July 2026 - Tech Rookies

This shapeshifting Dreo fan can be a pedestal fan, a desktop fan or an air circulator — I made full use of its extensive customization options in the recent heatwave

July 9, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

Dreo Smart TurboPoly Fan 765S: two-minute review The Dreo Smart TurboPoly 765S is one versatile fan. It can be tall or short pedestal fan, or you can swap out the base and turn it into a desktop model. You can choose from a generous 11 speed modes, as well as six ‘special modes’, and horizontal … Read more

Analysts say that ‘digital is just too lucrative’ for Sony and that PlayStation ‘will not reverse’ its decision to end physical disc production even in the face of fans cancelling PS Plus subscriptions

July 9, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

Analysts suggest Sony won’t reverse its decision to end physical disc production Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, says Sony will wait for the backlash to pass Toto adds that “Digital is just too lucrative” for the PlayStation company Sony plans to end physical disc production in 2028, but despite pushback from fans, analysts … Read more

‘Samsung’s first true PCIe 5.0 drive is the best there is:’ 2TB 9100 Pro SSD gets a huge price cut at Amazon

July 9, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

If you’re upgrading a desktop or compatible laptop, this is a fantastic opportunity to add next-generation storage without maxing out your credit card. Samsung’s 9100 Pro 2TB SSD has crashed to $400 (was $680) at Amazon, knocking a massive $280 off one of the fastest consumer PCIe 5.0 drives around. For UK readers, the 9100 … Read more

China warns users of alleged ‘security backdoor vulnerabilities’ in Anthropic’s Claude Code, tells users to uninstall for sfaety reasons

July 9, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

China’s National Vulnerability Database warns Claude Code contains spyware Alibaba recently banned Claude use internally over user tracking fears Anthropic says it’s designed to prevent model distillation and illegal use China has accused Anthropic’s Claude Code of containing what it describes as “security backdoor vulnerabilities” after the country’s National Vulnerability Database (CNVDB) found mechanisms capable … Read more

Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web as Anthropic reveals what people actually use it for

July 8, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

You can now run Claude Cowork in the cloud, from the web or mobile Knowledge work now accounts for around half of all Cowork sessions Traditional local Cowork sessions are still supported Days after reports surfaced that Anthropic could be bringing Claude Cowork to its mobile app, the company has gone one further – users … Read more

The Bambu Lab A1 mini ‘packs a punch in terms of performance and quality’ — now our 5-star 3D printer for beginners gets a price cut

July 8, 2026 by Tech Rookies Staff

The Bambu Lab A1 mini is one of those beginner-friendly 3D printers that isn’t just great for the price – it’s absolutely brilliant, scoring the full 5 stars in our review. And right now, the A1 mini has dropped to $209 (was $300) at Bambu Lab. That’s a huge discount on one of the most … Read more