With so many people working from home these days, office life is quickly becoming obsolete. Many people miss the work atmosphere, but Facebook’s new virtual office app might be the answer to reinventing office life from the comfort of your own home. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched Horizon Workrooms, a virtual reality application that allows…
For companies leveraging mobile device technology, robust security measures are critical to protecting connected ecosystems. Ten to fifteen years ago, IT departments considered it their job to determine which laptops and mobile devices to issue to business users. Then came the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend. Employees liked the convenience of using their own devices for work,…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent laptop, e-scrap bill, and li-ion battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 7/01-7/05. Apple recalls MacBook Pro due to fire risk Apple is recalling about 432,000 MacBook Pro laptop computers sold nationwide because of reported fire hazards. In a press release, the company said…
Apple is recalling about 432,000 MacBook Pro laptop computers sold nationwide because of reported fire hazards. In a press release, the company said it received 26 separate reports of the laptop’s battery overheating — with five customers reporting minor burns and one suffering from smoke inhalation. The company has also received 17 reports of minor…
Over the last 20 years, various states have tried to establish lasting right-to-repair bills, which advocates for the right for consumers to fix the electronics and other items they own. Due to unique state regulations, each bill has slight differences, but most generally follows a model bill published by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Yesterday, Apple kicked off the first day of the annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. The week-long event provides a space where developers can attend sessions and meet with over 1,000 Apple engineers. And for some, the WWDC can be even more exciting than the company’s…