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We discuss this last week and it's now approaching four million dollars. Could brands become part of this trend? For instance seeding a base donation for projects that align with the brands purpose?

Called Smileage, the app syncs with Google+ so others can monitor particular trips, and draw in data, comments on photos from all the phones which are synced with the car during any given journey. Users are awarded Smileage points for completing certain tasks, such as uploading photos. Even passing other VW's count, as the app creates a little 'punch' every one is passed on the road.

Here's a video about Smileage: http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/volkswagen-smileage-social-road-trips-powered-by-google/

bring real-time collaboration feature to their own apps

Withings' new Smart Body Analyzer is an Internet-connected scale that tracks your weight, body fat, heart rate, and even the temperature of your room.

static TV commercials for those people that like to FF through commercials.

Facebook is now able to connect the dots between users on its network and their purchasing habits, and is using that data to pitch advertisers.

Demand Media, a digital content firm that owns eHow and Cracked.com, has announced its acquisition of Creativebug today, a website for instructional videos on various arts and crafts. Part of effort to expand within e-learning category

With today's relaunch on iOS, the app offers a few more features - it has added support for "predictive March Madness" via its sports tile button, for example, and it can also alert you to nearby events and important occasions, like birthdays, as well as those from your own calendar. There are more news sources and sports teams available in the app, too, and you can better personalize your notifications.

Reddit experimenting with web programming by releasing an original video series called 'Explain Like I'm Five.' The three episodes draw inspiration from the subreddit of the same name, where users discuss complex political and social issues in a simplified manner.

The recent release of UK fashion designer Burberry's Autumn/Winter 2013-14 collection has included similar technology with the Runway Made to Order service, which enables consumers to purchase tailored goods straight from the catwalk, personalized with tags that unlock digital content.

Automatic, a driving assistant app, monitors users' habits to help save on gas and ensure a smooth ride for each trip. It uses Automatic Link, a device that plugs into your car's data port to access the auto's onboard computer.