Environmental Impacts of a Virtual Reality Throughout the years the rate of technology development has continuously increased, leaving many questioning what the future may look like. Fifteen years ago, the idea of having a camera on your phone was thought to be impossible. Now, everyone owns a device not only capable of taking pictures, but…
Technology has become just as much a part of daily life as anything else, especially with a remote workforce. Nowadays everyone has a computer or a cell phone filled with personal information, most of which are susceptible to hackers. We have cameras that watch our children, devices that monitor infants’ heart rates, watches that track…
The following is a quick recap of some of the recent technology, recycling, and e-waste industry news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 3/05-3/09. Throwaway Culture is the Root of the E-Waste Crisis Throwaway culture is more widespread than ever. With better and shinier tech gadgets entering the market at a constant rate,…
Sometimes being hacked can feel like a personal attack and not like a cyber criminal just going about his or her very illegal job. There’s nothing worse than attempting to log into Facebook, Gmail, iCloud, or even your online banking accounts only to find out that your password isn’t working, leaving you unable to protect…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is continuously growing and being incorporated in many shapes and forms. However, the largest hurdle that could put a halt to this growth is security. Gartner researchers predict that by 2020, there will be an estimated 50 billion connected devices, outnumbering people by more than six to one. Learn more…
Gartner predicts global cybersecurity spending will exceed $80 billion during 2017. The firm predicts cyber security spending will experience seven percent year-over-year growth, projected to reach $86.4 billion by the end of the year. Cybersecurity spending includes any cyber security product or service. Gartner cites increasing numbers of data breaches, app security testing and the…