We all know that the Apple heads at Silicon Valley are responsible for the iconic aesthetic presentation and minimalist technical specifications of the iPod, but we think much less about where its low price comes from. Recently, however, we've been pretty startlingly reminded that there are laborers actually responsible for assembling these iPods, sometimes in substandard working conditions that might help cut costs, despite the compromise in ethics. more ›

The $135 monthly wage is also less than the cost of one official Commonwealth Games coach's jacket. Employees also commonly work up to 60 hours a week making garments and toys, management has confirmed. more ›