DJI's new Romo robovac, designed to autonomously clean homes, has been marred by a significant security vulnerability, according to reports from The Verge. The issue allowed a man to remotely access thousands of the devices, raising serious concerns about user privacy and data security. The Verge reported on February 14, 2026, that the vulnerability made the robovac impossible to recommend.
The security flaw allowed Sammy Azdoufal to remotely control his DJI Romo vacuum with a PS5 gamepad, as reported by The Verge. Azdoufal claimed he wasn't trying to hack every robot vacuum in the world, but simply wanted to control his own. The Verge also noted that the immediate threat may be fixed, but the incident raises serious questions about the security of the device.
The DJI Romo robovac is the company's first foray into the robovac market. The Verge's review, published on February 14, 2026, highlighted the advancements in robot vacuum technology, but ultimately concluded that the security vulnerability made the device untrustworthy.
In other tech news, Ars Technica reported on the release of the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices. The release, which was initially delayed, is now available for testing. The beta aims to test system and API changes, with expanded support for adaptive apps being one of the biggest changes.
Additionally, Verizon has implemented a new roadblock for users seeking to unlock their paid-off phones, according to Ars Technica. Customers who pay off their device installment plans early now face a 35-day waiting period before their phones can be unlocked, unless they pay off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store.
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