These robot vacuums are getting smarter

The latest robot vacuums have new tricks, like this Ecovacs model that lifts its mop 9mm off the floor. | Image: Ecovacs

Those of you concerned about artificially intelligent robots taking over the world should really be keeping an eye on robot vacuums. I swear these things are breeding. Today, two of the big brand names in the robotic floor cleaning space announced the latest, cheaper versions of their flagship robot vacuums: Ecovacs’ $1,099 Deebot T20 Omni and Roborock’s $1,299 S7 Max Ultra.

Roborock is also adding the $899.99 Q Revo to its midrange line, which does basically all the things its flagship model does for $400 less. All three models will be available to buy later this month. Earlier this year, Ecovacs added the budget Deebot N10 Plus, T9 Plus, and T10 Omni to its line. In January, Roborock launched its S8 series featuring the S8, S8 Plus,…

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Author: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

MLB Pitcher Made a Very Sticky Mistake During Dugout Meltdown

Twins reliever Jorge López had a really bad night on Wednesday—made even worse by an unfortunate mixup in the dugout after his outing was over. 

After Louie Varland pitched seven scoreless innings against the Twins, López was called upon to pitch the eighth inning. He wasn’t exactly as spotless as Varland, though. The very first pitch López threw was a fastball that could not possibly have been more in the middle of the zone. Jake Meyers jumped on it and hit a home run to right-center. His second pitch was in the dirt. His third pitch was a hanging slider that Yainer Diaz demolished for another home run. 

López walked the next batter he faced, then hit the batter after that with a pitch and was promptly pulled from the game without recording an out. 

When López returned to the dugout, television cameras captured him attempting to pour water on his head to cool down. Except it wasn’t water. It was Powerade. 

López did grab a second cup of liquid—this one apparently full of water—and dump it on his head to wash the sugary blue drink out of his bleached hair. Then he punched the cooler. Who knows whether the punch was because he was upset with his performance or because he just gave himself a Mountain Berry Blast shower? Both are equally frustrating. 

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Author: Dan Gartland