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This CES-famous Ecovacs Winbot W2 Omni window-washing robot is the ultimate spring-cleaning flex
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Spring cleaning can be a drag, but these days we have robots to help tackle some of the load. Robot vacuums and mops can sweep and scrub away grimy floors and caked-on carpet messes. There are even AI-powered washers and dryers, like Samsung’s latest models. So why not let an Amazon robot cleaner tackle windows, too?
During CES 2024 in January, robot vacuum manufacture Ecovacs debuted a new addition to its army of mechanical helpers: the Ecovacs Winbot W2 Omni window cleaning robot. The brand may be known for robot vacuums, but it showed off its window cleaner model this year to awestruck visitors – many of whom likely had no idea robots could handle this kind of work. This is actually Ecovacs’ second iteration on the company’s original window cleaner robot, and it’s gotten a major update that makes it well worth its higher price.
If you’re thinking you might need some help keeping your windows absolutely sparkling, this window-cleaning robot may be something to consider. Read on to learn more about this best-selling Amazon window robot.
Ecovacs Winbot W2 Omni window cleaning robot
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This robotic window cleaner has two parts: A cleaning station that acts as a control panel and home base; and an actual cleaning unit that attaches to your windows. The machine is so smart that it can handle tilted, frameless, floor-to-ceiling, and smaller windows.
The robot uses sensors to avoid obstacles as it scrubs through everything from fingerprints and bird droppings to caked-on bug guts, sticky or oily stains, dust and more.
Its three-nozzle, wide-angle spray cuts through dirt while keeping the mess to a minimum. It also uses anti-drop tech to make sure that it doesn’t fall from your windows while handling its cleaning tasks. With five cleaning modes, you can customize how it approaches each session as well.
The base station is battery-powered and lasts for 110 minutes per charge. All you have to do is sit back, relax and watch this speedy little robot get to work. If washing your windows is something you hate doing or maybe you can’t physically handle for one reason or another, this machine can do it with flying colors for you.
NEW YORK — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade officially kicked off the holiday season Thursday in New York City.
A steady rain fell over the festivities, and pro-Palestinian demonstrators briefly disrupted the parade for a second year in a row.
The NYPD said a25 people were arrested after sitting down on the parade route with Palestinian flags and a banner reading, “Don’t Celebrate Genocide.” All of them were charged with trespassing and received summonses.
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Despite the dreary weather, CBS News New York’s Jenna DeAngelis reported it didn’t get in the way of the magic.
“You feel it and forget about it, so we’re happy to be here,” said one person who traveled from Baltimore.
Linwood Burden, who is 72 years old, came from Georgia to check the parade off his bucket list .
“I’m so excited about being here, the weather’s no problem,” she said. “Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be here, so this is an opportunity.”
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The annual holiday tradition stepped off at 8:30 a.m. from Central Park West, then marched down Sixth Avenue to Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.
It featured more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 fan-favorite floats and 22 giant balloons, including some newcomers like Minnie Mouse and Marshall from “PAW Patrol.” One new float celebrated the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with a tiger, giraffe, zebra and gorilla.
There was also an appearance from the WNBA champion New York Liberty and, of course, the one and only Santa Claus.
“Just being here with the people I love, celebrating Thanksgiving with all these people, and I have to thank the NYPD for keeping us safe today,” said Nanuet resident Shane Cullen.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday there were no credible threats against the parade, but law enforcement agencies would be prepared to keep people safe.
The city’s new police commissioner spent time Thursday thanking the officers who were on duty.
“I started my career as an intelligence analyst at the NYPD and have incredible intelligence analysts working here,” Tisch said.
The parade has only been canceled three times — from 1942 to 1944 during World War II. The giant balloon characters are not allowed to fly if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts are over 35 mph, but winds stayed around 10 mph Thursday morning.
Following the parade, the Sanitation Department, using 32 hand brooms, 29 mechanical brooms, 23 backpack blowers and 23 collection trucks, conducted a swift cleanup. Last year, it removed more than 65 tons of debris.
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