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Wellbots is offering multiple of iRobot's Roomba Combo vacuum and mop machines for 40 percent off, and in one case, over 50 percent off as an early President's Day sale. You can even get the new Roomba Combo 10 Max and its Autowash Dock, which can empty and cleans your robot, for $789, around $410 off its normal $1,199 price. That's a good bit cheaper than the last time it was on sale. The Roomba Combo 10 Max + Autowash Dock is a newer addition to iRobot's lineup, and an important one. Besides combining the ability to vacuum and mop your floors, the inclusion of the robot's Autowash Dock means you now have an automated way to clean and sanitize the Combo 10 Max's mop brush. Combine that with its ability to empty itself, and you go a long way to towards doing away with some of the most annoying parts of owning a robot vacuum. The Autowash Dock can hold 60 days worth of dust and only seven days worth of dirty mop water, so you will need to check on it occasionally, but that might be worth it for this deal. You can get the Roomba Combo 10 Max + Autowash Dock for $789, and save $410 with code ENGAD410. The Roomba Combo j5 doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Combo 10 Max, but it does start at a much more approachable $449. The robot can both vacuum and mop your floors, and adapt its cleaning patterns based on the layout of your room. It can even identify high traffic areas of your home and give them extra attention so no dirt gets overlooked. The robot's dock is sold separately, so you won't benefit from its ability to empty itself, but it should be relatively simple to upgrade down the road if you want. The Roomba Combo j5 is available for over 50 percent off, knocking a good $210 off if you use code ENGAD210. The Roomba Combo i5 is a little bit older than the Combo 10 Max and Combo j5, but it's still a competent helper when you need your floor vacuumed and mopped. Like iRobot's other options, the Combo i5 maps your home to determine the best way to clean it, and can be completely controlled with a companion phone app if you want. This model is also technically compatible with a self-emptying base, but it doesn't come included, so you'll want to buy it separately if you want to automate your cleaning process even further. You can lower the Roomba Combo i5 from its $349 starting price to $189, a savings of $160, with code ENGAD160. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/irobots-roomba-combo-vacuum-and-mop-machines-are-more-than-50-percent-off-right-now-140049700.html?src=rss
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Apple's artificial intelligence features for iPhones could be available in China as early as May, according to Bloomberg. The company reportedly established several teams in China and the US to make that happen, and it's also teaming up with local companies for its generative AI needs in the country. Joe Tsai, Alibaba Group's Chairman, recently confirmed that Apple will use his company's generative AI technology for Chinese iPhones during an event. Tsai didn't say when Apple intends to roll out the AI features that use Alibaba's tech, but The Information previously reported that the companies had already submitted them for approval to the country's regulators. Bloomberg says Apple will use Alibaba's technology for its on-device AI models, specifically as a layer on top that can censor certain materials and information for the Chinese government. Alibaba will be able to ask Apple to make updates to its AI models if China's government asks, and Apple will apparently disable outdated AI features on a user's phone until they update their device to remove any content that's been prohibited. These will only apply for iPhones meant for sale within China and not for devices purchased elsewhere. However, Apple Intelligence will not work in the country even on devices meant for sale in other regions once the user changes their location to mainland China. Tsai said during an event that Apple talked to several companies in the region for its AI needs, including DeepSeek. While Alibaba will be its primary AI partner in China, Bloomberg says Apple will also work with Baidu for certain features like Visual Intelligence, which lets users find information online by scanning items on their phone. For AI features that need additional power and have to be processed through external servers, Apple will likely have to work with a local partner, as well. As Bloomberg notes, bringing Apple Intelligence to Chinese iPhones is a critical goal for the company. China is Apple's second biggest market, but the company's sales are on the decline as customers turn to local brands that offer AI features on their devices. In the last three months of 2024, Apple's sales in the country dropped by 11.1 percent, putting Apple in third place in the country's smartphone market after Huawei and Xiaomi. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-could-roll-out-ai-features-for-iphones-in-china-as-early-as-may-133036284.html?src=rss
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Chip designer Arm plans to unveil its own processor this year with Meta as the launch customer, The Financial Times reported. The chip would be a CPU designed for servers in data centers and would have the potential to be customized for clients. Manufacturing would be outsourced to a contract fab plant like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) and the first in-house chip could be revealed as early as this summer, according to the FT's sources. Last month, Arm parent Softbank announced the Stargate project, a partnership with OpenAI to build up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure. Arm, along with Microsoft and NVIDIA, is a key technology partner for the project. Arm's chip could now play a role in that project, and also in Jony Ive's mysterious AI-powered personal device, reportedly being developed in collaboration with OpenAI's Sam Altman, according to the report. Arm's designs power nearly every smartphone and mobile device in the world, along with Apple Mac and Qualcomm-powered Windows PCs. They generally use less power for the same level of compute as Intel and AMD chips, so they've become desirable for data farms that power AI applications as well. The move would put Arm in direct competition with many of its own customers like NVIDIA, which manufacturers its own Arm-based server CPUs. To date, Arm has never made its own chips instead, it licenses its technology and patents to major companies like Apple. Those companies then customize the designs for their own needs and use a contract manufacturer like TSMC or Samsung to build the chips. UK-based Arm is currently embroiled in a testy legal battle with Qualcomm over licensing terms. Meanwhile, parent SoftBank is reportedly close to purchasing Ampere, a server chip designer. That deal will be "central to Arm's own chipmaking project," according to FT's inside sources. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/arm-is-reportedly-developing-its-own-in-house-chip-130026316.html?src=rss
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We joked about "President Musk" shortly after Donald Trump took office, but it turns out that wasn't far from the truth. Over the past few weeks, Elon Musk and his DOGE team wasted no time in trying to dismantle the American administrative state. They've illegally accessed the Treasury Department's federal payment system, pushed for USAID to be dismantled, and have also infiltrated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this episode, we chat with 404 Media's Jason Koebler about what Musk and his young tech cronies are up to, and how it ties into Silicon Valley's approach to the new Trump administration. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics Move Fast and Break Things: What is Elon Musks DOGE doing to the United States government? 1:04 iPhone SE 4 announcement expected soon 34:54 Elon Musk makes $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI, Altman declines in a tweet 39:03 France wants to build a gigawatt of new nuclear plants to power AI ambitions 41:27 Working on 44:05 Pop culture picks 44:48 Credits Hosts: Devindra HardawarGuest: Jason Koebler from 404 MediaProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale NorthThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/engadget-podcast-whats-up-doge-diving-into-elon-musks-hack-on-america-123006530.html?src=rss
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TikTok is once again available in Apples App Store and Googles Play Store in the United States. The app disappeared from both Apple and Googles stores January 19, 2025, as a nationwide ban took effect. Briefly. What will ultimately happen to TikTok remains unclear. President Trump wants to strike a deal that will allow the company to remain operational in the US, including arrangements that would give the US government a stake in the company. You know whos probably furious? Every other social media company. Mat Smith Get this delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed Avowed review: Elder Scrolls? I dont know her Gemini Advanced can now recall your past conversations to inform its responses The OnePlus Open 2 isn't happening this year Apple will introduce its newest member of the family next week On February 19, maybe a new iPhone SE and a 2nd-gen AirTag. Apple In a tweet on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook told Apple aficionados to get ready to meet the newest member of the family. What that product is remains a slight mystery, though we wont have to wait too long to find out. The reveal will take place on Wednesday, February 19. While weve focused on a next-gen iPhone SE, Cooks tweet also featured an animated image of a shimmering Apple logo on what appears to be the outline of an AirTag. There have been rumors for a while that Apple would introduce a second-gen tracker sometime this year. Also: AirTags have changed my life. Or at least stopped me getting locked out of my apartment multiple times in the last few years. Itll be intriguing to see what else a tracker can offer. Please dont make it AI. Continue reading. Honda and Nissan have ended their merger plans No Honsan. No Ninda. The tech love story of 2025 is over. Honda and Nissan have ended merger plans. If theyd gone through with it and also brought Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi on board, the new entity wouldve had a net worth of around $50 billion. The Financial Times reported in early February that Honda presented a new company structure that would make Nissan its subsidiary as a take it or leave it offer. Nissan decided to leave it. Continue reading. Ask Engadget: Where is the best place to buy a cheap iPad? Ask Mat Anything. Thanks to all the early question-askers (hit me up on askmat(at)engadget.com), including a timely question in the face of new Apple hardware. From Matt Ali: Whats the cheapest way to get an iPad? And which one should I get in early 2025? Instead of doing my own research or asking unhinged AI chatbots, I tapped our iPad expert (and reviewer), Nathan Ingraham, for an answer: Engadget Apple hardware is known for being expensive, but the company has a store packed with high-quality refurbished products that can save you some serious cash. Ive bought many devices there over the years and have never had a problem everything is in like-new condition and has the same warranty as a brand-new product. At the time of writing, there are a few good options in Apples refurbished store if you want an iPad nearly as capable as the newest models but want to save some cash. If you want the largest screen possible, you can grab a sixth-generation, 12.9-inch iPad Pro with an M2 chip and 256GB of storage for $979. Considering the latest 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1299, this merits consideration especially if youre an artist who wants a large canvas. If you dont need that large screen, consider the fifth-generation iPad Air. For $529, youll ge an 11-inch display, M1 chip and 256GB of storage. Thats $170 less than the current M2 iPad Air with the same amount of storage. Apples standard iPad is also available refurbished, but you can often find a brand-new version of it on sale on Amazon. Between that and the rumors of a new basic iPad coming this spring, Id avoid this one, for now. If you want to upgrade the storage or get a model with cellular connectivity, that should also be doable for extra cash. For me, 256GB or 512GB is the sweet spot for storage given the ubiquity of the cloud, having a ton of local storage doesnt feel particularly necessary. Similarly, cellular connectivity is probably not worth the extra cash unless you plan to travel with your iPad. Most of the time, you can easily tether an iPad to your phone if you need to get online quickly. But, those refurb options are available if you want them. Thanks Nate! Other tech dilemmas? Modern texting etiquette? The best way to make your wearable nag you into your new year fitness goals? Hit. Me. Up!This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121508200.html?src=rss
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