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A question on Hacker News asks whether people still own a printer, inviting users to share whether home printing remains part of their lives. Respondents are weighing in on whether they have ditched printers entirely in favor of phones and digital documents, or still keep one around for forms, school paperwork, and the occasional essential printout.
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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.
- 3Maker 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 I originally made this ages ago in # SolidWorks .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.
- 4New 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.
- 5Artist's 2026 art calendar preorders close as printer deadline nears●HELLO everyone! My calendar's been up for preorder for a good while now, but I'll have to place the actual batch order w
An independent artist has reminded followers that preorders for their annual art calendar will close soon, as a batch order must be placed with the printer to guarantee production and shipping in November. Once the print run is ordered, only remaining spare copies will be available for late buyers.
- 6Bambu 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.
- 7A 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.
- 8DEDA 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.
- 10Nvidia's Vera Rubin Chip Delivers 3x Serving Gains, Analyst Says▼Cam Quilici: Nvidia's Vera Rubin Delivers 3x Serving Gains, Making Open-Source Inference a "Money Printer"
Cam Quilici says Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin platform delivers roughly three times the serving performance gains, which he argues makes running open-source AI inference highly profitable, calling it a "money printer". The claim is drawing attention in AI infrastructure circles as developers weigh the economics of serving open models on next-generation Nvidia hardware.
- 11NASA fan 3D prints hand-painted trailer hitch cover●NASA meatball logo trailer hitch cover. 3D printer and painted by hand. Not sure it will last. # nasa # diy # 3dprint #
A maker has built a trailer hitch cover shaped like NASA's classic 'meatball' insignia, produced on a 3D printer and finished with hand painting. They shared the result with fellow enthusiasts, noting uncertainty about how well it will hold up outdoors. The project has drawn attention in DIY and maker circles as a fun example of home 3D printing for customized car accessories.
- 12Explainer: What FDM means in 3D printing●What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work? https://www.engadget.com/2273342/what-does-fdm-stand-for-fu
An Engadget explainer is breaking down FDM, fused deposition modeling, the most common 3D printing method. It explains how the process works: a printer melts thermoplastic filament and deposits it layer by layer to build an object. The piece covers what the acronym stands for, how FDM printers compare with other techniques, and why the method remains popular with hobbyists and makers for its affordability and accessibility.
- 13Smart 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.