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HP wants its cameras to set the world on fire--but not like this

HP wants its cameras to set the world on fire--but not like this

Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Expertise Photography, PCs and laptops, gaming and gaming accessories
Lori Grunin
Lord knows how managed to find it buried on HP's site, but this morning, HP issued a recall notice for the Photosmart R707's firmware. It seems that in at least one case, the camera (and apparently its owner) didn't realize that if you try to recharge disposable batteries, inflammatory hijinks are inevitable. Of course, you can't really recall firmware; you update it. So if you have an R707, we suggest you visit HP's firmware update page to smarten up the camera.