Hijan has introduced its new Hijan Whirlspin MM15 upright vacuum and its companion Hijan Whirlspin MM91 handheld tool at the recent International Home + Housewares Show.
Ecovacs Robotics has launched its newest robotic vacuum, the Deebot N79S, in the U.S. market.
iRobot continues to gain in the consumer robotic vacuum market with strong growth in its fourth quarter and fiscal year.
The winners of the 2018 Housewares Design Awards were presented Tuesday evening, January 30, during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Market.
The small home appliance segment was among the top performing product categories during the recent holiday season, according to The NPD Group.
Dyson has opened a flagship Dyson Demo retail location on Fifth Avenue in New York City, designed to encourage consumers to pick up, test and understand the company’s technology.
LG Electronics has created the ThinQ brand to identify its 2018 home appliances, consumer electronics and services that utilize artificial intelligence (AI).
iRobot Corp. said it has reached a confidential agreement with Black & Decker regarding a patent infringement suit. In April, the company took legal action against five floor care suppliers, claiming that each of the companies had used its patented technology without permission.
Neato Robotics has appointed Matt Petersen as the company’s new CEO, effective January 1, 2018.
iRobot’s Roomba 690 robotic vacuum will be honored with the first Smart Home Award at the 2018 Housewares Design Awards celebration on January 30 during the Las Vegas Market.
During CES 2018, to be held in Las Vegas January 9 through 12, Ecovacs will unveil its latest connected robotic vacuum models, the Ozmo 610 and 930.
Eureka has launched its new Eureka FloorRover vacuum cleaner during the Phoenix International Raceway weekend, along with its official sponsorship of NASCAR driver David Starr for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The company’s sponsorship will extend into 2018.
The finalists are in for the 2018 Housewares Design Awards.
According to NPD, housewares products like multi-cookers, robotic vacuums and portable beverageware are poised to make gains during the 2017 holiday season.
Bissell has introduced the Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off, an upright vacuum with a detachable, portable canister, engineered specifically for homes with pets.
Hoover has launched a connected robotic vacuum, the Hoover Rogue, and is promoting the new vacuum cleaner during a Black Friday sale from November 22 to December 3.
Shark has expanded its vacuum and steam cleaner portfolio with four new floor care appliances, including its first robotic vacuum.
At CES Unveiled New York, held in Manhattan on November 9, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) outlined holiday sales trends in the tech industry including those for smart home and connected health. The association also highlighted expectations for retail during the 2017 holiday season.
While smart home appliances continue to enter the market, concerns over security and privacy have not waned. The latest example of smart home vulnerabilities within the housewares industry involved LG Electronics’ robotic vacuums and other smart home appliances.
Ecovacs Robotics has expanded its line of Amazon Alexa-compatible robotic vacuums to include seven existing models and two new models.