In the world of wear your own device (WYOD), Samsung is preparing to release its latest smartwatch, Gear S, right before the holidays. Will wearable tech be the next big headache for IT asset management? Unlike with smartphones, most IT departments have no clue as to what the plan of action will be for incorporating …
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Intel is expected to create a computer that has no cables or wires by the end of next year in order to drive its business PC market. Future business PCs will have “no wires” capabilities. This will include an enterprise version of the Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi) technology found in Intel-based consumer laptops, wireless …
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For starters, who are millennials exactly? They’re defined as those born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s. Millenials pouring into the workforce are said to be blamed for the bring your own device (BYOD) era. They have the latest technology and are reluctant to use anything else. Millenials actually want to blend their …
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As the fastest growing segment in the waste stream, e-waste is primarily known for being made up of electronics and electronics parts. But, what about the plastic case that houses your precious iPad and smartphones? After all, packaging is often the initial material customers see and touch. Plastic waste from electronics, more commonly know as …
Mobile lifecycle management and disposition vendors lead the way in handling the rapid turnover of mobile devices. Tiny But Toxic According to this infographic, 140,000,000 cell phones go to the landfill each year. That’s four phones every second – what a shame! Did you know if 515 old cell phones were responsibly recycled, it would …
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Can damaged enterprise tablets and smartphones reflect negatively on a company’s appearance to potential clients? A recently published report shows that almost half of those surveyed are presently using a damaged smartphone, and a quarter are using a scratched, dented or otherwise damaged tablet. The survey, which consisted of 768 Americans who currently use a …
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PC shipments continue to exceed all expectations. New data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows PC shipments were down by 1.7 percent during the third quarter of 2014 compared to shipments during 2013’s Q3. Experts had previously forecast shipments to be down 4.1 percent. What’s the reason for the surprisingly slow drop in PC …
Looks like Apple is on the right track! Forecasts for Apple’s largest iPad, iPad Pro, show sales will not be affected by the recent fall in tablets due to phablet popularity. Apple is developing a larger iPad with a 12.9-inch display and plans to begin manufacturing early next year, according to Bloomberg. Apple’s existing iPads, …
University of Illinois researchers have recently developed silicon circuit boards and chips that can be completely dissolved in water. This new innovation could significantly reduce the growing e-waste problem, resulting in far greener electronic devices. By the year 2017, the Earth will feel the weight of as much as eight additional Egyptian Pyramids, leaving the …
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With one week left before Resource Recycling’s E-scrap conference kicks off, attendees have registered from 46 states, six Canadian provinces and 34 other countries! In addition to the exhibition, conference sessions will occur, featuring presentations on the flow of e-scrap and also touch on policies, legislation and collection programs being implemented in different nations around …
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