The whole world is one global supply chain. Brand name companies like Nike, Apple, Hasbro, and dozens of apparel companies do not actually make the consumer products they sell. Instead they hire contract manufacturers in…
Ten years ago the first iPhone went on sale. The iconic product not only profoundly altered the world of gadgets, but also of consumption and tall corporate profit; this world would be impossible without the…
As China charges ahead with the production of smartphones, electrolyte makers have been racing to mass-produce low-cost components for the consumer Li-ion battery market. Chinese manufacturers are also the dominant players for other battery components….
Students and Academics Against Against Corporate Misbehaviour (SACOM) is calling for a Global Action Day to End Apple’s iSlavery. With cooperation from GoodElectronics, SACOM has published a documentary animation on the mistreatment of Chinese student…
Foxconn Technology will invest 37.5 billion yuan (US$5.74 billion) to expand its facilities in Nanjing, China. It will become the largest smartphone assembly worldwide and a hub for research and development. Deputy general manager Zheng…
The information technology sector employs 3.9 million people in India. Yet India’s IT sector is being criticized for its ‘under-preparedness’ for technological change and increased global uncertainty. As a result, reports suggest up to 200,000 jobs…
Nikkei Asian Review reported iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry (or Foxconn Technology Group) is offering 2.1 trillion yen ($19.6 billion) for the chip unit of the Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corporation. Foxconn says Toshiba Memory…
Within many households, old electronics remain unused until being thrown into landfill. However, these devices contain precious raw materials such as gold and silver – a circular economy approach would enable greater recovery of these….
Lithium is being used for the lithium ion batteries of laptops, smartphones and electric cars. The latest is expected to increase more than thirtyfold by 2030, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. There’s plenty in…
The announcement of the government’s new strategy on child labour was made by Lambert Matuku Memas, Minister of State for Employment, Labour and Social Welfare. This strategy responds directly to findings uncovered by Amnesty International…