Bissell – Spot and Stain Remover

Bissell is a portable and hand-held spot and stain remover that uses a specially formulated solution and a reciprocating brush to break up tough spots and stains. The appliance measures less than 1-foot long and can be used on carpet and upholstery.

KT unveils WLAN-controlled house-wandering robot

KT’s new network-controlled “intelligent” robot wanders about the abode and reports back on any emergency situations to its human overlords via phone. It also sends a video feed out so you can always be up to date on whatever crazy ruckus your pets brew up when you’re not around.

Electrolux – Twin Clean Canister

This Twin Clean canister from Electrolux has two HEPA filters, but you can use only one filter. The vacuum also has a 35-foot swivel attachment for hard-to-reach areas, built-in crevice and brush accessories, and a 21-foot cord that automatically rewinds.

iRobot – Roomba Pro Elite Robotic FloorVac

This remote is made to let users navigate the robotic vacuum around a room, set cleaning options and turn Roomba Pro Elite on or off with the touch of a button. The Roomba Pro Elite also features a “MAX” cleaning mode, for multi-room cleaning or high-traffic areas. This model includes a lightweight wall mount for easy storage.

ECOVac “Robot” Vacuum Cleaner

ECOVac “Robot” Vacuum Cleaner—so advanced that you control all the action. That’s right, no more missed dust bunnies because your Roomba just isn’t cutting it.

Nuvo- the charming, mild-mannered robotic overlord

It wasn’t so much the functionality or helpfulness of the robot that was compelling, but its companionship was a hit in a big and quirky way. The article is a fun read, and a thought-provoking look down the road of human and machine interactions.

No Touch dispenser serves up clean, cut paper towels

No Touch paper towel dispenser and cutter is the first device of its kind we’ve seen for home users. The idea is pretty simple; wave your hand over a sensor and a towel comes sliding out.

Touch&Glide iron has legs / knows how to use ’em

Oliso Touch&Glide, the iron that senses when you let go, and automatically extends legs.

Scooba floor-cleaning bot

Less than two months after iRobot announced its Scooba floor-cleaning bot, the Orazio, from Italy’s Zucchetti, is ready to slide across those scuffed and dirty hardwood floors right after it. According to Zucchetti, the Orazio doesn’t just clean floors, but can  them as well.

The Little Fat Fridge

Oh dude, if only we could have had one of these babies for our dorm room back when we were slaves to the higher mind.