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The Vergecast revisits a previous Verge review that found robot lawnmowers not worth buying in most scenarios, in light of a new class of 2026 models described as “Roombas with razor blades.” Realtor and smart home reviewer Brandon Doyle joins the host to talk about their hands-on experiences with the newest robotic mowers. The discussion covers how these machines handle bumpy terrain and unpredictable obstacles like “crazy chickens.” The episode aims to answer whether the improved capabilities finally justify the cost for everyday yards.
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✧The host describes the new robot mowers as “Roombas with razor blades” ready to “dodge crazy chickens.”
✧A further reading article is titled “I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured.”
✧Another further reading article: “The US government just banned Roombas.”
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