Vacuum Cleaners
Welcome to the age of the cyclonic robot vacuum station
At IFA last week Ecovacs showed off its latest flagship vacuum, the X11 OmniCyclone, with a cyclonic, bag-free dustbin. But it wasn't alone.
Ecovacs
Ecovacs, established in 1998, is a Chinese company specialising in home robotic appliances. The brand offers a diverse range of products, including robotic vacuum cleaners, window cleaning robots and robot lawnmowers. Its Deebot series, a line of intelligent vacuum cleaners, has received international acclaim for its efficiency and smart navigation. With a presence in over 60 countries, Ecovacs continues to revolutionise household cleaning.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #57: Incredible Freaking Appliances (or IFA for short)
There have been too many product announcements out of the IFA 2025 trade show in Berlin for one guy with a tech website to cover. But I'm going to try anyway!
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #56: Apple vs Samsung (September 2025 Invite edition)
Apple and Samsung events, new vacuum cleaners launching and DJI's latest wireless microphone: It's a big week for tech in this week's BTTR Roundup.
Vacuum Cleaners
The best robot vacuums in Australia I've tested in the past few years
I've done the research, tested the products and come up with this list of my favourite robot vacuums in Australia.
Vacuum Cleaners
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro Omni review: One low sucker
At just 81 mm high, the Deebot T50 Pro Omni is designed to clean under all your furniture, but it's the powerful suction and impressive mopping that make this worth the money.
Vacuum Cleaners
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni review: Mopping over mapping
Despite some truly impressive mopping performance, the Deebot X8 Pro Omni's mapping performance is disappointing.
Vacuum Cleaners
Ecovacs launches the Deebot Omni X8 for cleaner floors
Ecovacs has hit the ground running in 2025 with its new Deebot Omni X8 robot vacuum, with an advanced roller mop inside, as well as cheaper T50 models.
Vacuum Cleaners
Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni review: X5-eptional
Incredible suction and good obstacle avoidance help the Deebot X5 Pro Omni become my favourite robot vacuum so far. But there are "buts".
Vacuum Cleaners
I unbox the Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni
Powerful and stylish, the Deebot X5 Pro Omni robot vacuum from Ecovacs looks destined for my best robot vacuum list.
Vacuum Cleaners
CES highlighted the innovation in robot vacuums: Here's what's coming to clean your home
Robot vacuums were a prominent part of CES 2025, showcasing a range of different innovations and improvements. But which one is going to have the biggest impact on Australian homes?
Technology
I reviewed 99 products this year. These are my favourite gadgets of 2024
The best gadgets of 2024 weren't necessarily the ones you would expect.
Appliances
Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni review: Near perfect in its luxury
The Winbot W2 Pro Omni is a robot designed to make one of the worst household chores effortless, but you have to pay for it.