"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

Quote from the article:

“When people buy an HP printer, they consider it an investment. But HP thinks that when you buy a printer, the company is investing in you.”

  • Makeitstop@lemmy.worldEnglish
    67·
    10 months ago

    If I buy a product, and the manufacturer remotely disables that product in order to coerce me into buying their goods and services, the people responsible should be charged with fraud, destruction of property, criminal conspiracy, racketeering, and anything else that can stick. It should be treated no less severely than if they hired thugs to smash it with a crowbar.

    • GooseFinger@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      10 months ago

      Ahhh yes, but you see, on page 176 §12.4.11 of the EULA it clearly states that by using our products you’ve given us your consent to rip you off.