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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Gizmodo
eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo: 40% Off, Amazon Cuts Its Margin to Zero
Let's be realistic—forever lugging a stick vacuum back and forth across the house is a pain and then there's the added inconvenience of mopping each and every floor in the house. And if you've ever bought a robot vacuum by itself, you can appreciate the frustration of cleaning it out after each use without being able to take advantage of the ease of a self-cleaning station. That's where the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop Combo really excels, and at an all-time discount price on Amazon today, it's one deal that's hard to avoid: The discount brings the smart cleaning sidekick to just $549, slashing hundreds off the initial $899 price. See at Amazon Power And Convenience The Eufy X10 Pro Omni combines power, smarts and hands-free convenience. Its foundation is a stunning 8,000 Pa suction force which promises to pull out firmly settled dust, crumbs and pet hair with ease from carpets. The vacuum is not force majeure alone, though—its intelligent enough as well to adjust its cleaning method based on the surface. Both mops are provided with an auto-lift technology that lifts the mop heads by 12 mm whenever they detect carpet to prevent wet messes and keep your carpets dry and clean. After work completion, the mop pads are automatically flushed with fresh water and then dried with 45°C warm air so you will never have to deal with stinky or dirty mop pads. The docking station take care of mop cleaning and drying, it also vacuums the dust bin into a large 2.5L dust bag, requiring every two months' replacement. The station's 3L clean water tank is spacious enough to mop a 1,500-2,000 square feet home two to three times before refilling. That translates to less maintenance and more time spared for you. The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is actually made for hands-off cleaning, and you get to enjoy your floors sparkling clean with hardly any work. What's more, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni has sophisticated obstacle avoidance which can detect more than 100 objects from the charging cables and shoes on the floor to toys and pet dishes – no matter how low the light level. With iPath laser navigation, the robot also plots out the best cleaning routes: The 3.0 system can be adjusted to set no-go zones and virtual boundaries so that you can tailor the cleaning experience to your home. Another thoughtful and cool feature is the auto-detangling roller brush: Hair and fibers are the bane of any vacuum's existence but the Eufy X10 Pro Omni has tackled this problem head-on. The roller brush changes direction and a special comb flips down to loosen and pick out tangled hair and keeps the brush clean and running effectively. For those who are ready to bid farewell to the never-ending chore of manual vacuuming and mopping, now is the perfect time to act. See at Amazon
CNN
09-05-2025
- CNN
Our favorite product releases this week: Anker, Roborock, Whoop and more
There are a ton of great products that drop every week — and we're here, as always, to keep you up to date on the best of them. Each week, we'll be rounding up a short list of our favorite product drops from the last seven days for you to shop as you sip your morning coffee or take a quick break from work (trust, it's the only list you need for staying up to date on these things). This week brings the launch of a fresh pair of Anker ANC earbuds, the long-awaited debut of the latest Roborock robotic vacuum and Whoop's new fitness tracker. The first robot vacuum with a robotic arm is here Back at CES 2025, our editors explored the Las Vegas showroom and found a robot vacuum roaming around the convention center, but it wasn't just any robo vac. It was the first version to include a built-in robotic arm. That new model from Roborock, the Saros Z70, won our award for the best cleaning product at CES and is finally shipping this week. The Saros Z70 features a first-of-its-kind folding robotic arm called the OmniGrip that can pick up small items in the vacuum's path and neatly put them away in a designated spot. So, socks, cables and other obstacles can be cleaned up while the Roborock does its routine sweeping. As far as sucking up debris, the Saros Z70 boasts 22,000 Pa of suction power, a dual-brush anti-tangle system and two spinning mops. All of that cleaning prowess will run you a pretty penny. There's a discounted launch price of $1,999, but that $600 price cut barely puts a dent in the vacuum's $2,599 MSRP. Stay tuned to see if our testing team ends up placing the Saros Z70 on our list of the best robotic vacuums. Improved sound and ANC without the gimmicks Anker's sub-brand, Soundcore, launched its previous entry into the Liberty earbuds series in 2022. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland found the value offered by those older buds compelling at the time, even if there were some gimmicks like built-in heart rate monitors. Since, the company has rethought what the Liberty lineup should offer, which brings us to the debut of the new Soundcore Liberty 5 Earbuds. Anker's latest earbuds deliver everything you'd want a next-generation product to: improved active noise cancellation, longer 48-hour battery life, Dolby Atmos audio and multipoint Bluetooth pairing. That's all while ditching the heart rate tech in the previous edition. Altland has been using these buds for the past few days and appreciates just how solid the ANC is and how rich the audio is for a $130 pair of earbuds. A new challenger to the Dyson and the Shark stylers Since multi-stylers arrived on the scene to cut down on lengthy drying and styling routines, nearly every hair care brand has debuted its own iteration. The maker behind some of our favorite hot tools, like flat irons and hair dryers, just joined the fold. BaBylissPro's new StyleSwitch uses ionic technology to help reduce frizz. Dry hair with the handheld, then style by using any of the four attachments, including a diffuser, a paddle brush, a round brush and a smoother. It gives you the best of both worlds by using attachments seen in the Shark Flexstyle and the Dyson Airwrap, respectively. Switch through nine heat and speed settings, then lock in styles with its handy cold-shot button. It all rings in at $200 with a travel case included. Food-inspired hair clips for a variety of updos Associate deals editor Elena Matarazzo has been eyeing Jenny Lemons's hair clips for a while now. They're highly detailed, made from sustainable materials and add a pop of quirkiness to your outfit. Recently, the brand dropped its spring-ready hair and claw clips centered around a classic warm weather activity: picnics. The collection includes mini claw clip options like a raspberry for $12, a midi wine bottle for longer hair that is $20 and lastly, its largest goes for $24. Matarazzo's favorites from the alligator collection are the carrot clips and the cutesy grapefruit barrette for half-up, up-half down styles. Our favorite screen-less fitness tracker just got better Whoop takes a far different approach to fitness tracking than anything from Apple, Fitbit or Garmin. The brand's screen-free tracker isn't meant to check in on notifications from your wrist. It's designed to collect as much data about your health and wellbeing as possible. When we reviewed the 4.0 edition, our editors found that Whoop's data-driven approach and personalized coaching might be the missing piece of your fitness journey. That is, if you're serious about understanding your body, optimizing recovery and achieving peak performance. The new Whoop 5.0 continues that approach, bolstered by some new enhancements. These wearables are 7% smaller than their predecessors, while offering 10 times the power efficiency for as much as 14 days of battery life. There are also new health features like 'Healthspan' (Whoop's custom longevity metric), blood pressure monitoring, insights for women's hormone levels and revamped sleep tracking. Plus, there's also an MG version of the Whoop 5.0 that has added EKG capabilities for detecting atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythm. When our outdoors editor Kai Burkhardt first tested the Whoop 4.0, he was deterred by the mandatory subscription cost. Much to his chagrin, the 5.0 tracker follows in those footsteps. The entry-level Whoop One tier includes Whoop 5.0 hardware and costs $199 annually. To get the MG model, you'll need to pay $359 a year for the Whoop Life subscription. A fresh batch of size-inclusive bikinis and cover-ups Just two years ago, the underwear brand Parade dipped into women's swimwear for the first time. It has only revitalized its lineup of fresh, cheery patterns ever since. This season's collection includes playful fruit-inspired prints and Y2K leopard designs. The brand does size inclusivity best, bringing that same expansive range — XS to 3XL — to its bikinis and coverups. Bottoms start at $28, while tops start at $40. Plus, you can mix and match its kitschy offerings to your heart's desire. An eco-conscious men's capsule for summer vacations Earlier this week, Fair Harbor finally launched its highly anticipated collaboration with Rothy's. It is a limited-edition men's capsule collection that includes shorts, swim trunks, footwear and other summer-ready pieces. Like always with Rothy's, the sustainable pieces are made from sustainable materials like recycled water bottles. This is also Fair Harbor's first time stepping into footwear and, of course, it had to be done with a powerhouse like Rothy's. They introduced two options: a breathable, beach-ready boat shoe that retails for $159 and a sturdy flip-flop that's just under $40. Other items from the collaboration include swim trunks that range from $88 to $92, a linen button-up and an affordable tee. A new take on our editors' favorite iPhone gaming grip Backbone makes some of the best controller grips for your iPhone or Android smartphone. Its Backbone One controller has enabled all kinds of new mobile gaming experiences since it first launched in 2022. However, the Razer Kishi Ultra recently dethroned it as Altland's favorite accessory. Backbone seems to have noticed that its controller has been usurped by the competition and is now launching its own pro-style gamepad grip. The new Backbone Pro lives up to that name with tons of new features packed into a design that more or less looks like the original we raved about three years ago. As for what's new, there are two full-size thumbsticks, a D-pad on the left and A, B, X and Y buttons on the right. The company also contends that its improved battery life can last as long as 40 hours on a single charge. Though the biggest change has to be that the Backbone Pro can now also connect to devices over Bluetooth. The Backbone One relied on a wired USB-C or Lightning connection with a docked smartphone. Now, the Pro model can work with not just iPhones and iPads but also consoles and other gadgets. That versatility does earn the new gamepad grip a steep $170 price tag. Altland is excited to try it out and see if the elevated features justify that increased MSRP. A refreshing watermelon-scented sunscreen Good news for Watermelon Glow loyalists: The skin care brand expanded its fan-favorite lineup with a new liquid SPF. The Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid, priced at $35, taps an effective combination of hydrating glycerin, antioxidant-rich vitamin E and acne-fighting niacinamide, formulated to leave a dewy, glowy finish behind sans white cast or pilling. Its liquid consistency helps the formula apply and blend easily, while layering well underneath makeup, so you get a sunscreen and a primer all in one. Our favorite bedding in dreamy florals and stripes At CNN Underscored, we cannot get enough of Brooklinen's crisp, cool sheets, duvet covers and other bedding essentials. Even so, it has been a while since a collaboration wowed us — that is, until the May 6 launch of its Caroline Z. Hurley collection. The Brooklyn-based designer Hurley created summer-ready items to keep your sleep cool and your bed looking effortlessly stylish. The pastel linen stripes and playful florals are one-of-a-kind and are sure to add a bit of whimsy to your space. The linen core sheet set starts at $369, its classic percale duvet set starts at $208 and lightweight cotton blankets are as low as $139. This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new electric freezer from EcoFlow, the latest Bang & Olufsen speaker and more. Microsoft 12-Inch Surface Pro This week, Microsoft launched its newest 2-in-1 laptop. It made its ultra-popular detachable machine more affordable in the process with the debut of this smaller 12-inch design. The new Surface Pro supports a refreshed keyboard that lays flat on the table and has gone up for preorder at Amazon. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen Speaker Bang & Olufsen's previous-generation Beosound A1 once reigned as our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker until newer models from competing brands dethroned it. This week, the 3rd Gen version hit store shelves with better sound and that same iconic design. EcoFlow Glacier Classic Portable Fridge Freezer Electric coolers have been all the rage lately. Tech brands like Anker pioneered the way, while more trusted names in the cooler space like Igloo followed suite. Now EcoFlow is entering the ring with its own — and it just happens to be on sale at launch. Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop In addition to the new Microsoft laptops, Alienware has also shown off its newest portable gaming machines. The 16-inch Aurora laptop includes respectable specs like an Intel Core 7 processor, NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU and 16GB of memory. As deals editors at Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
CNN
09-05-2025
- CNN
Our favorite product releases this week: Anker, Roborock, Whoop and more
There are a ton of great products that drop every week — and we're here, as always, to keep you up to date on the best of them. Each week, we'll be rounding up a short list of our favorite product drops from the last seven days for you to shop as you sip your morning coffee or take a quick break from work (trust, it's the only list you need for staying up to date on these things). This week brings the launch of a fresh pair of Anker ANC earbuds, the long-awaited debut of the latest Roborock robotic vacuum and Whoop's new fitness tracker. The first robot vacuum with a robotic arm is here Back at CES 2025, our editors explored the Las Vegas showroom and found a robot vacuum roaming around the convention center, but it wasn't just any robo vac. It was the first version to include a built-in robotic arm. That new model from Roborock, the Saros Z70, won our award for the best cleaning product at CES and is finally shipping this week. The Saros Z70 features a first-of-its-kind folding robotic arm called the OmniGrip that can pick up small items in the vacuum's path and neatly put them away in a designated spot. So, socks, cables and other obstacles can be cleaned up while the Roborock does its routine sweeping. As far as sucking up debris, the Saros Z70 boasts 22,000 Pa of suction power, a dual-brush anti-tangle system and two spinning mops. All of that cleaning prowess will run you a pretty penny. There's a discounted launch price of $1,999, but that $600 price cut barely puts a dent in the vacuum's $2,599 MSRP. Stay tuned to see if our testing team ends up placing the Saros Z70 on our list of the best robotic vacuums. Improved sound and ANC without the gimmicks Anker's sub-brand, Soundcore, launched its previous entry into the Liberty earbuds series in 2022. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland found the value offered by those older buds compelling at the time, even if there were some gimmicks like built-in heart rate monitors. Since, the company has rethought what the Liberty lineup should offer, which brings us to the debut of the new Soundcore Liberty 5 Earbuds. Anker's latest earbuds deliver everything you'd want a next-generation product to: improved active noise cancellation, longer 48-hour battery life, Dolby Atmos audio and multipoint Bluetooth pairing. That's all while ditching the heart rate tech in the previous edition. Altland has been using these buds for the past few days and appreciates just how solid the ANC is and how rich the audio is for a $130 pair of earbuds. A new challenger to the Dyson and the Shark stylers Since multi-stylers arrived on the scene to cut down on lengthy drying and styling routines, nearly every hair care brand has debuted its own iteration. The maker behind some of our favorite hot tools, like flat irons and hair dryers, just joined the fold. BaBylissPro's new StyleSwitch uses ionic technology to help reduce frizz. Dry hair with the handheld, then style by using any of the four attachments, including a diffuser, a paddle brush, a round brush and a smoother. It gives you the best of both worlds by using attachments seen in the Shark Flexstyle and the Dyson Airwrap, respectively. Switch through nine heat and speed settings, then lock in styles with its handy cold-shot button. It all rings in at $200 with a travel case included. Food-inspired hair clips for a variety of updos Associate deals editor Elena Matarazzo has been eyeing Jenny Lemons's hair clips for a while now. They're highly detailed, made from sustainable materials and add a pop of quirkiness to your outfit. Recently, the brand dropped its spring-ready hair and claw clips centered around a classic warm weather activity: picnics. The collection includes mini claw clip options like a raspberry for $12, a midi wine bottle for longer hair that is $20 and lastly, its largest goes for $24. Matarazzo's favorites from the alligator collection are the carrot clips and the cutesy grapefruit barrette for half-up, up-half down styles. Our favorite screen-less fitness tracker just got better Whoop takes a far different approach to fitness tracking than anything from Apple, Fitbit or Garmin. The brand's screen-free tracker isn't meant to check in on notifications from your wrist. It's designed to collect as much data about your health and wellbeing as possible. When we reviewed the 4.0 edition, our editors found that Whoop's data-driven approach and personalized coaching might be the missing piece of your fitness journey. That is, if you're serious about understanding your body, optimizing recovery and achieving peak performance. The new Whoop 5.0 continues that approach, bolstered by some new enhancements. These wearables are 7% smaller than their predecessors, while offering 10 times the power efficiency for as much as 14 days of battery life. There are also new health features like 'Healthspan' (Whoop's custom longevity metric), blood pressure monitoring, insights for women's hormone levels and revamped sleep tracking. Plus, there's also an MG version of the Whoop 5.0 that has added EKG capabilities for detecting atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythm. When our outdoors editor Kai Burkhardt first tested the Whoop 4.0, he was deterred by the mandatory subscription cost. Much to his chagrin, the 5.0 tracker follows in those footsteps. The entry-level Whoop One tier includes Whoop 5.0 hardware and costs $199 annually. To get the MG model, you'll need to pay $359 a year for the Whoop Life subscription. A fresh batch of size-inclusive bikinis and cover-ups Just two years ago, the underwear brand Parade dipped into women's swimwear for the first time. It has only revitalized its lineup of fresh, cheery patterns ever since. This season's collection includes playful fruit-inspired prints and Y2K leopard designs. The brand does size inclusivity best, bringing that same expansive range — XS to 3XL — to its bikinis and coverups. Bottoms start at $28, while tops start at $40. Plus, you can mix and match its kitschy offerings to your heart's desire. An eco-conscious men's capsule for summer vacations Earlier this week, Fair Harbor finally launched its highly anticipated collaboration with Rothy's. It is a limited-edition men's capsule collection that includes shorts, swim trunks, footwear and other summer-ready pieces. Like always with Rothy's, the sustainable pieces are made from sustainable materials like recycled water bottles. This is also Fair Harbor's first time stepping into footwear and, of course, it had to be done with a powerhouse like Rothy's. They introduced two options: a breathable, beach-ready boat shoe that retails for $159 and a sturdy flip-flop that's just under $40. Other items from the collaboration include swim trunks that range from $88 to $92, a linen button-up and an affordable tee. A new take on our editors' favorite iPhone gaming grip Backbone makes some of the best controller grips for your iPhone or Android smartphone. Its Backbone One controller has enabled all kinds of new mobile gaming experiences since it first launched in 2022. However, the Razer Kishi Ultra recently dethroned it as Altland's favorite accessory. Backbone seems to have noticed that its controller has been usurped by the competition and is now launching its own pro-style gamepad grip. The new Backbone Pro lives up to that name with tons of new features packed into a design that more or less looks like the original we raved about three years ago. As for what's new, there are two full-size thumbsticks, a D-pad on the left and A, B, X and Y buttons on the right. The company also contends that its improved battery life can last as long as 40 hours on a single charge. Though the biggest change has to be that the Backbone Pro can now also connect to devices over Bluetooth. The Backbone One relied on a wired USB-C or Lightning connection with a docked smartphone. Now, the Pro model can work with not just iPhones and iPads but also consoles and other gadgets. That versatility does earn the new gamepad grip a steep $170 price tag. Altland is excited to try it out and see if the elevated features justify that increased MSRP. A refreshing watermelon-scented sunscreen Good news for Watermelon Glow loyalists: The skin care brand expanded its fan-favorite lineup with a new liquid SPF. The Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid, priced at $35, taps an effective combination of hydrating glycerin, antioxidant-rich vitamin E and acne-fighting niacinamide, formulated to leave a dewy, glowy finish behind sans white cast or pilling. Its liquid consistency helps the formula apply and blend easily, while layering well underneath makeup, so you get a sunscreen and a primer all in one. Our favorite bedding in dreamy florals and stripes At CNN Underscored, we cannot get enough of Brooklinen's crisp, cool sheets, duvet covers and other bedding essentials. Even so, it has been a while since a collaboration wowed us — that is, until the May 6 launch of its Caroline Z. Hurley collection. The Brooklyn-based designer Hurley created summer-ready items to keep your sleep cool and your bed looking effortlessly stylish. The pastel linen stripes and playful florals are one-of-a-kind and are sure to add a bit of whimsy to your space. The linen core sheet set starts at $369, its classic percale duvet set starts at $208 and lightweight cotton blankets are as low as $139. This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new electric freezer from EcoFlow, the latest Bang & Olufsen speaker and more. Microsoft 12-Inch Surface Pro This week, Microsoft launched its newest 2-in-1 laptop. It made its ultra-popular detachable machine more affordable in the process with the debut of this smaller 12-inch design. The new Surface Pro supports a refreshed keyboard that lays flat on the table and has gone up for preorder at Amazon. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen Speaker Bang & Olufsen's previous-generation Beosound A1 once reigned as our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker until newer models from competing brands dethroned it. This week, the 3rd Gen version hit store shelves with better sound and that same iconic design. EcoFlow Glacier Classic Portable Fridge Freezer Electric coolers have been all the rage lately. Tech brands like Anker pioneered the way, while more trusted names in the cooler space like Igloo followed suite. Now EcoFlow is entering the ring with its own — and it just happens to be on sale at launch. Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop In addition to the new Microsoft laptops, Alienware has also shown off its newest portable gaming machines. The 16-inch Aurora laptop includes respectable specs like an Intel Core 7 processor, NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU and 16GB of memory. As deals editors at Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
