Matic Robot Vacuum Gains Voice and Gesture Controls Ahead of Price Hike

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Robot vacuum maker Matic has launched a new feature called Matic Cues, enabling users to control their device through voice commands or hand gestures. The update allows owners to simply point at a mess to trigger spot-cleaning, without using a smartphone app. The feature became available on August 13 and can be activated through the Settings menu in the Matic app. The upgrade arrives shortly before a planned price increase on September 9, when the vacuum's cost will rise from $1,245 to $1,495.

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