Due to the unstoppable march of the next generation technology, today’s must-have tech items are unfortunately destined for tomorrow’s electronic waste mountains. The global e-waste crisis grows larger everyday. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2017 report, over 44 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated during 2016, which could rise to 52.2 metric …
The arrival of 5G technology will offer incredibly fast wireless communication that can be used to transmit all sorts of data, and while it won’t be able to replace cables entirely, it could replace the need for them in some applications and industries. Apart from fast mobile networks, 5G will also be used to deliver …
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Dealing with lithium-ion batteries is never an easy thing. Much about the safety of these devices depends on the quality of the battery and the type of product it’s in. Lithium-ion batteries are one of the most common batteries on the market and can be found powering a wide variety of consumer products since they …
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Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent reverse logistics, cyber security, and IT news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 4/09-4/13. HOBI Blog Recap: Reverse Logistics Thriving in an ‘Age of Entitlement’ The term ‘reverse’ may still be lumped together with synonyms like “backwards,” “return,” or “retreat,” however, in today’s era of …
Even if you love Android, you can’t completely ignore iOS – and vice versa. But when the two operating systems don’t seem all that compatible, we understand why you would think that you have to stick with one or the other – but you don’t have to restrict yourself to one or the other. Both …
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Year after year, seemingly since the induction of the world wide web, new sophisticated and pressing cyber threats have cropped up – from new targets for hackers to new issues appearing overnight in the cyber security space. And like all other years, 2018 will be no different. One area in particular that has gained a …
Recently, E-Scrap News, a Resource Recycling, Inc. publication, published an article concerning the influx of people aiming to turn virtual coin into real currency through mining cryptocurrency. Electronics recycling and refurbishment experts say that demand for mining equipment for digital currencies, like bitcoin, is affecting the e-waste industry. However, while it is very unlikely that …
Often when people hear the term “reverse,” synonyms like “return,” “retreat,” or “retread,” are often thought of. There has just always seemed to be a negative connotation attached to the word. And for many logistics and supply chain professionals, reverse logistics has been regarded as a less-than-ideal option. However, in today’s era of the fickle …
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Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent IT, recycling, and E-waste related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 4/02-4/06. New Filtration Technology Could Provide Water and Power to Millions Researchers are now working on a tech gadget that will not only be able to turn seawater into drinkable water, but can …
Whenever our phones slip out of our hands and make a head-dive for towards the floor, we can’t help but panic. Technology has become such a vital part of our lives that most of us never want to imagine being without our smartphones for any period of time. However, the next time you freak out …