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Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition
Amazon // June 23, 2023

Amazon is reportedly facing a full-scale EU antitrust investigation over its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner introduced in 2002. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
Amazon // November 22, 2022

Foxglove wants the U.K.’s competition watchdog to investigate Amazon’s proposed iRobot purchase, arguing — among other things — the deal lets the retail giant spy on its users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amazon Boosts Alexa Device Features, Capabilities to Improve Connected Commerce
Amazon // August 31, 2022

Amazon released a series of instruction manuals Wednesday (Aug. 31) designed to help users set up their Alexa Echo devices and turn their homes into smart homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Buys iRobot, Partners With Veritone
Connected Economy // August 05, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon pays $1.7 billion to acquire Roomba-maker iRobot, part of the company’s effort to boost its smart home offerings. Plus, Amazon and its cloud company Amazon Web Services (AWS) extend their partnership with the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Veritone, and...

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Roomba Maker iRobot Reports ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Continue

March 12, 2025
Consumer robot company iRobot, maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, said in a Wednesday (March 12) earnings release that there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition

June 23, 2023
Amazon is reportedly facing a full-scale EU antitrust investigation over its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner introduced in 2002. Get the Full Story Complete the...

NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users

November 22, 2022
Foxglove wants the U.K.’s competition watchdog to investigate Amazon’s proposed iRobot purchase, arguing — among other things — the deal lets the retail giant spy on its users. Get the...

Amazon Boosts Alexa Device Features, Capabilities to Improve Connected Commerce

August 31, 2022
Amazon released a series of instruction manuals Wednesday (Aug. 31) designed to help users set up their Alexa Echo devices and turn their homes into smart homes. Get the Full...