by stefanie | Apr 2, 2025 | World Focus
Consumers face higher subscription costs as HP posts strong earnings and steps up share buybacks. HP is once again raising prices for its Instant Ink subscription service. The move, effective from 24 April, adds up to 50% to some plans and comes amid growing criticism...
by stefanie | Mar 25, 2025 | Around the Industry
US consumers win small compensation over HP firmware updates that blocked third party ink cartridges. The legal action stems from a complaint originally filed in December 2020, in which plaintiffs alleged that HP’s firmware updates — introduced as early as 2016 — were...
by stefanie | Mar 7, 2025 | Around the Industry
Brother faces fresh criticism over firmware updates that degrade print quality when third-party ink and toner are used, sparking concerns over anti-competitive practices. Brother has been accused of deliberately sabotaging print quality when non-OEM ink and toner are...
by stefanie | Feb 19, 2025 | World Focus
Printers from three leading manufacturers have been found to harbour serious security flaws, leaving businesses exposed to data theft, remote attacks, and system takeovers, prompting urgent calls for firmware updates and tighter security practices. HP, Xerox, and...
by stefanie | Oct 31, 2024 | Around the Industry
German-based KMP has introduced its KMP Gold line, a premium series of remanufactured printer cartridges designed to deliver OEM-level performance with a sustainable edge. The new KMP Gold cartridges promise compatibility, quality, and full functionality by utilising...
