Samsung’s new vacuum lets you see incoming texts and calls

Samsung just introduced its newest friendly household robot vacuum cleaner, the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra (retailing for $1,099). The smart appliance does more than just clean the floors: it's equipped with AI, Bluetooth, and an LCD display control panel that can notify you when you have an incoming text message or phone call.

• The announcement is part of the company's broader push to introduce smart appliances to the home. Samsung's newest washer/dryer is equipped with much of the same tech, though it allows users to actually answer a call directly on a built-in 7-inch LCD screen.
• The tech giant also offers a smart refrigerator, wall oven, and robot vacuum—complete with a front-facing camera that warns owners of possible intruders or disturbances when they're out of the house.

Zoom out: Smart home-related products are becoming as plentiful as side bangs and skinny jeans in the early 2000s. LG Electronics sells a smart dishwasher, Bosch peddles an AI-powered oven, and Revolution makes smart toasters. Overall, the smart home appliances market is projected to grow from ~$174 billion in 2025 to ~$251 billion in 2029.

But…The more tech (and parts) introduced, the more room for malfunctions and costly repairs. And survey data indicates an increasing number of Americans are growing frustrated with the amount of tech integrated into products—especially when it comes to cars.