Beatbot's AI-powered AquaSense 2 pool cleaners now available

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Beatbot unveiled its AquaSense 2 series robotic pool cleaners at CES 2025, and the innovative devices are available for purchase starting today. The series features three models, starting at US$1,499 (around CA$2,142), designed for above-ground and in-ground pools up to 300 square meters. Each model boasts an array of sensors for comprehensive pool cleaning.

The top-of-the-line AquaSense 2 Ultra, priced at $3,450 (~CA$4,930), features HybridSense AI Pool Mapping. This advanced system uses 27 sensors to meticulously clean the pool surface, waterline, floor, and walls. The Ultra also performs clarification tasks and includes dual side brushes for increased cleaning coverage.

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Sonos Era 100 Pro & new Zones feature now available

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Sonos announced the availability of its first speaker designed specifically for professional installers: the Era 100 Pro. This Ethernet-powered speaker is sold in pairs through authorized Sonos installation partners. Pricing is set by these partners, with one Toronto installer estimating a price of $409 each, or $499 CAD with a wall mount. Buyers should note the Era 100 Pro requires a powered Ethernet connection because it won't work with typical wired home networks.

Alongside the new speaker, Sonos has introduced Zones in its app. This new feature allows for the creation of semi-permanent speaker collections of up to 16 compatible devices, simplifying control in commercial settings. Zones offer synchronized content and volume, with individual speaker trim and EQ adjustments. 

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MOVA launches X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum at CES 2025

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MOVA unveiled its groundbreaking X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum at CES 2025. This innovative appliance features a Hot Water Mopping and SpotHeat Spray Cleaning system that utilizes 80°C hot water to effectively dissolve and remove stubborn stains, including those caused by spills, pet accidents, and more.

Beyond its impressive cleaning power, the X4 Pro boasts a range of user-friendly features, including a self-cleaning base station that washes the brush with 100°C water and an artificial intelligence-driven air-drying system for hygienic and hassle-free maintenance. And its 180-degree lie-flat reach and tangle-free design ensure effortless cleaning under furniture and in tight spaces.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ launch with focus on software and performance

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, the latest additions to its flagship smartphone lineup. The phones boast some new features, with a particular focus on software and performance.  

One UI 7 is the new software that powers the Galaxy S25 series. It promises several improvements, including a new Personal Data Engine allowing on-device artificial intelligence features. The Personal Data Engine can be used for things like a plain-spoken request to find an old photo from your gallery. (You can check more of the new AI features here.)

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