A local Dell spokesman has effectively denied rumours that it’s acquired rival PC vendor Alienware, suggesting that all speculation should be taken “with a grain of salt”. “The PC gaming market is threatening Dell’s ‘perceived technology leadership’ – and ultimately the consumer space. The Alienware brand is cooler than Dell, and perhaps a likely candidate for Dell to take over based on size alone,”
Of course they will deny it now, but it’s a matter of time to see if it’s actually a false rumor or not. Read more at Cnet.