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The Verge
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Narwal's Freo X Ultra, one of our favorite robovacs, is 60 percent off
Let's face it — cleaning is the worst, and most of us would rather do literally anything else. If you ever wished somebody else would take care of it for you, today's deal on the Narwal Freo X Ultra is worth a look. The robot vacuum / mop hybrid does most of the hard work so you don't have to lift a finger, and is currently down to an all-time low of $549.99 ($850 off) at Best Buy and Amazon. My colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy says the Narwal Freo X Ultra is one of the best mopping vacuums she's ever tested, which is why it's one of her top robot vacuum recommendations. Its spinning triangular mops scrub hard surfaces remarkably well, even swinging slightly so it can get closer to baseboards. It also comes equipped with dual four-liter water tanks — larger than what you'll find on most rivals — so the Narwal can clean for longer without needing a refill. Plus, it automatically adjusts mop pressure based on floor type and will even go over areas that remain dirty after the first pass. It's a capable vacuum too, quietly delivering up to 8,200 Pa of suction to pick up dirt and debris. An anti-tangle brush makes it effective on carpets, while a disposable onboard bin compresses dust for easier cleanup. It also supports several voice assistants — including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant — so you can control the robovac with just your voice. Narwal Freo X Ultra $140061% off $550 A superior mopping bot with a superior price tag, the Narwal is smart enough to know when it needs to go back and mop more. Its vacuuming is good, and its unique onboard compression bin means no loud auto-emptying. Through June 10th, Woot is offering the JBL Go 4 in multiple colors for just $32.95 ($17 off) with a 90-day warranty, which is its lowest price yet. The portable Bluetooth speaker delivers good sound, and even supports stereo pairing with another JBL device. The speaker additionally features a solid IP67 rating for water and dust resistance while providing up to seven hours of playback on a single charge. With fire season now in full swing, it's a good time to pick up the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor for $54.99 ($14 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. The easy-to-setup device sends voice alerts and app notifications when air quality declines, and responds by automatically activating Alexa-enabled devices like smart thermostats and air purifiers using Alexa Hunches. You can also set up personalized Routines to trigger these devices under specific conditions. Read our review. Elgato's Stream Deck MK.2 is on sale for $129.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. While we've seen the macro controller go for less in the past, this is the best price we've seen since December. The macro pad comes with 15 customizable keys, which you program to control smart home devices to Slack statuses. It also includes a detachable stand and user-swappable faceplates for a personalized setup.
The Verge
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Dyson's purple, powerful robovac is on sale for its lowest price ever
Let's face it: Dyson is better known for vacuum innovation than for selling budget-friendly products. Thankfully, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav — the company's first robot vacuum in more than a decade — is now available from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Dyson for around $799.95 ($200 off), which is easily the best price we've seen. For some people, the 360 Vis Nav's short battery life, missing AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and lack of an auto-empty dock are real deal breakers — something our own resident smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, was quick to point out in her hands-on of the D-shaped vac last year. However, Dyson's latest robot vacuum isn't as focused on high-end features as it is on mere power and precision. For starters, the vacuum touts a whopping 65 air watts of suction, rendering it one of the most powerful models available and the best robot vacuum for carpets we've ever tested. It's also outfitted with a massive roller brush that's situated at the front, allowing it to reach the edges of your rooms and into corners, along with a large 500ml dustbin that can easily be removed using the integrated handle. You're only going to get about 65 minutes of runtime, though, and because of its navigation shortcoming, it's best suited for homes with relatively simple floor plans. Still, if you fall into that bucket, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more powerful model at this price. More midweek deals and discounts JBL's excellent Go 4 is still matching its all-time low of around $39.95 ($10 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The ultra-portable speaker is a great budget buy, with up to seven hours of continuous playback, the ability to pair in stereo mode with a second JBL speaker, and a commendable IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Plus, unlike a lot of its Bluetooth rivals, it's available in an array of fun colors, from teal to crimson to camo. If you've been hankering to spend more time in a galaxy far, far away following the season 2 finale of Andor, Star Wars Outlaws is currently on sale at Best Buy for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $34.99 ($35 off), nearly matching its best price to date. I will admit that the immersive open-world title was a little frustrating out of the gate due to very tedious mechanics — I would know, having put it down for several months — but it has vastly improved post-launch thanks to a series of welcome patches that addressed everything from stealth to shooting mechanics. Read our review. Another of our backyard favorites — the Thermacell E65 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller — is down to $31.98 (about $8 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date. The E65 is similar to Thermacell's other rechargeable spatial models in that it can provide up to 6.5 hours of protection from mosquitoes when paired with a repellent cartridge; however, the latest model also comes with a charging dock to ensure it's always ready when you need it.
The Verge
18-05-2025
- The Verge
Gemini is getting colorful on Nest speakers.
Some Reddit users are reporting seeing a blue-and-purple gradient, rather than the usual white LEDs, on their Nest Audio speakers, 9to5Google reports. My colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is seeing the same. It's the color scheme for Gemini, Google's AI assistant that it's slowly replacing Google Assistant with. The company started testing Gemini on its Nest smart speakers in December. You need be enrolled in the Google Home Public Preview and opt into experimental AI features to try it out.
The Verge
18-05-2025
- The Verge
, rather than the usual white LEDs, on their Nest Audio speakers,
Wes Davis Gemini is getting colorful on Nest speakers. Some Reddit users are reporting seeing a blue-and-purple gradient 9to5Google reports. My colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is seeing the same. It's the color scheme for Gemini, Google's AI assistant that it's slowly replacing Google Assistant with. The company started testing Gemini on its Nest smart speakers in December. You need be enrolled in the Google Home Public Preview and opt into experimental AI features to try it out.
