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Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Most advanced home robot vacuums in 2025 that you can't miss
Just last year, most home robots were limited to basic cleaning. Many robot vacuums struggled with obstacles, often getting stuck on thresholds or tangled in cords. But in 2025, new models are introducing features like object recognition, spill detection, and even robotic arms to pick up clutter. It's a clear step forward in how these machines handle everyday chores. Did you know that several brands have launched robots that don't just clean floors? Some can cook food, too. One can fold your laundry. And robot vacuum cleaners have learned new tricks. While none of these devices are perfect, they show how fast home automation is moving toward being genuinely useful instead of just interesting. The Roborock Saros Z70 is probably the clearest sign that robot vacuum cleaners are evolving. Watching it move around a living room is almost funny at first. It pauses, reaches out a tiny retractable arm, and picks up stray toys or cables before it starts cleaning. It still feels like something out of a sci-fi film, but it solves a very real problem. In the past, most vacuums would get stuck or leave areas untouched if you forgot to tidy up first. Released in early 2025 after its debut at CES, the Saros Z70 makes it possible to skip that prep step. Another on the list is the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete, which came to market in February 2025 after its CES debut. If you've ever seen a robot vacuum freeze at the edge of a rug or a doorway threshold, you know how quickly the novelty wears off. This model uses extendable legs to climb over raised edges so it can keep moving room to room. I watched it transition from a tile kitchen to a thick carpet without stopping. For families who don't want to babysit a vacuum, this feels like progress. The Eureka J15 Max Ultra does not look very different from earlier models, but it stands out in one important way. Unlike most robot vacuums that only detect obvious spills or ignore clear liquids altogether, this robot vacuum cleaner uses advanced infrared sensors that can spot even transparent water on the floor. When it senses a spill, it automatically adjusts its path instead of driving straight through. That small change makes it much better at avoiding the messy streaks many other vacuums still leave behind. It might sound like a minor feature, but if you've ever had to clean your floor after a robot dragged a spill across it, you know how helpful this can be. For example, if your pet dog knocks over the water bowl or your toddler spills juice on the floor, this robot can detect the liquid and avoid driving through it which in turn makes things easier and mess free. While cleaning robots get most of the attention, the Posha Kitchen Robot shows that automation is moving into the kitchen too. This home robot came out in early 2025 and looks like a big mixer, but it does much more. You load the ingredients, pick a recipe, and it chops, stirs, and cooks by itself. It's a new technology you can bring into your home to make everyday meals easier, not just something created to show off. It can weigh ingredients, adjust cooking time and temperature with sensors, suggest recipes to match your taste, keep food warm, clean parts of itself, and connect to an app so you can control it from your phone. While Tesla's Optimus isn't something you can buy today, its public demos show how quickly robotics is advancing beyond single-purpose machines. Watching a humanoid robot fold laundry and carry boxes makes it clear that more general-purpose helpers could move from prototypes to real homes sooner than many people expect. Even if Optimus remains out of reach for a few more years, it offers a glimpse of what the next wave of home robots might look like. These home robots are not perfect yet, but 2025 shows they can really help with everyday chores. From cleaning floors to cooking meals, home robots are becoming useful parts of our homes. It's a sign that in the future, robots could make life a lot easier for everyone.
Korea Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Singer Kim Hyun-sung returns, overcoming singer's nodule
After 15 years of silence, beloved balladeer reclaims his voice While some artists dream of bigger concerts, world tours or exploring new genres, Kim Hyun-sung had a simpler, deeply earnest dream: to sing again. Kim, who debuted in 1997, captivated listeners with his beautiful tone and emotional delivery. Now, after a 15-year hiatus, he returns Sunday with 'Trying to Love Again,' which marks his first official release since 2010. Kim was forced to step away from music due to persistent vocal cord issues, and spent years in rehabilitation and training to get his voice back. The new track is a nostalgic pop ballad inspired by the 1990s, the genre and style in which Kim is most confident. 'A few years ago, I wasn't even sure if I could continue as a singer. To be able to release a great song again — it's overwhelming and something I'm deeply grateful for,' Kim said in an interview in Gangnam, southern Seoul, Wednesday. Cho Young-soo, a hit-maker since the 2000s, crafted a track in a 1990s ballad style tailored to Kim's strengths. Lyricist Kim Eana penned the lyrics with great care, softening hard consonants to avoid straining Kim's vocal cords. 'When I first read the lyrics, the word 'earnestness' stood out right away,' Kim shared. "That one word felt like it was comforting all the years I had struggled." Though the song has an analog, emotional quality that contrasts with current K-pop trends, Kim noted that the composition was simplified so that even younger listeners who are used to repeated beats, for example, could appreciate it. Impressively, he also hits a high C-sharp in the third octave — the same note range that once defined his music. It was the song 'Heaven' that brought Kim widespread acclaim, but it also marked the start of his vocal decline. 'I developed vocal nodules in my late 20s and continued singing despite it, which caused more damage,' Kim explained. As vocal strain led to repeated onstage mistakes, he eventually stepped away from the spotlight and began a quiet life as an office worker in 2018. The desire to reclaim his voice never left him. After work, he dedicated himself to vocal training. 'There were certain negative labels that defined me — 'a fallen singer,' 'a singer who lost his voice.' I couldn't let my career end like that.' 'There were moments I truly doubted if I could ever recover,' said Kim, noting that he has reclaimed about 85 percent of his full vocal capacity. His return to the public eye began with an appearance on the second season of 'Sing Again,' a JTBC competition that gives forgotten singers a second chance. Despite his damaged vocal cords, Kim's perseverance on stage moved judges and viewers alike. He vividly remembers the moment Super Junior's Kyuhyun, one of the judges, wept while watching his performance. 'That performance could've easily ended as just another failed comeback by an old singer. But Kyuhyun cried for someone he had never even met before, and that completely changed the energy in the studio.' Before releasing his new song, Kim personally shared it with Kyuhyun, who offered his full support. 'With this song, I want to say, 'I've made it back,'' Kim said, promising to continue sharing good music. 'I want to reach a point where people no longer talk about my vocal issues. I'd love to just go on as one of many artists simply releasing one's song.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Queens house fire kills 3; officials cite blocked exits and no smoke detectors
The Brief Three people died after a fire tore through an overcrowded home in Queens, the FDNY said. According to fire officials, the home had no evidence of a working smoke detector and had blocked stairs and exits. The fire had extended to the second floor and attic and these were all living spaces. There were makeshift walls," New York Fire Department Chief John Esposito said. QUEENS - Three people died, and another person was in critical condition, after a fire tore through an overcrowded home on Easter Sunday in Queens, the FDNY said. What we know According to fire officials, the blaze broke out around 1:30 a.m. at the Jamaica Estates home, which they said had no evidence of a working smoke detector and had blocked stairs and exits. Makeshift walls had been erected in the home, including through the middle of the kitchen, New York Fire Department Chief John Esposito said at a news conference. Officials also said extension cords were found throughout the two-story home. The cords can overheat, especially when overloaded or improperly used, leading to fires, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International. "The fire had extended to the second floor and attic and these were all living spaces. There were makeshift walls." New York Fire Department Chief John Esposito Firefighters arrived in less than four minutes, but the blaze spread quickly to the upper floors of the house. There were reports of people jumping out of the attic window, Esposito said. People lived on both floors of the house, as well as its cellar and attic, Esposito said. Four firefighters and four others suffered minor injuries. What they're saying "So when our units arrived, they had fire out the windows on the first floor. The fire had extended to the second floor and attic and these were all living spaces. There were makeshift walls," Esposito said. "Exits blocked, stairways blocked." What we don't know The cause of the fire was unknown at the time.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Weekend News Roundup February 22, 2025
A major mixup at a Georgia fertility clinic forced one woman to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a baby she carried to term and raised for months. Now, as she tries to move on from her pain, she is seeking justice. - Angela Johnson Read More Add 'having vocal cords that work' in the list of things one can't do while Black. The latest example stems from a cafeteria worker in Nevada who filed a lawsuit because a few white teachers complained about her 'Black voice.' You just can't make this up. - Kalyn Womack Read More Over the last several weeks, The Root has reported extensively on Donald Trump's crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion. Frighteningly, that crusade has extended to the U.S. military as well. - Candace McDuffie Read More The agency in charge of investigating judicial misconduct has one Georgia Superior Court Judge on its radar. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) has filed several charges against Judge Shermela Williams, accusing her of a growing list of ethics violations, including delaying rulings and using her position to get involved in the legal proceedings of a relative. - Angela Johnson Read More Onjiah Robinson, or the so-called 'Queen of Pakistan,' has seemingly dropped off the face of the Earth since she took over the internet. It's unclear whether she's back in New York or in a jail cell in Dubai. This is what we know so far: - Kalyn Womack Read More Tennessee prosecutors just concluded their case against a murderer who took inspiration from a fictional serial killer. The killer's crimes were so heinous that his punishment was just as unfathomable. - Kalyn Womack Read More Last November, award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home. He was pronounced dead shortly after by fire department personnel. A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination just a day after Glover's his cause of death has been revealed. - Candace McDuffie Read More It seems that Jaguar Wright is fully invested in her support for MAGA and President Donald Trump and the love seems to go both ways. Accepting an award at the Trump's Mar-A-Lago club, the blogger was one of many individuals who were honored at the event organized by America's Future. - Noah A. McGee Read More A family was preparing to lower the casket of their 10-year-old into the ground when the solemn ceremony was interrupted by shots fired. What was shocking was not only the incident itself but the revelation of who the shooter was: the funeral director. - Kalyn Womack Read More Lavar Ball, the outspoken father of the Ball brothers (Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball) recently underwent a procedure that will change his way of life. Although we still don't know the reason why. - Noah A. McGee Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
