I'd be very cautious in publishing a link from a forum. The last thing you want to do is to spread a rumor. Layoffs are mostly well covered by the media.
No discussion on this story!? It's the best article I've ever read on the subject. Drilling down to the projects was quite illuminating and entertaining for me.
Projects such as Embrace (http://embraceglobal.org/) show how cheap products with simple design can actually have substantial impact.
The principle is universal - after you have a clear vision, creating a great product is all about tinkering & hacking.