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Roomba Maker iRobot Reports ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Continue

Roomba Maker iRobot Reports ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Continue
Roomba Maker iRobot Reports ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Continue
March 12, 2025  |  Business

Consumer robot company iRobot, maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, said in a Wednesday (March 12) earnings release that there is “substantial doubt” about its...

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Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition
Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition
June 23, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly facing a full-scale EU antitrust investigation over its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner introduced in 2002. Get...

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NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
November 22, 2022  |  Amazon

Foxglove wants the U.K.’s competition watchdog to investigate Amazon’s proposed iRobot purchase, arguing — among other things — the deal lets the retail giant spy...

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Amazon Boosts Alexa Device Features, Capabilities to Improve Connected Commerce
Amazon Boosts Alexa Device Features, Capabilities to Improve Connected Commerce
August 31, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon released a series of instruction manuals Wednesday (Aug. 31) designed to help users set up their Alexa Echo devices and turn their homes into...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Buys iRobot, Partners With Veritone
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Buys iRobot, Partners With Veritone
August 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon pays $1.7 billion to acquire Roomba-maker iRobot, part of the company’s effort to boost its smart home offerings. Plus,...

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Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
August 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Amazon is set to acquire iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story...

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iRobot On Cleaning Up Smart Home Security Risks
iRobot On Cleaning Up Smart Home Security Risks
August 19, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

When manufacturers don’t update smart home devices throughout the products’ lifespans, they can turn into security landmines. That’s why regular updates and patching, and unique...

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Why Tech Fails Can (Sometimes) Be Inconveniently Fun
Why Tech Fails Can (Sometimes) Be Inconveniently Fun
September 22, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

Some failures of technology are very serious. On Jan. 13, 2018, an emergency alert text went out all over Hawaii telling residents and tourists that...

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iRobot Announces Alexa Integration, Mapping Advancements For Roomba
iRobot Announces Alexa Integration, Mapping Advancements For Roomba
March 16, 2017  |  Innovation

iRobot is ready to take the Roomba vacuum to the next level, announcing that it is working toward Alexa voice integration, as well as making...

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