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.

Microsoft stops making the Surface 2, Windows RT likely discontinued

Microsoft has finally given up on its ARM powered Surface 2 tablet. The company confirmed that it is no longer manufacturing its 'iPad Killer' which ran the RT version of Windows which could run Metro apps, but was unable to take advantage of the thousands of classic or legacy Windows Apps.

The Surface and later the Surface 2 (along with the Surface RT operating system) was designed to create low powered (and price competitive) tablets and hybrids which could push Microsoft's productivity-focused apps and services. The Surface Pro, which shares the Surface's kickstand feature, can run Windows applications and will be upgraded to Windows 10. Surface and Surface 2 tablets will note be able to run Windows 10.

Source: The Verge