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Tool offers 3D printing of Minecraft objects
Players of popular construction game Minecraft may be interested in a new tool that can uses 3D printer supplies to create physical models of their virtual creation. The software - which is available for PC, Xbox 360, Android and iOS devices - allows players to build...
More mobile printers to become available in 2012
The coming year will see a growing number of printer supplies aimed at making mobile printing easier, it has been predicted. Analyst for printers, scanners and projectors at PC Mag Tony Hoffman stated there will be a number of gadgets launched on to the market...
Brits ‘wasting millions’ by overcharging gadgets
While many people may be keen to do their bit for the environment by purchasing low-energy printers and recyclable ink cartridges, they could be wasting large amounts of money and energy by leaving portable gadgets on charge at home. According to a study conducted by...
Christmas Day app downloads break records
Many people who received a new smartphone for Christmas may have installed software enabling them to use ink supplies to produce photos directly from the device. According to data from Flurry, both the iOS and Android operating systems saw millions of activations on...
Govt encourages electronics recycling
People who have received a new printer and ink cartridges this Christmas and are looking to dispose of an old could be targeted by a new campaign to encourage recycling. The industry-led drive, which is backed by the government, is seeking to persuade more people to...
Next year ‘to be good for printers’
People looking to buy a new printer and ink supplies in 2012 may find they have a wide range of options available, as next year is said to offer many new developments. It was noted by PC World magazine that cloud and mobile technologies are set to feature strongly,...
Men ‘twice as likely to refuse help’ with gadgets
Men who found a new printer and ink supplies under the Christmas tree this year may be twice as likely as women to experience frustration with their gadgets because they refuse to ask for help. A survey by Geek Squad found 28 per cent of males said they would only...
Monkey filmed doing washing up
People dreading the thought of washing up piles of plates after their Christmas meal this year may wish they had some help around the house, such as the monkey that has been filmed taking on the role of dishwasher. Named Pete, the capuchin monkey was released into the...
Students ‘can greatly benefit’ from e-learning
Many people may find ink cartridges useful if they wish to print hard copies of educational materials delivered via the internet. Grainne Conole, director of the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester, explained with the advent of new...
A Virtual Snow Globe brought to you by NASA!
NASA has brought us a by releasing a video showing us where snow has fallen every month for over the past 10 years. By using NASA’s Terra satellite they’ve been able to monitor snow fall all over the globe. The Terra Satellite uses a sensor called the Moderate...
Older generation ‘more tech-savvy’ than the young
Older individuals in the UK may be more comfortable using ink cartridges to print out photos they have shared on the internet than younger generations, despite a myth they are less tech savvy. A study by internet service provider Plusnet revealed 72 per cent of people...
Gadgets ‘could add to homeowners’ bills
People using printer supplies this Christmas may like to seek out devices with low power consumption that can reduce their bills while being kind to the environment. Researchers at the University of Salford stated leaving electronic goods on standby or constantly...