Troy writes the Tech Files column as the Personal Technology Columnist at the San Jose Mercury News. He also covers the digital media, mobile and video game industries and writes occasionally about Apple, chips, social networking and other aspects of technology. Previously, Troy covered Apple and the consumer electronics industry. Prior to joining the Mercury News, Troy reported on technology, business and financial issues for TheStreet.com and CNET News.com.
One billion served: ‘Gangam Style’ hits new YouTube milestone
At this point, if you haven’t seen the music video for “Gangam Style” there’s a good chance that you’ve been living in a cave.
Google announced today that the video, by Korean pop artist Psy, has hit 1 billion views. That’s a new record for a YouTube video.
“Gangam Style” has started to leave the second place video, “Baby” by Justin Bieber, in the dust. Even though it passed “Baby” less than a month ago, “Gangam Style” already has a nearly 200 million view lead on Bieber’s video — and that appears to be growing rapidly.
According to YouTube’s data, “Baby” has taken nearly three years to accumulate its 813 million views. By contrast, “Gangam Style” only started racking up views on July 15 — of this year!
Troy writes the Tech Files column as the Personal Technology Columnist at the San Jose Mercury News. He also covers the digital media, mobile and video game industries and writes occasionally about Apple, chips, social networking and other aspects of technology. Previously, Troy covered Apple and the consumer electronics industry. Prior to joining the Mercury News, Troy reported on technology, business and financial issues for TheStreet.com and CNET News.com.
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crystal
This is crazy but true cuz everyone loves the video gamgnam style cuz it’s awsome.
Dec 21, 2012
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Dec 26, 2012
Anne
I’m sorry but his dance style looks stupid as it is not technically difficult or cool looking, just stupid. Only reason people view is they are curious what an Asian rap singer looks like. It will die off within a year.
Dec 27, 2012