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HP Inc.
Basic information
Founded 1939
Type Public
Industry Information Technology
Official website https://hp.com/


HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company, originally founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard as Hewlett-Packard.

HP sub-brands

Sub-brand[1] Description Created/Acquired
OMEN High-end focused laptops and desktops lineup, former VoodooPC 2013
HyperX High-end gaming peripherals 2021
Z by HP Professional workstations and laptops 2009
HP Wolf Security Security service to lock in and add anti-virus to HP laptops for remote offices[2] 2021
HP Anyware Service to create a seamless experience for teams to interact with their digital workspaces from virtually anywhere 2021
Fitstation by HP Partnership to create personalized tech products like footwear, in 2024 HP took the Fitstation insole platform off the market.[3] 2017

* HP Anyware acquired in 2021 alongisde Teradici.[4]

Controversies

HP Instant Ink

HP Instant Ink refers to a subscription service for certain printers in which recipients may receive a set amount of HP Ink Cartridges each month. It has recently come into controversy for changing into a program with various limiting features in 2024. .

Go to the main article about this topic: HP Instant Ink.

HP Dynamic Security

HP Dynamic Security refers to a system in some HP printers to restrict the use of aftermarket ink cartridges, ensuring only original cartridges can be used.

Go to the main article about this topic: HP Dynamic Security

References