After an extensive internal investigation, Samsung has released an official statement revealing what caused the massive Galaxy Note 7 malfunction. Samsung tested more than 200,000 devices and 30,0000 batteries during their investigation. The statement explained there were two separate manufacturing and design flaws in the devices’ batteries. Samsung indicated two of their suppliers were at…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 1/16-1/20 PC shipments continue to decline PC shipments continued a four-year decline last year. Gartner reports 72.6 million units shipped during Q4 2016, a 3.7 percent fall from Q4 2015. Stanford researchers design battery including fire extinguisher Combustible batteries are one of the…
With the school year starting again after winter break, teachers and administrators are looking for new techniques to use in the second half of the school year. Technology adoption in the classroom is becoming more widely accepted, but some teachers and administrators may be apprehensive about implementing devices in the classroom. While personal electronics may…
Today marks the iPhone’s 10-year anniversary. Steve Jobs, Apple founder, called the device “revolutionary,” and the “ultimate digital device.” Blackberry was the leading mobile device provider at the time, but ultimately could not compete with the iPhone’s innovative design, through which users could email, scan the Internet, text message and talk on the phone simultaneously.…
Smartphones, wearable tech, tablet and computers are some of the most common holiday gifts. After receiving new electronics, it’s easy to forget about older devices and store them in a drawer or box around the house. Two alternatives to keeping old devices are recycling and refurbishment through a certified IT asset management company. Working with…
Research and Markets reports the ITAD market will exceed $20 billion within the next six years. The market is anticipated to reach $20.09 billion by 2022, if this prediction is correct, the market will grow at a CAGR of 9.8 percent. The firm indicates mobile device management will be the largest growing ITAD sector…