It seems as though the mouse modding scene has been on a winning streak lately, with brands like Keychron publishing a catalogue of free 3D models of its mouse shells, and projects like Openmouse providing brand-agnostic, open-source mouse customization and remapping. The latest eye-catching project comes from a small 3D printing outfit called Unskilled Design, who recently introduced Mausstudio. Mausstudio is a work-in-progress custom mouse design tool that helps users design custom mouse shells for 3D printing.

As described in a recent demo on X, Mausstudio allows users to import an STL of an existing mouse PCB, define the positions of core features, like screw holes, switches, the scroll wheel, and sensor position, and then generate a shell around it using custom parameters. Currently, it supports custom dimensions for the basics, like width, length, and height, as well as more niche customizations, like left-handed side button placements, base structure (lightweight or solid), hump position, honeycomb cutouts for lightweight shells, and battery positioning.

If you have any old printers in your office, updating Windows and the driver stack might become problematic in the future. Microsoft is slowly moving Windows 11 away from the traditional model of installing printer manufacturers' drivers, instead providing a unified base layer within the operating system itself for host-based compatibility. This change targets legacy v3 and v4 printer drivers and aims to make Windows printing more standardized, secure, and easier to maintain. The future vision is for plug-and-play functionality in the operating system, where every certified printer is compatible without the need for traditional driver installation. Existing drivers can still receive updates on a case-by-case basis. Since July 1, Windows has also changed its driver ranking so that compatible devices prefer Microsoft's built-in Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Class Driver.

A final stage is scheduled for July 1, 2027, when third-party driver updates will be limited to security fixes. Existing drivers can still be installed manually using packages supplied by manufacturers, provided the manufacturers decide to continue supporting the older driver model. The foundation is Windows Ready Print, which uses standards including IPP and is designed around Mopria-certified devices. Instead of requiring a separate driver for every printer, Windows can handle compatible hardware through its own printing stack.

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2026 third quarter net revenue of $15.7 billion, up 12.5% (up 10.9% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

"In the third quarter we increased both total sales and share in premium products and continued to attract new customers with innovations in WXP, Print, workstations and AI PCs. Our ongoing strategy to address environmental constraints led to meaningful improvements in memory supply and higher fulfillment rates," said Bruce Broussard, Interim CEO, HP Inc. "The strong foundation we are building as a trusted edge platform positions us well to lead as AI evolves and allows us to help customers improve their AI economics, security, latency and governance."

The OpenTools Open Printer is a new open-source hardware project that spawned in response to expensive, predatory designs from traditional printer manufacturers. The philosophy behind it is that it is a "repairable, compact, and robust printer designed to last," and according to an announcement and preview video by CrowdSupply, it seems as though the Open Printer will be launching on the crowdfunding platform soon. It uses off-the-shelf parts to make repairs easy, and it prints on paper up to A3 in size, but can also accommodate a paper roll that is as wide as an A3 sheet's short edge 297 mm.

The Open Printer will use refillable ink cartridges, and it will be able to print on a variety of paper formats, including paper rolls. It features no DRM and is built on open-source firmware, and the makers have published both the firmware source files and the electronic and mechanical design files under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, meaning users are allowed to freely use and adapt the printer's design files as well as build projects based on it, as long as they share their projects under the same license and don't use the resources for commercial purposes. All parts that are not off-the-shelf will be able to be 3D printed, which again plays into the repairability aspect, since if something breaks, it is easy to replace.

Noctua and Prusa Research today introduced two new 3D printing filaments in Noctua's signature colorway. The new Prusament PLA Noctua Beige and Prusament PLA Noctua Brown combine Prusa's renowned in-house manufacturing quality and excellent printing performance with Noctua's iconic color scheme, which makes them an ideal choice when printing parts for Noctua-themed PC builds or DIY projects that utilise Noctua fans. "We've always admired how the maker community utilises our fans and creates parts that enable new types of applications", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "Teaming up with Prusa Research to offer filaments in our signature colors to facilitate integrating our fans with 3D printed parts of any kind feels like a great way of giving back to the community."

"Building your own PC has always been quite common here in the Czech Republic, and I remember using Noctua fans in my own builds back in the day. Since then, I've seen so many community projects trying to match Noctua's iconic color scheme without ever finding a perfect fit," says Josef Prusa (Founder and CEO of Prusa Research). "I'm really happy we got to team up with Noctua to bring these color-matched filaments to the market. It's the perfect choice for any PC builder or modder, allowing them to build even better-looking computers with color-matched components and accessories."

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2025 net revenue of $55.3 billion, up 3.2% (up 3.7% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

Fiscal 2025 GAAP diluted net EPS was $2.65, down from $2.81 in the prior-year. Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $3.12, down from $3.43 in the prior-year period. Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $443 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, certain litigation charges (benefits), net, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT), a global leader in display technologies, is set to unveil its groundbreaking display technologies at IFA 2025. Under its premium APEX display technology brand, the company will showcase its pioneering Inkjet Printing OLED (IJP OLED) technology and a curated product portfolio, demonstrating its commitment to creating sustainable, user-centric visual experiences that blend cutting-edge performance with environmental responsibility.

"Our presence at IFA 2025 is a testament to our vision for transforming visual technology," said Jun Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of TCL CSOT. "We're not just creating advanced displays - we're developing solutions that enhance how people work, create, and connect while maintaining our dedication to sustainability and user well-being."

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2025 third quarter net revenue of $13.9 billion, up 3.1% (up 3.3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

"In Q3 we delivered a fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, driven by strength in Personal Systems and strong momentum in our key growth areas," said Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc. "These results demonstrate our agility and focused execution in the quarter, reinforce the strength of our strategy, and our commitment to be a leader in the future of work."

Keychron is known for its premium, often minimalist, mechanical keyboards for both gaming and productivity users, but its latest release is a little bit more whimsical. The Keychron Big Kitty Paw Key was just announced as Keychron's newest addition to its accessory line-up. It's a large, white mechanical switch with an equally large, white keycap featuring a pink soft-touch silicone cat paw on the top. The Big Kitty Paw Key is wired-only, and uses a detachable USB-C cable, and it has a detachable suction cup on the bottom for mounting to smooth surfaces, like glass or desktops.

By default, the Kitty Paw Key is programmed to send the "enter" key code, but the giant key is also configurable and programmable with Keychron Launcher and QMK, making it useful as a desk accessory for applications like macros and launching programs. If the cat paw keycap isn't to your liking, Keychron has also comically made the Big Kitty Paw switch specifications available for 3D printing enthusiasts to download and print their own tops. Measuring in at 123.08 mm wide, the keycap's dimensions should easily fit into the printing area of most modern 3D printers. The Big Kitty Paw Key is available on the Keychron online store for $39.99, and it only comes in white and pink.

TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, brings its breakthrough APEX technology brand and mass-produced Inkjet Printing OLED (IJP OLED) solutions to CES 2025. Taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, this world's premier technology event witnesses TCL CSOT's latest innovations in display technology, ranging from advanced IJP OLED applications to comprehensive display solutions across TVs, automotive displays, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, VR devices, commercial displays, and other fields.

At CES 2025, TCL CSOT showcases its breakthrough IJP OLED technology, which has successfully entered mass production. As the only OLED technology achieving regular RGB pixel arrangement, IJP OLED delivers superior performance with an average 50-60% light-emitting area rate and exceptional color consistency across all brightness levels. The technology demonstrates remarkable cost efficiency and environmental benefits, achieving over 90% material utilization rate and reducing carbon emissions by 20% compared to traditional OLED technologies.

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has successfully achieved the fine pattern resolution required for photomasks for logic semiconductors of the beyond 2 nm (nm: 10-9 meter) generation that support Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography, a cutting-edge process in semiconductor manufacturing.

DNP has also completed the criteria evaluation for photomasks compatible with High-Numerical Aperture, the application being considered for next-generation semiconductors beyond the 2 nm generation, and has commenced the supply of evaluation photomasks. High-NA EUV lithography makes it possible to form fine patterns on silicon wafers with a higher resolution than previously possible, and is expected to lead to the realization of high-performance, low-power semiconductors.

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2024 net revenue of $53.6 billion, down 0.3% (down 0.2% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. Fiscal 2024 GAAP diluted net EPS was $2.81, down from $3.26 in the prior-year and above the previously provided outlook of $2.62 to $2.72. Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $3.38, up from $3.28 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $3.35 to $3.45. Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $564 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment costs, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

Fourth quarter net revenue was $14.1 billion, up 1.7% (up 2.3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.93, down from $0.97 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.74 to $0.84. Fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.93, up from $0.90 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.89 to $0.99. Fourth quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $6 million, or nil per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment costs, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

A new vulnerability was recently discovered in a widely used print server that is installed by default on many Linux and Unix-based systems with a graphical user interface. The primary attack vector for the vulnerability is the CUPS (Common Unit Printing System) print scheduler, specifically cups-browsed, and has the potential to execute code remotely with zero user interaction required.

The vulnerability has reportedly been given a CVSS score of 9.9 by RHEL and Canonical, although this score is hotly debated, with some arguing it should have a lower score, because, although code can be remotely downloaded to the system, it cannot be executed without user intervention. Fortunately, there is no evidence of the vulnerability having been exploited, although the disclosure was leaked online ahead of a planned private reveal in October, prompting the developer that discovered the vulnerability to post the full explanation in a write-up on their blog. This being the case, the vulnerability could very well start being exploited by malicious actors.

Epson today introduced an expansion to its SureColor V-Series UV printer line and its first UV desktop printer - the SureColor V1070. Designed to bring the power of UV printing to small businesses for an exceptional value - at less than half the cost of comparable desktop flatbed UV printers - the new A4 desktop printer is easy to use and maintain, features a compact, space-saving design and prints high quality output on a variety of materials.

"Epson is dedicated to making cutting-edge UV printing technology accessible to everyone and simplifying the process for customers starting their own business or just beginning to explore the possibilities of UV printing," said David Lopez, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "This powerful, yet affordable, desktop UV printer brings all the incredible technology of Epson's large format UV printer into a compact design that can fit into most places, allowing for high quality printing on almost anything from virtually anywhere."

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2024 first quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, down 4.4% (down 4.9% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. First quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.62, up from $0.47 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.60 to $0.70. First quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.81, up from $0.73 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.76 to $0.86. First quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $186 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits and tax adjustments.

"Our Q1 results reflect continued progress against our Future Ready plan," said Enrique Lores, HP President and CEO. "We are bringing terrific innovation to our customers while driving disciplined execution across every facet of the business. As a result, we delivered solid earnings growth this quarter and we are well positioned to accelerate as the market recovers."

Microsoft has revealed that it will phase out support for third-party printer drivers utilized by printing devices on Windows operating systems, thankfully this is not getting limited to Windows 11. Their update document states that: "the release of Windows 10 21H2, Windows offers inbox support for Mopria compliant printer devices over network and USB interfaces via the Microsoft IPP Class Driver. This removes the need for print device manufacturers to provide their own installers, drivers, utilities, and so on. Device experience customization is now available via the Print Support Apps that are distributed and automatically installed via the Windows Store."

A streamlined Windows print platform will be welcomed by folks who have had to deal with unreliable third-party drivers, operating system updates causing printers to stopping working, and getting older models to communicate with modern versions of Windows. Microsoft appears to be confident in their improved solution—the implementation of native support via updates has resulted in: "the end of servicing of the legacy v3 and v4 Windows printer drivers. As this is an impactful change, end of servicing will be staged over multiple years." Techradar has highlighted that the migration will not cause a complete lockout of legacy devices: "it's important to note that even when the switchover is complete, buyers will still have access to any existing third-party drivers. This means your old printer that's still kicking won't be rendered useless once support ends and only first-party drivers are updated."

Today at the Amplify Partner Conference, HP Inc. announced the new HP Color LaserJet 4200/4300 and the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 and X500/X600 printing solutions for businesses of all sizes. All new HP Color LaserJet series printers are powered by HP's next generation sustainable toner, which delivers up to 27 percent reduced energy use and up to 78 percent less plastic in the packaging. HP's high-performance printing solutions are built to help growing businesses maximize productivity and minimize disruptions for today's hybrid workstyles.

"Flexible work arrangements are here to stay with companies of all sizes using it as a way to attract and retain top talent. However, distributed workforce productivity is top of mind for businesses," says Xavier Garcia, Global Head & General Manager, Office Print Hardware at HP. "The Color LaserJet 4000 series was designed for small businesses to maximize productivity with easy, reliable, and professional printing. As our customers grow, our Color LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 is ready to enable productivity and scale."

Dedicated to deliver value and convenience for the ideal printing experience, Epson America, Inc., the global leader in refillable Supertank technology, announced today that it will be expanding its EcoTank line of cartridge-free printing solutions to include Epson's most affordable EcoTank model. The EcoTank ET-2400 All-in-One Supertank printer, exclusively sold through Target and Walmart this holiday season, is designed for easy, everyday home printing at a lower price point so families can worry less about running out of ink.

"As the holiday season falls upon us, it is a joyous time filled with beautiful memories to capture and hold for a lifetime," said Kao Mei, product manager, Consumer Inkjet, Epson America, Inc. "By providing families with an EcoTank solution that delivers hassle-free printing at a lower, more affordable price point, we're opening up new opportunities for families to discover a new type of printing experience - all from the comfort of the home."

As many of you are aware, Microsoft's Windows 10 operating systems have been infected with the recent PrintNightmare vulnerability, where the Windows Print Spooler service would perform improper file operations, and attackers had room to exploit that behaveour. As the vulnerability allowed SYSTEM-level (admin) privileges, the users would be left with a vulnerable PC that an attacker could access remotely and perform malicious code execution. Back on Tuesday of last week, Microsoft has issued the patch that attempts to stop this exploit from happening, however, it seems like the fix has broken the Network Printing functionality of Windows-based machines.

According to the BleepingComputer report, the Tuesday patch for Windows has left a number of PCs with a broken Network Printing functionality, where the OS is reporting different types of errors each time the request for Network Printing occurs. It is important to note that the issue affects only printers that are attached by a USB connector, and mainly HP, Konica Minolta, and Canon models are in trouble. So far, Microsoft has not fixed this issue so users are left to wait for another patch round.

HP Inc. today announced the new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultra-compact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to seamlessly collaborate onsite and across sites by printing, copying, scanning and sharing plans with a single device. The 24-inch T830 printer joins the HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer Series creating a portfolio that can handle any size project, yet offering the same HP DesignJet quality and reliability in what is now the most compact MFP device available in the market.

"HP multifunction printers open new ways to help professional teams communicate and collaborate using a single device. Our customers are increasingly demanding solutions that enable them to share easily, including agile transitions from digital to hard copy and back," said Guayente Sanmartín, General Manager and Global Head, HP Large Format Design Printing, HP Inc. " It's amazing to bring the most advanced HP printing technologies to support the teamwork of architects and engineers designing and building the future."

HP has gone and done it once again: they've re-issued a firmware update that locks printing for users who make use of non-original HP ink cartridges. This move by the company isn't new; in September 2016, they did just that, through a seemingly dormant "time bomb" implemented in new printers' firmware that stopped their operation should a non-original ink cartridge be detected. Businesses who were looking to save some money on expendables that are usually more expensive than liquid gold and who had started using non-original ink cartridges for their printers saw their activities on hold - and that likely costed them more than original cartridges ever would.

Later on, in October 2016, and facing considerable backlash due to its actions, HP reversed the built-in firmware lock with a software update that forced users to look up the appropriate software manually on HP's website and then install it on their printers. Original cartridge authentication is done through an original HP security chip, which is checked against security systems embedded on the printer so as to confirm the cartridge's authenticity. The company itself admitted that "A cloned product with an original HP security chip will work," and that "HP's dynamic security recognizes refilled and remanufactured supplies that contain the original HP security chip." HP apologized, at the time, for what it called "miscommunication" on their part. Their apology, however, has been thrown at the weeds by now; we here at TPU did say that users should "(...) remain wary of any eventual future update that might break non-original cartridge compatibility - again."

HP today announced an organizational realignment to improve performance and drive profitable growth across the entire HP portfolio.

As part of this realignment, HP's Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) and its Personal Systems Group (PSG) are joining forces to create the Printing and Personal Systems Group. The combined entity will be led by Todd Bradley, who has served as the executive vice president of PSG since 2005.

Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president of IPG, is retiring after a highly accomplished 31-year career at HP. Under Joshi's leadership, IPG has grown revenue from $19 billion to $26 billion, and doubled its operating profit to approximately $4 billion.

HP today unveiled the world's first web-connected home printer: The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web. HP is bringing the power of the web directly to the printer and combining it with HP's TouchSmart technology to give people quick, easy, touchscreen access to popular digital content.

Designed for the digital generation and connected households, the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web features an entirely new web-based printing platform with HP applications (apps). Similar to other Internet-connected devices, these apps, which are viewable on an extra-large, intuitive-to-use TouchSmart panel, allow people to connect instantly with fun, informative and personal content.

In addition to receiving apps preloaded on the printer, people can download new ones as they become available at the HP Apps Studio to suit their interests and needs. With the sweep of a finger, users will be able to browse and view popular web destinations and simply touch the app of their choice to launch a web page where they can customize and print content on demand in an easy-to-read format.

Microsoft Corp. and Lexmark International, Inc. signed a patent cross-licensing agreement that furthers the development of each company's product lines and will expand technological innovation to enhance the overall customer experience.
The patent cross-licensing agreement covers a broad range of products, including Lexmark printers and multifunction products, and Microsoft software products. The agreement allows greater mutual access to each partner's respective patent portfolio. The terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

Have you ever broken a small plastic part off of something and wished you could just replace that one piece rather replacing the whole item? In three to five years you may be able to do just that and, better yet, from the comfort of your own home. Three dimensional printers, also called rapid prototypers, once cost around 100,000 USD and could only be seen in industrial design shops. Soon, however, they will begin making their way into consumer's homes. Desktop factory, a company started by IdeaLab, will start selling its first printer this year for around 5,000 USD. It will be compact enough for home offices, measuring 25 by 20 by 20 inches and weighing only 90 pounds. In theory, this would allow you to download plans from the internet for whatever part you might need and print it within a short period of time.