Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent trade tariffs, data center, Internet of Things and plastic waste related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 6/24-6/28. Apple letter expresses concern about tariffs on iPhones In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, dated last Monday but released to the public on the …
The proliferation of plastic waste across the globe is threatening the very survival of life on the planet. Reports say that every year, millions of metric tons of plastic materials end up in our oceans, landfills, and just about any place you can imagine. It is predicted that plastic waste pollution is set to triple …
Every day more devices are connecting to the Internet. Advances in technology have allowed for devices to go beyond computers and mobile phones, taking advantage of the power that online connectivity provides. The phenomenon of smart devices, or devices that can connect to the internet has paved the way for the IoT. Additionally, many enterprises …
In the annual data center industry survey, conducted and published by Uptime Institute, reports that a huge concern among data center managers deals with the difficulty of retaining and recruiting staff. Researchers at Uptime Institute say that the lack of staffing is predominantly attributed to the “largely invisible” nature of the data center industry. People …
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In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, dated last Monday but released to the public on the following Thursday, Apple said tariffs would “result in a reduction of Apple’s U.S. economic contribution,” as the fees would impact all of its major products (iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods and Apple TV) as well as accessories …
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Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent electronic legislation movement, mobile battery management, and ITAM related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 6/10-6/14. Tracking tool helps stay up to date with e-scrap laws With over two dozen electronic scrap laws around the country, trying to keep up with each and their corresponding …
Buying or leasing IT assets has been a long-standing argument for years with business owners, both large and small. Purchasing equipment means a higher initial cost and an inevitable future of aged equipment that you’ll have to deal with, but it comes with the appeal of tax incentives. Meanwhile, leasing entails less upfront costs with …
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Over the last 20 years, various states have tried to establish lasting right-to-repair bills, which advocates for the right for consumers to fix the electronics and other items they own. Due to unique state regulations, each bill has slight differences, but most generally follows a model bill published by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization dedicated …
Two weeks ago, Apple announced details about iOS 13 at their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and buried in the list of extra features coming with the new operating system was a brief note about “battery optimization.” In the note, Apple says it will be “reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged.” In other words, …
With over two dozen electronic scrap laws around the country, trying to keep up with each and their unique set of requirements can be a difficult task. That’s why the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC), which works on all things related to e-scrap state laws, has provided a single resource covering all the intricacies. Last …
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