Acer to buy Gateway for US$710 million

Acer announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based PC vendor Gateway. Under the terms of the agreement, Acer will commence a cash tender offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of Gateway for US$1.90 per share, which represents a total equity value consideration of approximately US$710 million.

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iPhone unlocked. AT&T loses iphone exclusivity!

It's high noon, Apple and AT&T -- we really hate to break it to you, but the jig is up. Last night the impossible was made possible: right in front of our very eyes we witnessed a full SIM unlock of our iPhone with a small piece of software. It's all over, guys.

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The most amazing Halo 3 shots yet

Here's a fantastic new batch of Halo 3 single-player and multiplayer screenshots - easily the best bunch we've seen so far.

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suprnova.org - "We're Back!"

"Suprnova has been down for some years due to some heavy pressure from the copyright lobby. The former owner sloncek donated suprnova to The Pirate Bay - and as you know, we like to kick ass and bow for noone!"

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Google launches new services to expand in Indian market

New Delhi, Aug. 20 (PTI): To expand its reach in the Indian market, global Internet major Google today launched three services -- Google India Labs, Local Search and Business Centre -- aimed at providing local information to the users.

These products would come from Google offices across the globe, including R&D centre in Bangalore, but will specifically cater to the needs of Indian users, a Google statement said here.

The 'Google Labs' would act as a technology playground for products that are in the process of development and require market feedback to improve. This would make India one of the few countries to have a country-focussed lab programme, the statement said.

The 'Google Local Search' would enable users to search for information on local businesses like restaurants, shops, and hotels.

The 'Google Local Business Centre' would allow any business to add its information to Google Local for free.

While searching on Google Local Search, the listed business information will be displayed. The Local Business Centre already exists in other geographies and has provided owners with means to provide visibility to their businesses, it said.

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Man Pays $12,000 Tax Bill in Coins and $1 Bills

A landlord said he wanted people to see the pain of his property tax bill when he hauled $12,656.07 in coins and $1 bills to the county treasurer's office.Cary Malchow said the heavy load left him "out of breath" but it was worth watching three cashiers working overtime and guarded by sheriff's deputies on Monday to count every last cent...

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OSX 10.5 Leopard hacked to run on your Intel/AMD hackintosh!

Do not confuse this with tiger!!! This is a guide to install Leopard build 9A466 on your Windows computer!

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Makayama Easy WiFi Radar For laptops

Makayama Interactive has released Easy WiFi Radar. The software allows you to find and connect to open wireless access points with a single mouseclick, claims the company.

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802.11b/g Homebrew WiFi Antenna

1 Tube of Pringles Chips, cover is great as a camera flash diffuser, chips are great for eating, and the tube is great as a wifi signal directional antenna.

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