# Irobot on The No Agenda Show

Irobot comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to January 2020.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – January 2020
- **Related topics:** [Roomba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roomba.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [Gadgets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gadgets.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### CES 2020, Roomba Privacy, and Irobot

- **Episode:** [1207: Imminent Threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-16
- **Time:** 1:04:21–1:07:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat/chapter/ces-2020-roomba-privacy-and-irobot.md

Coverage of the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) included the announcement of a Roomba robot with arms designed to do dishes. One host recounts a personal grievance with iRobot after being removed from an event by their security. The company faces ongoing criticism for mapping user homes and potentially selling data to third parties.

Keywords: ces 2020, [roomba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roomba.md), [irobot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irobot.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Google Mobile Ads, Roomba Failures, CES Snub

- **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-24
- **Time:** 2:32:07–2:37:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/google-mobile-ads-roomba-failures-ces-snub.md

Google is preparing to launch "click-to-buy" mobile search ads, which the hosts argue will further degrade the mobile user experience. The discussion transitions to "Roomba" vacuum cleaners, which are criticized for being ineffective and replacing human labor. One host recounts being thrown out of an iRobot booth at CES, leading to a personal "beef" with the company.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [roomba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roomba.md), [irobot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irobot.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Brookstone Gadgets and Roomba Vacuum Performance

- **Episode:** [46: Israel to Bomb Iran Nothing to See Here Folks Just Shooting Moose...](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/46-israel-to-bomb-iran-nothing-to-see-here-folks-just-shooting-moose.md)
- **Published:** 2008-09-06
- **Time:** 18:43–21:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/46-israel-to-bomb-iran-nothing-to-see-here-folks-just-shooting-moose/chapter/brookstone-gadgets-and-roomba-vacuum-performance.md

Brookstone is identified as a high-end utility retailer that survived the retail downturn that claimed Sharper Image. Discussion focuses on the functionality of the Roomba and other iRobot products, such as floor washers. While some view the devices as expensive rug sweepers, owners generally report high satisfaction with their automated cleaning performance.

Keywords: brookstone, [gadgets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gadgets.md), sharper image, [roomba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roomba.md), [irobot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irobot.md), floor cleaners

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