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cleaning
Manufacturing Shark PowerDetect Speed Named WIRED's Top Cordless Vacuum, Outperforms Dyson Models
WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell selected the Shark PowerDetect Speed as her top cordless vacuum, citing a 350-watt motor that performed best on sand and thin rug tests and matched more expensive Dyson models on thick rugs. The new model is lighter, slimmer, and cheaper than the original PowerDetect, with an optional self-emptying and charging base station.
Manufacturing Dyson Gen5Detect Tops WIRED's Vacuum Tests; V16 Piston Animal Follows at $850
According to WIRED, the Dyson Gen5Detect ($949) is the top-scoring cordless vacuum in its updated side-by-side tests, followed by the Dyson V16 Piston Animal ($850). The $500 Dyson V10 Konical scored above more powerful models, making it the best-value pick. WIRED's comparison details suction power, run time, and filtration across six models.
Technology Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow: The Prime Day Robot Vacuum to Buy for Smart Homes
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is the recommended robot vacuum for Prime Day, beating the more expensive Saros 20 in real-world tests. It offers 20,000 Pa suction, a self-cleaning spinning mop, and superior obstacle avoidance at a lower price.
Technology Beatbot AquaSense X Robot Cleans Pool and Then Cleans Itself, Ending Dirty Filter Burden
The Beatbot AquaSense X pool-cleaning robot, paired with the AstroRinse self-cleaning station, eliminates the chore of manually cleaning the robot's filter. The system uses a separate station that also charges the robot. Setup involves multiple steps and hose connections.
This Pool Cleaning Robot Reinvents the Skimmer With a Tiny Tornado
The Bublue BuVortex V5 is a novel pool skimmer that creates a tiny whirlpool to suck in debris, unlike traditional catamaran-style skimmers. The device weighs 11.5 pounds and features a central cylinder for vortex generation. In a week-long test, it handled organic and synthetic leaves.
Technology The Robot Vacuums Cleaning My Three-Story Home for Me
WIRED's Nena Farrell reviews the best robot vacuums of 2026, testing them in a three-story home with multiple occupants and a cat. Modern robot vacuums now include mopping, AI stain detection, and obstacle avoidance. The article provides considerations for buying, maintenance tips, and highlights recent models tested.