Tech Rookies Staff

Americans might say they have ‘nothing to hide’, but many wouldn’t hand over access to their phone — even for $1 million

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New Incogni research has found that the privacy preferences of Americans don’t really align with what they say Many of those with ‘nothing to hide’ will happily snoop on the phones of their family members and partners But those same people tend to get twitchy when handing over their phone to strangers, or their data … Read more

‘One of the best-value 3D printers on the market’: Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 Combo gets a limited-time price drop — and it’s our favorite budget multi-color 3D printer to pass our workshop tests

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Elegoo is running a massive limited-time sale on 3D printers right now – but for my money, the one you want to check out is the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo for $369 (was $449). And in the UK, Elegoo’s multi-color 3D printer is down to £329 (was £398). We awarded this 3D printer 4.5 stars … Read more

Invoke studio head says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons’ imp companion can aid as they explore and serves as an ‘unreliable guide’ to Kaatri’s journey, but is still ‘his own character’

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Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons‘ imp companion Skev provides narrative and gameplay assistance Skev will provide lore to the player as they explore Darkon, but can’t be controlled in combat Guay says the imp is “his own character” with his own personal motivations Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons‘ imp companion Skev … Read more

The new flagship Roomba has a unique mopping feature for tackling dried-on dirt — and it might be the thing that restores iRobot to its former robovac glory

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iRobot has unveiled its new flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo It sprays out heated mist to dislodge dried dirt from hard floors There’s a seal around the vacuum to maximize pickup power iRobot has revealed its latest flagship robot vacuum, and I’ve just seen it in action at IFA 2026. The Roomba Max 875 Combo … Read more

This 32GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3600 RAM kit deal is down to just $215 using a special coupon at Newegg

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DDR5 might be the memory standard for newer PCs, but it costs far more than DDR4, especially when you’re shopping for faster or higher-capacity kits. If you’re upgrading a DDR4 system, I’ve found a terrific deal on the G.Skill 32GB Trident Z RGB for $215 (was $258) at Newegg when you use code LUYRF222. For … Read more

The quantum deadline is unclear. The need to prepare isn’t.

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For the past decade, quantum computing has been relegated to the horizon, a distant, theoretical challenge rather than an immediate operational imperative. Breakthroughs have generated headlines, but without a firm deadline for when quantum computers could threaten today’s cryptographic standards, CISOs have had little incentive to make quantum readiness an immediate priority. IBM’s 2025 Quantum-Safe … Read more