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Submission + - The world's most toxic video game consoles (pcauthority.com.au)

SwiftyNifty writes: "Is the world's addiction to cheaper and more affordable gaming consoles ruining our environment? Greenpeace have cited Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo as among the worst environmental offenders, when it comes to using toxic materials in their manufacturing. According to Greenpeace, the world's most popular video game consoles are also among the world's most toxic. And the effects of these seemingly harmless materials on our bodies might not be so benevolent after all. Gamers might want to take note."
Media (Apple)

Submission + - Apple sued for turning workers into slaves (pcauthority.com.au) 1

SwiftyNifty writes: Apple employees are putting together a class action lawsuit for not receiving overtime pay. A Lawsuit filed Monday in California seeks class action status alleging that Apple denied technical staffers required overtime pay and meal compensation in violation of state law. Filed in the US District Court for Southern California, the complaint claims that many Apple employees are routinely subjected to working conditions resembling indentured servitude, or 'modern day slaves', for lack of better words.
Digital

Submission + - Another DVD format.Toshiba's next Blu-Ray killer?

Swifty Nifty has an adventure writes: PC Authority is reporting that a High-res upgrade for existing DVD technology is in the works, making me wonder if Toshiba has swallowed stupid pills..Are they serious? The news is that Toshiba is working on an extension to the DVD format which will offer video quality comparable to that produced by Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs, according to Japanese media reports. A Blu-Ray killer?

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