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

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Preview
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The Windows Phone 7 was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, earlier this year. With the phone scheduled to be available by end of the year, VR-Zone has the opportunity to attend a Windows Phone 7 Preview by Microsoft at their office here at One Marina Boulevard, Singapore, this afternoon.

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Lian-Li announces PC-Q09 and PC-Q09F Mini-ITX chassis
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Lian Li has announced two new cases from its Mini-Q lineup - PC-Q09 and PC-Q09F. These two models are designed for convenience and style, and for those who have space constraints. There are four colors to choose from, and both cases can be mounted on the back of your monitor to turn your machine into an all-in-one PC.

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Symantec Releases Cybercrime Report, Launches Norton Internet Security 2011
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Do you believe that the online world is a safe place to be? If so, you might want to revise your perception of cyberspace. In a press conference held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on September 9, Symantec released a report revealing that 70% of Singapore's Internet-using population have fallen victim to cybercrime. The company also launched its new Norton Internet Security 2011 software.

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Google Search Now Faster Than Your Typing
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If you are using Google Search today, you may have noticed that the search results appear faster even before you finished keying in the search term completely. Well, that is thanks to the search engine giant implementation of Google Instant, and will help users save time.
Update: The mystery of the animated Google Doodle has been unraveled! And yes, it is about the update to the Google Search - Google Instant.

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iMovie App for iPhone Updated, Now Allows Clip Splitting
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When iMovie for the iPhone was released, it brought HD video editing to the smartphone, a platform not usually known for its processing power. Today, Apple has released an update for iMovie which is sure to delight smartphone video fans the ability to split video clips during the editing process.

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Fractal Design Announces Define XL Case
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Swedish company Fractal Design has released the Define XL mid-tower PC case, targeting gamers and enthusiasts.

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Cooler Master Unveils HAF 912 Chassis
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Cooler Master is further expanding its HAF series of chassis, first introduced in 2008, with another mid-tower case, the HAF 912.

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ASUS Wins Six iF Design China 2010 Awards
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For their outstanding value proposition comprising superior design quality, innovation, workmanship, material selection, functionality, environmental friendliness, ergonomics and safety, six ASUS products the NX, N and G (G53 and G73) Series notebooks, Eee PC 1016, EeeNote and RT-N56U Black Diamond gigabit router have snagged iF Design Award China 2010 awards.

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Samsung Launches Galaxy S in China
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The Samsung Galaxy S was made available in Singapore (exclusive to SingTel) around end May this year. However, the popular Android smartphone which has been selling very well, was only recently launched in China with three major operators.

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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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