E-waste is always going to create some sort of debacle as electronics recyclers scurry to process the mounds of obsolete tech, but according to a report from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), there is hope! The U.S. consumer electronics industry recycled a record 620 million pounds of electronics in 2013, which is more than double …
Your ITAD vendor shows you proof of their “certificate of recycling.” That’s fine, but what does this simple piece of paper really mean? HOBI International is an R2/RIOS certified ITAD company. Complying to all rules and regulations set forth by R2, HOBI customers are rest assured their IT equipment and electronics will be handled responsibly. …
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“Walk like a crab,” “spin like a helicopter” and “pop like popcorn,” – all commands the new kid-friendly smartwatch will relay to your toddler. This new wearable tech won’t get as much street cred as the iWatch or Google Glass, but smart devices are surly on their way to being acceptable for all ages. Moving …
Wearable tech is becoming child’s play – literally. Read More »
More than 30% of iPads will be accidentally damaged within the first 3 years. I know what you’re thinking, “well, I always have a case or cover on my tablet for extra protection.” That’s just fine, but 72% of broken iPads had a protective cover! The tablet isn’t the only thing that suffers! More than …
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Research has shown the purchasing habits of tablet users has significantly slower turnover than that of smartphones. As new software updates lead to rapid smartphone turnover — most devices like the iPhone relying on a baseline two-year replacement cycle — tablets seem have a longer lifespan. Or at least consumers are holding out longer to …
Nomophobia: the fear of being without a mobile phone. As of January 2014: • 90% of American adults have a cell phone • 58% of American adults have a smartphone • 32% of American adults own an e-reader • 42% of American adults own a tablet computer 67% of cell owners find themselves checking their …