Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/11-7/15 Study indicates school districts are struggling with proper classroom technology integration A study conducted by Edgenuity indicates a substantial amount of schools around the country are struggling with successful classroom technology integration. This survey interviewed teachers of various grade levels around the …
A study conducted by Edgenuity indicates a substantial amount of schools around the country are struggling with successful classroom technology integration. This survey interviewed teachers of various grade levels around the country about their opinions about educational technology. Of the participants, 91 percent agreed with the statement, “Technology provides a greater ability for teachers to …
Enterprise IT is a quickly-evolving platform. As more technologies are released and more threats are perceived, enterprise IT departments may feel overwhelmed. One way to navigate the constantly-evolving enterprise IT landscape is to work with an IT asset management provider. Certified ITAM professionals ensure devices are properly managed, repaired, refurbished and recycled, and protect enterprise …
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After nearly 10 months of negotiation, the U.S. and European Union have reached an agreement this morning regarding overseas data sharing. The agreement follows the EU’s initial decision to invalidate the Safe Harbor agreement in October. The new agreement, named the U.S-EU Privacy Shield, builds on past framework and aims to protect European citizens’ data …
Billy Johnson, chief lobbyist for ISRI, issued a formal response to the pending the Secure E-Waste and Recycling Act (SEERA) legislation last Friday. SEERA, proposed by the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER), is currently in the drafting stages and aims to regulate the exportation of used electronics. SEERA’s framework aims to forbid the export …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of July 4-8, 2016 Samsung sees highest quarterly earnings in 2 years Samsung’s reported second-quarter earnings indicate consumers are still willing to spend on innovative smartphones. This is a positive development after a forecast of slowing smartphone sales in years to come. Tech companies …
Samsung’s reported second-quarter earnings indicate consumers are still willing to spend on innovative smartphones. This is a positive development after a forecast of slowing smartphone sales in years to come. Samsung reports an overall 17 percent profit increase since last year. Their Q2 earnings reached $7 billion, the highest quarterly amount in two years. Along …
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Tech companies Dell and OnePlus have enacted plans to increase prices in response to the Brexit decision. An overall 10 percent blanket increase has been reported for Dell products being sold in the U.K. Aside from Dell, OnePlus has indicated plans to sell their newest handset, the OnePlus 3, for £329, a 6.5 percent increase …
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The newest version of Apple’s iOS operating system will include an option for iPhone users to sign up to become an organ donor directly through their smartphone. Tuesday, Apple announced plans to partner with Donate Life America to include this function in iOS 10. During the announcement of the new function, Tim Cook cited Apple …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of June 27- July 1, 2016 New e-scrap bill proposes framework for exports, addresses counterfeit material A new bill has been proposed by the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) as an effort to introduce extended guidelines for e-scrap exports and bring attention to …