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April 24, 2025

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While robot vacuums can’t fully replace traditional plug-ins, they really are feats of engineering. Even a basic bot can keep your floors tidy, handling pet hair and dust adeptly. And top-tier models take it to the next level: They can map your home, schedule cleanings, and even respond to voice commands.

We’ve been testing robot vacuums for over 10 years — putting everything from cheap, aimless bumblers to ultra-sophisticated machines through the wringer. Our favorite is a great navigator that avoids most obstacles while keeping on top of scattered debris. And (drumroll, please) it empties itself.

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These $50 jeans are the “best in the butt business” For several weeks, five Wirecutter journalists put these iconic straight-fit jeans to the test→

Our new favorite juicer It’s not too small, not too large — and perfectly capable of meeting the needs of both casual and committed juicers alike→

“The stars of my paper planner are these lovely highlighters” Not all highlighters have to scream at you in technicolor. These ones bring order and calm, in more muted shades→

We played a lot of video games to find the best PC controllers There are countless controllers out there, but after years of testing, our gaming experts have found the very best ones→

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The most common mistake people make when setting up their audio equipment? Placing their speakers in the wrong spot. This week on The Wirecutter Show, senior staff writer and resident audio expert Brent Butterworth shares some simple hacks to improve your speaker setup. For smaller portable Bluetooth speakers, placing them against a wall or in a corner can help boost the bass. And avoid stacking bigger two-speaker setups on top of each other. Instead, decide on the spot you’re most likely to be listening from, and place the speakers equidistant from your head, one to the right, the other to the left.

	One of our experts’ favorite gifts for girlfriends, this hand-beaded shoulder bag is more akin to artwork or jewelry than a thing to lug stuff around in. Yet it still includes practical details, like an interior zip pouch and a magnetic back pocket. Simply put: It’s very cute, and this deal on it is very good. Get the deal here→

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