In this interconnected world, there's only so much a company can do to protect its own intellectual property. Apple recently found that out when an employee accidentally left behind a prototype iPhone 4G at a bar in California. Now, another prototype has shown up... in Vietnam. How did it get there? What will Apple do next? Only time will tell, but in the meantime enjoy the sounds of a Vietnamese cafe, complete with Bee Gees (of course) in the background....

Technology Lowers Another Barrier

"The Last 3 Minutes" From Shane Hurlbut, ASC from Shane Hurlbut, ASC on Vimeo.

One of the biggest enablers for globalization has been technology. Take a look at publishing, for example, and how businesses went from printing presses to desktop publishing to always-instant blogs. Along the way, the very business of content generation changed, and the change happened all around the globe. Here's another example. The above video, in HD, was shot using a Canon still camera that's supposed to take photos. Normally, film cameras that shoot in High Def cost over $20,000. This video was shot using a $2000 camera. It's also a really good short film. Watch it if you have 5 minutes to spare (double click to go full screen).

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