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YouTube's Never Gonna Give Rick Up, Walmart Ready To Nix Racy Vudu Vids

by Warren Riddle on February 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM


Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....

  • Yesterday was a terrifying and depressing day for juvenile online pranksters. YouTube pulled the king of Internet memes, Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' video, apparently ending the hilarious and tortuous Rick Roll phenomenon. Google, though, has now returned the video, and says its removal was a mistake because a few YouTube viewers marked it as spam. [From: Mashable]
  • Walmart purchased the movie and TV download service Vudu this week, and it hasn't taken long for the retail chain's corporate morals and ethics to affect Vudu's content. The Walton and Co. will reportedly be eliminating Vudu's After Dark adult section within the next few days. The fine, upstanding people who frequent Walmart will certainly be excited to hear that they won't be corrupted by nudity. [From: Tech Crunch]
  • Ford has actively pioneered the movement to seamlessly integrate cutting edge technology with automotive engineering, and BMW now seems to be following the lead of Ford's in-car Sync system. BMW's Mini Countryman will be the first automobile in the Mini Connected program, which will offer iPhone integration and streaming Internet radio. [From: Engadget]
  • Nintendo's new DSi XL will arrive in the States March 28th, and, as its name implies, will boast a larger screen than its predecessor. The slightly thicker model, with two expanded 4.2-inch LCD screens, will come preloaded with a few games and will retail for $190. [From: Engadget]
  • Facebook's recent privacy updates included a move that would allow for Facebook pages to appear in Google search results, and the first pages are beginning to materialize. If you're not sure if your Facebook settings allow for such profile sharing, check our tips on how to update and protect your account. [From: All Facebook]
  • The iTunes store has officially sold its 10 billionth song, and Apple is celebrating the occasion. You can check the store for some iTunes history, but if you scan the list of the most downloaded songs, be prepared to lose all hope for the future of music. [From: The Next Web]

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