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Tablets ‘to take over as primary computing devices’
More people may be using ink supplies to print documents directly from tablets in the coming years, as it has been predicted the devices will supplant PCs as the primary computing equipment for many people. This is according to a study by Forrester Research, which...
Augmented reality ‘to help printed items come alive’
Items produced using HP printer supplies could be used in conjunction with smartphones to link directly to online resources, the company has suggested. HP is looking to integrate its printing operations with technology from software developer Autonomy, which it...
Tablet users ‘to become heavy app users’
Applications to help tablet users share photos and documents online and print items using ink supplies direct from their mobile device may be among those that become popular in the coming years. According to a study by ABI Research, owners of iPads and Android devices...
HP demonstrates printer recycling methods
Printer manufacturer HP has been demonstrating its efforts to improve the environmental impact of its products by highlighting the processes it uses to recycle empty ink cartridges. The company invited PC Mag to take a tour of its facility at Smyrna, Tennessee - which...
Sony set to launch online photo sharing service
Individuals looking to share their favourite photos online as well as printing them out using ink supplies may be able to take advantage of a new service set to be announced by Sony. The consumer electronics firm is expected to launch an online photo sharing service...
Google improves Cloud Print capabilities
Internet giant Google has added new features to its Cloud Print services that could offer users even more ways to use ink supplies to print from a mobile device. In a blog post, the company confirmed it has added Canon to the list of printer supplies manufacturers...
Nikon unveils new camera and sharing device
People looking to share photos with friends online and print out their best shots using ink cartridges may be interested in newly-announced photography equipment from Nikon. The firm has unveiled the D3200 DLSR camera, which offers a wide-range of features for users...
Researchers develop 3D printed drugs
People looking to use printer supplies for 3D machines at home may find the technology offers new applications in the field of healthcare. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a prototype device that can produce drugs and other chemicals to unique...
NZ business turns old toner into paint
A company in New Zealand has come up with an innovative way of reusing old printer supplies by turning toner cartridges into paint. Owner of Toner Recycling (TRC) Wayne Grieve explained that while reusing the metal and plastic from the consumables is straightforward,...
More firms look to incorporate technology into fashion
Google's recent unveiling of prototype glasses that incorporate augmented reality features may lead to several other companies bringing forward their own plans for wearable technology. The internet firm debuted the gadget, dubbed Project Glass, earlier this month...
What’s your Monkey Name
The Boffins here at CartridgeMonkey.com have taken a break from offering you ink and toner cartridges at great prices to bring you something that’s a little bit of fun: The what’s your Monkey name game.
Canon receives awards for photography equipment
Canon has received several awards from the Technical Image Press Association (Tipa) for the cameras and printer supplies it offers to photographers. The company picked up six accolades at Tipa's 2012 presentation, which the firm stated is testament to the wide...