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Andrew Romero is a North Carolina-based journalist specializing in Android and Google news, reviews, and in-depth analysis. With a keen eye for detail honed from his previous career as a CNC machinist, Andrew possesses a unique appreciation for hardware and the intricate engineering behind the technology we use daily.

He brings this passion to his coverage, offering insightful perspectives on the latest devices, software updates, and the evolving Google ecosystem. When he’s not diving into the world of tech, Andrew can be found tackling the trails on his mountain bike, enjoying the natural beauty of his home state of North Carolina alongside his wife.

Andrew is active on Twitter – @chaosromero – but can also be found on Threads – @organizedchaos50.

Emails are open at andrew@9to5mac.com

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Review: Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone offers less maintenance, less downtime for $1,499

Ecovacs has made a name for itself by producing some excellent robot cleaners that cover vacuuming and mopping around the house. It isn’t uncommon for a new flagship offering to bring welcome yet iterative changes to the user, but this time is a little different. The Deebot X11 Omnicyclone from Ecovacs ditches one of the most annoying and repetitive parts about robot vacuums, and it makes massive changes in charging that mean it rarely stops running.

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Ecovacs fast-charging X11 ‘Omnicyclone’ drops the worst part about robot vacuums

Ecovacs didn’t think robot vacuums and mops were efficient enough, even though they do all the work for you. The Matter-compatible X11 Omnicylcone robot cleaner fast-charges during routine tasks so it never has to stop, and it eliminates one of the most annoying things about robot vacuums — dust bags.

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Samsung Health adding telehealth visits, ‘premium’ workouts with new partnerships

Samsung Health is suddenly going to be a lot more useful for a very specific group of people. The app is adding three new features powered by three different partnerships, including telehealth visits, medication management, and new workout videos. Samsung Health’s new features could be heading into “premium” territory with new company partnerships.

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Arlo launches pan/tilt tracking cameras and upgraded models that are cheaper, somehow

The market has recently blown up with smart pan/tilt cameras, and Arlo is the latest to add two new options to the mix. The new cameras cover indoor and outdoor environments with Arlo’s motion tracking tech and smart event alerts. Further, the latest generation of cameras from Arlo seems to be immune to inflation, starting at $39 for the new Essential Indoor camera.

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