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“The GranTurismo is never lacking in the power department. Sixty mph arrives in about 5 seconds, and when unconstrained by local laws, the GranTurismo can reach a top speed of 177 mph. Unfortunately we were not on the Autobahn, but during short stints at triple-digit speeds the GranTurismo felt very stable and planted—as if one could stay north of the century mark all day.”

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The price of one share of Google is currently at $596.40 (as of 1:45 pm), already at an all time high.

More information once the stock market closes at 4:00 pm

UPDATE: The stock price fell down to $584.39 by day’s end

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“Shortly after hearing that Sony’s PSP overtook Nintendo’s DS in Japanese sales, along comes word that the Big N is still king in the Wii / PS3 / Xbox 360 sales war. According to reports that looked at movement from April through September, the Wii outsold the PlayStation 3 “by more than four to one in Japan,” which is admittedly better than the “six to one” differential it’s faced before. Reportedly, Nintendo moved nearly 1.6 million units in the homeland while Sony garnered just over 385,000 new PS3 customers in the same period, but this really shouldn’t be shocking to anyone at this point.”

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The picture here looks pretty much like HTC Kaiser variant in the wild, confirming that the front cam is gone, though it’s a little chubbier looking. The site gives nary a clue about when we might actually be able to get a Tilt in our hands simply by walking into a store..

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“Mitsubishi’s made the long-awaited Evo X official in Japan, releasing a spec sheet on the JDM version of its Lancer of Lancers. With a new 2.0-liter MIVEC four and a new (or, in some cases, improved) set of AWD drivetrain components — including a new twin-clutch transmission (SST) — and running gear….”

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Zune Scene has a leaked image that’s supposedly three display units at a “large retailer” for the upcoming Zunes. If these are on target, there’s going to be at least a pink and brown flash-based Zune that’s smaller than the current one, and a black hard drive Zune that’s about the same size as the old one.

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Nintendo tonight announced that they will be giving away free silicone covers for their Wii Remotes starting Oct. 15. The Wii Remote Jacket will also begin shipping with all Wiis, remotes sold separately and packs of Wii Play which include the remote.

The Wii Remote Jacket provides “cushioning for the Wii Remote for people who might accidentally throw or drop their Wii Remotes while playing games,” according to the Nintendo press release.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and make sure everyone has a safe and fun experience,” says George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. “Many electronics manufacturers provide similar protective covers for products like cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players.”

Current Wii owners can get their free Remote Jacket by either hitting up Wii.com, Nintendo.com or calling 866-431-8367. The company plans to start taking orders on Oct. 2 and shipping the product out on Oct. 15

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