New year, new policies, right? It’s 2014 so I’m sure you have already considered implementing a BYOD policy, if you do not already have one, that is. But, what you probably don’t have is a mobile device security plan. Forbes reported on a survey conducted by Motorola and their findings may make your IT department …
Every year, Americans dispose of as much as 4.5 million tons of used cell phones, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles and other electronics. Cell phones alone make up 65,000 tons of e-waste per year. Some are sent to certified ITAD providers for recycling, refurbishment or repair, and a more than desirable amount are simply thrown in …
One of the more exciting Apple products to debut at the Consumer Electronics Show last week was the Mophie battery case, which now adds extra storage. The Mophie Case Apple junkies just love their iPhones, except for one major flaw: battery life. The Mophie battery case, or Juice Pack, is widely known for its ability …
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CES 2014 is like Fashion Week for the IT and electronics industry. Manufactures and bigwigs from around the world travel to the Consumer Electronics Show to view first-hand the new year’s must-have electronic devices. Which devices were determined to be the best up-and-coming mobile devices at CES 2014? Best Android Tablet: Samsung Galaxy NotePRO Android …
Don’t gamble with your assets. Partner with an ITAD provider who can verify their R2 certification. Noncompliance to government and environmental rules and regulations will leave your company and clients with hefty fines and damaged reputations. An R2-certified company implements best practices in environmental sustainability and overall health, safety and security aspects of electronics recycling. …
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Online Marketing Trends conducted a survey made up of Americans on the amount of electronics and waste recycling done in their area. Here are the results. The top four greenest metro areas of the country are the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington D.C. Metro Area, Phoenix (shout out to HOBI’s Phoenix location) and Los Angeles. …
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Where mobile meets mobility. Mobile technology hits the streets (literally) as Samsung steers its way into the auto market. Samsung raises the stakes as the high-tech smartphone market continues to become extremely saturated. With consumer desire for having the most high-tech smartphone on the market takes its toll on other top-tier mobile manufactures, Samsung plans …
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Here’s what happens when you shove an iPad into a smaller, lighter casing. iFixit gives the scoop first hand on Apple’s design for disassembly and repairability for the iPad Mini. Stuck on glue The iPad Mini continues Apple’s legacy of keeping iDevices together with ample amounts of adhesive, inhibiting repairability and recycling by ITAD vendors. …
The new year brings new concerns for IT asset managers and CIOs; mobile asset management being the main contributor. Mobile devices are obviously not few and far between these days. With tech enthusiasts demanding a new cell phone every few months, it is difficult for manufacturers to be consistent with models in an industry that …