Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. Just a few years ago, iRobot, best known as the maker of the Roomba, was riding high, with annual ...

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics, its primary manufacturer. The company, ...

iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 14, saying it would go private after being purchased by its Chinese manufacturer. In a news release on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The list of Roombas on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day 2025 looks much different than the list of Roombas on sale during ...

Let’s be honest. House-cleaning is time-consuming, and we are always looking for ways to make it easier. And there’s nothing easy about dragging a cumbersome vacuum cleaner around your home. Luckily, ...

If you’re looking to clean up with a major deal on a robot vacuum, Amazon has huge price drops on iRobot Roomba Vacuums, but they may come at a higher cost than expected. iRobot has been a leader in ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe iRobot filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 and expects to be ...

iRobot just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following years of declining revenue. The company was acquired by Picea Robotics, a Chinese robot vacuum manufacturer. While Roomba users will still be ...

iRobot’s bankruptcy has turned a familiar household helper into a source of anxiety, as Roomba owners suddenly have to think about what happens when the company behind their robot vacuum is in court ...

iRobot is offering some of its best deals and discounts of 2025 during its Spring Savings sales event. The iRobot Roomba robot vacuum with the lowest sale price is the Roomba Combo® Essential Robot in ...