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Buy the Roborock robot vacuum with a grabby arm, get a second vacuum for free
BOGO FREE: As of March 19, the famous Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum with a robotic arm is available to preorder for $1,899. A special promo from Roborock turns your preorder into a bundle that includes a second Roborock vacuum for free — a value of up to $800.
Approximately no one had a robot vacuum with an arm on their CES 2025 bingo card. Roborock made one anyway, and the Roborock Saros Z70 is officially available to preorder (with shipping beginning in May). The Saros Z70 will cost $1,899 — slightly less than the $2,000 we originally expected. And if you buy your Saros Z70 during this initial release window, that $1,899 actually covers a bundle that includes a second Roborock vacuum of your choice.
The eligible bonus models span from robot vacuums to upright vacuums, including the popular Roborock Dyad Pro Combo 5-in-1 wet and dry vacuum (a $659.99 value) or the Roborock Qrevo S5V (a $799.99 value). No end date for the BOGO promo has been given, but quantities for the free vacuums are limited.
Though there’s no question that a robotic arm for picking up obstacles is cool, it’s the practicality that I was questioning. If you were on the fence about spending that much on a vacuum, the cost-effectiveness gets a serious boost when you get two nice vacuums for the same price.
What’s so special about the Roborock Z70?
The Roborock Z70 goes past the small obstacle avoidance technology that has become a navigational staple in recent years and topples into obstacle removal technology. It performs such with a robotic OmniGrip arm that unfolds out of the top of the robot vacuum to grab the obstacle claw machine-style, and drops it in a nearby designated area. (The live demo at CES 2025 showcased the Z70 putting socks into a basket.) The arm’s pickup capabilities cover four different types of obstacles and must weigh under 300 grams: socks, paper, small towels, and lightweight shoes. I’d personally benefit the most from the arm being able to grab pet toys.
People more swayed by practicality than a hit-or-miss high-tech feature might find the bigger grab here to be the Z70’s incredible 22,000 Pa of suction power. That’s 12,000 Pa more powerful than the Roborock Qrevo Master, my favorite overall robot vacuum of 2024 that cleans with 10,000 Pa, and 3,500 Pa more powerful than the Roborock Qrevo Curv that has sold out several times.
The Saros Z70 isn’t the only new Roborock in 2025
The Saros line also includes two other new flagship models that don’t feature the robotic arm: The $1,599.99 Saros 10 and Saros 10R. Both are the same super slim 3.14-inch height as the Saros S70, but both feature a mixed assortment of features from the Z70.
The Saros 10 cleans with the same 22,000 Pa as the Saros Z70, while the Saros 10R takes a negligible cut to 20,000 Pa. The Saros 10 uses the same Reactive AI technology to avoid small obstacles that most of the 2024 Qrevo models did, while the Saros Z70 and 10R have been upgraded to Roborock’s StarSight 2.0 technology. StarSight, a combination of dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight technology and AI-powered RGB cameras, is said to lead to more precise mapping and obstacle avoidance, but I didn’t find the Saros 10R’s obstacle dodging to be particularly better than any obstacle avoidance I’ve tested out before.
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Both the Saros Z70 and Saros 10R mop with dual spinning mopping pads (that’s my preference) compared to the Saros 10’s singular flat mopping pad.
Check out my full Saros 10R review for more nitty-gritty cleaning results, and stay tuned for hands-on coverage of the Saros 10 and Saros Z70 in the coming months.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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