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Best Carpet Cleaners of 2026: These Models Saved My Carpets During Potty Training

I live with pets, two toddlers and white carpets, which everyone knows will turn gray over time if you don’t keep them clean and stain-free. I understand the struggle of keeping carpets clean, smelling good and allergen-free. I personally tested the leading carpet cleaning machines in my home to find which ones are best for deep cleans or quick cleanups. Another tester later tried out a more portable spot cleaner that earned an Editors’ Choice for its compact functionality.

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The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is the best overall carpet cleaner I tested. It was the only carpet washer that effectively removed pet urin...

Pros & Cons

Best at pet odor removal
Second best at tough stain removal
Longest cord at 25 feet
Self-cleaning mode is helpful
Pre-steam feature helps with stain and odors
Big tank means less refilling and emptying
Heaviest of the cleaners we tested at...

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How To Adjust The Liquid Glass Effect On Your iPhone With iOS 27

Apple's new controls make it easier to set things just how you like them. Filipe Espósito for Engadget Apple's Liquid Glass interface doesn't appeal to everyone. Some people love the glossy look, while others criticize it for reducing readability. Apple quickly became aware of

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Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. Yesterday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a lengthy open letter saying it was time to “pace the frontier” and slow down AI

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Obama warns AI in private hands could be dangerous and urges Democrats to act

Barack Obama told a closed Democratic fundraiser last Thursday that artificial intelligence is “moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think it can be dangerous”. The New York Times obtained a partial transcript from his office and reported the remarks

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Z.ai raises $5bn in Hong Kong including $3bn of zero-interest bonds

Z.ai, the Chinese model developer listed in Hong Kong as Zhipu, has raised about $5bn in a single move. Roughly $2bn came from placing 21.97 million new shares at HK$714, about 10 percent below the previous close. The other $3bn came from RMB 20.14bn of convertible