Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent data security, electronic scrap and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 3/11/2019-3/15/2019. It’s time to say goodbye to passwords and hello to WebAuthn Dealing with passwords can be extremely frustrating. Whether it’s constantly having to reset them or just trying to create unique…
The following is a recap of the HOBI blog during the week 1/15-1/19. CES 2018: The Best in Show Now that CES 2018 has come to a close, we can take a closer look at some of the newest technology that had people buzzing at the show. Here is a glance at some of the…
Without a doubt e-waste is becoming a growing issue. In an advanced age where more people own smartphones than toothbrushes, electronic devices are booming in virtually every industry. As a result, recyclers are constantly playing catch-up to the faster than ever cycle of new products, materials, and technology being put on the market. To keep…
The following is a recap of the HOBI blog during the week of 12/11-12/15. U.K. students research cheaper tools for identifying plastics Team Matoha, a group composed of four undergraduate students at Imperial College London, is looking into developing low-cost instruments that will manually identify and sort plastic materials based on resin type. OEM representative…
Craig Melson, a program manager at techUK, penned an article for New Electronics, a U.K. trade publication for electronics engineers, where he discussed the emerging repairability and recyclability expectations facing the electronics industry. Melson also addressed the important key role that electronics engineers play in ensuring that devices are repairable and recyclable. “Whilst innovation and…
The following is a weekly recap for the HOBI blog for the week 11/13-11/17. The E-Waste Evolution Continues As electronics continue to boom, so does e-waste management. Companies are looking at advanced systems to help compile waste details and find ways to reduce waste in this ever-advancing society. America Recycles Day 2017 America Recycles Day…