Google Play celebrates the last episodes of AMC's Mad Men with retrospective and free episodes

With one episode left to go, the saga of Don Draper and his Mad Men crew is coming to a close. Spanning 10 years and various changes in the stylish and definitive drama about the golden age of Madison Avenue advertising creatives, is being celebrated on Google Play. A retrospective section can now be viewed on Google Play with the very first Mad Men episode available for free. The full seasons are also discounted for anyone interested in owning Mad Men. 

AMC is running a Mad Men marathon starting on Wednesday May 13th at 6.00 PM Eastern time which will culminate in the finale on Sunday at 10 PM Eastern time.

Amazon.ca opens wearable specific store

Launched today, the Amazon.ca Wearable Technology store features hundreds of products from top brands including Jawbone, Garmin, Fitbit and Motorola, as well as products from emerging brands like Lumo and Spire.

“Wearable technology has proven its significance and customers are increasingly coming to Amazon.ca to shop for and learn about these devices, so we’re putting wearable technology at their fingertips,” said Alexandre Gagnon, country manager for Amazon.ca. “Our new store features a wide selection of the latest gadgets. Plus, we’re making it easy to shop for wearables with a variety of resources and convenient shipping options making shopping and browsing effortless.”

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BlackBerry is value-bundling phones with accessories

BlackBerry is launching various Value Bundles. Buyers of unlocked BlackBerry Leap, BlackBerry Classic or BlackBerry Passport devices you can take advantage of additional savings by selecting a Value Bundle.  This includes the smartphones, cases, screen protectors and sync pods as well as other specific accessories. 

Apple to focus on new environmental initiatives in China

Apple announced its commitment to the expansion of renewable energy and environmental protection initiatives in China where the majority of its products are manufactured.

Various initiatives, including a new multi-year project with World Wildlife Fund can significantly increase responsibly managed forests across China.

The new forestland program aims to protect as much as 1 million acres of responsibly managed working forests which provide fiber for pulp, paper and wood products. 

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