Apple has ordered more than 5 million watches for its initial run. For such a huge release, the Apple Watch does not seem to be acquiring too many followers. Finding new ways to present the watch is important, but how will Apple actually trigger a buy decision? While the watch doesn’t contain features that are…
“I am the next Galaxy.” A teaser reveals ‘next-level’ features for Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung is turning heavy metal with its Galaxy S6 models – to be introduced early March – and straying away from its iconic plastic aesthetic. This isn’t the biggest revamp feature Samsung fans have to look forward…
What sets your IT asset management and disposal practices apart from the sea of others? Noncompliance to government and environmental rules and regulations will leave your company and clients vulnerable to hefty fines and damaged reputations. An R2-certified company has the ability to implement best practices in environmental sustainability and overall health, safety and security…
The ‘Snappening.’ The hacking of two commonly used apps, SnapChat and Yik Yak, targeted to Millennials and Gen Z-ers did not significantly lessen the use of either app. In fact, there seemed to be a tolerance for it, a “what happens, happens” mentality. This event sparked a debate on the issue of the Millennial’s reaction…
“Right on schedule,” Apple chief executive officer, Tim Cook, says while discussing the Apple Watch April release date. The Apple Watch is just the start of wearable tech for this company. Released as three models – Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Sport – all are fully equipped with inductive charging, a square…
Market research firm, IDC, shows tablet growth, including the iPad, Mini and competing Samsung devices, is on a downward spiral. Shipments from all tablet makers increased a mere 4.4 percent for the full year and suffered their first-ever year-over-year decline in the fourth quarter, slipping over 3 percent. To give some perspective on previous tablet…
In February 1992, we began as a small Illinois-based electronics processor focused on the retrieval and resale of electronic components and environmentally sound recycling of midrange and PBX phone equipment. As technology and innovation continue to thrive, HOBI has blossomed into one of the industry’s leading providers of IT and mobile asset management services with…
Sprint, HOBI and Brightstar launch contest to reduce electronic waste and spur mobile innovation OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–Sprint [NYSE: S] launched today its inaugural Smartphone Encore Challenge, in conjunction with Brightstar Corp. and HOBI International, as a call-to-action for students to find profitable and innovative ways to repurpose old smartphones or their components. The challenge will be…
Grab your picket signs! Minnesota e-scrapers are teaming up to push for a “right-to-repair” law. This would allow access to tools and necessary information to refurbishment and asset management professionals eager to repair electronic devices. Unfortunately, OEMs have a tendency to make repairs especially difficult to the average consumer, leading them to trash and replace…
Cyberspace can be a dangerous place. So it’s up to you as a consumer to understand your own privacy rights and how best to protect yourself in cyberspace. Data collection doesn’t always need consent Data has become an extremely valuable asset, yet some are still negligent when it comes to security of personal information. Data…
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, the National Football League and Verizon successfully teamed up to collect and safely recycle electronic waste on Jan 20. The rally is part of the overall environmental and community outreach program developed for Super Bowl XLIX. This is the second year that Verizon and the NFL have joined with the…
As the fastest growing segment in the waste stream, e-waste is primarily known for being made up of electronics and electronics parts. But, what about the plastic case that houses your precious iPad and smartphones? After all, packaging is often the initial material customers see and touch. Plastic waste from electronics, more commonly know as…
We’ve all done it – gone out to lunch with a friend or colleague and once the bill arrives you split it. It is just that simple. But does ‘splitting the bill’ work for BYOD? To kick off the New Year, AT&T opened its Work Platform to enable split billing within enterprise mobile management (EMM)…
We can say it a hundred times – something must be done to slow the effects of e-waste. In a world where a single year renders a cellphone obsolete, electronic waste is a big and growing problem. This infographic shows the facts and figures about e-waste and proper electronics recycling.
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When was the last time you revamped your data erasure methods for tablets? #1 Incorporate tablets into your IT asset management process While they are the epitome of mobility, tablets are still part of the IT asset spectrum and should be treated as such. As with any office IT equipment containing sensitive data, mobile devices…