Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Articles by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard - The Verge

Technology August 15, 2026

I set five automowers against each other to find the best cutter for my challenging landscape. Theyre far from perfect, but theyre getting there. If you buy so… [+13198 chars]

The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse - The Verge

Business August 1, 2026

Youll have fewer robot floor cleaners to choose from and higher prices. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics … [+10040 chars]

iRobot’s newest floor cleaner isn’t a robot - The Verge

Technology July 8, 2026

The Roomba Electro Plus is a cordless hard floor cleaner you have to push yourself. But there are also five new, cheaper, smaller robot vacuums. The Roomba Elec… [+5638 chars]

Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it - The Verge

Technology July 2, 2026

The Google Home Speaker nails the hardware, but Gemini for Home isnt the assistant weve been waiting for. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may … [+13863 chars]

Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out - The Verge

Technology June 27, 2026

A source tells The Verge that Assa Abloy has laid off the majority of Level Homes staff and is folding it into Kwikset. Assa Abloy says it will continue to devel… [+4061 chars]

Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem - The Verge

Technology June 20, 2026

But theyre only available in Europe. But theyre only available in Europe. by Jennifer Pattison TuohyClose Senior Reviewer, Smart Home Posts from this author… [+3525 chars]

The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion - The Verge

Business May 5, 2026

The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion Colin Angle revealed his latest creation this week: a dog-sized robot Familiar designed for human con… [+10935 chars]

Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter - The Verge

Technology May 5, 2026

The open-source Apple HomeKit bridge is adding Matter, allowing it to support Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant and robot vacuums. The open-source Apple HomeKi… [+5297 chars]

Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The Verge

Business February 12, 2026

A new AI-powered Search Party feature can scan footage from neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs. Critics worry it could be used to search for people. A new A… [+7255 chars]

Roborock finally adds a roller mop to its vast robot vacuum lineup - The Verge

Technology January 7, 2026

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow features a self-cleaning roller mop and AI-powered dirt detection for $1,000. The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow features a self-cleaning roller mop an… [+3060 chars]