The company that makes Roomba has declared bankruptcy, but is trying to allay fears of the devices being “bricked.”

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iRobot, the company that makes Roomba vacuum cleaners, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—a move that has caused concern among both customers and investors. This decision immediately led to fears that their smart home devices, particularly the Roomba, might suddenly stop working (a process technically known as “bricking”). However, the company has assured customers that … Read more