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Foiled plot tried to sneak 49 lbs of cocaine into Australia via Xerox printers (arstechnica.com)

2026-05-13 | tags: australian, million, printers

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Louis Rossmann offers to pay legal fees for a threatened OrcaSlicer developer (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-10 | by Denise Bertacchi | get OrcaSlicer 3D Printing Software → | tags: bambu lab, orcaslicer, right to repair

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Louis Rossmann tells 3D printer maker Bambu Lab to 'Go (Bleep) yourself' (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-10 | by Denise Bertacchi | get Bambu Lab 3D Printer → | tags: bambu lab, orcaslicer, right to repair

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Louis Rossmann tells 3D printer maker Bambu Lab to ‘Go (Bleep) yourself’ over its threatened lawsuit against enthusiast — Right to Repair advocate offers to pay the legal fees for a threatened OrcaSlicer developer (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-10 | by Denise Bertacchi | get Bambu Lab 3D Printer → | tags: bambu lab, orcaslicer, right to repair

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How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks. (arstechnica.com)

2026-05-05 | get Ford F-150 Lightning Model → | tags: ford, evdc, electric pickup

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Bambu updates its 3D printers to print unique hues or gradients using two or three filaments — company acknowledges OrcaSlicer-FullSpectrum fork as the basis for the color prediction part of the new feature (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-16 | by Jowi Morales | get Colorful 3D printing filament → | tags: bambu, orcaslicer, 3d printers

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California Ghost-Gun Bill Wants 3D Printers To Play Cop, EFF Says (slashdot.org)

2026-04-14 | tags: california, ghost-gun, 3d printers

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California ghost-gun bill wants 3D printers to play cop, EFF says (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-14 | by Connor Jones | tags: california, 3d printers, eff

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36 Print Hours With Bambu Lab's X2D Reveals Something New Alongside Something Old (cnet.com)

2026-04-14 | by See Full Bio | get Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printer → | tags: bambu lab, x2d, 3d printers

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36 Print Hours With BambuLab's X2D Reveals Something New Alongside Something Old (cnet.com)

2026-04-14 | by See Full Bio | get BambuLab X1 Carbon 3D Printer → | tags: bambu lab, x2d, 3d printers

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A Tour of Oodi (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-09 | get Oodi Library Tour Book → | tags: helsinki, oodi, makerspace

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Ask HN: Any interesting niche hobbies? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-05 | get Raspberry Pi Starter Kit → | tags: openai gpt3, rl gym, 3d printers

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This modular crafting machine can create custom shirts, phone cases, and molds (theverge.com)

2026-03-27 | by Andrew Liszewski | get Silhouette Cameo 4 → | tags: xtool, wonderpress, cricut

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HP has new incentive to stop blocking third-party ink in its printers (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-12 | get HP Instant Ink Subscription → | tags: epeat registry, general electronics council, dynamic security

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Best Laser Printers I've Tried (2026): Brother, HP, and More (wired.com)

2026-03-01 | by Brad Bourque | get Inkjet Printer → | tags: broadcom chipsets, brother printers, hp laser

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California bill would restrict 3D printer sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts — joins Washington and NY on legal offensive (tomshardware.com)

2026-02-20 | by Bruno Ferreira | tags: california, printer, printers

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California's new bill requires DOJ-approved 3D printers that report themselves (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-19 | get 3D printer → | tags: approved, approved printers, california

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California's New Bill Requires DOJ-Approved 3D Printers That Report Themselves (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-19 | get Smart printers → | tags: approved, approved printers, california

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Recycling Old Laptops and Printers (cnet.com)

2026-02-15 | by Tamara Palmer | get E-waste management system → | tags: best, computers, free

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Looking to Recycle Your Old Laptops and Tech? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide (cnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Tamara Palmer | get Laptop Recycling Kit → | tags: best, computers, free

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Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints — system catches errors in real time, uses modular design to work on different makes and models (tomshardware.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jowi Morales | get Smart Printer → | tags: agent, language, manufacturing

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A 5-minute circuit scan exposed a serious wiring issue in my home (and saved me hundreds) (zdnet.com)

2026-01-27 | by David Gewirtz | get Smart Home Security System → | tags: breaker, circuit, circuit breaker

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How to Recycle Your Laptop Instantly: A Step-by-Step Guide to Repurposing Old Tech (cnet.com)

2026-01-27 | by Tamara Palmer | get Smartphone → | tags: best, computers, free

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How to Recycle Printers and Laptops Instantly for Free (cnet.com)

2026-01-25 | by Tamara Palmer | get Printers → | tags: best, computers, free

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The 'Secret Trick' to Free Tech Disposal: How to Recycle Printers and Laptops Instantly (cnet.com)

2026-01-18 | by Tamara Palmer | get Printers → | tags: best, computers, free

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Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing materials — extracted proteins from dairy waste combined with polymers to create plastic alternative (tomshardware.com)

2026-01-09 | by Zak Killian | get Protein-based plastic → | tags: filament, materials, milk

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Stop Hoarding Old Computers and Printers. How To Recycle Electronics for Free (cnet.com)

2025-12-30 | by Tamara Palmer | get E-waste recycling → | tags: best, computers, free

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Stop Hoarding Old Computers and Printers. How to Recycle Electronics for Free (cnet.com)

2025-12-30 | by Tamara Palmer | get E-waste recycling → | tags: best, computers, free

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Makers Will Have Better Tools and Tech in 2026, and I Couldn't Be More Excited (cnet.com)

2025-12-24 | by See Full Bio | get Smartwatch → | tags: laser, printer, printers

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Grab a new Elegoo 3D printer from just $149, thanks to huge holiday sale — up to 53% savings on FDM and resin machines before Christmas (tomshardware.com)

2025-12-19 | by Ben Stockton | get Elegoo 3D Printer → | tags: deals, elegoo, elegoo read