Some experts are saying that cloud and traditional in-house enterprise data center storage will be left behind in favor for distributed storage based on blockchain technology. Organizations say that decentralized blockchain-based file storage will be more secure, will make it harder to lose data, and will be cheaper than anything seen before. China-based company, FileStorm, …
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How many times have your replaced your device’s batteries and then been at a lost on what to do with the old pair? It isn’t uncommon knowledge that batteries should be recycled — it’s just that many consumers don’t know how to recycle these devices and in their confusion, resign to simply tossing them in …
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Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent electronic recycling, technology and battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 4/22-4/26. Apple boosts global recycling program Last week, Apple released a press release announcing major expansions to their global recycling programs to include Best Buy stores in the U.S. and KPN locations in …
Another lithium-ion battery has exploded, this time at a U.S. energy-storage complex. Local regulators are now demanding answers, companies are investigating the cause, and analysts are wondering: Could more blazes threaten the future of lithium-ion — the only technology that has proven capable of bringing battery storage into the mainstream? “If these fires continue to …
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As people still come to terms with last week’s devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, stories about how the blaze was tackled are continuing to emerge. Around 500 firefighters made their way to the 850-year-old Gothic structure when the alarm sounded at around 6:30 p.m. local time on April 15, but when …
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Recent news reports serve as cautionary tales of poor product design and lax physical security that indicate software, AI, and the push for digital transformation can’t solve all our of problems. As companies rush to refashion themselves for the digital age, recent news on the breakdown of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold device and the USB Killer …
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Last week, Apple released a press release announcing major expansions to their global recycling programs to include Best Buy stores in the U.S. and KPM locations in the Netherlands. This will greatly increase the number of places where customers can return old devices to ensure that they’re recycled properly. Previously, the only place to recycle …
HProvided is a weekly snapshot of the recent mobile repair, sustainability and battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 4/15-4/18. Report reveals that IoT devices are constantly under attack Odds are, you’ve probably got at least one or two IoT connected devices in addition to your phone. Buy do you ever wonder …
Significant disruptive forces come into play that impact IT asset management costs for CIOs. State and government statutes on the disposal of IT equipment have become progressively more stringent leaving corporations with the burden of responsibly handling their assets. States including California, Colorado, and Illinois have taken strides towards being more environmentally responsible. Cell phone …
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With the rapid rise in mobile technology, it is only natural to assume that the number of security incidents involving mobile devices is also growing. In fact, a recent study shows that in just the past year there has been a significant and concerning increase in mobile phone attacks due to many companies not taking …