HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges
arstechnica.com
"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model

  • WasPentalive@beehaw.org
    12·
    10 months ago

    The mad rush to sell the sizzle, not the steak.

    Wouldn’t it be nice to have one company create a simple printer that just prints. It does not have a local webpage. It does not monitor your ink supplies. It does not phone home. It uses ink from bottles sold inexpensivly.

    • progandy@feddit.de
      3·
      10 months ago

      The last point does exist, those printers are just more expensive because they are no loss leaders and no ink sales are expected.