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At Foxconn, workers union gets teeth
Feb 5, 2013
Workers at the major Apple supplier in China will soon have a new union that represents them. Formerly, the union was controlled by management.
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Using Startup Ethic to Fight Pirates, and Assessing Apple's Struggles
Jan 28, 2013
Can a tech entrepreneur create a 21st century privateer navy to thwart pirates in East Africa? And, do Apple's flat earnings mean its era of market dominance is over?
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Are investors souring on Apple?
Jan 28, 2013
Apple shares fell 12 percent after record iPhone sales in December failed to meet forecasts.
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Apple finds underage labor in its Chinese supply chain
Jan 25, 2013
The report on supplier responsibility from Apple indicates progress on working conditions and excessive overtime requirements at the tech giant's Chinese suppliers, including its largest supplier, Foxconn. But the report also revealed one supplier was employing child workers.
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Apple ships 47 million iPhones; investors hang up
Jan 23, 2013
Apple made $55 billion in revenue in the final three months of 2012, making it one of the most profitable companies on the planet. But investors were hoping for more, and the company's stock price has slipped in after-hours trading.
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Sluggish iPhone 5 sales revive Apple’s doubters
Jan 14, 2013
Reported cutbacks on iPhone5 parts and talk of a cheaper phone suggest Apple is yielding to competition rather than defining the market
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Apple cuts orders for iPhone parts following weak demand
Jan 14, 2013
Apple's stock is down sharply this morning after a report that demand for the iPhone 5 is waning. The Wall Street Journal reports Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 components, like screens, because of the weak demand.
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Another Silicon Valley perk -- free shuttle service
Dec 26, 2012
Silicon Valley tech companies are known for their posh employee benefits. Among the latest, free shuttle bus service from SF to the Valley is transforming life for tech commuters.
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Small talk: A breakup museum, Apple's pinch-and-zoom, McFlurry misconduct
Dec 21, 2012
The Dinner Party serves up news that didn't quite make the headlines -- perfect for your dinner party conversations this weekend.
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Key Apple smartphone patent rejected
Dec 20, 2012
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has dealt Apple some bitter news.
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