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Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner

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Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner Promises True Top-to-Bottom Pool Maintenance Without the Usual Extra Gear

Keeping a swimming pool clean tends to involve a rotating cast of tools, attachments, and weekend motivation that mysteriously disappears once summer heat arrives. The Beatbot Sora 70 robotic pool cleaner, now available for pre-order in Lavender Purple or Midnight Blue at $1499, is attempting to simplify that routine with a single cordless robot designed to clean nearly every part of a pool in one pass, including areas many cleaners quietly ignore.

ECOVACS LilMilo

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ECOVACS Pushes Home Automation Further with Robotic Cleaners and … an Emotional Companion Robot?

ECOVACS has made its big reveal at CES, but the bigger story has nothing to do with a trade show floor and everything to do with how far the company is pushing home robotics. This year’s lineup stretches well beyond clean floors, adding a robotic pool cleaner and an emotional companion robot to a portfolio that already covers vacuuming, mopping, lawn care, and window cleaning. The message is clear. ECOVACS wants fewer chores on your list and fewer moments where technology feels like it is making life harder instead of easier.

MAMMOTION Makes Their Mowers Smarter and Stronger with Tri-Fusion Positioning!

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MAMMOTION Makes Their Mowers Smarter and Stronger with Tri-Fusion Positioning!

At some point, we may regret outsourcing so many household chores to robots. Until then, however, it’s exciting to see how they’re evolving from proof of concept to rapidly improving “how did we live without this” devices! MAMMOTION has been leading the way with their lawnmowers, and their latest devices out of IFA 2025 show that if you’ve been on the fence about robotic landscapers, now is the time to jump in.

Aiper Scuba V3 Robotic Pool Cleaner

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Aiper Scuba V3 AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Debuts: Smarter, Faster, and Designed to Keep Your Pool Sparkling with Less Effort

If you thought pool cleaning was destined to stay stuck in the land of long poles, leaky hoses, and a sore back, Aiper is here to change your mind. Meet the Aiper Scuba V3, its first AI-powered robotic pool cleaner, and it looks ready to bring a little brains to backyard maintenance. Scheduled to hit the market in early 2026 for $1,199, the Scuba V3 blends a sleek design, camera-based smarts, and a surprising sense of purpose for something that spends its life underwater chasing leaves and dirt.

BUBLUE BuBot BuHybrid L6

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Beat the Heat with BuBlue; the BuHybrid L6 Pool Cleaner and BuVortex V5 Skimmer Handle Summer Pool Maintenance So You Don’t Have To

If you’re in the northeastern U.S. right now, chances are you’re staying indoors to avoid being slow-cooked by the sweltering heat—unless you’re lucky enough to have a pool. But even in a heatwave, pools don’t clean themselves. That’s where the BuBlue BuBot robots come in. The BuHybrid L6 is a full-featured pool cleaning robot that scrubs floors, walls, and waterlines, while the BuVortex V5 is a surface skimmer designed to sweep away leaves, debris, and grime before it sinks. Together, they handle the dirty work so you can simply dive in and chill.

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra

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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra Promises an Effortless Solution to Pristine Pools

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ready to redefine pool cleaning, combining cutting-edge technology with practical design to make maintaining your swimming pool less of a chore and more of a breeze. Fresh from its debut at CES 2025, this flagship Beatbot robotic cleaner promises to address the frustrations many pool owners face while offering innovative features that enhance convenience, efficiency, and effectiveness. Here’s a closer look at what makes the AquaSense 2 Ultra an intriguing choice for anyone tired of the constant grind of pool upkeep.

Beatbot RoboTurtle

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The Beatbot RoboTurtle Is a Revolutionary Eco-Warrior Redefining Aquatic Innovation

Beatbot is diving headfirst into innovation with two bold creations that could change how we approach pool care and environmental sustainability: the Beatbot RoboTurtle and a Self-Docking Wireless Charging Station. These cutting-edge additions aim to tackle everything from aquatic preservation to effortless pool maintenance, offering exciting possibilities for both eco-conscious professionals and anyone looking for smarter home solutions.

Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer Review: So Efficient That You'll Never Have to Manually Skim Your Pool Again!

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Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer Review: So Efficient That You’ll Never Have to Manually Skim Your Pool Again!

For the past two years, Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners have been helping us get the most out of our backyard oasis. While we still get weekly professional cleanings, an Aiper robot keeps the pool bottom and sides debris-free between cleanings. But what about surface debris? That’s where the recently introduced Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer comes in. It promises to be the missing piece of my “clean pool puzzle,” and it delivers.

Beatbot Aquasense Pro submerging into the pool.

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Beatbot Aquasense Pro Review: Spend Less Time Cleaning Your Pool and More Time Enjoying It

Pool season is fast approaching, and if you’re in charge of keeping yours clean, the Beatbot Aquasense Pro will help you keep it in tip-top shape with minimal effort. Keeping our pool clean and ready to swim in is my husband Kev’s domain; when I was offered an Aquasense Pro to try, Kev was intrigued. After using it for over a month, I figured it was time to let you all know how it’s been going. Long story short, this pool-cleaning robot has made his life (and, consequently, my life) so much easier.

Dreaming of Summer? Aiper's Latest Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners Are, Too!

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Dreaming of Summer? Aiper’s Latest Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners Are, Too!

The Aiper Seagull 1500 cordless robot I reviewed last summer has done a fantastic job helping me keep my pool clean. At CES last week, Aiper announced its new flagship Seagull line, with models including the Seagull Pro, the Seagull Plus, and the Seagull SE; Aiper has also introduced a limited edition Elite Pro. If keeping your swimming pool clean has become a tedious daily chore, Aiper can help you spend less time cleaning your pool so you can spend more time enjoying it.

JBL Charge 5

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JBL Charge 5 Review: Delivers Next-Level Sound Anywhere, Anytime

JBL’s portable Bluetooth speakers have always been impressive, and each successive model has gotten better and better. The JBL Charge 5, the latest generation of their wildly popular portable speaker with a powerbank, is their best portable speaker yet. It blasts music, recharges phones, and it’s ready to hit the beach, the mountains, or your next backyard barbecue.

JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Outside

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JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Review: Big 100W Portable Speaker That’s Ready to Party

I love a large portable speaker, and my latest in for testing is the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go. This massive and multi-talented speaker pumps out 100W of bass-boosted sound that can easily fill a large room or the typical backyard. If you like to sing along, the PartyBox On-The-Go includes a wireless mic with adjustable gain, echo treble, and bass. If you or a friend plays guitar, they can plug-in and either strum along to the music or use the PartyBox as an amp to play their own compositions.