E-waste is much more than just dusty smartphones and laptops. Housed inside these dated devices are various precious metals and still usable material. According to Federico Magalini, an electronic waste expert and Managing Director of Sofies UK, there is 80 times as much gold in one ton of cellphones as there is in a gold …
These days, you can’t escape the noise of the Internet of Things (IoT). From wearable devices equipped with sensors that collect biometric data to smart home systems that enable users to control their lights and thermostats to connected toothbrushes designed to help improve brushing habits, IoT technology is all around us helping create a more …
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We have come a long way from using double-A batteries to power our favorite devices, but we’re still constantly having to keep up with cords to charge our laptops and phones at the end of the day – and for some, every few hours. However, those that tote around their chargers everywhere may be excited …
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Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, renewable energy, and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 5/07-5/11. The Rising Demand for Printed Circuit Boards The printed circuit board (PCB) industry has recently experienced rapid growth and studies show that predictions for the future are equally as optimistic. And …
Used phones often have a stigma against them. People may lack trust in a pre-owned product simply because it has been used by someone other than themselves. They’re also thought to be a magnet for scammers, but if they’re properly secured, you don’t need to worry. The key is to be prepared before you sell …
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Despite initially believing that Bitcoin would be the next big investment opportunity, asset managers are finding that the digital securities settlement infrastructure inspired by Bitcoin’s underlying technology, blockchain, could have the greater impact on buy-side firms. Blockchain technology could deliver settlement at will and enable greater degrees of straight through processing. As a result, buy-side …
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The benefits of a comprehensive IT asset management (ITAM) program may seem obvious since it provides the data needed to strategically and tactically manage the lifecycle of IT assets from purchase to end of life. Of course, companies can leverage IT asset management to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, determine the full cost of existing …
Recently, there has been rapid growth in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry and studies show that predictions for the future of this industry are equally as optimistic. For those who are minimally tech-savvy, a PCB is an electronic circuit consisting of thin strips of a conducting material such as copper, which have been etched …
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, renewable energy, and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 4/30-5/04. Samsung Stuck in a Mobile Slowdown The South Korean electronic giant seems to have hit a lull in smartphone sales. Despite recently reporting record profits, the company says it expects to …
With Earth Day still on our minds and hopefully still influencing our daily habits and purchases, you may be thinking of other ways that you can go green and help the planet. And we’re here to tell you that one of the best ways to do so is to look into incorporating renewable energy into …