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The folks from Bug Labs just sent word that they’ve posted photos of their soon to be shipping open source hardware platform …

BUG is a collection of easy-to-use, open source hardware modules, each capable of producing one or more Web services. These modules snap together physically and the services connect together logically to enable users to easily build, program and share innovative devices and applications. With BUG, we don’t define the final products - you do.

BUGbase - shipping Q4, 2007. BUGbase is the foundation of your BUG device. It’s a fully programmable and “hackable” Linux computer, equipped with a fast CPU, 128MB RAM, built-in WiFi, rechargeable battery, USB, Ethernet, and a small LCD with button controls. It also has a tripod mount because, well, why not? Each BUGbase houses four connectors for users to combine any assortment of BUGmodules to create their ultimate gadget.

Bug Labs: Products - Original link.

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In May 2005, the entertainment of computer of Sony opened gamers Japanese of the ‘options of color with PlayStation thin-towards bottom 2 with a white ceramics console. Later that the year, Sony gave Japanese gamers a third choice with a silver plated line of PS2 thins. And while Sony prolonged these colors in Europe thereafter, it wasn ‘T until at October 2006 that the American gamers could take the silver plated console. Now it is obvious that the North-Americans will obtain a slit in white thin PS2s as well–temporarily, at least. via

Nine out of 10 American adults believe that driving while texting is dangerous and should be against the law, according to a new survey.

In addition, 91 percent of adults surveyed by research firm Harris Interactive thought that drivers sending text messages or e-mails are as dangerous as those who have had a couple of drinks before getting behind the wheel.

However, the survey, which was commissioned by Pinger Inc., a mobile messaging service that uses a hands-free head set, also found that 66 percent of adults who drive a car and have used text messaging said they have read text messages or e-mails while driving, and 57 percent of the same people said they have sent text messages or e-mails while driving. Via

This won’t surprise many close watchers of the video-game business. Microsoft is lowering the price of the Xbox 360, effective Wednesday, to lure more buyers to its console as the next edition of one of the most popular video games of the last decade — "Madden NFL" — goes on sale next week.

Leaked images from upcoming retail advertisements appeared on video-game enthusiast blogs as early as last month showing the price cuts, which Microsoft confirmed Monday: The low-end or "core" version of the console will cost $280, down $20; the midrange version’s new price is $350, down $50; and, the high-end "elite" system will sell for $450, down $30. Via