IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 23/09/2010

ECS introduces eSF Smart Fan Utility
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ECS has introduced an exclusive software cooling solution that is both easy and intelligent - the ECS eSF Smart Fan Utility. Users can choose from one of the four available presets, or customize their own cooling profile.

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Microsoft Implements New Bing Rewards Program
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To attract users to use Bing, Microsoft has implemented a new rewards program. All you need to do is download and install the tooolbar, and whenever you search or use Bing, you earn credits which can be used for redemption.

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Oracle Unveils new SPARC T3 Server Processor
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When Oracle purchased Sun Microsystems, there was some debate among the Internet community regarding the future of Sun's line of SPARC processors. However, it seems that Oracle has shown the world that they intend to honour their commitment to the SPARC architecture with the unveiling of the latest processor designed for mission-critical computing: the SPARC T3.

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Garmin-ASUS Launches A10 Android Smartphone
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Today, Garmin-ASUS announced the launch of their latest A10 smartphone that is based on Google Android 2.1 platform. The A10 claims to provide the best experiences for users at navigating to their destination comfortably and fast.

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Sharp Launches New Wave Of 3D-Capable Products
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It may have been a little late in hopping onto the bandwagon, but Sharp has come out with its guns blazing to show just what they have to offer the world in terms of 3D-enhanced entertainment. And to that end, the company has announced a slew of new products for the consumer, ranging from 3D television sets to even 3D projectors.
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CUDA Gets Ported To x86, Promises Greater Versatility
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The Portland Group has announced that it is currently developing a CUDA compiler that will target the standard x86 and x86-64 architectures found today in most desktop PCs. The company claims that when done, the x86 port of CUDA will using CUDA "to compile and optimize CUDA applications to run on x86-based workstations, servers and clusters with or without an Nvidia GPU accelerator".
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NETGEAR Introduces Powerline AV 500
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With this NETGEAR Powerline AV 500, you can stream 1080p HD video to screens, play online games, and make voice calls at home seamlessly, through their existing electrical outlets. On top of that, the company has also announced the AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Kit that features a wireless-N access point solution with automatic wireless set-up.

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Ricoh Announces G700SE Rugged Camera With Wi-Fi And Bluetooth
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Ricoh Japan has recently announced the G700SE, a waterproof and dustproof digital camera which is an improved model of the rugged G700. The 12.1-megapixel camera features integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and allows a GPS unit to be connected to the device.

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Microsoft Security Essentials: Available Soon For Small Businesses
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Small businesses looking to cut down on their IT costs now have one more reason to embrace Microsoft's offerings, especially in the area where security is concerned. Not because Windows has magically become more hardened or robust: rather, the Redmond company has announced that it will be authorizing its Security Essentials security software for use in small businesses...for free.
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Team Group Launches Fusion F108 Flash Drives
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Taipei based Team Group Inc has released the Fusion F108 series of flash drives. Measuring 59 x 17.7 x 7.7mm, the compact flash drives feature a sandblasted and anodized finishing, USB 2.0 interface, and support data transfer rates up to 15/ 25/ 30Mb/s (read) and 5/ 10/ 15Mb/s (write) for 2/ 4Gb, 8/ 16Gb, 32Gb variants respectively. They are available in silver, black and brown colors and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Pricing and availability has not been announced yet so stay tuned for more updates.



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