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Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff (www.cnbc.com)
submitted 9 months ago by L4s to c/technology
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Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff::Amazon and iRobot said regulatory concerns made it impossible for the deal to move forward, sending the Roomba makers' shares plummeting.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

iRobot has rested on their laurels and patent portfolio for years while others (ie Roborock) have lapped their products. Looks like they'll continue to decline into obscurity and count on patent troll lawsuits to survive. BTW, anyone want to buy a POS Roomba i7 that beats the hell out of furniture and baseboards while constantly getting jammed rollers?

[–] Clent 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Does it come with a self cleaning base?

I'll give you $5 plus shipping.

[–] ohlaph 1 points 9 months ago

I'll give you $4, minus shipping after you get it.