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Amazon just backed out of its big $1.7 billion iRobot deal

Amazon's plans to acquire Roomba parent company iRobot have fallen through after regulatory pushback.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon Scraps Buyout Of IRobot Vacuum Maker After EU Objections

Amazon on Monday said it was dropping its plans to buy the iRobot vacuum maker after the EU's antitrust authority objected to the plan over competition concerns.

International Business Times

Amazon's iRobot takeover bites the dust – here's what it means for Roomba vacuums

Amazon's bid to buy robot vacuum giant iRobot has collapsed from EU regulator pressure – here's what that means.

TechRadar

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Amazon terminates takeover of iRobot over EU regulatory issues

The two companies have agreed to terminate the proposed acquisition.

Evening Standard

IRobot Stock Tumbles After Amazon Cancels Acquisition

IRobot stock dropped to a 14-year low after Amazon canceled its planned acquisition of the maker of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.

Investors Business Daily

Amazon drops $1.4bn deal to buy iRobot after EU veto reports

Roomba maker announces plans to axe 31% of workforce and exit of CEO after collapse of acquisition

The Guardian - UK

IRobot Stock Plummets As EU Moves To Block Takeover By Amazon

IRobot stock plunged on news that antitrust regulators in Europe plan to block Amazon.com's planned purchase of the Roomba vacuum cleaner maker.

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Amazon fails to address EU concerns in iRobot deal

Find out the latest on Amazon's iRobot deal and the concerns raised by the EU antitrust regulators as they await remedies from Amazon.

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Should you ever buy a robot vacuum? After a year of living with one, I'm not convinced

Robot vacuums are notoriously expensive and don't always work. As Black Friday gets underway, is it ever worth buying one, or should you just stick to a vacuum?

Homes & Gardens

Stock Market Today: Stocks Keep Their Weekly Win Streak Alive

The main indexes closed mixed Friday, though all three nabbed a fourth straight weekly gain.

Kiplinger

5 things you need to know before buying your first Roomba robot vacuum

Thinking of upgrading to a Roomba this Black Friday? Read this first.

TechRadar

iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ review: a commendable hybrid robot vac with swappable mops

Sit back and relax while the new iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ sweeps and mops your floors in sterling style

Amazon's bestselling robot vacuum that shoppers 'can't live without' is $116 off ahead of Black Friday 2023

It has over 13,000 five-star ratings and tons of reviews raving about how it makes life easier.

The Street

Shark vs Eufy: which brand makes the best robot vacuum cleaner?

There's more to robot vacuums than the Roomba. Should you consider a Shark or a Eufy cleaner instead?

TechRadar

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TopTenReviews

I tested the Roomba Combo j7+ in my home, and it's the first vacuum cleaner not to be thwarted by hair wrap

If you're in the market for a new robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Combo j7+ not only vacuums and mops your floors, but it also has self-emptying capabilities, smart cleaning features, and much more.

The Street

Amazon's top-selling robot vacuum that saves shoppers 'hours’ is marked down to its lowest price in history

If you missed Amazon's October Prime Day, this ongoing deal is one you don’t want to overlook

The Street

Amazon's 'Most Wished For' robot vacuum that 'cleans like a champ' is on sale this weekend

“The amount of crap this thing sucks up daily is insane.”

The Street

Amazon's top-selling robot vacuum that leaves floors looking 'polished' is nearly $100 off for Labor Day

iRobot’s most affordable Roomba is now even more of a score.

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Evening Standard

Best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair

There’s something poetic about one small creature cleaning up after another

Homes & Gardens

Our favorite Dyson vacuum is STILL the lowest price it's been all year after Prime Day

Everybody loves a Dyson, but nobody loves the cost. This year's Prime Day deal has slashed $240 off the Outsize, making it the lowest price it's been all year, and it's still discounted.

Investors Business Daily

Activision Stock Jumps As U.S. Judge Clears Hurdle To Microsoft Buyout

Activision Blizzard shares rocketed after a court allowed Microsoft to proceed with its acquisition of the video game publisher.

Daily Mirror

Hay fever sufferers could find huge allergy relief with futuristic tech this summer

The summer sunshine brings high pollen counts and hay fever, don't let it ruin your summer with these gadgets

The Street

From 50% Off Amazon's Top Robot Vacuum to $271 Off a Dyson, These Are the Best Early Prime Day Vacuum Deals

You don’t need to wait to save on these vacuums.

The Street

Ecovacs Deebot T10 Omni Review: My Floors Have Never Looked Cleaner

We spent several weeks testing the Ecovacs Debot T10—and the T9+ and N10+—to see just how well this robot vacuum performs and if it is worth the price.

The Independent UK

Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets UK approval

British antitrust regulators have cleared Amazon’s purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot

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