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A new Hermès scarf for your wrist? The Apple Watch Hermès Tricot Knitted Band is a new luxury band option released by the two giants in their own right. It is made from a single loop of polyamide yarn, and is designed to comfortably hug the wrist like a glove. It is available in four colors: Bleu Jean, Jaune de Naples, Orange, and Beige de Weimar. The band is compatible with 38mm, 40mm, 41mm, 42mm, 44mm, and 45mm Apple Watch models. These luxury threads are only available as a single tour band, and cost $389. In a nutshell: It is made from a single loop of polyamide yarn, which is a type of nylon. It is available in four colors: Bleu Jean, Jaune de Naples, Orange, and Beige de Weimar. It is compatible with 38mm, 40mm, 41mm, 42mm, 44mm, and 45mm Apple Watch models. It is only available as a single tour band. Being $389, it's one of the most expensive Apple Watch bands available. https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/04/apple-watch-hermes-tricot-released/ https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MWP73AM/A/apple-watch-hermès-41mm-jaune-de-naples-tricot-single-tour Images: Apple

If you don’t want to deal with your dusty years-old printer or hate changing ink cartridges, HP may have a tonerrific alternative for you. It has introduced a subscription service called the HP All-In Plan designed for low-volume printing needs. The plan offers a hassle-free way to print, scan, and copy, without worrying about maintenance and ink costs, starting from $6.99 a month. Subscribers can pick from three different HP printers: the Envy 6020e, the Envy Inspire 7258e, and the OfficeJet Pro 9010e. Each of these all-in-one color inkjet printers is designed to cater to various needs, from basic printing to more complex tasks like faxing and enhanced home office functions. The entry-level option at $6.99 a month hooks you up with the Envy 6020e, tailored for those who print around 20 pages a month. If you’re a bit more ambitious with your printing needs, the plan’s cost adjusts based on the printer model you select and your anticipated monthly page output. The All-In Plan also includes automatic ink replenishment, round-the-clock live support, and a next-day exchange service. For now, the service is only available to customers in the United States, with a 30-day risk-free trial for those who want to test the waters first. The catch is you’ll need to stick with the plan for at least two years. If you decide to part ways before this timeframe, you’ll need to send the printer back and pay a cancellation fee, which varies depending on how long you’ve been in the plan. For instance, bowing out in the first year with the Envy model will set you back $120, while leaving any time before the two years are up costs $60. Think before you ink! Low-key printers only: This plan isn’t ideal for high-volume printing needs. Commitment clause: Be prepared for a 2-year contract, with early cancellation fees. Overall, the HP All-In Plan offers convenience and ease for casual printers who don’t mind a subscription commitment. But for high-volume printers or those seeking more flexibility, traditional printer ownership might still be the better option. https://www.hp.com/us-en/all-in-plan/printers.html https://www.howtogeek.com/hp-wants-you-to-pay-a-monthly-fee-and-rent-a-printer/ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/hp-printers-7-subscription/ Opening image: HP

Twitter’s (now known as X) saga continues with a hefty lawsuit. Four former top brass, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, legal and policy departments chief Vijaya Gadde, and general counsel Sean Edgett, are suing Elon Musk and the company for a cool $128 million in what they claim is unpaid severance. This lawsuit adds fuel to the fire of legal challenges X is facing following Musk's takeover and subsequent layoffs. Fired "for cause" but claiming breach of contract, the lawsuit alleges these executives were entitled to severance payments under their contracts if the company went private. They claim Musk orchestrated their dismissal just before the privatization, effectively preventing their stock options from vesting and dodging severance obligations. It paints a picture of a cold shoulder, detailing how their email access was cut off the moment they were let go – Agrawal even lost access while trying to send his resignation letter. The lawsuit throws shade at Musk’s business practices, accusing him of arrogance and a disregard for financial commitments. It claims he employs tactics to withhold money owed, forcing individuals into legal battles. It even goes as far as alleging Musk harbors "lifelong revenge" against the executives, suggesting he intends to pursue them indefinitely. This dispute is just one chapter in a larger story of discontent surrounding X. Former employees, landlords, and vendors have all filed their own lawsuits against the company, alleging nonpayment of various dues. A class action lawsuit by ex-managers and engineers seeking $500 million in unpaid severance and claims from landlords and vendors for unpaid bills add to the mounting pressure. https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/4/24090000/elon-musk-twitter-x-lawsuit-parag-agrawal-severance https://mashable.com/article/twitter-x-elon-musk-128-million-severence-executives https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/03/04/four-fired-twitter-top-execs-sue-elon-musk-severance/ Opening image: Olena Churilova | Dreamstime.com