Apple's (product) RED contributions weigh in at US $70 million

One of Apple's most high-profile charities is the (product) RED initiative which was started by U2 frontman Bono to raise awareness and funds to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa. Since it's involvement in 2006, Apple has raised more money than any other company for (RED).

Apple has been selling various (RED) themed devices and accessories to raise awareness and funds for the charity. More notably, Apple's Jony Ive and his friend designer Marc Newson teamed up to create a bevy of limited edition products for the charity including a one-of-a-kind Mac Pro and gold Apple EarBuds as well as a rare Leica camera. The $70 million raised by Apple is the largest contribution by any one entity to the initiative.

Source: MacRumors

TomTom launches Runner Cardio GPS sport watch with built-in Heart Rate Monitor

TomTom today launched the Runner Cardio GPS sport watch with cutting-edge heart rate technology. The Runner Cardio has a built-in Heart Rate Monitor, eliminating the need for a separate chest strap.

“The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS sport watch allows runners to improve their performance with accurate, real-time metrics that help them understand how their bodies are responding to exercise”

“The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS sport watch allows runners to improve their performance with accurate, real-time metrics that help them understand how their bodies are responding to exercise,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, President of TomTom, Inc. "We realize that staying fit is a choice and a commitment, and believe the innovation and sleek design of the TomTom Runner Cardio watch will empower people to want to be more fit and help them reach their full potential."

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New York MakerBot Store offers 3D printable housewares by Francis Bitonti Studio

The MakerBot Retail Store in New York City announces the launch of the Francis Bitonti Studio Cloud Collection. The first ever 3D printable decorative housewares line by the Francis Bitonti Studio that can be purchased digitally, downloaded and 3D printed. The Cloud Collection is scheduled to debut at the MakerBot Store at 298 Mulberry Street in New York City at a special launch event on Friday, April 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., which is open to the public. 

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Google updates Play Newsstand to add new navigation tabs, ‘My Library’ section

Google Play Newsstand users will notice a few new things with the latest update. The “Read Now” section features an easier way to access content sections—such as news, highlights, sports, etc. You can tap on each or swipe through them. They even come with their own colors to make sure you’ve noticed that you’ve switched sections.

The “My News” and “My Magazines” have been combined into “My Library” section.  The manual setting for pre-downloading “Read Now” content has been taken out though. Perhaps it now just downloads everything for you by default. But we have to check that first.

Source: Android Central