Researchers at Oracle say sneaky piece of advertising software may be responsible for driving up millions of Android user’s mobile data usage and wasting their device’s battery life. The tech company claims the code is the heart of a massive fraud operation called “DrainerBot,” which works by quietly downloading gigabytes of video ads to a …
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The WEEE Forum has urged the next EU Commission to deliver legally binding quality standards for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. This Brussels-based European non-profit association speaks for 36 not-for-profit waste electrical and electronic WEEE producer compliance schemes. These schemes come into play for electronic bikes and batteries. Earlier this month, during …
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A new lithium-ion battery recycling research and development center, launched by the Department of Energy (DoE), has been opened at Argonne National Laboratory. Aiming to reclaim and recycle critical materials, such as cobalt and lithium, from lithium-based battery technology, the ReCell Center will focus on developing cost-effective recycling processes to recover as much economic value …
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Choosing who provides IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services for your storage, server and networking hardware is one of the biggest decisions you can make for your IT infrastructure. ITAD is usually an afterthought for many IT shops, but that is beginning to change thanks to the increasing need for safe and environmentally friendly disposal of …
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent mobile management, device repair and cloud technology related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 2/18-2/22. What’s next for enterprise mobile management? Mobile has taken the world by storm. The technology has been integrated in nearly every industry on the market. But despite its widespread use, …
After a device upgrade, users may look into the various resale or trade-in opportunities for older smartphones. Reselling a device that is no longer in use is one of the best ways to get maximum value, but if the owner does not take proper data erasure precautions, their personal information could be stolen. A basic …
Data center transitions are a common occurrence in enterprise IT functions. Whether it’s a switch to a larger space, downsizing or colocation, enterprise data center needs are constantly changing. Most companies’ first instinct is to downsize or choose new servers that seem to yield more memory or speed, but a transition to cloud computing could …
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Last year, bills were introduced in several state legislatures but none passed. Lobbyists working on behalf of OEMs have found the bills, arguing they present consumer safety and cybersecurity concerns. But in December, those aligned with the movement got a boost when Consumer Reports released a model right-to-repair bill. And now, the right-to-repair legislation has …
Mobile has become a mainstream tool for the vast majority of enterprise workers. Over the past three to four years, instead of being viewed as an emerging technology, it’s basically made the transition to a mature solution that’s been almost universally accepted. But mobile still has its challenges. The diversity of devices, unequal security capabilities, …
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, data security and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 2/11-2/15. Regulating new tech may harm public safety efforts With biometric technology like facial recognition, our tech devices are becoming easier and more convenient to use. But with the rising popularity comes the …