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Ecovacs Tried to Put On-Device AI at the Center of a Premium Robot Vacuum. The Hardware Still Got in the Way.

Gizmodo’s testing of the $1,500 Deebot X12 OmniCyclone found a machine with strong mopping, quiet operation, and ambitious AI features, but too many practical flaws for its price.

Key Takeaways

The $1,500 X12 adds a mop shield and on-device AI to a design closely related to the earlier X11 OmniCyclone.
Gizmodo praised the robot’s mopping, quiet operation, battery life, charging speed, and app usability.

DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via gizmodo.com

DJI Pays $30K Bounty After Man Accidentally Hacked 7,000 Robot Vacuums

A security researcher who stumbled into controlling 7,000 DJI Romo robot vacuums via a PlayStation gamepad has been awarded a $30,000 bug bounty. The discovery exposed a critical vulnerability allowing remote camera access.

Key Takeaways

Sammy Azdoufal accidentally accessed 7,000 DJI Romo vacuums via an unsecured MQTT broker
DJI paid a $30,000 bug bounty, marking a shift in the company's approach to security researchers

DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via theverge.com

Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum Drops $250 in Limited-Time Sale

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is $250 off right now, making it one of the best deals on a premium self-emptying robot vacuum this year.

Key Takeaways

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is available at $250 off, one of the deepest discounts on this premium self-emptying model
Features include LiDAR navigation, a self-emptying base holding 60 days of debris, and room-by-room scheduled cleaning

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com