Alexa! Start my Roomba: Amazon buys robot vacuum maker for $1.7 billion
2 years, 4 months ago

Alexa! Start my Roomba: Amazon buys robot vacuum maker for $1.7 billion

The Hindu  

Amazon.com Inc will acquire iRobot Corp, maker of robotic vacuum cleaner Roomba, in an all-cash deal for about $1.7 billion, in the latest push by the world's largest online retailer to expand its stable of smart home devices. Amazon already owns virtual assistant Alexa, Ring, which monitors homes, and a smart thermostat, giving it a range of products in the "internet of things” category, said Ethan Glass, an antitrust expert with law firm Cooley LLP. Besides sweeping up dirt, Roomba vacuums that cost as much as $1,000 collect spatial data on households that could prove valuable to companies developing smart home technology. Devices make up a fraction of overall sales at Amazon, but include smart thermostats, security devices and it has recently launched a canine-like robot called Astro.

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iRobot Roomba: Because you have better things to do than clean the floor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

iRobot Roomba: Because you have better things to do than clean the floor

The Independent  

Considering a robotic vacuum cleaner? The robot vacuums even deeper with Carpet Boost and eliminates stubborn messes, like coffee and grime, with SmartScrub, The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the first iRobot floor cleaner to be compatible with the Matter smart home standard and the Apple Home ecosystem, giving smart home builders more flexibility to incorporate the robot into their …

I’ve tested lots of robot vacuums – my favourite is cheaper than ever
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I’ve tested lots of robot vacuums – my favourite is cheaper than ever

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The roomba combo j7+ is just one model in iRobot’s range of robot …

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe

The Hindu  

Amazon called off its purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Monday, blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles" after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, told Amazon last year of its “preliminary view” that the iRobot acquisition would hurt competition in the industry. “Our in-depth …

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe

Associated Press  

LONDON — Amazon called off its purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Monday, blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles” after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, told Amazon last year of its “preliminary view” that the iRobot acquisition would hurt competition in the industry. …

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker IRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker IRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe

LA Times  

A Roomba 980 vacuum cleaning robot is displayed during a presentation in Tokyo in 2015. Amazon called off its purchase of robot vacuum maker IRobot on Monday, blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles” after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, had informed Amazon last year …

EU antitrust regulator intends to block Amazon's iRobot acquisition: Report
11 months ago

EU antitrust regulator intends to block Amazon's iRobot acquisition: Report

The Hindu  

The European Union's competition watchdog plans to block Amazon.com's $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, The Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The U.S. tech giant did not offer remedies until the January 10 deadline to address the antitrust regulator's concerns that the deal could restrict competition in the market for robot …

Amazon to win unconditional EU nod for iRobot deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Amazon to win unconditional EU nod for iRobot deal

The Hindu  

Amazon is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Antitrust enforcers around the world have stepped up scrutiny of Big Tech acquiring smaller rivals, concerned about the accumulation of troves of data by a few companies and big players leveraging their …

Amazon will pay 15% less for iRobot as the robot vacuum maker takes on new debt
1 year, 4 months ago

Amazon will pay 15% less for iRobot as the robot vacuum maker takes on new debt

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon will pay roughly 15% less to acquire iRobot after the robot vacuum maker incurred new debt. The companies said this week that the Seattle-based tech giant will pay $51.75 per share, revised down from $61.00 per share, or $1.7 billion, that was agreed on last year. For Amazon, the lower acquisition price is expected to be …

UK clears Amazon's $1.7 billion deal for Roomba-maker iRobot
1 year, 6 months ago

UK clears Amazon's $1.7 billion deal for Roomba-maker iRobot

The Hindu  

Britain's competition regulator on Friday cleared Amazon.com Inc's planned $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot Corp, maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner. "We're pleased with the UK Competition and Markets Authority's decision and are committed to supporting regulatory bodies in their work," a spokesperson for Amazon said. In April, the CMA had launched a "Phase 1" probe into the deal which …

Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets UK approval
1 year, 6 months ago

Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets UK approval

Associated Press  

LONDON — British antitrust regulators cleared Amazon’s purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Friday, but the $1.7 billion deal still faces scrutiny in the United States and Europe. Consumer groups have voiced concerns that Amazon’s purchase of Bedford, Massachusetts-based iRobot, which makes the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners, would widen the e-commerce giant’s dominance in the smart home market. …

UK competition watchdog probes takeover of Roomba firm iRobot
1 year, 8 months ago

UK competition watchdog probes takeover of Roomba firm iRobot

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK competition watchdog is …

U.S. begins antitrust review of Amazon’s takeover of vacuum maker iRobot
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. begins antitrust review of Amazon’s takeover of vacuum maker iRobot

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has begun a review of Amazon.com's $1.7 billion takeover of robot vacuum maker iRobot Corp. to decide if the deal violates antitrust law, Politico reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The U.S. anti-trust body’s iRobot review is wide-ranging and would include both head-to-head competition and whether the deal would illegally boost Amazon's …

Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns from anti-monopoly and privacy advocates about Amazon’s market power and ability to gain deeper insights into consumers’ lives. Amazon hasn’t had much success …

Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B

The Independent  

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Amazon buys maker of Roombas, the fleet of house-cleaning robots
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon buys maker of Roombas, the fleet of house-cleaning robots

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year, Amazon introduced “Astro”, which puts Alexa on wheels and allows it to drive around people’s …

Robot vacuum cleaner Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal: £500 off the iRobot roomba s9+
2 years, 5 months ago

Robot vacuum cleaner Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal: £500 off the iRobot roomba s9+

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Although these bits of kit are usually on the expensive side, but with …

iRobot Roomba 3 Plus: Things to Remember Before You Buy This Expensive Robot Vacuum Cleaner
2 years, 9 months ago

iRobot Roomba 3 Plus: Things to Remember Before You Buy This Expensive Robot Vacuum Cleaner

News 18  

iRobot Roomba robot vacuums are easy to spot and come with a very distinct design that other OEMs have started adopting. On paper, the iRobot Roomba 3 Plus that debuted last year, seems utilitarian as it goes around collecting various debris particles and empties the bin on its own. If you’re planning to upgrade your smart-house tech with a robot …

iRobot Roomba i3 and i3+ gets a price cut, now available for Rs. 24,900 and Rs. 39,900 respectively
2 years, 10 months ago

iRobot Roomba i3 and i3+ gets a price cut, now available for Rs. 24,900 and Rs. 39,900 respectively

India TV News  

Puresight Systems, the exclusive distributor of iRobot products has announced to commemorate discounts on the recently launched Roomba i3 and i3+. Roomba i3 is priced at Rs 24,900, Roomba i3+ is priced at Rs 39,900, and Roomba 698 will be available at Rs 14,900. The Roomba i3 and i7 series are iRobot's stand under mid and premium range of vacuums …

India's robot vacuum cleaner market shipments grow 24% in 2022 1st half
2 years, 11 months ago

India's robot vacuum cleaner market shipments grow 24% in 2022 1st half

India TV News  

Indias robot vacuum cleaner market shipments grew 24 per cent in the January-June quarter this year), led by Xiaomi with a 30 per cent share and 45 per cent growth, an industry report has shown. The Indian market is expected to surge by 25 per cent in 2022 amid rising consumer interest coupled with enhanced features, according to the latest …

iRobot announces end-of-season sale, rolls out substantial discounts for Braava and Roomba vacuums
3 years ago

iRobot announces end-of-season sale, rolls out substantial discounts for Braava and Roomba vacuums

Firstpost  

During the year-end carnival sale, Puresight Systems is offering a substantial discount on all key iRobot models, especially on the Braava and Roomba models. During the year-end carnival sale, the company is offering a substantial discount on all key iRobot models, especially on the Braava and Roomba models. The Roomba i7 and i7+, which are the top-end vacuum models of …

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2021: Deals on Roomba i7, i7 Plus, Roomba i3, Roomba 692, other iRobot vacuum cleaners
3 years, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2021: Deals on Roomba i7, i7 Plus, Roomba i3, Roomba 692, other iRobot vacuum cleaners

Firstpost  

Amazon Prime Day sale will be a two-day event ending on 27 July and will be held exclusively on the Amazon website and app. Besides several other deals on smartphones and laptops during the Amazon Prime Day sale, iRobot products’ official distributor in India, Puresight Systems, will also be offering some discounts. Puresight Systems has revealed that during the two-day …

iRobot vacuum cleaners get discounts of up to Rs 20,000
3 years, 7 months ago

iRobot vacuum cleaners get discounts of up to Rs 20,000

India TV News  

Puresight Systems, the official distributor of iRobot products in India release their summer offer on multiple product series under their smart robotic vacuum cleaners Roomba and mopping devices Braava. In the budget segment, Puresight Systems is offering an eye-catchy discounted price of INR 19,900/- on the Roomba 698 vacuum cleaner model. Amazon India is running the offer from Saturday, 01st …

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