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

    • thefartographer@lemm.ee
      6·
      10 months ago

      That feature will only be enabled after extensive “research” following the “Crushed Grandma Landfill Disaster of 2135.” A tragedy in which the massive landfill of unused ink cartridges shifts and engulfs an entire city block, crushing one grandmother to death.

        • thefartographer@lemm.ee
          5·
          10 months ago

          I just tried so hard to stifle my laughter at work that I instead ended up wheeze-giggling and then loudly farting. Holy shit this comment makes me laugh way too hard, I almost want to print it out.