Google Play Music might finally add podcasts to repertoire on April 18th

Rumours have heightened yet again that Google Play Music will finally be adding podcasts into its available content by April 18th. An internal newsletter sent by NPR to its partner members disclosed that podcasts will be coming to Play Music by said date. The newsletter also indicated that it will be coming to Android and "other platforms," which could mean iOS or the web as well. Of course, this isn't concrete confirmation and we have to wait until the 18th comes around. But if you're keen on just using Google apps for everything, then this rumoured addition might be a welcomed one for you.

Source: Engadget

Apple and WWF team up for Apps for Earth intiative

Continuing in its global citizenship efforts, Apple has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in an Apps for Earth initiative.

From now through April 24, App Store customers can help WWF raise awareness and protect life on our planet by engaging with exclusive content, created specifically for the campaign, that embraces the core focus areas of WWF’s global efforts — the conservation of forests, oceans, fresh water and wildlife, food and climate change. For the duration of the campaign, 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of a participating Apps for Earth app or an associated In-App Purchase, will go to WWF.

Find the full list of participating Apps for Earth apps or on the App Store.

Wazers can now let Shaquille O'Neal navigate their way

NBA Hall of Famer and four time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal is the latest available voice that Waze users can download to help them navigate traffic and avoid the cops.

The former NBA all-star and current TNT analyst on Inside the NBA will help you avoid traffic with some epic lines like, “Don’t cause a Shaqcident” and “Police reported ahead. Don’t be Shaqtin a fool!” You’re pretty much guaranteed a Shaqtastic ride.

Shaquille O'Neal’s voice will be available in Canada for a limited time starting Wednesday, April 13. Shaq will be at the palm of your hands to get you to and from the next Toronto Raptor’s game as quick and smoothly as possible.

To get Shaq’s voice, select Menu → Settings → Sound → Voice Language → Shaquille O'Neal. Download now at Waze.com www.waze.com/get.

Michelin expands its Pilot line of ultra-high performance tires with all-season variant

Canadian BMW driver Kuno Wittmer poses with the latest Michelin Pilot series high-performance tires

Michelin launched the latest extension of its Pilot family of performance tires, the MICHELIN® Pilot Sport A/S 3+ at an intimate media event last night in downtownt Toronto.  On hand during the event was Canadian driver Kuno Wittmer who currently races with the official factory BMW – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Team in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Wittmer discussed how high performance driving in the track helps Michelin improve their designs and create products like the Pilot performance tires which are standard equiptment on luxury and exotic supercars from BMW, Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz.

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