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Most robot vacuums struggle to clean tight spots: Not this one
If you've used a robot vacuum, you'll know they're a great time-saving gadget. Anything that saves time spent on cleaning is well worth it, in my eyes. But because of how robot vacuums are designed, most can't quite get to the tightest spots. However, I recently tried the Mova V70 Ultra Complete, which has a clever way of cleaning more floor space.
In addition to its high 42,000Pa suction power and dual spinning mops, the V70 has two extendable arms. Some robot vacuums use extendable arms to reach further into corners or along skirting boards, but a robot with two arms is rare.
One arm has a mop than can extend out as far as 17cm. The other arm, which has a 12cm reach, uses a brush to feed dust into the vacuum's path. They're a potent combo that lets the robot get more cleaning done, including around oddly shaped furniture. It's pretty cool to watch in action, too, which you can see on GadgetGuy's YouTube channel.
GTA 6 pre-loads start 10 November for massive 212GB install
GTA 6, 2026's biggest game (and possibly the biggest game of the decade), isn't far away now, and you'll be able to pre-load it starting on 10 November.
Particularly for games with large file sizes, pre-loading lets you download and install a game before it's playable. So, once the launch date rolls around, you can jump straight in and play without waiting for that dreaded install bar.
Based on GTA 6's confirmed 212GB install size on some platforms, plenty of folks will need that lead-in time, depending on their internet speeds. That's a lot of storage space, so PlayStation went as far as publishing a guide on clearing space ready for the hotly anticipated game.
Rockstar also confirmed that retail versions of the game — which will consist of a redeemable code in a box — will start arriving on 12 November. So, if you want to add a GTA 6 game case to your shelf, you can still take advantage of the pre-load.
As previously confirmed, GTA 6 launches on 19 November, starting at $129.95 in Australia.
Roborock wins major robot vacuum award in Australia
Australia has seen a massive influx in robot vacuums over the past few years, and there's one brand that seems to be a clear favourite. Canstar recently awarded Roborock with the 2026 Most Satisfied Customers for Robot Vacuums crown, based on feedback from local users.
Coming ahead as a clear favourite, Roborock received five stars across all major categories, including overall satisfaction, performance, and value for money. Canstar's recognition comes from a sample of 354 Aussies who were asked about the robot vacuums they've used in the past three years. According to the robotics brand, the award reflects its customer-first focus.
"We look at what they love, what they don’t, what is slowing them down at home, what do they wish they had from these products," said Danni Li, Marketing Lead, Roborock. "So this award is particularly special as it’s been decided by the people that actually use robotic vacuums - that is the signal to us that we are doing something right."
Home robotics has an impressively powerful (and cute) future
A little while ago, I got a firsthand look at the latest in home robotics at IFA 2026. There's a lot of really cool stuff happening, and some of the tech Ecovacs showed caught my eye.
It was tough not to spend all day patting the LilMilo robot dog, which is a cute companion for people who may not have the capacity for people to care for a real pooch. Once I finally dragged myself away, some of the other tech really impressed me.
One of the most eye-catching demos showed the Deebot X12S Omnicyclone sucking up a 25kg metal ball. It showed just how powerful the suction on robot vacuums has become in a relatively short space of time. Obviously, none of us needs to vacuum 25kg of debris, but you see something like that and immediately think the fibres trapped in your carpets stand no chance.
It's one of those things you need to see to believe, which you can do over on the GadgetGuy YouTube channel.
Stunning Prism Collection adds transparent flair to PlayStation 5
Transparent tech is back, baby. More tech brands are revisiting the fun 2000s era of translucent plastic, giving a glimpse into the hardware underneath. PlayStation is the latest proponent of the retro-themed trend, announcing the eye-catching Prism Collection.
Consisting of three new DualSense controller designs and matching console covers, the collection adds a bit of transparent flair to the PlayStation 5 ecosystem. Combining two of my favourite things — bright colours and see-through technology — I feel like PlayStation made the Prism Collection to appeal specifically to me.
Available in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray, the controllers cost $134.95 a pop, while the accompanying console covers cost $119.95. They won't arrive for a while, though. Pre-orders open on 10 November, ahead of the collection's 4 February launch. Until then, we have some very pretty pictures to look at. I call dibs on the Flare Orange controller.



















