Some electronics may seem sturdy enough to withstand physical damages, but most forget that just because you cannot see the damage, doesn’t mean it’s not occurring. As we head into triple digit weather it’s important to remember that your electronics are not invincible, and are easily susceptible to heat damage, especially during the hottest part…
eBay, one of the world’s largest e-commerce channels, recently announced its partnership with mobile device certification provider, Phonecheck, after the launch of its Refurbished program designed to compete with certification programs from other online electronics marketplaces. The California-based certification provider enables refurbishers to sell Phonecheck-certified devices through the platform, and uses advanced software to evaluate…
When the idea of going “hands free” first arose it was revolutionary to think about taking calls without having to actually hold a phone, but Bluetooth has evolved even further. We now have cordless headphones and earbuds, speakers that connect to our smartphones simply by being near them, cameras, televisions, and the list goes on.…
Days are longer, school is winding down, and the weather is heating up. Summer is just around the corner, but before you decide to work from home outside, keep in mind that electronics can be severely damaged if they overheat. Have you ever left your phone in a hot car for too long and received…
iPad shipments have finally increased after a three-year decline. A reported 11.5 million iPads were shipped during last quarter, a 2.5 million increase from the 9 million devices shipped during the same quarter last year. Pricing changes and overall device improvements are two contributing factors for the sudden increase in iPad sales. Apple decreased the…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 3/20-3/24 E-Scrap recycling market anticipating substantial growth Transparency Market Research anticipates substantial growth for the e-scrap recycling market until 2022. The report indicates the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent within the next five years. Google releases developer preview of…