Apple has ordered more than 5 million watches for its initial run. For such a huge release, the Apple Watch does not seem to be acquiring too many followers. Finding new ways to present the watch is important, but how will Apple actually trigger a buy decision? While the watch doesn’t contain features that are …
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“I am the next Galaxy.” A teaser reveals ‘next-level’ features for Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung is turning heavy metal with its Galaxy S6 models – to be introduced early March – and straying away from its iconic plastic aesthetic. This isn’t the biggest revamp feature Samsung fans have to look forward …
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The ‘Snappening.’ The hacking of two commonly used apps, SnapChat and Yik Yak, targeted to Millennials and Gen Z-ers did not significantly lessen the use of either app. In fact, there seemed to be a tolerance for it, a “what happens, happens” mentality. This event sparked a debate on the issue of the Millennial’s reaction …
“Right on schedule,” Apple chief executive officer, Tim Cook, says while discussing the Apple Watch April release date. The Apple Watch is just the start of wearable tech for this company. Released as three models – Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Sport – all are fully equipped with inductive charging, a square …
Market research firm, IDC, shows tablet growth, including the iPad, Mini and competing Samsung devices, is on a downward spiral. Shipments from all tablet makers increased a mere 4.4 percent for the full year and suffered their first-ever year-over-year decline in the fourth quarter, slipping over 3 percent. To give some perspective on previous tablet …
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In February 1992, we began as a small Illinois-based electronics processor focused on the retrieval and resale of electronic components and environmentally sound recycling of midrange and PBX phone equipment. As technology and innovation continue to thrive, HOBI has blossomed into one of the industry’s leading providers of IT and mobile asset management services with …
Sprint, HOBI and Brightstar launch contest to reduce electronic waste and spur mobile innovation OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–Sprint [NYSE: S] launched today its inaugural Smartphone Encore Challenge, in conjunction with Brightstar Corp. and HOBI International, as a call-to-action for students to find profitable and innovative ways to repurpose old smartphones or their components. The challenge will be …