WBUR

Why iRobot went bankrupt — and how the company is starting over

The company that created and manufactured the robotic vacuum Roomba filed for bankruptcy late last year and is now owned by one of its Chinese creditors. Here & Now's Scott Tong talks to Colin Angle, ...
Forbes

iRobot’s Latest Roomba Is A Little Sucker

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. It’s been a tumultuous couple of years for the once undisputed champion of the robot vacuum ...
The Verge

iRobot’s Roombas have a new Chinese owner, but it says your data will remain in the US

iRobot Safe will now handle data for US customers’ Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. iRobot Safe will now handle data for US customers’ Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. is a news writer covering all things ...
Boston Herald

McDaniel: Cautionary lessons from iRobot’s downfall

Last month, a proud American company called iRobot filed for bankruptcy. Worse yet, the company will fall under the control of its largest creditor, a Chinese supplier. Years in the making, this ...
The Business Journals

iRobot creates US subsidiary to protect consumer data after Chinese ownership takeover

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min After completing its merger with ...
The Boston Globe

Could Trump scuttle the iRobot bankruptcy deal?

The sale of bankrupt robot vacuum maker iRobot to a Chinese firm is a done deal. Or is it? Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren suggested last week that iRobot’s acquisition by Shenzhen ...
The Business Journals

What will iRobot look like under new Chinese ownership?

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min After Amazon's failed ...
Mashable

What the iRobot bankruptcy means for Roomba owners

Should Roomba owners worry about their robot vacuum after iRobot's bankruptcy? Here's what the company says. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images It's been a tough few years for iRobot, maker of the ...
The New York Times

Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song

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Reason

Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

iRobot, the creator of Roomba, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday. If Amazon had been allowed to acquire the company in 2022, consumers likely would have enjoyed improved quality and lower prices. Now, ...
THE WEEK

What is Roomba’s legacy after iRobot bankruptcy?

Roomba once looked like the future. Its maker, iRobot, filled American homes with small but affordable robots that helped keep households clean and cats endlessly occupied. But iRobot has now filed ...
Fox Business

iRobot co-founder says FTC's opposition to Amazon deal was 'wrong-minded' following bankruptcy filing

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday and is pursuing a buyout from its primary manufacturer in China after the company's acquisition by Amazon was ...