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A question on Hacker News asks whether people still own a printer, sparking discussion among technologists who once expected paper to disappear from daily life. Commenters weigh whether printing at home is still worth it, with parents and others noting that schools, forms and bureaucracy keep pulling them back to paper despite years of digital-first living.
- 2New Discussion Guide Released for Teaching Indigenous History Through Film●Teach about Indigenous History and Cultures with film! Deepen understanding and discussion through film. These film-rela
Journeys in Film has released a printer-friendly discussion guide to help educators teach Indigenous history and cultures in the classroom. The organization says its film-based resources support lessons in social studies, history, English language arts, science and other subjects, aiming to deepen student understanding and classroom discussion. Teachers looking for engaging materials on Indigenous topics are being encouraged to use the free guides.
- 3Printing logos onto used coffee pucks●I printed on my used coffee puck, and now the leftovers have a logo
A writer at The Gadgeteer describes using a printer to apply a logo directly onto a spent coffee puck, turning coffee grounds waste into a small branded object. The piece is framed as a quirky gadget experiment showing how leftover coffee waste could be repurposed as a printable surface rather than thrown away.
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Police in India have uncovered several counterfeit currency operations. In Greater Noida, three people were arrested with fake notes worth Rs 2.54 lakh. In Rajasthan, four people were caught printing counterfeit currency worth Rs 4.95 lakh in a rented room, along with a printer and lamination machine. Separately, a vegetable vendor was arrested after learning to print fake 100 and 500 rupee notes by watching Instagram reels.
- 5Maker recreates 3D printer tool holder in FreeCAD●I printed a tool holder for my 3D printer. I originally made this ages ago in # SolidWorks . Now, I needed a modified ve
A hobbyist has 3D printed a tool holder for a 3D printer, redesigning a part originally modelled years ago in SolidWorks. Needing a modified version, they rebuilt the model in FreeCAD, calling it an easy job for the open-source CAD software. The post is drawing small attention from the 3D printing and DIY community, with some praise for FreeCAD as a free alternative to commercial design tools.
- 6New open-source toolkit decodes and anonymises printer tracking dots●DEDA – Tracking Dots Extraction, Decoding and Anonymisation Toolkit
A new open-source tool called DEDA (Tracking Dots Extraction, Decoding and Anonymisation Toolkit) has been released, allowing users to extract, decode and remove the yellow tracking dots that many colour laser printers secretly print on documents. The dots can identify the printer's serial number and print timestamp, raising privacy concerns. The toolkit's release has drawn attention from people interested in document forensics and anonymity.
- 7Bambu Lab launches Halloween sale with 30% off 3D printers▼Scare up big savings in Bambu Lab's Halloween sale right now, with up to 30% off Don't let huge 3D printer prices scare
3D printer maker Bambu Lab has launched a Halloween sale cutting prices by up to 30% across its printer range, alongside bulk discounts on filament rolls. The promotion is being shared among maker and tech communities, with buyers urged to take advantage before the seasonal deal ends.
- 8A Skeleton With a 3D Printer Is the Latest Parody Tale●IF YOU GIVE A SKELETON A 3D PRINTER Like “If You Gave A Mouse A Cookie” but with skeletons and 3D printers… 💀 Seriously
A playful short story titled "If You Give a Skeleton a 3D Printer" is drawing attention online. The tale riffs on the classic children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," imagining a skeleton causing escalating chaos after getting access to a 3D printer. Readers are sharing it as lighthearted, geeky fun, with nods to fans of actress Gwendoline Christie and quirky Halloween-season humor.
- 9DEDA Toolkit Decodes Printer Tracking Dots for Anonymity●DEDA - Tracking Dots Extraction, Decoding and Anonymisation Toolkit https://github.com/dfd-tud/deda # HackerNews # Tech
DEDA, an open-source toolkit for extracting, decoding and anonymising yellow tracking dots that colour laser printers secretly print on documents, has been released on GitHub by researchers at TU Dresden. The tool lets anyone read the hidden identifying information embedded in printed pages and remove it, raising fresh concerns about printer surveillance and document privacy.
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The University of Arkansas is highlighting a project called Discover RED: From Printer to Plate, which examines how food can move from a 3D printer to the dinner plate. The initiative, covered by the university's news office, points to growing interest in printed food technology and its potential uses in nutrition and dining.
- 11Smart Shopping Guide: Buying Tech Gadgets Without Overpaying●Smart Shopping Guide: How to Buy Tech Gadgets, 3D Printers and Pool Robots Without Overpaying
TyN Magazine has published a shopping guide aimed at helping consumers buy tech gadgets, 3D printers and pool robots at fair prices. The piece walks readers through how to compare options and avoid overpaying on popular electronics and smart home devices. It is drawing attention from bargain-hunting shoppers looking for practical buying advice on higher-ticket tech categories.
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3D printers are increasingly seen as a way to open up advanced research to more laboratories and universities. By producing custom laboratory equipment and experimental components cheaply on site, research groups can reduce costs and dependence on specialised suppliers, making sophisticated experiments feasible for institutions with smaller budgets.