Tag Archives: Hoover
iRobot starts a patent war over robot vacuums
It's getting nasty in the robot vacuum arena. iRobot has filed lawsuits against Bissell, Black & Decker, Bobsweep and Hoover for allegedly violating several patents for the concept of an autonomous room-cleaning robot. The company "will not stand...
The best cordless stick vacuum
By Liam McCabe
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Jets and mannequin heads: Just another day at Dyson’s campus
Ever since my teenage years, I've been fascinated by the story of how a clogged-up Hoover led Sir James Dyson on a five-year journey in which he built 5,127 prototypes and almost went bankrupt before finally coming up with the world's first bagless v...
The best gear for small apartments
This post was done in partnership with The Sweethome, a buyer's guide to the best things for your home. Read the full article here.
Small homes are fragile ecosystems. Throw in some clutter, and a small space becomes chaotic, cramped, and generally u...