The SwitchBot S10, one of our favorite robovac / mop hybrids, is $500 off
The SwitchBot S10 offers a nearly hands-free cleaning experience for $699.99. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re somebody who likes to clean and declutter in preparation for a new year, one way to speed it up is by investing in a good robot vacuum. The SwitchBot S10 is one of our favorite vacuums that also happens to be a terrific mop, too, and is currently down to its all-time low price of $699.99 ($500 off) when you clip the on-page coupon at Amazon. It’s also available for the same price directly from SwitchBot when you apply the promo code BFCM500A. Of all the robot vacuums we’ve ever tested, the SwitchBot S10 offers the most hands-free experience, so you really can set it and forget it. The self-cleaning roller mop does an excellent job of polishing up your floors, and is even capable of lifting itself up to keep carpets dry. What’s more,...
The SwitchBot S10 offers a nearly hands-free cleaning experience for $699.99. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeIf you’re somebody who likes to clean and declutter in preparation for a new year, one way to speed it up is by investing in a good robot vacuum. The SwitchBot S10 is one of our favorite vacuums that also happens to be a terrific mop, too, and is currently down to its all-time low price of $699.99 ($500 off) when you clip the on-page coupon at Amazon. It’s also available for the same price directly from SwitchBot when you apply the promo code BFCM500A. Of all the robot vacuums we’ve ever tested, the SwitchBot S10 offers the most hands-free experience, so you really can set it and forget it. The self-cleaning roller mop does an excellent job of polishing up your floors, and is even capable of lifting itself up to keep carpets dry. What’s more, the Switch S10 comes with an auto-empty dock as well as a separate battery-powered dock water station, which means the bot can empty and refill its own water tank. Just bear in mind you’ll have to hook it into your water supply.Aside from offering a fantastic mopping and hands-free experience, the SwitchBot S10 is also a good vacuum with 6,500Pa suction power and decent AI-powered obstacle avoidance, although it admittedly can’t rival specs from competitors like Roborock, Dreame, and Ecovacs. That said, the SwitchBot S10 costs about $1,000 less, and for the price it does a great job of leaving the floor mostly spotless.
Read our SwitchBot S10 review.
Some more deals to kickstart your weekend
The Mobvoi Home Walking Treadmill is on sale for $79.99 ($160 off) at Amazon, which is an all-time low price. The under-desk walking treadmill supports Bluetooth and can connect to Android smartwatches, allowing you to keep tabs on your steps and other metrics from your wrist. That said, it works best if you own a Mobvoi smartwatch, given you’ll need the Mobvoi Health app if you want to save your data on your phone. Read our review.
Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are on sale for $199.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, which is their best price to date. The over-ears headphones deliver impressive battery life and can last a whopping 60 hours on a single charge, which is why they’re amongst our favorites. They also offer other impressive capabilities, including excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and sound. Read our review.
The Twelve South AirFly Pro is on sale for $39.99 ($15 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its second best price to date. The Bluetooth transmitter features an integrated 3.5mm cable, allowing you to pair two sets of wireless Bluetooth-equipped wireless headphones or earbuds to in-flight entertainment systems. It works with other tech as well, like treadmills and the Nintendo Switch, while offering an an aux input for older devices.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 emulator is arriving 13 years late, and Xenia already proved it doesn’t matter
It's finally happening — Microsoft is bringing official Xbox 360 emulation to PC, and considering how long I've been waiting for this, I should probably be more excited. Instead, I can't shake the feeling that Microsoft is arriving remarkably late to a party that the PC emulation scene has been...
It's finally happening — Microsoft is bringing official Xbox 360 emulation to PC, and considering how long I've been waiting for this, I should probably be more excited. Instead, I can't shake the feeling that Microsoft is arriving remarkably late to a party that the PC emulation scene has been throwing for over a decade.
Olivia Miller Seattle
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This 5TB Western Digital drive just dropped to $180, and it’s a steal if you’re looking to store data on the cheap
The Western Digital Elements 5TB portable drive is one of the best bang-for-your-buck storage devices on the market right now. It has an MSRP of $300, but B&H Photo now has it for $120 less, bringing the price down to $180. Just be quick; this is part of a timed...
The Western Digital Elements 5TB portable drive is one of the best bang-for-your-buck storage devices on the market right now. It has an MSRP of $300, but B&H Photo now has it for $120 less, bringing the price down to $180. Just be quick; this is part of a timed sales event.
William Garcia Boston
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Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feed
Google will soon allow you to customize your Discover feed by describing what you want to see. The new feature, rolling out to the Google app in the "coming days," will use AI to automatically tweak your feed and "remember" your preferences for future visits. You'll find the option within...
Google will soon allow you to customize your Discover feed by describing what you want to see. The new feature, rolling out to the Google app in the "coming days," will use AI to automatically tweak your feed and "remember" your preferences for future visits.You'll find the option within the three-dot menu on your Discover feed. As shown in a video shared by Google, tapping the feature will open a chatbot-style interface, where you'll be able to describe your preferences. The chatbot will confirm your choices and lay out the types of content it will prioritize, but you'll also have the option to add more information if it doesn't get it qu …Read the full story at The Verge.
Renee Roberts United States
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Obsidian’s plugin library is drowning in vibe-coded abandonware
Obsidian's plugin library is the source of its magic, and I've written at length about the numerous options. Whether it's an aesthetic, homepage plugin like Hearth, a writing-focused tool like StoryLine, or even just a tool to automatically set up the plugins I need in a new vault, I spend...
Obsidian's plugin library is the source of its magic, and I've written at length about the numerous options. Whether it's an aesthetic, homepage plugin like Hearth, a writing-focused tool like StoryLine, or even just a tool to automatically set up the plugins I need in a new vault, I spend a lot of time tinkering with the various options that are out there. In that time, I've noticed one glaring issue that only gets worse with each passing day.
Branko Polić Serbia
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I replaced Google Photos and OneDrive with my own server, and it made me realize I never needed the cloud
For years, OneDrive was where I stored most of my photos, while my wife typically relied on Google Photos for the same purpose. That was until I discovered the wonderful world of self-hosting, and with it, Immich.
For years, OneDrive was where I stored most of my photos, while my wife typically relied on Google Photos for the same purpose. That was until I discovered the wonderful world of self-hosting, and with it, Immich.
Jane Smith Los Angeles
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You can grab a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse for $42, but the battery life is the real win
The Logitech MK540 bundle is a great option if you're looking for an affordable keyboard-and-mouse setup. It's versatile and works well at home and in the office. The retail price is $60, but we think it's an even better buy on sale, as it is right now. Amazon is discounting...
The Logitech MK540 bundle is a great option if you're looking for an affordable keyboard-and-mouse setup. It's versatile and works well at home and in the office. The retail price is $60, but we think it's an even better buy on sale, as it is right now. Amazon is discounting the hardware by 30%, knocking it down to just $42. Even better, Amazon is also throwing in a $5 gift card.
William Garcia Boston
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Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active development" will conclude at the end of 2026 because the company hasn't "seen enough players stick with the game to get to a...
Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active development" will conclude at the end of 2026 because the company hasn't "seen enough players stick with the game to get to a path toward sustainability." Servers will stay online "beyond 2026," and Riot is unlocking all playable characters and refunding money spent on the game. 2XKO launched in an early access beta on PC in October 2025 and hit PS5 and Xbox Series X / S in January. But shortly after, Riot announced it would be cutting staff working on the game, saying at the time t …Read the full story at The Verge.
William Garcia Boston
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My favorite alternative to Chrome isn’t Microsoft Edge or Firefox, it’s something way more powerful and productive
Whenever I get tired of Chrome, the obvious alternatives are usually Microsoft Edge or Firefox. I have tried both, but neither really changed the way I use a browser. Dia did.
Whenever I get tired of Chrome, the obvious alternatives are usually Microsoft Edge or Firefox. I have tried both, but neither really changed the way I use a browser. Dia did.
John Doe New York
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I let Claude Code optimize my Plex library and reclaimed 8TB of storage
Once you have set up your Plex library properly, adding content works like clockwork. You can automate when shows and movies are added to your library, but while adding content is easy, it also eats up your storage really quickly. I have already dealt with this once using Unmanic, an...
Once you have set up your Plex library properly, adding content works like clockwork. You can automate when shows and movies are added to your library, but while adding content is easy, it also eats up your storage really quickly. I have already dealt with this once using Unmanic, an open-source tool that can automatically optimize media files and helped me reclaim TBs of storage.
William Garcia Boston
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Google says Android Auto’s latest update should end those frustrating disconnects and freezes
Another day, and yet another Android Auto update has dropped that Google says fixes the disconnection and freezing issues some users have experienced over the past several months with the in-car infotainment system platform.
Another day, and yet another Android Auto update has dropped that Google says fixes the disconnection and freezing issues some users have experienced over the past several months with the in-car infotainment system platform.
John Doe New York
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The same Linux setup follows me across three PCs, without cloning a single drive
For a long time, I assumed keeping several Linux PCs consistent meant keeping the installations themselves consistent. That usually meant cloning drives, restoring full-system images, or repeating the same setup routine, hoping I remembered everything I’d changed last time. Eventually, I realized that wasn’t the part I cared about. I...
For a long time, I assumed keeping several Linux PCs consistent meant keeping the installations themselves consistent. That usually meant cloning drives, restoring full-system images, or repeating the same setup routine, hoping I remembered everything I’d changed last time. Eventually, I realized that wasn’t the part I cared about. I don’t need three identical Linux installations; I need the parts I actually interact with every day to follow me from one machine to the next.
Chaithra Prabhakaran India
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Integrated graphics are no longer a compromise — modern iGPUs match last-gen discrete cards and cost nothing extra
For a long time, it was assumed amongst PC enthusiasts that integrated graphics, sometimes referred to as iGPUs, were considered mere display outputs meant for web browsing, spreadsheets, and sometimes 720p low-spec media playback. That legacy reputation has changed significantly with modern silicon. With processors like AMD Ryzen's AI300 series...
For a long time, it was assumed amongst PC enthusiasts that integrated graphics, sometimes referred to as iGPUs, were considered mere display outputs meant for web browsing, spreadsheets, and sometimes 720p low-spec media playback. That legacy reputation has changed significantly with modern silicon. With processors like AMD Ryzen's AI300 series or Intel Core's UltraLuna Lake series, integrated graphics have taken an architectural leap.
