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Dyson scraps its electric car, ends automotive project

Eric Abent | Oct 10, 2019

Back in September 2017, Dyson surprised everyone by announcing its intention to enter the electric vehicle space. Things seemed to be moving along swimmingly on that front, with the company providing updates on the development of that car at various points, but unfortunately, today we've hit the end of the road. Dyson announced today that it has scrapped plans for its electric vehicle and the end to its automotive project overall.

Dyson Pure Cryptomic purifiers promise to oust formaldehyde

Chris Davies | Sep 30, 2019

Dyson's sculptural air purifiers are getting a new model, with the new Dyson Pure Cryptomic adding formaldehyde removal to their talents. Tucked inside the cylindrical body is a new catalyst panel, which Dyson says can take harmful formaldehyde and convert it into harmless water and carbon dioxide.

First Dyson EV images show big wheels, reclined seats

Chris Burns | May 9, 2019

First announced in 2017, the Dyson electric vehicle range is just today revealed in imagery. As is always the case with patent imagery, the aesthetics you see today may not reflect the final product. However, given that Dyson himself shared the images with the media, we can be pretty sure they've got some connection with the shapes and movement of the car aimed at a 2021 release.

Dyson wants gas cars banned by 2030 in UK

Chris Burns | May 9, 2019

Critics of gasoline vehicles have been ramping up toward suggestions of an outright ban of gas-guzzling vehicles around the world for decades. For most, it didn't seem realistic until very recently. The idea that any government would be able to ban the use of a certain sort of fuel didn't seem possible when there was no realistic alternative, but with the rise of the electric car, a no-gas law might well be in the making.

Dyson V11 vac, Cool Me purifying fan, Lightcycle lamp break cover

JC Torres | Mar 20, 2019

While iRobot and its Roomba is the household name for robot vacuum cleaners, Dyson is the brand for fancy, hi-tech, and expensive home appliances, from cordless stick vacuum cleaners to bladeless fans to even "supersonic" hair dryers. The company has now come out with three new products to add to that list, at least two of which bear features that might be very familiar to those keeping tabs on the smartphone market.

Consumer Reports pulls recommendation for Dyson stick vacuums

Brittany A. Roston | Feb 6, 2019

Consumer Reports has pulled all Dyson stick vacuum models from its stick vacuums recommendation list over concerns about reliability, the company has announced. The decision was based on Consumer Reports' survey data, which it says revealed that Dyson's stick vacuums allegedly break at a higher rate than similar products from "any other brands" involved in the company's tests.

Dyson electric auto plant announced for Singapore

Shane McGlaun | Oct 23, 2018

Dyson is a name that is associated with vacuum cleaners, bladeless fans, and now fancy hair styling devices. In the future, the Dyson name will also be associated with electric cars. Dyson has announced that it will build its new electric car in Singapore, and it is looking to break ground on the new factory later this year.

Dyson Airwrap is the $500 hair styler you can’t help but covet

Eric Abent | Oct 10, 2018

It isn't controversial to say that most of us associate Dyson with vacuums. Though vacuums make up the company's core business, Dyson has also branched out to hair care in recent years. Back in 2016, it launched its Supersonic hair dryer, and today it's following that up by introducing an intriguing new hair curler called the Airwave.

Dyson 360 Heurist robot vacuum can see at night

Chris Burns | Sep 12, 2018

There's a new robot vacuum in town, and it's only the second Dyson's ever made. This is the Dyson 360 Heurist, and it can see in the dark. It's got LED-assisted vision and it's smarter than its predecessor by a significant margin. This robot can be monitored from its companion app - and it can be controlled by voice assistant, dependent on region.

Dyson Cyclone V10 ushers in a new cordless era

Eric Abent | Mar 6, 2018

Dyson has a new vacuum it would like to sell you, and this is perhaps the biggest vacuum it's ever released. Not just because of what this vacuum, dubbed the Cyclone V10, can do, but also what it means for the future of the Dyson's product line. Change, it would seem, is in the air.

A Dyson EV is coming in 2020

Chris Davies | Sep 26, 2017

Dyson has announced plans to build an electric vehicle, the biggest departure yet for the British company best known for its vacuum cleaners and fans. The news was shared by founder and engineer James Dyson with employees today, along with the target of a 2020 launch for the as-yet-unnamed EV. According to Dyson, there's already a considerable team - and budget - working on the problem.

Dyson patent details ‘high-velocity’ brush that can dry and curl hair

Brittany A. Roston | Feb 21, 2017

Dyson has patented a new device described as a ‘high-velocity’ hairbrush that can dry and curl hair as well as untangle it. The patent shows a long cylindrical brush with rows of bristles on one end and what appears to be a power cord on the other. This would essentially be a hot brush with the ability to blow air through small slots to also double as a hairdryer, cutting down grooming time and only requiring one hand.