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.

  • rusticus@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    1 year ago

    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
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      Does it come with a self cleaning base?

      I’ll give you $5 plus shipping.

      • ohlaph
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

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