Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

That’s fine, but it’s slightly less than what you get from the slightly more affordable Roborock Q5. The older Eufy RoboVac L70 is still available, as well, but its app is not capable of permanently remembering specific rooms in a home, which makes it substantially less convenient than most current laser-nav bots. Roborock does a… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

It may end up cleaning more of your home than other bots just because it fits beneath more stuff. The Q5+ dock can automatically empty debris from the bot into a removable bag. Sophisticated design that cleans deep into corners and along edges with powerful suction. The Roomba i7 is an older model and tends… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Also, the first- and second-generation Roombas can get stuck on rug tassels and electrical cords. Third-generation and newer models are able to reverse their brushes to escape entangled cords and tassels. All models are designed to be low enough to go under a bed or most other items of furniture. Early models use only flashing… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

The best robot vacuums will skillfully and thoroughly clean your floors with little or no effort from you. We tested 10 robot vacuums to see which one is best at navigating a home, picking up dirt and simplifying your life. Robot vacuums are designed to make your life easier, cleaning the floors so you don’t… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

IRobot’s $279 Roomba 694 is a great option for most people thanks to its good cleaning power and easy-to-use mobile app. We won’t get too deep into it here since we have a whole guide to affordable robot vacuums with additional recommendations. But suffice to say, the 694 gives you all the essentials you’d expect… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

The budget-priced iLife V3S Pro uses a suction tube like a traditional vacuum cleaner rather than the roller brushes employed by other robot vacuums, and does a better job picking up pet hair without clogging. The Roomba i3 EVO is a better cleaner than most robot vacuums—at any price. We know this from assessing the… Continue reading Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1 7 billion : NPR

$300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

Whelton and his colleagues have actively pursued questions about potential contaminants in the water carried in plastic and other types of drinking glass pipes. Two years later the team published a study that compared contaminants released by copper pipes and by 11 brands of a total of four types of plastic pipes. Microbial growth thresholds… Continue reading $300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

$300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

If your bong has an ice catcher, you may use ice cubes to make your smoking experience even smoother and help lessen the rougher effects of smoke in your lungs. All glass bongs are hand blown through a process called glassblowing.There can be some machine work involved, such as joining two pieces of tubing together,… Continue reading $300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

$300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

For buyers looking for a simpler or more traditional look, straight tubes and beaker base water pipes are the way to go. Not only will these designs be easier for beginners to master, but some styles also offer versatility in separate parts and accessories. Water pipes with removable downstems allow you to switch this part… Continue reading $300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

$300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times

Federal funding and financing is critical, but the primary drinking water infrastructure funding mechanism is user fees. The average nationwide monthly drinking water rate increased 31% from 2012 to 2018. As of 2019, prospective borrowers have submitted water pipes letters of interest for 156 projects, requesting over $21 billion in WIFIA loans, including $3.9 billion… Continue reading $300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace Americas Water Pipes The New York Times