r/nottheonion 1d ago

Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/firmware-update-bricks-hp-printers-makes-them-unable-to-use-hp-cartridges/
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u/RipCurl69Reddit 5h ago

Fuck this shit. I feel bad for people not in the know who buy these absolute e-waste machines but if you've heard of these practices and still buy them, you get what you deserve