IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 08/09/2010

Super Talent ships USB 3.0 Express RAM Cache drive
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Super Talent Technology has announced they are now shipping their new USB 3.0 Express RAM Cache drive. Available in 32GB (ST3U32ERS) and 64GB (ST3U64ERS) capacities, these new drives implement a DRAM caching system to boost small block random performance by up to 300%.

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GlacialTech announces GlacialPower AC090N notebook adaptor
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GlacialTech has announced the GlacialPower AC090N slim notebook adaptor. Besides being able to charge your notebook (obviously), the AC090N can double up as a battery charger for mobile devices.

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Nikon Introduces COOLPIX S8100, S80 And P7000
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Today, Nikon has announced three new additions to their line of COOLPIX cameras, namely the S8100, S80 and P7000. However, no pricing or availability dates for Singapore is released yet. But we'll keep you in the loop. Meanwhile, read on for the news releases.

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Olympus Launches Online Accessories Store In Singapore
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Ever wanted to go shopping for an Olympus product but hated the hassle of dealing with crowds or dishonest shopkeepers? If so, you are in luck: you can now choose to purchase directly from Olympus from the comfort of your home PC, thanks to the new online store recently launched by the company.
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Sony Releases Firmware Update For PlayStation 3
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Playstation 3 owners, the time has come to hit the downloads once again. Sony has announced the availability of the new v3.42 firmware which it claims contains various patches to address security vulnerabilities found in the system software.

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Mysterious Animated Google Doodle Sparks Speculations
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You may have noticed that Google had an animated doodle (the customized logo that appear on the search engine's home page) on Tuesday. Looks like the search engine giant may be up to something. But what?

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Game Center Will Not Be Available For iPhone 3G
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Do you remember Apple's talk on Game Center? The feature which allows iOS users to link up and play games with other iOS users? Well, apparently there is a catch: that iPhone 3G, should you happen to own one, will not be getting any Game Center love from Apple.
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Origin's Big O Can Play PC And Xbox 360 Games
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If you think this desktop PC is using a software emulator to run Xbox 360 game illegally, you are way mistaken. The Big O is a system made by Origin PC that has an integrated Xbox 360 slim console inside.

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Lenovo Officially Unveils Three AIOs Under Idea Branding
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While some see the future for desktop computing as being bleak, others see it as a chance to reinvent the desktop to suit the ever-changing needs of home users. Clearly, Lenovo has opted to pursue the latter path, and its efforts are paying off. In a media event held at Illuma, in Singapore, on 7 September, the company officially unveiled three new AIOs sold under the Idea brand: the A310, A700 and B310.

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Intel to announce USB 3.0 support in Cougar Point chipset
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While Intel is pretty obsessed with Light Peak, word is that the guys in blue will announce support for USB 3.0 in Cougar Point at the upcoming Intel Developer Forum.

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