-cleaning dock, and impressive onboard AI, and you’ve got one of the best robot vacuums of 2025.
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  • I Saw Ecovacs' New Self-Washing Robot Vacuums That Make Mopping Cleaner
    Robot mops aren't really a new concept; they've existed for a few years now with mopping pad attachments and dispensers for cleaning solution and water.
    However, many are just glorified Swiffers.
    They smear dirty water around your floors and call it "cleaning." But Ecovacs' Deebot X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni try to fix that problem with a self-washing mop that, in theory, won't turn your floor into a petri dish. "With Ozmo Roller Mop technology, we're addressing the hygiene gaps traditional mops leave behind, while innovations like Blast suction and ZeroTangle 3.0 take performance and convenience to the next level," David Qian, CEO of Ecovacs Robotics, said in a news release.I got an early look at these robot mops in a Brooklyn coffee shop ahead of their launch.
    While they're not cheap, starting at $1,200 for the T80 Omni and $1,600 for the X9 Pro Omni, they have a lot of mopping tech that should help make mopping your living space quicker and more hygienic.  The X9 Pro Omni tackled a milk spill with ease.
    Ajay KumarSelf-washing robotsThe headline feature here is Ecovacs Ozmmo Roller Mop, which first debuted in this year's X8 Pro Omni model.
    Unlike older robot mops that drag a damp cloth around until it's disgusting, this one has separate clean and dirty water tanks and scrubs the mop pad clean mid-job.
    It also applies 16 times more pressure than a typical robot mop, so it's closer to an actual hand-scrubbing than a Swiffer.  The Ozmo mop roller on the robot vacuum can pop out to hit corners.  Ajay KumarThis means your floors get cleaned with fresh water each time instead of reusing old, dirty water.
    I watched this happen with both the X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni, where the two robots cleaned up spilled milk from the concrete floor of a coffee shop. I was impressed that, for the most part, they left no mess or streaks behind, though concrete flooring likely isn't the type of surface you have in your home, so the real test will be on tile, vinyl and other hard flooring.
    I was also impressed by their ability to navigate the fairly crowded coffee shop.
    I never saw them bump into people's feet or get caught on furniture or carpets.  The Omni docking station comes with hot air drying.  Ajay KumarX9 Pro Omni: The flagship robot mop The X9 Pro Omni is Ecovacs' new flagship and will set you back the most at $1,599.
    Here are some of the key features:  The X9 Pro Omni zeroed in on the milk spill.  Ajay KumarBlast suction: Its 100-watt motor and redesigned airflow path give it more vacuuming power.
    The motor has a high-torque, wider air inlet and more precise fan blades. SuperBoost battery: It comes with Ecovacs' proprietary SuperBoost battery, which the company says can deliver 50% higher discharge current, a 2.5 times longer battery lifespan, and reduced heat output. ZeroTangle 3.0 brushes: This self-maintaining brush system has a main brush and inward-curved side brush that's designed to eliminate pet hair and other debris from wrapping around it.  The Deebot did a good job of making sure it didn't hit carpet with the mop by lifting the mopping pad.  Ajay KumarTruEdge 2.0 3D navigation: Corners are usually a challenge for robot vacuums and mops, which TruEdge is designed to address.
    It has edge sensing and an extending mop and side brush for cleaning corners and along walls. Mop lifting: The X9 Pro can detect carpets and automatically raise the mop to prevent your carpets from getting soggy.
    That's a pretty common feature these days, but it's still nice to see it. Hot-air drying: The Omni docking station blasts the mop with 145-degree Fahrenheit air, drying it out between uses and preventing bacteria growth.Is all this necessary? Maybe not, unless you're doing frequent wet mopping at home.
    (Personally, I usually just vacuum, and my floors are lucky if they get mopped more than once a month.) But if you want the closest thing to a "set it and forget it" robot cleaner -- one that vacuums and mops without you babysitting it -- the X9 Pro Omni might be a good option, though we'll need to put it through its paces at our Louisville vacuum testing lab to see how it performs.  TruEdge 2.0 3D navigation is enhanced by AI to help tackle obstacles and corners.  Ajay KumarT80 Omni: Less expensive, still feature-packedThe T80 Omni strips out some of the X9's features but keeps all the important ones.
    This includes the Ozmo Roller self-washing mop and AI remopping (where it spots sticky spots and hits them twice).
    According to Ecovacs, it has 16 times more downward pressure than traditional mops and self-washes with every pass, just like the X9 Omni.
    There's also the ZeroTangle 3.0 brush, which minimizes tangling and picks up debris better. So what's missing? Well, the docking station uses slightly cooler 113 degrees Fahrenheit air to dry the mop, and the suction isn't quite as strong, but it's still way more capable than some of the more affordable robot vacuums we recommend. 
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    I Saw Ecovacs' New Self-Washing Robot Vacuums That Make Mopping Cleaner
    Robot mops aren't really a new concept; they've existed for a few years now with mopping pad attachments and dispensers for cleaning solution and water. However, many are just glorified Swiffers. They smear dirty water around your floors and call it "cleaning." But Ecovacs' Deebot X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni try to fix that problem with a self-washing mop that, in theory, won't turn your floor into a petri dish. "With Ozmo Roller Mop technology, we're addressing the hygiene gaps traditional mops leave behind, while innovations like Blast suction and ZeroTangle 3.0 take performance and convenience to the next level," David Qian, CEO of Ecovacs Robotics, said in a news release.I got an early look at these robot mops in a Brooklyn coffee shop ahead of their launch. While they're not cheap, starting at $1,200 for the T80 Omni and $1,600 for the X9 Pro Omni, they have a lot of mopping tech that should help make mopping your living space quicker and more hygienic.  The X9 Pro Omni tackled a milk spill with ease. Ajay KumarSelf-washing robotsThe headline feature here is Ecovacs Ozmmo Roller Mop, which first debuted in this year's X8 Pro Omni model. Unlike older robot mops that drag a damp cloth around until it's disgusting, this one has separate clean and dirty water tanks and scrubs the mop pad clean mid-job. It also applies 16 times more pressure than a typical robot mop, so it's closer to an actual hand-scrubbing than a Swiffer.  The Ozmo mop roller on the robot vacuum can pop out to hit corners.  Ajay KumarThis means your floors get cleaned with fresh water each time instead of reusing old, dirty water. I watched this happen with both the X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni, where the two robots cleaned up spilled milk from the concrete floor of a coffee shop. I was impressed that, for the most part, they left no mess or streaks behind, though concrete flooring likely isn't the type of surface you have in your home, so the real test will be on tile, vinyl and other hard flooring. I was also impressed by their ability to navigate the fairly crowded coffee shop. I never saw them bump into people's feet or get caught on furniture or carpets.  The Omni docking station comes with hot air drying.  Ajay KumarX9 Pro Omni: The flagship robot mop The X9 Pro Omni is Ecovacs' new flagship and will set you back the most at $1,599. Here are some of the key features:  The X9 Pro Omni zeroed in on the milk spill.  Ajay KumarBlast suction: Its 100-watt motor and redesigned airflow path give it more vacuuming power. The motor has a high-torque, wider air inlet and more precise fan blades. SuperBoost battery: It comes with Ecovacs' proprietary SuperBoost battery, which the company says can deliver 50% higher discharge current, a 2.5 times longer battery lifespan, and reduced heat output. ZeroTangle 3.0 brushes: This self-maintaining brush system has a main brush and inward-curved side brush that's designed to eliminate pet hair and other debris from wrapping around it.  The Deebot did a good job of making sure it didn't hit carpet with the mop by lifting the mopping pad.  Ajay KumarTruEdge 2.0 3D navigation: Corners are usually a challenge for robot vacuums and mops, which TruEdge is designed to address. It has edge sensing and an extending mop and side brush for cleaning corners and along walls. Mop lifting: The X9 Pro can detect carpets and automatically raise the mop to prevent your carpets from getting soggy. That's a pretty common feature these days, but it's still nice to see it. Hot-air drying: The Omni docking station blasts the mop with 145-degree Fahrenheit air, drying it out between uses and preventing bacteria growth.Is all this necessary? Maybe not, unless you're doing frequent wet mopping at home. (Personally, I usually just vacuum, and my floors are lucky if they get mopped more than once a month.) But if you want the closest thing to a "set it and forget it" robot cleaner -- one that vacuums and mops without you babysitting it -- the X9 Pro Omni might be a good option, though we'll need to put it through its paces at our Louisville vacuum testing lab to see how it performs.  TruEdge 2.0 3D navigation is enhanced by AI to help tackle obstacles and corners.  Ajay KumarT80 Omni: Less expensive, still feature-packedThe T80 Omni strips out some of the X9's features but keeps all the important ones. This includes the Ozmo Roller self-washing mop and AI remopping (where it spots sticky spots and hits them twice). According to Ecovacs, it has 16 times more downward pressure than traditional mops and self-washes with every pass, just like the X9 Omni. There's also the ZeroTangle 3.0 brush, which minimizes tangling and picks up debris better. So what's missing? Well, the docking station uses slightly cooler 113 degrees Fahrenheit air to dry the mop, and the suction isn't quite as strong, but it's still way more capable than some of the more affordable robot vacuums we recommend.  Source: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ecovacs-new-self-washing-robot-vacuums-try-to-make-mopping-cleaner/#ftag=CAD590a51e #saw #ecovacs039 #new #selfwashing #robot #vacuums #that #make #mopping #cleaner
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    I Saw Ecovacs' New Self-Washing Robot Vacuums That Make Mopping Cleaner
    Robot mops aren't really a new concept; they've existed for a few years now with mopping pad attachments and dispensers for cleaning solution and water. However, many are just glorified Swiffers. They smear dirty water around your floors and call it "cleaning." But Ecovacs' Deebot X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni try to fix that problem with a self-washing mop that, in theory, won't turn your floor into a petri dish. "With Ozmo Roller Mop technology, we're addressing the hygiene gaps traditional mops leave behind, while innovations like Blast suction and ZeroTangle 3.0 take performance and convenience to the next level," David Qian, CEO of Ecovacs Robotics, said in a news release.I got an early look at these robot mops in a Brooklyn coffee shop ahead of their launch. While they're not cheap, starting at $1,200 for the T80 Omni and $1,600 for the X9 Pro Omni, they have a lot of mopping tech that should help make mopping your living space quicker and more hygienic.  The X9 Pro Omni tackled a milk spill with ease. Ajay KumarSelf-washing robotsThe headline feature here is Ecovacs Ozmmo Roller Mop, which first debuted in this year's X8 Pro Omni model. Unlike older robot mops that drag a damp cloth around until it's disgusting, this one has separate clean and dirty water tanks and scrubs the mop pad clean mid-job. It also applies 16 times more pressure than a typical robot mop, so it's closer to an actual hand-scrubbing than a Swiffer.  The Ozmo mop roller on the robot vacuum can pop out to hit corners.  Ajay KumarThis means your floors get cleaned with fresh water each time instead of reusing old, dirty water. I watched this happen with both the X9 Pro Omni and T80 Omni, where the two robots cleaned up spilled milk from the concrete floor of a coffee shop. I was impressed that, for the most part, they left no mess or streaks behind, though concrete flooring likely isn't the type of surface you have in your home, so the real test will be on tile, vinyl and other hard flooring. I was also impressed by their ability to navigate the fairly crowded coffee shop. I never saw them bump into people's feet or get caught on furniture or carpets.  The Omni docking station comes with hot air drying.  Ajay KumarX9 Pro Omni: The flagship robot mop The X9 Pro Omni is Ecovacs' new flagship and will set you back the most at $1,599. Here are some of the key features:  The X9 Pro Omni zeroed in on the milk spill.  Ajay KumarBlast suction: Its 100-watt motor and redesigned airflow path give it more vacuuming power. The motor has a high-torque, wider air inlet and more precise fan blades. SuperBoost battery: It comes with Ecovacs' proprietary SuperBoost battery, which the company says can deliver 50% higher discharge current, a 2.5 times longer battery lifespan, and reduced heat output. ZeroTangle 3.0 brushes: This self-maintaining brush system has a main brush and inward-curved side brush that's designed to eliminate pet hair and other debris from wrapping around it.  The Deebot did a good job of making sure it didn't hit carpet with the mop by lifting the mopping pad.  Ajay KumarTruEdge 2.0 3D navigation: Corners are usually a challenge for robot vacuums and mops, which TruEdge is designed to address. It has edge sensing and an extending mop and side brush for cleaning corners and along walls. Mop lifting: The X9 Pro can detect carpets and automatically raise the mop to prevent your carpets from getting soggy. That's a pretty common feature these days, but it's still nice to see it. Hot-air drying: The Omni docking station blasts the mop with 145-degree Fahrenheit air, drying it out between uses and preventing bacteria growth.Is all this necessary? Maybe not, unless you're doing frequent wet mopping at home. (Personally, I usually just vacuum, and my floors are lucky if they get mopped more than once a month.) But if you want the closest thing to a "set it and forget it" robot cleaner -- one that vacuums and mops without you babysitting it -- the X9 Pro Omni might be a good option, though we'll need to put it through its paces at our Louisville vacuum testing lab to see how it performs.  TruEdge 2.0 3D navigation is enhanced by AI to help tackle obstacles and corners.  Ajay KumarT80 Omni: Less expensive, still feature-packedThe T80 Omni strips out some of the X9's features but keeps all the important ones. This includes the Ozmo Roller self-washing mop and AI remopping (where it spots sticky spots and hits them twice). According to Ecovacs, it has 16 times more downward pressure than traditional mops and self-washes with every pass, just like the X9 Omni. There's also the ZeroTangle 3.0 brush, which minimizes tangling and picks up debris better. So what's missing? Well, the docking station uses slightly cooler 113 degrees Fahrenheit air to dry the mop, and the suction isn't quite as strong, but it's still way more capable than some of the more affordable robot vacuums we recommend. 
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  • Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more

    While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off.
    From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 512GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade at $250 off, ongoing $100 price drops on the most affordable iPad mini 7 from $399, and some notable accessory deals – the officialUSB-C woven Apple Watch Magnetic Charger at $20 and this Find My wallet card tracker at $21.
    Everything else awaits down below. 
    Apple’s 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air hits one of its best prices yet at $1,245 ($154 off)
    Much like we described yesterday, Amazon has been holding strong with $150 price drops across the M4 MacBook Air lineup, but there has been a few configurations that have dropped down even lower than that.
    We are now seeing the 13-inch 24GB model with the 512GB SSD at slightly better than $150 off right now – it is currently sitting at $1,245.26 shipped in select colorways.
    This upgraded configuration carries a list price at $1,399, and much like we saw with the 15-inch variant yesterday, Amazon is getting slightly aggressive here and once again dipping prices even lower at $154 off the going rate.
    This is the second lowest we have tracked on this model – the last time out was a few bucks less than this it and did not last for very long at all.
    If you’re looking to land an upgraded M4 Air, the 24GB 13-incher would be my recommendation, but all things considered, with at least $150 off just about every configuration and color right now, it’s almost impossible to go wrong at all.
    13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $849 (Reg.
    $999)
    13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,049 (Reg.
    $1,199)
    13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg.
    $1,399)
    15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $1,049 (Reg.
    $1,199)
    15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg.
    $1,399)
    15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,447 (Reg.
    $1,599)
    Hit up our recent feature piece too – Air vs.
    Pro: Is the latest M4 MacBook Air at the $849 all-time low the best value for an Apple laptop?
    While Apple has unleashed the more powerful M3 iPad Air lineup – we are still tracking $100 price drops on select configurations there, for many the M2 model will still suffice and we are now tracking a big-time price drop on an upgraded configuration via Amazon.
    You’ll now find the 512GB 11-inch M2 model with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade down at $799 shipped – that’s well below the original $1,049 asking price.
    This model debuted at $1,049 and has never sold for any less at Amazon than we are tracking here right now.
    You’re looking at $250 in savings and an Amazon all-time low.
    For comparison’s sake, an 11-inch 512GB M3 model without the Cell option will run you $899 from Apple and at least $827 at Amazon right now.
    The Wi-Fi + Cell M3 variant carries the same $1,049 list price as the M2.
    The M2 is not the M3, but for many the difference will be negligible at best.
    And considering it took this long to see this M2 configuration drop to a price this low at Amazon, you might have to wait until this time next year to see the same on the M3.
    As you can see in the list below, pricing is starting to creep up from the $100 discounts we have been tracking across the M3 lineup, making today’s M2 deal all the more enticing.
    But if you are looking to go M3, you’ll want to get in quick before we lose all of the $100 drops.
    11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $529 (Reg.
    $599)
    11-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $599 (Reg.
    $699)
    11-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $827 (Reg.
    $899)
    11-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $999 (Reg.
    $1,099)
    13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $699 (Reg.
    $799)
    13-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $799 (Reg.
    $899)
    13-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $1,038 (Reg.
    $1,099)
    13-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $1,199 (Reg.
    $1,299)
    Amazon all-time low pricing returns on latest iPad mini at $100 off, deals from $399
    At this point most folks have some kind of charging station that can juice up their entire Apple kit at home, but if you’re looking to land an extra official magnetic Apple Watch charger for your EDC, travel kit, or perhaps something at the office, Woot has them on sale right now.
    Regularly $29, and rarely ever offered for under $24 at Amazon, you’ll find the official USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charger Cable on sale for $19.99 Prime shipped there right now (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise).
    Today’s deal delivers over 30% in savings on the usual $29 list price you’ll pay at Apple.
    At the time of writing, the best price you’ll find on Amazon has them sitting at over $24 from less than desirable third-party sellers.
    The $20 Prime shipped Woot offer is the best we can find from a reputable source.
    While they do ship in bulk packaging at Woot today, this seems a more than worthy trade-off considering the 30% price drop here and you are indeed getting a brand new unit with the full Apple warranty, according to the listing:
    Hey, you there! These items ship in “BULK PACKAGING”.
    That means that they will ship in a polybag or generic brown box, but the product inside is brand new and comes with the original 1 year Apple Warranty.
    This cable is exactly what it looks like.
    An official woven Apple lead with a USB-C jack on one end that terminates on the other side with your usual magnetic Apple Watch charger – it support Apple Watch fast charging on Apple Watch models Series 7 or newer.
    “Simply hold the connector near the back of the watch, where magnets cause it to snap into place automatically.”
    Official Apple Woven USB-C cables up to 62% off today: One for $10 or three at $7.30 each
    New 512GB Apple iPad (A16) just hit new Amazon all-time low at $100 off, but you can score an M3 iPad Air for less
    Rechargeable Find My wallet trackers don’t get much more affordable than this: UGREEN FineTrack card now $21.50
    We just had a chance to go hands-on with the latest UGREEN Find My wallet tracker card and came away impressed with its capabilities for the price.
    Officially known as the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder, it carries a $27 list price, saw a notable drop to $24 recently, and now an Amazon on-page coupon is taking things down to $21.59 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35.
    At under $24, today’s over 20% in savings delivers one of the more affordable Find My-equipped wallet tracker cards you’ll find from a brand we feature around here on a regular basis.
    While there are more affordable models you’ll have to just throw out after the non-replaceable battery dies, this one can be re-charged as much as you need it to.
    While it doesn’t include the wireless MagSafe charging you’ll find on models like the Nomad Tracking Card – my personal favorite solution in the category (here’s my hands-on review), it is also nearly half the price and you really only need to charge it once a year or so, according to UGREEN.
    It measures out at 1.7mm thin (roughly the thickness of a coin) so it can neatly slide into your card carrier or wallet without hassle and deliver full-on Apple Find My tracking in the process – locate it on Apple’s map, left behind notifications, and trigger audible chimes from your phone.
    It also includes a charging cable so you can juice it up with any USB-C power source too.
    Dive into our hands-on review of the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder right here for a closer look at the user experience.
    Brand new Powerbeats Pro 2 hit Amazon all-time low at $200 today (All colors $50 off), open-box units at $159
    Today’s accessories and charging deals:
    Upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 models now up to $160 off at Amazon, base models from $299
    Pricing on the base model 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 models has remained steady at the $100 off mark – deals are currently starting from $299 Amazon all-time lows.
    But after the GPS + Cell models jumped back up price earlier this week, the straight $110 in savings is now live once again on select configurations, including both the 42mm and 46mm models.
    The base GPS + Cell models carry list prices at $499 and $529, respectively.
    But you will now find both models on sale at $110 off via Amazon with prices once again sitting at $389 and $419 shipped, depending on the band you’re after.
    While not all band options are at the $110 off mark right now, there are some back down at the lowest price we have tracked online since release last fall.
    Here’s how pricing works out across the lineup right now:
    42mm Apple Watch Series 10 $299 (Reg.
    $399)
    46mm Apple Watch Series 10 $329 (Reg.
    $429)
    42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $389 (Reg.
    $499)
    46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $419 (Reg.
    $529)
    We are also still tracking the $150 price drops on the Titanium GPS + Cell models, as seen below – the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell with the Milanese Loop is actually $160 off:
    42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $549 (Reg.
    $699)
    42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg.
    $749)
    With Milanese Loop
    46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg.
    $749)
    46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $639 (Reg.
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    Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more
    While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off. From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 512GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade at $250 off, ongoing $100 price drops on the most affordable iPad mini 7 from $399, and some notable accessory deals – the officialUSB-C woven Apple Watch Magnetic Charger at $20 and this Find My wallet card tracker at $21. Everything else awaits down below.  Apple’s 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air hits one of its best prices yet at $1,245 ($154 off) Much like we described yesterday, Amazon has been holding strong with $150 price drops across the M4 MacBook Air lineup, but there has been a few configurations that have dropped down even lower than that. We are now seeing the 13-inch 24GB model with the 512GB SSD at slightly better than $150 off right now – it is currently sitting at $1,245.26 shipped in select colorways. This upgraded configuration carries a list price at $1,399, and much like we saw with the 15-inch variant yesterday, Amazon is getting slightly aggressive here and once again dipping prices even lower at $154 off the going rate. This is the second lowest we have tracked on this model – the last time out was a few bucks less than this it and did not last for very long at all. If you’re looking to land an upgraded M4 Air, the 24GB 13-incher would be my recommendation, but all things considered, with at least $150 off just about every configuration and color right now, it’s almost impossible to go wrong at all. 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $849 (Reg. $999) 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199) 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg. $1,399) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg. $1,399) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,447 (Reg. $1,599) Hit up our recent feature piece too – Air vs. Pro: Is the latest M4 MacBook Air at the $849 all-time low the best value for an Apple laptop? While Apple has unleashed the more powerful M3 iPad Air lineup – we are still tracking $100 price drops on select configurations there, for many the M2 model will still suffice and we are now tracking a big-time price drop on an upgraded configuration via Amazon. You’ll now find the 512GB 11-inch M2 model with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade down at $799 shipped – that’s well below the original $1,049 asking price. This model debuted at $1,049 and has never sold for any less at Amazon than we are tracking here right now. You’re looking at $250 in savings and an Amazon all-time low. For comparison’s sake, an 11-inch 512GB M3 model without the Cell option will run you $899 from Apple and at least $827 at Amazon right now. The Wi-Fi + Cell M3 variant carries the same $1,049 list price as the M2. The M2 is not the M3, but for many the difference will be negligible at best. And considering it took this long to see this M2 configuration drop to a price this low at Amazon, you might have to wait until this time next year to see the same on the M3. As you can see in the list below, pricing is starting to creep up from the $100 discounts we have been tracking across the M3 lineup, making today’s M2 deal all the more enticing. But if you are looking to go M3, you’ll want to get in quick before we lose all of the $100 drops. 11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $529 (Reg. $599) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $599 (Reg. $699) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $827 (Reg. $899) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $999 (Reg. $1,099) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $699 (Reg. $799) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $799 (Reg. $899) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $1,038 (Reg. $1,099) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $1,199 (Reg. $1,299) Amazon all-time low pricing returns on latest iPad mini at $100 off, deals from $399 At this point most folks have some kind of charging station that can juice up their entire Apple kit at home, but if you’re looking to land an extra official magnetic Apple Watch charger for your EDC, travel kit, or perhaps something at the office, Woot has them on sale right now. Regularly $29, and rarely ever offered for under $24 at Amazon, you’ll find the official USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charger Cable on sale for $19.99 Prime shipped there right now (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). Today’s deal delivers over 30% in savings on the usual $29 list price you’ll pay at Apple. At the time of writing, the best price you’ll find on Amazon has them sitting at over $24 from less than desirable third-party sellers. The $20 Prime shipped Woot offer is the best we can find from a reputable source. While they do ship in bulk packaging at Woot today, this seems a more than worthy trade-off considering the 30% price drop here and you are indeed getting a brand new unit with the full Apple warranty, according to the listing: Hey, you there! These items ship in “BULK PACKAGING”. That means that they will ship in a polybag or generic brown box, but the product inside is brand new and comes with the original 1 year Apple Warranty. This cable is exactly what it looks like. An official woven Apple lead with a USB-C jack on one end that terminates on the other side with your usual magnetic Apple Watch charger – it support Apple Watch fast charging on Apple Watch models Series 7 or newer. “Simply hold the connector near the back of the watch, where magnets cause it to snap into place automatically.” Official Apple Woven USB-C cables up to 62% off today: One for $10 or three at $7.30 each New 512GB Apple iPad (A16) just hit new Amazon all-time low at $100 off, but you can score an M3 iPad Air for less Rechargeable Find My wallet trackers don’t get much more affordable than this: UGREEN FineTrack card now $21.50 We just had a chance to go hands-on with the latest UGREEN Find My wallet tracker card and came away impressed with its capabilities for the price. Officially known as the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder, it carries a $27 list price, saw a notable drop to $24 recently, and now an Amazon on-page coupon is taking things down to $21.59 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. At under $24, today’s over 20% in savings delivers one of the more affordable Find My-equipped wallet tracker cards you’ll find from a brand we feature around here on a regular basis. While there are more affordable models you’ll have to just throw out after the non-replaceable battery dies, this one can be re-charged as much as you need it to. While it doesn’t include the wireless MagSafe charging you’ll find on models like the Nomad Tracking Card – my personal favorite solution in the category (here’s my hands-on review), it is also nearly half the price and you really only need to charge it once a year or so, according to UGREEN. It measures out at 1.7mm thin (roughly the thickness of a coin) so it can neatly slide into your card carrier or wallet without hassle and deliver full-on Apple Find My tracking in the process – locate it on Apple’s map, left behind notifications, and trigger audible chimes from your phone. It also includes a charging cable so you can juice it up with any USB-C power source too. Dive into our hands-on review of the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder right here for a closer look at the user experience. Brand new Powerbeats Pro 2 hit Amazon all-time low at $200 today (All colors $50 off), open-box units at $159 Today’s accessories and charging deals: Upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 models now up to $160 off at Amazon, base models from $299 Pricing on the base model 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 models has remained steady at the $100 off mark – deals are currently starting from $299 Amazon all-time lows. But after the GPS + Cell models jumped back up price earlier this week, the straight $110 in savings is now live once again on select configurations, including both the 42mm and 46mm models. The base GPS + Cell models carry list prices at $499 and $529, respectively. But you will now find both models on sale at $110 off via Amazon with prices once again sitting at $389 and $419 shipped, depending on the band you’re after. While not all band options are at the $110 off mark right now, there are some back down at the lowest price we have tracked online since release last fall. Here’s how pricing works out across the lineup right now: 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 $299 (Reg. $399) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 $329 (Reg. $429) 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $389 (Reg. $499) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $419 (Reg. $529) We are also still tracking the $150 price drops on the Titanium GPS + Cell models, as seen below – the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell with the Milanese Loop is actually $160 off: 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $549 (Reg. $699) 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg. $749) With Milanese Loop 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg. $749) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $639 (Reg. $799) With Milanese Loop While some of the select Milanese Loop models have sold for $10 less in extremely limited sales at Amazon previously, you’re otherwise looking at all-time low pricing across the lineup. The only time any of these watches have sold for less than that is in limited YMMV or in-store offers very few folks would have even had a chance to take advantage of. Huge deals return on official Apple Solo Loops: Score 3 for just $20 (Orig. $147), more Anker debuts new 14-in-1 Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with halo light for Mac, iPad, more – early hands-on impressions ECOVACS officially launches new X9 PRO OMNI robo vac with real-time self-cleaning roller mop at $300 off Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? 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    Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more
    While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off. From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 512GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade at $250 off, ongoing $100 price drops on the most affordable iPad mini 7 from $399, and some notable accessory deals – the officialUSB-C woven Apple Watch Magnetic Charger at $20 and this Find My wallet card tracker at $21. Everything else awaits down below.  Apple’s 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air hits one of its best prices yet at $1,245 ($154 off) Much like we described yesterday, Amazon has been holding strong with $150 price drops across the M4 MacBook Air lineup, but there has been a few configurations that have dropped down even lower than that. We are now seeing the 13-inch 24GB model with the 512GB SSD at slightly better than $150 off right now – it is currently sitting at $1,245.26 shipped in select colorways. This upgraded configuration carries a list price at $1,399, and much like we saw with the 15-inch variant yesterday, Amazon is getting slightly aggressive here and once again dipping prices even lower at $154 off the going rate. This is the second lowest we have tracked on this model – the last time out was a few bucks less than this it and did not last for very long at all. If you’re looking to land an upgraded M4 Air, the 24GB 13-incher would be my recommendation, but all things considered, with at least $150 off just about every configuration and color right now, it’s almost impossible to go wrong at all. 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $849 (Reg. $999) 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199) 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg. $1,399) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg. $1,399) 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,447 (Reg. $1,599) Hit up our recent feature piece too – Air vs. Pro: Is the latest M4 MacBook Air at the $849 all-time low the best value for an Apple laptop? While Apple has unleashed the more powerful M3 iPad Air lineup – we are still tracking $100 price drops on select configurations there, for many the M2 model will still suffice and we are now tracking a big-time price drop on an upgraded configuration via Amazon. You’ll now find the 512GB 11-inch M2 model with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade down at $799 shipped – that’s well below the original $1,049 asking price. This model debuted at $1,049 and has never sold for any less at Amazon than we are tracking here right now. You’re looking at $250 in savings and an Amazon all-time low. For comparison’s sake, an 11-inch 512GB M3 model without the Cell option will run you $899 from Apple and at least $827 at Amazon right now. The Wi-Fi + Cell M3 variant carries the same $1,049 list price as the M2. The M2 is not the M3, but for many the difference will be negligible at best. And considering it took this long to see this M2 configuration drop to a price this low at Amazon, you might have to wait until this time next year to see the same on the M3. As you can see in the list below, pricing is starting to creep up from the $100 discounts we have been tracking across the M3 lineup, making today’s M2 deal all the more enticing. But if you are looking to go M3, you’ll want to get in quick before we lose all of the $100 drops. 11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $529 (Reg. $599) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $599 (Reg. $699) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $827 (Reg. $899) 11-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $999 (Reg. $1,099) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $699 (Reg. $799) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $799 (Reg. $899) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $1,038 (Reg. $1,099) 13-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $1,199 (Reg. $1,299) Amazon all-time low pricing returns on latest iPad mini at $100 off, deals from $399 At this point most folks have some kind of charging station that can juice up their entire Apple kit at home, but if you’re looking to land an extra official magnetic Apple Watch charger for your EDC, travel kit, or perhaps something at the office, Woot has them on sale right now. Regularly $29, and rarely ever offered for under $24 at Amazon, you’ll find the official USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charger Cable on sale for $19.99 Prime shipped there right now (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). Today’s deal delivers over 30% in savings on the usual $29 list price you’ll pay at Apple. At the time of writing, the best price you’ll find on Amazon has them sitting at over $24 from less than desirable third-party sellers. The $20 Prime shipped Woot offer is the best we can find from a reputable source. While they do ship in bulk packaging at Woot today, this seems a more than worthy trade-off considering the 30% price drop here and you are indeed getting a brand new unit with the full Apple warranty, according to the listing: Hey, you there! These items ship in “BULK PACKAGING”. That means that they will ship in a polybag or generic brown box, but the product inside is brand new and comes with the original 1 year Apple Warranty. This cable is exactly what it looks like. An official woven Apple lead with a USB-C jack on one end that terminates on the other side with your usual magnetic Apple Watch charger – it support Apple Watch fast charging on Apple Watch models Series 7 or newer. “Simply hold the connector near the back of the watch, where magnets cause it to snap into place automatically.” Official Apple Woven USB-C cables up to 62% off today: One for $10 or three at $7.30 each New 512GB Apple iPad (A16) just hit new Amazon all-time low at $100 off, but you can score an M3 iPad Air for less Rechargeable Find My wallet trackers don’t get much more affordable than this: UGREEN FineTrack card now $21.50 We just had a chance to go hands-on with the latest UGREEN Find My wallet tracker card and came away impressed with its capabilities for the price. Officially known as the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder, it carries a $27 list price, saw a notable drop to $24 recently, and now an Amazon on-page coupon is taking things down to $21.59 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. At under $24, today’s over 20% in savings delivers one of the more affordable Find My-equipped wallet tracker cards you’ll find from a brand we feature around here on a regular basis. While there are more affordable models you’ll have to just throw out after the non-replaceable battery dies, this one can be re-charged as much as you need it to. While it doesn’t include the wireless MagSafe charging you’ll find on models like the Nomad Tracking Card – my personal favorite solution in the category (here’s my hands-on review), it is also nearly half the price and you really only need to charge it once a year or so, according to UGREEN. It measures out at 1.7mm thin (roughly the thickness of a coin) so it can neatly slide into your card carrier or wallet without hassle and deliver full-on Apple Find My tracking in the process – locate it on Apple’s map, left behind notifications, and trigger audible chimes from your phone. It also includes a charging cable so you can juice it up with any USB-C power source too. Dive into our hands-on review of the UGREEN FineTrack Slim Smart Finder right here for a closer look at the user experience. Brand new Powerbeats Pro 2 hit Amazon all-time low at $200 today (All colors $50 off), open-box units at $159 Today’s accessories and charging deals: Upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 models now up to $160 off at Amazon, base models from $299 Pricing on the base model 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 models has remained steady at the $100 off mark – deals are currently starting from $299 Amazon all-time lows. But after the GPS + Cell models jumped back up price earlier this week, the straight $110 in savings is now live once again on select configurations, including both the 42mm and 46mm models. The base GPS + Cell models carry list prices at $499 and $529, respectively. But you will now find both models on sale at $110 off via Amazon with prices once again sitting at $389 and $419 shipped, depending on the band you’re after. While not all band options are at the $110 off mark right now, there are some back down at the lowest price we have tracked online since release last fall. Here’s how pricing works out across the lineup right now: 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 $299 (Reg. $399) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 $329 (Reg. $429) 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $389 (Reg. $499) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell $419 (Reg. $529) We are also still tracking the $150 price drops on the Titanium GPS + Cell models, as seen below – the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell with the Milanese Loop is actually $160 off: 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $549 (Reg. $699) 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg. $749) With Milanese Loop 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg. $749) 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $639 (Reg. $799) With Milanese Loop While some of the select Milanese Loop models have sold for $10 less in extremely limited sales at Amazon previously, you’re otherwise looking at all-time low pricing across the lineup. The only time any of these watches have sold for less than that is in limited YMMV or in-store offers very few folks would have even had a chance to take advantage of. Huge deals return on official Apple Solo Loops: Score 3 for just $20 (Orig. $147), more Anker debuts new 14-in-1 Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with halo light for Mac, iPad, more – early hands-on impressions ECOVACS officially launches new X9 PRO OMNI robo vac with real-time self-cleaning roller mop at $300 off Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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