Blizzard brings ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’ to iPad, available in Canada now

Blizzard Entertainment brings its digital card trading game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft to the iPad and has launched it first in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for testing purposes. It is a free-to-play collectible card game that lets users have one-on-one fights with the computer or with other Battle.net users. The game is set in Warcraft universe. Global release is planned soon after the testing period and an iPhone version will reportedly be available later in the year.

Source: MacRumors

Twitter adds emoji support for Web

Keen to see the emojis your friends have been posting when you’re on your Web browser? Twitter has just added support for emojis on its desktop and web version. According to Mashable, the image quality is lesser on the web than what you see on your mobile. But they are not sure if it supports Tweetdeck since it works for some of their employees and not for others.

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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