There has been one pressing question about the Roborock Saros Z70 since it was announced at CES 2025: Could a robot vacuum with a robotic arm possibly be a practical purchase for a normal person? The Saros Z70 takes the "robot" in robot vacuum to a whole new level. Past referring to the brains of the automated cleaning operation, "robot" also refers to a whole ass robotic arm that unfolds from the vacuum to move pesky obstacles out of the way. This is cool in theory for anyone whose home has random stuff lying around on the floor at any given time, but the practicality bubble is quickly burst when you realize that the Saros Z70 costs 2,599. That's a full 1,000 more than Roborock's other two CES flagship releases, the Saros 10 and 10R, that I also happen to have at home right now. Multiple friends who have come over recently have literally laughed in my face when I told them that one of those three costs 2,599.

Google I/O 2025 is nearly upon us. The tech giant's annual developers conference begins Tuesday, May 20, in Mountain View, California, and all things AI are on the menu. As in years past, Google I/O is set to open with a company keynote (likely led by CEO Sundar Pichai) followed by a developers keynote. The company is expected to drop its biggest I/O news and announcements during these presentations. If you're not attending I/O in person, here's how you can watch both keynotes live from the comfort of your own couch.

TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only A 62. Digital creativity has never been more accessible, yet many of us remember the days when crafting a single image meant wrestling with layers and plugins for hours on end. Now there's a way to generate stunning visuals in seconds simply by typing a description of what you have in mind. Imagiyo uses Stable Diffusion AI alongside FLUX AI to turn text prompts into high-quality images ready for commercial use, and there aren't many limits to what you can create. What do you want to make first? It only takes a brief description to put Imagiyo's advanced algorithms to work, and unlike other image generators, Imagiyo actually lets you really follow your creativity.

SAVE 140: As of May 20, the Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum is on sale for 459.99 at Amazon. We're obsessed with great robot vacuum deals here at Mashable, so that's why we need to tell you about the Dreame L10s Ultra robot vacuum. As of May 20, this impressive model is available for just 459.99, saving you 140 on list price. So, what makes this deal so good? Well it vacuums, mops, empties itself, refills the water, adds cleaning solution, and does all of that automatically.

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If your idea of spring cleaning involves not doing the cleaning yourself, the ECOVACS DEEBOT N10 Max might be the most productive team member you didn't know you needed. Right now, it's available for 249.99 (regularly 649.99) with free shipping, and this robot vacuum doesn't just clean, it thinks. Let's start with what it does best: cleaning your floors without you having to think about it. With a powerful 4300Pa suction system, this DEEBOT takes on everything from ground-in dust to scattered pet hair. Its floating main brush keeps constant contact with your floor, while the optional rubber brush is especially handy for pet owners who are tired of seeing tumbleweeds of fur.

SAVE 250: As of May 19, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for 649.99 at Amazon. Look no further than Amazon. As of May 19, you can find a great deal on the Google Pixel 9, currently priced at 649.99. It's a great all-rounder, but don't just take my word for it, check out our full review. This deal is for the 256GB option and is available across all colorways: obsidian, winter green, peony, and porcelain.

In the past few years, AI has wreaked havoc on the education sector. It's quickly become a multi-billion dollar industry, hailed by some administrators as the future of learning while other faculty scramble to address the fallout, including the rampant cheating that AI chatbots enabled almost overnight. It has felt particularly threatening to the subject I teach--writing--where many students struggle, and the temptation to turn to AI is irresistible. But paradoxically, the AI invasion hasn't convinced me that learning to write well is about to become obsolete. I recognize in many of my students the impulse that led me to become a writer: the human need to express oneself and, in so doing, to relate to others.

I've worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, and have seen firsthand how technological advances in equipment, software, and AI can impact the creative process. Throughout my career, I've been behind the camera, in the edit bay, and in writers' rooms. I've seen how this industry works and how it's always changing, often because of technology. When I went to NYU for film school, I experienced firsthand how deeply tech is intertwined with the creative process. I learned to edit 16mm film on a Steenbeck, then later edited tape-to-tape on a VCR (might be aging myself with those references).

Starting on Monday, May 19, you can watch live as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicks off the company's annual developers conference, Microsoft Build 2025. This year, Microsoft Build is being hosted in Seattle, and Nadella will join other Microsoft leaders for a series of livestreamed events. The opening keynote is scheduled to take place on May 19 from 12:05 to 2:00 p.m. EST. Nadella will be joined by Microsoft Chieft Technology Officer Kevin Scott for the opening session. According to the official description from Microsoft, "Satya Nadella and Microsoft leaders share how Microsoft is creating new opportunity across our platforms in this era of AI." You can register to participate in Microsoft Build virtually at the Microsoft website.