Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

If you’re shopping for a vacuum, a canister model is worth considering. All the canister vacuums in Consumer Reports’ tests do a terrific job cleaning bare floors, and some are very good at cleaning ...

Sometimes, old tech is the best tech. Sometimes, old tech is the best tech. Emma Roth is a news writer here at The Verge, “and for me,” she explains, “that means every day is different. During the ...