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Roborock Saros 20 Flow robot vacuum lists at $1,699.99 in the US

The new flagship has 36,000 Pa suction and a pressurized self-washing mop. Roborock's store page shows it out of stock for now.

Why it matters. It is Roborock's top vacuum-mop for 2026 and it costs more than most laptops. Wait for reviews and a real sale price.

In simple words. Roborock's new top robot vacuum, which also mops, is listed at $1,699.99 in the US. That is more than many laptops cost. The store page said it was out of stock, so wait for reviews and a real selling price.

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Wait: if you want a top mop-vacuum, read reviews first.

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PrimeBot prices Q1 and T1 home robots at CNY 19,999, shipping from Oct 1

The Shanghai brand sells an 88 cm humanoid and a robot that switches between wheels and four legs. Both start at CNY 19,999, about $2,980.

Why it matters. Home humanoids are starting to reach shoppers. The top versions are open to developers, but sales are in China only for now.

In simple words. A company in Shanghai now sells home robots. One looks like a small person. The other can switch between rolling on wheels and walking on four legs. For now, you can only buy them in China.

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Watch: a home humanoid you can order today is a new kind of gadget.

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Robot vacuums: top picks right now

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Best for vacuuming
Narwal Flow 2$1,300

31,000 Pa · FlowWash rolling track mop, self-cleaning · 280 min

GoodHomes with mostly hard floors that want a top mop and a tidy dock.

Watch outThe price moves: the list price is $1,499, and the store showed $1,299 when we checked.

Best for mopping
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow$850

20,000 Pa · Roller mop, real-time fresh-water self-cleaning

GoodHard floors and mixed homes where you want flagship cleaning at a mid price.

Watch outRoborock lists a 5,200 mAh battery but no runtime in minutes.

Best value
SwitchBot K11+ Pro$300

12,000 Pa · Basic disposable cloths for light wiping

GoodSmall flats, bedrooms and offices, and Apple Home users on a budget.

Watch outMopping is light only: it wipes the floor rather than scrubs it.

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Ring's first smart lock can recharge by turning a dial, $249 in early 2027

If the battery runs out, a few turns of the thumb-turn dial give the lock enough power to open. Ring says it arrives in the US in early 2027.

Why it matters. A flat battery is the main fear with smart locks. A built-in hand crank means you do not need a spare key or a 9-volt battery.

In simple words. Ring is making a smart door lock with a small dial you can turn by hand. A few turns give it enough power to open the door if its battery is empty. It costs $249 and comes in early 2027.

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Watch: a neat idea. Wait for reviews and the real launch date.

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$299.99: Nvidia raises Shield TV Pro price by $100 from October 2

Nvidia says memory and other parts cost much more now. The 2019 streaming box was $199.99 at launch. Stock is thin at Nvidia's own store.

Why it matters. Even a seven-year-old TV box costs more because memory prices are up. A cheaper streamer suits most people.

In simple words. Nvidia's Shield TV Pro streaming box now costs $299.99, which is $100 more. Nvidia says parts like memory cost more now. Most people can use a much cheaper streaming box.

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Wait: unless you need its extra video support, a cheaper box is enough.

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Keurig opens Alta preorders at $499.99 with compostable coffee pucks

The Alta brews coffee and espresso-style drinks from plant-coated coffee pucks instead of plastic pods. Orders ship from October 21 in the US.

Why it matters. It is Keurig’s move away from plastic pods. The machine costs more than most, and the pucks only work in it.

In simple words. Keurig has a new coffee machine called Alta. It uses small pressed coffee pucks that can be composted instead of plastic pods. It costs $499.99 and ships from October 21.

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Worth a look if plastic pods bother you. Wait for reviews and refill prices.

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Startup Flourish shows a $3,555 wheeled home robot, first 50 units by Christmas

Flourish One is a two-arm robot on six wheels, powered by a Raspberry Pi, for tidying and simple chores. It is not yet shipping.

Why it matters. Home humanoids are usually $20,000 or more. This one is cheap, but it is small, early, and limited.

In simple words. A small company showed a home robot with two arms that rolls on wheels, for $3,555. It is made for tidying up and wiping tables. Only 50 are planned for now, so you cannot buy one yet.

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Watch: cheap home robots are coming, but this one has not shipped yet.

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SwitchBot K11+ Pro compact robot vacuum adds Matter, from $299.99 on Amazon

The small vacuum doubles its suction to 12,000 Pa and works with Apple Home through Matter over Wi-Fi.

Why it matters. Few small, low-cost robot vacuums work with Apple Home. This one suits small flats and tight rooms.

In simple words. SwitchBot has a small robot vacuum with stronger suction. It can join Apple Home and similar systems. It costs about $300 to $400 in the US, so wait for reviews first.

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Wait for independent tests, mainly on obstacle avoidance.

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