In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, dated last Monday but released to the public on the following Thursday, Apple said tariffs would “result in a reduction of Apple’s U.S. economic contribution,” as the fees would impact all of its major products (iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods and Apple TV) as well as accessories…
Over the last few weeks, the U.S. and China trade-war has reached new heights due to significant steps being made against Chinese technology manufacturer, Huawei. Due to a U.S. administration ban against the Chinese technology company, many are anticipating major implications for global smartphone makers and consumers across the board. In fact, many speculate that…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent data center, IoT and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 11/26-11/30. Trade wars are making Americans more cautious this holiday season A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, reveals that many Americans will be taking extra precaution with their holiday purchases…
According to a new NerdWallet survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, of the predicted 93 percent of Americans that plan to make purchases this holiday season, 44 percent will be comparing prices of products more closely due to the current trade war with China. Tariffs have dominated business and economic news throughout 2018. In an…
Scrap buyers in China greatly reduced their purchases from other parts of the world in September, with the largest contributing factor likely to be the tariffs that China’s government placed on several scrap commodities shipped from the United States, as part of the seemingly omnipresent trade dispute. Statistics issued by the General Administration of Customs of…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, electronic waste, and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 6/25-6/29. The Doctor on Your Wrist: How Smartwatches are Saving Lives Aside from being convenient and fashionable, wearable technology is also extremely helpful – and maybe even lifesaving! Wearables like smartwatches can…