Tag Archives: foxconn

Link: Retraction →

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tarun

This American Life has completed retracted it’s story called “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory”, as the theatrical performance portrayed in the story was just that — theater based on no actual investigative reporting. Though this is truly unbelievable for … Continue reading →

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Link: Nightline’s “iFactory” Piece →

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Tarun

ABC News gets the exclusive look of the Foxconn factories, largely due to the relationship with Apple and also due to the Fair Labor Association’s recent push to investigate the company.

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Link: Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory: Working Conditions in Electronics Factories →

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Tarun

I’ve always loved the podcast “This American Life.” This week’s episode features an excerpt from Mike Daisey, a comedian and writer, who is also an avid apple geek. He decides to investigate the simple question: “How is the iPhone made?” … Continue reading →

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Link: Foxconn Enters Solar Market →

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Tarun

It’s a big deal when a key supply chain producer enters new business.

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Link: Foxconn to Replace a Portion of its Workers with 1 Million Robots →

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Tarun

Fixing poor working conditions with machines that can’t feel. Interesting.

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