Nissan recalling 768,000 Rogue SUVs globally for electrical shorts, hood latches

Nissan has initiated the recall of 768,000 Rogue SUV's globally including 69,300 sold in Canada under two separate recalls, specifically to fix electrical shorts that could cause fires and faulty hood latches.

The recalls cover more than 552,000 Rogue small SUVs from 2008 through 2013 plus Rogue Select SUVs from 2014. Nissan says the Rogue Select wasn't sold in Canada but the Canadian recall applies to 53,312 of the other Rogue models.

Snow and salty water can reportedly seep through the driver's side carpet to a wiring harness, causing electrical shorts. No injuries have been reported due to this finding.

The smaller recall involves a secondary hood latch. If the main hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails, the hood could open while the SUVs are being driven.

Ford recalling 220,000 vehicles in the US, Canada and Mexico

Ford has recalled 220,000 vehicles for a defect that can result in doors possibly flying in the event of a crash. Ford recalled 194,889 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 9,948 in Canada and 108 in Mexico. Included models are 205,000 2010-13 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. 

Ford is also recalling 16,100 units of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect vans. This time a potential issue with safety belt fasteners that may not have been tightened properly. No accidents have been revealed as a result of these possible defects.

PS Vita losing functionality with cancellation of YouTube, Near and Maps

Sony has decided to remove functionality from the PlayStation Vita with an upcoming software 'update' that will remove the Near, YouTube and Maps functionality from the portable gaming device. Sony has not explained why it is removing these features which further limit what the device can do outside of playing games. The PS Vita's predecessor, the PlayStation Portable, was noted for various features that enabled it to go online, access online radio stations, RSS feeds, and even read eBooks. The Vita had a lot of that functionality removed and it seems that Sony is set on limiting connectivity and functionality even further. 

Bell's Let's Talk Day addresses mental illness through social media

It's the 5th annual  Bell 'Let's Talk Day,' which is the company's mental health initiative to discuss the often stigmatized issue of mental health and cyberbullying. Bell has contributed more than $67 million to mental health care and research.

Bell will contribute five cents for each text message sent, mobile and long distance call made, Facebook share and tweet using the #BellLetsTalk hashtag today. For more information check here.