When I was in Europe last year, Acer computers were everywhere, but I didn't see any Acer computers here until recently. Now, with the purchase of Gateway, this Taiwanese company will be well on it's way to a real American presence as well as an increased global dominance. The deal will make Acer the third-largest computer manufacturer in the world.

Acer and Gateway may be able to share their designs and technologies to come up with a better computer. Hopefully, their increased purchasing power will also help lower prices.  Initial reports say that the Gateway name and cow boxes will remain.

Acer plans to expand Gateway brand after purchase

August 27, 2007 .....Computerworld 

Ever wonder what to do with that old computer or television? Well, if it's a Sony product, you may be able to recycle it for free. Sony is partnering with Waste Management to develop drop-off-points for free recycling of their old electronics. A big step in the right direction for consumers and for the environment.

Sony plans to recycle electronics for free 

August 17, 2007 ..........USA Today 

With an unlocked cell phone you can get a new cell phone at any time without having to extend your service contract.  Europeans have been enjoying this for years. Now, more and more Americans are demanding unlocked cell phones. 

Joys of Unlocked Cell Phones

August 12, 2007........PC World 

Universal Movie Group announced that it will sell digital music from popular artists without  DRM copy-protection. If you hate Digital Rights Management schemes as much as I do, you will want to visit Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Best Buy Co., RealNetworks Inc.'s Rhapsody, Transworld, PassAlong Networks or Puretracks Inc. to buy some of this music, letting the major labels know that digital music without DRM is the way to go. This test will run from August 21, 2007 to January 31, 2008

UMG testing sale of unrestricted tracks

August 9, 2007........Buriness Week